A/C Feature 2
A broom is a broom, unless it’s art
Judith Ann ponders the definition of art, in the blurry regions between objects and concepts.
Feb 5th, 2012 by Judith Ann MoriartyViolinist Gil Shaham is special
Gil Shaham spreads the joy in the Brahms' concerto, de Waart and the MSO reprise Schubert's Eighth.
Feb 2nd, 2012 by Tom StriniSkylight revives a fun, sometimes-clunky “Gershwin and Friends”
Cobb and Collier shine through an occasionally over-structured revue.
Jan 30th, 2012 by Matthew ReddinA powerful “Rite,” luxuriant Schubert
The Milwaukee Symphony's Edo De Waart takes on very different challenges in Stravinsky and Schubert.
Jan 27th, 2012 by Tom StriniMark Metcalf directs “A Wrinkle in Time”
First Stage has a great friend in Mark Metcalf, known for his TV and movie work. He's directing his first show there.
Jan 26th, 2012 by Tom StriniHomespun sophistication
Grabner's Green Gallery East show is all about checks and weaves.
Jan 24th, 2012 by Judith Ann MoriartyWe’re lucky to hear “Carmina Burana”
Andreas Delfs conducts an compelling performance of Carl Orff's cantata on medieval poems of lust and Fortune.
Jan 21st, 2012 by Tom StriniDelfs returns with “Carmina”
Carl Orff's spectacular secular cantata is a Delfs specialty; and he and spouse Amy assembled a Brahms/Dvorak "dance mix."
Jan 19th, 2012 by Tom StriniGetting Frisky on Gallery Night
Madison photographer and muse/partner share the love in photos at an East Side erotic boutique.
Jan 18th, 2012 by Judith Ann MoriartyCrush up your Shakespeare
"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" is really stupid -- and really funny.
Jan 16th, 2012 by Tom StriniRep’s interns tell us about the dark side
In the second annual Rep Lab show, the interns take over and give eight miniature plays within two hours.
Jan 15th, 2012 by Tom StriniA Letter to artist Silas B. Ritchie
Dear Mr. Ritchie... you are obviously an artist with something to say...
Jan 12th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty