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Pickering shines as Scrooge in The Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

Pickering shines as Scrooge in The Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

The Rep presents Charles Dickens' classic tale of generosity and good cheer, sure to melt the heart of any modern-day Scrooge.

McGivern’s “Home for the Holidays”

McGivern’s “Home for the Holidays”

John McGivern's "Home for the Holidays" is like a plate of homemade Christmas cookies: comfortingly familiar, and a joy to share with loved ones.

The Rep brings world-class theatre to Milwaukee

The Rep brings world-class theatre to Milwaukee

Equal parts comedy and commentary, "Bombshells" tells the tale of six women at pivotal life points, brought to life by world-renowned actress Caroline O'Connor.

On Stage 11/23-29: Australian Bombshell, more Almond
On Stage 11/23-29

Australian 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.

Chamber Theatre’s Subject Was Roses touches

Chamber Theatre’s Subject Was Roses touches

MCT stages Frank Gilroy's 1965 Pulitzer winner, a kitchen-table dramedy of set in the wake of World War II.

Skylight Holiday Cruise for “H.M.S. Pinafore”

Skylight Holiday Cruise for “H.M.S. Pinafore”

A Gilbert & Sullivan favorite with a few new wrinkles.

Design thinking: our next competitive advantage?
Design thinking

our next competitive advantage?

The arts, repositioned from pricey civic ornament to key business asset.

On Stage 11/9-15: String basses and string quartets
On Stage 11/9-15

String basses and string quartets

MSO's back in action, with bassist Edgar Meyer. String quartets play on Sunday and Monday, and theater companies roll on.

On Stage 11/2-8: Music on the high seas, assorted gems
On Stage 11/2-8

Music on the high seas, assorted gems

Early Music Now presents music from Sir Francis Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. Plus, lots of cheap or free stuff.

Review: Milwaukee Ballet’s “Esmeralda”
Review

Milwaukee Ballet’s “Esmeralda”

Michael Pink's "Hunchback" returns with a new name, a cleaner look, a super cast. But it remains overwrought.

On Stage 10/26-11/1: Freaky theater, cinematic chamber music
On Stage 10/26-11/1

Freaky theater, cinematic chamber music

Youngblood stages Freakshow in a warehouse, and Chamber Music Milwaukee shows the arty side of movie composers.

Review: The Florentine’s “Rio de Sangre”
Review

The Florentine’s “Rio de Sangre”

Don Davis' "Rio," the Florentine's first-ever world premiere, is a hard ride that's worth the trip.