The Versatility of Jarvis Williams
Head chef at Carnevor and Hom, Jarvis Williams is a Milwaukee native who made good.
Feb 18th, 2015
Whatever Happened to Stuart Carlson?
Longtime Journal Sentinel editorial cartoonist is still syndicated nationally. But he misses that local connection.
Oct 22nd, 2014
How Laurie Winters Transformed a Museum
The impact and membership of the Museum of Wisconsin Art is growing ever greater.
Aug 19th, 2014
We Serve Your Children
Three Milwaukee groups offer a wide variety of summer music and theater camps for kids.
May 16th, 2014
We Will, We Will Rock You
Gary Mullen and the Works have been performing Queen for 12 years and audiences still love it.
Mar 15th, 2014
First Stage restores a holiday tradition with “Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Jeff Schaetzke, an integral part of First Stage's last "Pageant" production, takes the director's chair for this '80s-inspired holiday classic.
Nov 27th, 2013
The 2013 Milwaukee Comedy Festival
Festival founder Matt Kemple talks about his preparations for the funniest festival of the year, and its rise to prominence nationally.
Jul 30th, 2013
World’s Stage brings “Waiting” to Milwaukee…and beyond
Bob Kelly and Kelly Pomeroy's song cycle will travel to New York after its Milwaukee premiere this week, to be performed at the Off-Broadway Cherry Lane Theater.
May 23rd, 2013
Milwaukee’s secret knitting society
Knitting needles in their expert hands, they gather each Thursday at Anodyne Cafe. Our reporter tries not to poke an eye out.
Apr 28th, 2013
First Stage steps up to the plate for “Jackie and Me”
The company's latest adventure pairs a time-traveling young boy with Jackie Robinson, in a play that doesn't shy away from the issues of racism implicit in his story.
Apr 9th, 2013
Keeping it Real
In the Rep's revival, Lorraine Hansberry's 1959 portrait of a black family striving to advance maintains its relevance.
Mar 17th, 2013
First Stage’s “Pinkalicious” colorful and charming
Lessons about eating veggies and gender stereotyping come wrapped in a sugar-sweet musical coating.
Feb 25th, 2013
Boulevard offers a mature “Last Romance”
Three 60+ actors, one young outlier, and a fluffy dog complete a strong cast telling an often-untold style of story.
Feb 22nd, 2013
“The Walking Dead’s” zombie-killers come to Milwaukee
The Riverside Theater hosted Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Norman Reedus, producer Greg Nicotero and a horde of rabid fans.
Feb 17th, 2013
“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
Fun show, serious message
The Marcus Center hosts an insightful and entertaining look at race relations in the 1950s, through the love story of a white DJ and a black club singer.
Jan 9th, 2013
Not so holly jolly
At Grand Ave, an all-bear orchestra plays cheerful Christmas tunes all day. In this TCD report, we get the story behind the music.
Dec 24th, 2012
TCD’s New Year’s Eve Guide
Get ready to ring in the new year, Milwaukee! TCD has your guide to the city's celebrations, from family friendly events to round-the-clock parties.
Dec 19th, 2012
Funny on Twitter, funnier at Turner
The Twitter star's set spans everything from politics to underwear, but it's his charisma that makes him more than the man behind the handle.
Nov 30th, 2012
A growing scene
Open mics, comedy showcases and a supportive group of local comics are growing a real community for stand-up comedy in Milwaukee.
Nov 28th, 2012
First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer
Veteran Milwaukee actors pair with young stars and a team of "snowkins" who keep the play's magic ever in motion.
Nov 25th, 2012
First Stage’s Jeff Frank reshapes Rudolph for the stage
This adaptation of the stop-motion holiday classic utilizes blend-in puppeteers and veteran Milwaukee actors alike.
Nov 21st, 2012
Holiday Folk Fest a world tour in Milwaukee’s backyard
TCD dropped into State Fair Park for the 69th annual Holiday Folk Festival. Photo gallery by Angela Morgan.
Nov 17th, 2012
A dreamy Saturday night
Merchant performed songs from her beautiful 2010 album "Leave Your Sleep," a collection of poems set to music.
Oct 28th, 2012
Louis C.K., uproariously funny at the Riverside Theater
Louis C.K.'s game-changing tour came to Milwaukee's Riverside Theater this week, and of course, he delivered.
Oct 11th, 2012
Climbing “The Mountaintop” at the Milwaukee Rep
In Katori Hall's play, Martin Luther King meets a pretty motel maid on the eve of his assassination.
Sep 29th, 2012
Wiseguys at the Marcus Center
UCB, the bi-coastal improv company, got big laughs from a small audience in Milwaukee,
Sep 24th, 2012
“Gutenberg! The Musical!” Yes! It’s Funny!
The Milwaukee Rep opens its season with a goofy musical at the Stackner Cabaret.
Aug 29th, 2012
Gotye at the Riverside Theater
Gotye's sensory overload Saturday night set at the Riverside showed there's more to his act than "Somebody That I Used To Know."
Aug 28th, 2012
Milwaukee Comedy Festival
TCD chats with a few of the comedians performing in this year's Milwaukee Comedy Festival before tonight's Kick-Off Party at Next Act Theatre.
Aug 2nd, 2012
ART Milwaukee’s Wedding Video
Steampunks, painters, Pfister artist Timothy Westbrook join in not-so-holy matrimony for Art Milwaukee.
Aug 1st, 2012
TCD’s 2012 Milwaukee Summer Festival Guide
UPDATED! Festival season is in full swing, and TCD has your comprehensive, up-to-date guide to get out there and celebrate.
Apr 23rd, 2012
