NEW! MGAC’s “Vagina Monologues,” frank emotion for a good cause
Casey Harding directs a strong, minimal production of Eve Enslers theater piece.
Feb 12th, 2011
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra’s “Stabat Mater”
Serious devotional music from centuries ago (Pergolesi) and our own time (Tavener); and the early 20th century (Stravinsky) looking back on Pergolesi.
Sep 22nd, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 6/16-6/22
Several exciting openings this week, including offerings from Present Music, Optimist Theatre, American Players Theatre, and the Alchemist Theatre.
Jun 15th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 6/9-6/15
The highly-anticipated American Players Theatre opens their season in Spring Green, WI.
Jun 8th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 6/2-6/8
Milwaukee stages come alive again with offerings from the MSO, Bunny Gumbo, and Broadminded Comedy.
Jun 1st, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 5/26-6/1
It's pretty quiet on Milwaukee stages this week, but the MSO offers up Saint-Saens while some other shows sing their swan song.
May 25th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 5/19-5/25
Important offerings this week from the Florentine Opera and Skylight Opera Theatre, and Dick Cavett graces the stage at Ten Chimneys.
May 18th, 2010
Sunday in the Park with George at Windfall Theatre
Windfall Theatre offers up a concert version of Sondheim's meditation on the art of making art.
May 11th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 5/12-5/18
Brand new takes on the old with innovative offerings from the Milwaukee Ballet and Milwaukee Opera Theatre this week.
May 11th, 2010
The Apple Tree at In Tandem Theatre
Oh, the continuous battle between the sexes.
May 4th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 5/5-5/11
Exciting offerings this week from Present Music, Frankly Music, and Windfall Theatre.
May 4th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 4/28-5/4
Up is down this week as Wisconsin Hybrid Theatre re-imagines Carmen, In Tandem packs three shows into one, goats & monkeys take to the road, and the MSO jams with Wynonna at the Riverside.
Apr 27th, 2010
American Fiesta at Renaissance Theaterworks
Can a mixing bowl serve as a metaphor for political and idealogical acceptance in the modern world?
Apr 25th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 4/21-4/27
Milwaukee stages are bursting at the seams again this week with important offerings from Wild Space Dance, Renaissance Theaterworks, the Milwaukee Symphony and Youngblood Theatre.
Apr 20th, 2010
Suffering for your Art
C. Michael Wright, Artistic Director for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, steps right into an artist's canvas.
Apr 14th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 4/14-4/20
So much to see, so much to do...Important offerings from just about everyone this week, plus a giveaway from the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre!
Apr 14th, 2010
Philomusica’s Jewish Expressions
The skilled quartet offers up innovative programming and strong performances at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Apr 11th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 4/7-4/13
Legally Blonde continues it's Broadway tour, two renowned String Quartets end their seasons and a veteran Hollywood actor pays homage to his mentors.
Apr 6th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 3/31-4/6
It's a bit quiet on Milwaukee stages this week, but there are still important premieres from Next Act and Boulevard Theatre.
Mar 30th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 3/24-3/30
The old is new again on Milwaukee stages this week with innovative offerings from Present Music and the Milwaukee Ballet.
Mar 23rd, 2010
You’re all sinners!
As the Florentine mounts the Midwest premiere of Elmer Gantry (the opera), we look at the Sinclair Lewis novel and the 1960 film version.
Mar 19th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 3/17-3/23
It's a big week on the Milwaukee music scene with Libby Larsen in residence at UWM and a highly anticipated premiere opening at Florentine Opera.
Mar 16th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 3/10-3/16
A great week for the artsy crowd with innovative offerings from Wayne McGregor/Random Dance and Theatre Gigante.
Mar 9th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 3/3-3/9
Big pileup on Milwaukee stages this week! Plenty to choose from with new offerings from The Rep, First Stage, Milwaukee Theatre, MSO and Milwaukee Ballet.
Mar 2nd, 2010
She’s gonna let it shine
Soprano Adrienne Danrich tells the story of two of the most celebrated classical singers in modern history in Next Act's "This Little Light of Mine."
Feb 28th, 2010
“Stuck” mirrors real life, but funnier
In Tandem's "Stuck" is a comedic call to arms for everyone trapped in a job they hate, biding their time in a dead relationship, or paralyzed by fear of moving forward.
Feb 27th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 2/24-3/2
This week, movement rules Milwaukee stages with rare and exciting performances from Bill T. Jones and Danceworks.
Feb 23rd, 2010
Troy and Wright pair well in “Duet For One”
This thoughtful production by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre speaks to our own fears, anger and vulnerability
Feb 21st, 2010
Three (Impressive) Sisters
Windfall Theatre offers up a moving read of Chekhov's masterpiece.
Feb 21st, 2010
Frankly Music presents Brooklyn Rider
The energetic string quartet rocks Frankly Music.
Feb 17th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 2/17-2/23
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: the Shakespeare craze hits Milwaukee with Much Ado About Nothing at Carte Blanche and Macbeth at Off the Wall.
Feb 16th, 2010
Love Songs with Chamber Music Milwaukee
International soprano Susanna Phillips joins clarinetist Todd Levy and other in musical Valentine.
Feb 10th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 2/10-2/16
Our busy stages offer loads of Valentine's sentiment or avoid the subject entirely. There's something for everyone this week.
Feb 9th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 2/3-2/9
A veritable musical explosion on Milwaukee stages this week with Burkina Electric at Present Music, Philomusica, the Fine Arts Quartet and the MSO Pops.
Feb 2nd, 2010
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra’s A Soldier’s Tale
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra and In Tandem Theatre join forces in Stravinsky's groundbreaking chamber work.
Feb 1st, 2010
Wild Space Dance Company’s By Accident and Necessity
Slow down, way down, so you don't miss the point.
Jan 30th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 1/27-2/2
Milwaukee stages are in for a rare treat this week with concerts by the Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Wild Space Dance Company and the long-anticipated Marriage of Figaro at Skylight.
Jan 26th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 1/20-1/26
The thaw begins this week on Milwaukee stages: Nikolaj Znaider heats up the Marcus Center, while Youngblood heats up Alchemist.
Jan 19th, 2010
Pearl Bailey…By Request
An incomparable jazz legend revisited at the Milwaukee Rep.
Jan 18th, 2010
Blackbird at Renaissance Theaterworks
Renaissance Theaterworks opened Blackbird on Friday night to a nearly packed house at the Broadway Theatre Center's Studio Theatre.
Jan 17th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 1/13-1/19
Milwaukee stages are a flurry of activity, whether you choose to hear Johannes Moser's Shostakovich, see the premiere of Blackbird or watch what comes together at Bunny Gumbo's Combat Theatre show.
Jan 12th, 2010
Sketch 22 at the Alchemist Theatre
On your mark, get set, write: Sketch-22 comedies written, directed and produced within 22 hours.
Jan 10th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 1/6-1/12
Spicy variety in Milwaukee this week: Catey Ott graces the stage at Danceworks, the Rep hearkens back to Pearl Bailey's heyday and Alchemist stitches together a sketch comedy show in less than 24 hours.
Jan 4th, 2010
Weekly Highlights from 12/30-1/5
Milwaukee stages come alive again this week with some highly anticipated premieres.
Dec 29th, 2009
Weekly Highlights from 12/23-12/29
As the holiday season winds down, many shows are ending their run on Milwaukee stages. But there's still lots of merriment to be seen. Do you have your tickets?
Dec 22nd, 2009
Weekly highlights from 12/16 to 12/22
Whether you'd rather revel in Handel's Messiah with the MSO or sing showtunes with the cast of Annie, Milwaukee stages offer a lot of variety this week.
Dec 15th, 2009
Florentine Opera Young Artists to present Messiah
The Florentine Opera Young Artists perform Handel, give us their impressions and highlight the contemporary significance of the work itself. Video presentation by Nathan Irish included.
Dec 14th, 2009
Weekly Highlights from 12/9 to 12/15
Whether you're looking to revel in the holidays with the Milwaukee Ballet, or escape them with Off the Wall's La Cage aux Folles, Milwaukee stages have a little something for everyone this week.
Dec 8th, 2009
Weekly Highlights from 12/2 to 12/8
If you need a little Christmas, right this very minute, it's brewing in Milwaukee this week with everything from salty satire to the sweet sounds of the holidays.
Dec 1st, 2009
A singer’s take on Emma Kirkby
TCD's Barbara Castonguay's notes on participating in a legend's master class and hearing her in concert.
Oct 28th, 2009
