Jeff Murrell
A lawyer who knows five languages, collects decorative glass and is working on a cook book, his life has been a long adventure.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Precision, bold emphasis
Violinist Sarah Kapustin, Pewaukee native, returns to Milwaukee with her Amsterdam-based string quartet.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Michael Barndt
Fitzwater magnificent as Edith Piaf
Leslie Fitzwater's one-woman show on the life and music of the legendary French chanteuse has become a landmark of Milwaukee musical theater.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Mary O'Hara Stacy
“The Pillowman” a long, dark tale
While that length often hobbles the play, its darkness is at the heart of the World's Stage production's best moments.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Christina Wright
The Harp, an Intimate Irish Pub
Founded as an "authentic Irish bar" in 1955, the Harp is still a Downtown mainstay.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
State Ballet Theatre of Russia at the Pabst
This troupe from Voronezh danced a "Cinderella" created by 20th-century Bolshoi star Vladimir Vasiliev.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Christina Lucchesi
The Alchemist puts the Ripper’s victims in focus
"The Canonical Five" is not just a scary play. It's an astonishing tableau depicting the lives of five women hunted by a madman.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
“Completely Hollywood” full of stars, some extra bright
Soulstice Theatre's rendition of the Reduced Shakespeare Comedy inspired show hits the right notes, especially in Act II.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Business Cats rock it lo-fi
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs/surf rock amalgam's self-titled album is strong, but flows better in reverse.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Jeff Moody
Falling in love with fur
From Anna Karenina to Aspen to right back in Milwaukee, Tamara Leigh tracks a building fur obsession.
Jan 26th, 2013 by Tamara Leigh
Kalichstein/Mozart, Edo/Bruckner
The MSO and Edo de Waart triumph in a challenging Bruckner epic.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Brian Taffora’s Piece of Suburbia
How dare you live in Cedarburg, said the Milwaukee County Board. So the economic development director quit rather than lose $91,000 selling his home.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
