On Stage with TCD
A big theater weekend, and German music
Youngblood Theatre revives an interrupted hit, Hank Williams at the Rep, Big Business at Next Act and Germans at the MSO.
Jan 18th, 2011 by Tom StriniOrchestras gone wild, big theater openings
Ilana Setapen featured in MYSO big concert, Perlman and a premiere at the MSO, The Rep turns to Hitchcock, Renaissance and Uprooted Theaters team up.
Jan 11th, 2011 by Tom StriniMamma Mia! at the Marcus, toy piano at Turner Hall
Present Music brings the Queen of the Toy Piano to Milwaukee, and ongoing shows go on.
Jan 4th, 2011 by Tom StriniMSO, Sha Na Na, party like it’s 1959
Not quite all is calm post-Christmas, as the Skylight, MSO and the Racine Theatre Guild ring in the New Year.
Dec 28th, 2010 by Tom StriniSanta’s Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller, durable and inexplicable, plays its Christmas show at the Milwaukee Theatre; other local holiday shows roll on.
Dec 21st, 2010 by Tom Strini“Hostages,” “In a Black Mood.” Merry Xmas.
Sure, sure, they sound a little grinchy. But even the season's darker shows have their grins, too.
Dec 14th, 2010 by Tom StriniWhat’s Christmas without a lotta Spam?
Seasonal fare, both profound and fun, will co-exist with Monty Python this weekend.
Dec 7th, 2010 by Tom StriniGhosts of Christmas Past
The MSO, The Rep, Next Act, Bel Canto serve seasonal comfort food.
Nov 30th, 2010 by Tom StriniAustralian Bombshell, more Almond
Caroline O'Connor debuts at the Rep, Frankly Music honors Chopin and Schumann and hints at a Barber premiere, Mark Bucher's Boulevard exit.
Nov 23rd, 2010 by Tom StriniA big theater week
Four theater offerings open, two more continue, the MSO keeps busy and Present Music upholds its Thanksgiving tradition.
Nov 16th, 2010 by Tom Strini