A/C Feature 3
Hamlisch excels at Hamlisch and more
Marvin Hamlisch's love for American popular music runneth over at the Pops, and a Milwaukee high school student has a star turn.
May 7th, 2011 by Tom StriniLegislative committee recommends cuts to WI Arts Board
Joint Finance Committee makes smaller fiscal cuts but still moves Wisconsin Arts Board oversight to Tourism and reduces support
May 5th, 2011 by Patti WenzelAt the Sunsent Playhouse, taxes can be funny
"Love, Sex and the IRS" mixes cross-dressing and tax evasion; hi-jinks ensue.
May 3rd, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan“Thrill Me” — a little more, please
Stephen Dolginoff's play about thrill killers Leopold and Loeb suffers from its music.
May 1st, 2011 by Matthew ReddinDazzling French, odd Germans
Prometheus Trio's season finale includes Ravel, Boulanger, Schumann and Beethoven. Repeat performance Tuesday night.
Apr 26th, 2011 by Tom StriniBroadway Baby Dinner Theatre
Next in TCD's series of stories from amateurs in the arts, Hope Stolarski goes behind the scenes as Milwaukee's longest-running dinner theatre opens a new season.
Apr 15th, 2011 by Hope StolarskiBack in Uihlein Hall — barely
Marcus Center people are doing what they can to create a suitable environment for the orchestra, in the wake of damage to the acoustical shell in Uihlein Hall.
Apr 14th, 2011 by Tom StriniDance in a less Wild Space
Debra Loewen's Wild Space Dance Company performs in a clean, well-lighted theater, for a change.
Apr 13th, 2011 by Tom StriniWild Beethoven, dramatic Brahms, bright Haydn
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music's string quartet in residence concluded its season Monday night.
Apr 12th, 2011 by Tom StriniRep’s intern show, UWM matters and more
Do see the Rep's interns (last chance 2 p.m. Sunday); and check out the catch-up items to see how much UWM matters in the arts.
Apr 3rd, 2011 by Tom StriniMilwaukee Opera Theatre showcases two big talents
Singing actors Diane Lane, Susan Wiedmeyer featured in monodramas by Dominick Argento and Ben Krywosz.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Tom StriniMSO’s lively music from the Age of Enlightenment
Conductor Christopher Seaman brings out the nuance in the orchestra, the Naughton twins and Todd Levy deliver the solo goods.
Mar 25th, 2011 by Tom Strini