A River Runs Through It
The first artist-in-residence for a new program, photographer Eddee Daniel captures river scenes amidst a city.
Jan 17th, 2014
“White Christmas” a flurry of holiday romance at the Marcus Center
The touring production retells the story of Irving Berlin's 1954 original, with a new book by David Ives and Paul Blake.
Nov 25th, 2013
The Ex Fabula season begins
The live storytelling outlet opens its fifth season under the theme "Trust Me," inviting willing audience participants to put their names in a hat and share their tales. Executive director Megan McGhee shares her tips for a great story.
Oct 14th, 2013
Fall into Fun
The Rep's biggest show ever, Quasimondo revamps at Villa Terrace, the MSO does Tchaikovsky, and Doors Open in MIlwaukee and Cedarburg to welcome the fall season.
Sep 17th, 2013
Quality Over Quantity
There's only a few theater and music events on stage this weekend, including a 'Grey Gardens" musical and Youth Lagoon, but consider it an appetizer for the fall arts rush next week.
Sep 10th, 2013
Sounds on Stage
Many musical openings from Milwaukee Opera Theater, Present Music and Early Music Now, as well as opera lessons from Viswa Subbaraman and playwrights staging their own works.
Sep 3rd, 2013
Milwaukee makes way for a Harley celebration
A week dominated by Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary nonetheless has lots of ongoing shows and boxing at Turner Hall.
Aug 27th, 2013
Music in the air, theater under the bridge
Live at Peck Pavilion, Luminous Theatre, hip-hoppers, the Summer Philharmonia get busy, and The Rep opens its season with a Tony Bennett homage.
Aug 20th, 2013
“Irish” every week was this fun
Irish Fest looms large, but there's also performances by the Florentine, Danceworks, the Alchemist Theatre and a new theater co-op to see. Oh, and Lebowski Fest.
Aug 13th, 2013
Family Festivals, Mature Theater
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens "Art," American Players Theatre stage Arthur Miller and Shakespeare in Spring Green, State Fair plays on and avant-garde music comes to a Bayview bar.
Aug 6th, 2013
Racing to State Fair, and that’s not all
The State Fair, festivals comedian- and African-focused, Danceworks' matchmaking, the first season-opening show at Boulevard Theatre and an Urban Beach Party – what a way to start August.
Jul 30th, 2013
Summer Song and Dance
Les Miz in Greendale, Soulstice rocks the schoolhouse, a big band recalls the Swing Era, Steely Dan honored at Peck Pavilion, two dance programs to choose from -- and Germanfest. NEW Thursday: Ticket giveaway inside!
Jul 23rd, 2013
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” goes Off the Wall
Off the Wall Theatre has its wacky way with the vintage Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical.
Jul 20th, 2013
Starry Nights of Midsummer Culture
Festa Italiana, Sunset Playhouse, Off the Wall Theatre, UWM Dance and the Wilson Center aren't taking the summer off.
Jul 17th, 2013
International Entertainment
Bastille Days begin in Cathedral Square, and the Bard himself, William Shakespeare, has two different plays opening this weekend.
Jul 9th, 2013
Stars and Stripes
Summerfest takes center stage once again, but don't rule out Fourth of July celebrations or a trip to Brookfield for a Starry Night, sponsored by the Wilson Center.
Jul 2nd, 2013
Summerfest starts on a high note
The Big Gig begins Wednesday, with the Violent Femmes, fun., Pitbull and more at the Amphitheater, but classical musicians from the Florentine Opera and the Fine Arts Quartet perform too.
Jun 25th, 2013
Three days, hundreds of works
More than 170 juried artists will have their works on display at the museum this weekend, alongside a wine garden, sit-down dining and multimedia art demos.
Jun 21st, 2013
A bit of everything
The Lakefront Festival of the Arts launches, a plethora of classical music, more Spring Green shows and Theatre Gigante brings an accordionist to Paddy's Pub.
Jun 18th, 2013
Something to Celebrate
Polish Fest opens, John C. Reilly goes underground, the Fine Arts Quartet plays on, "Wicked" returns, MAM's "30 Americans," and UWM dances in sunshine and under the stars.
Jun 11th, 2013
Celebrating the Past in the Present
Historical plays open at Uprooted Theater and American Players Theatre, MSO Pops focuses on Mad Men, PianoArts holds a festival that follows the evolution of music and Pridefest kicks off the festival season.
Jun 4th, 2013
A reworked monologue exposes the “bad Apple” at Next Act
Actor Robby McGhee and director Alan Piotrowicz team up to present "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," Mike Daisey's monologue about Chinese factory workers.
May 30th, 2013
2012-13 season not quite done
BB King gets the Riverside Blues, the MSO ends classical season with epic Elgar, fairway farce at Sunset Playhouse, Bay View's Gallery Night, Highland Games in Tosa.
May 28th, 2013
Big Names, New Faces
De Waart conducts Brahms at the MSO, Present Music's "Multitude" finale, a New York-bound song cycle from World's Stage.
May 21st, 2013
Swans, spider women, and Tupperware
Milwaukee Ballet performs the classic "Swan Lake," Marcus Center hosts Dixie's Tupperware Party, "Porgy and Bess" opens at Skylight, and Bill Cosby comes to town.
May 14th, 2013
May brings new music, dance and theater
Figaro at the Florentine, Arlo Guthrie in South Milwaukee, Springdances at UWM, an Irish play at the Irish Center, and it's almost Ride Your Bike to Work Week.
May 7th, 2013
Award-winners and stars abound
The Rep hosts a tribute to Janis Joplin, Windfall performs a Sondheim classic, the MSO features a visiting violinist, and two Skylight favorites host a cabaret-esque show.
Apr 30th, 2013
Curtains up across the city
"Catch Me If You Can" flies into Marcus Center, In Tandem revives "Apartment 3A," more from the Alchemist's Year of Fear and Danceworks re-imagines "Facade."
Apr 23rd, 2013
Operating in the fringe
With upcoming productions including "Spike Heels" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," the developers of Milwaukee's "TIM (The Improvised Musical)" have some unique work to unveil.
Apr 18th, 2013
Galleries Galore
Spring Gallery Night is the big arts event of the week, but don't neglect new shows at the Marcus Center, Quasimondo, Wisconsin Conservatory and Alverno Presents.
Apr 16th, 2013
ART Milwaukee’s Eastside Music Tour makes Brady festive
Brady Street's venues play host to more than 50 bands Saturday, to support Cass Street School.
Feb 28th, 2013
