Arts & Culture

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

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.

Broadminded Comedy: Victory Is Theirs!
Broadminded Comedy

Victory Is Theirs!

Broadminded's "Participation Prize" may leave its best sketches for Act 2, but those sketches claim the gold.

This Black Friday, shop smart: Try holiday art
This Black Friday, shop smart

Try holiday art

Kat Murrell offers three alternatives to big box retail: Art vs. Craft, the Art Bar and a pop-up gallery on the East Side.

MCT’s “Collected Stories” puts family first

MCT’s “Collected Stories” puts family first

Artistic director C. Michael Wright says family ties form the heart of this two-woman play from Donald Margulies.

First Stage’s Jeff Frank reshapes Rudolph for the stage

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.

Racine Art Museum celebrates nine years of craft art

Racine Art Museum celebrates nine years of craft art

James Joyce-inspired works, giant fiber art and ornate glass jewelry were on display at Racine Art Museum's 9th anniversary gallery night.

On Stage 11/20: A hearty helping of the arts for Thanksgiving
On Stage 11/20

A hearty helping of the arts for Thanksgiving

Rudolph comes to First Stage, the MSO presents West Side Story and The Irish Tenors celebrate the pending holiday.

“Sound of Music” a smashing success for the Skylight

“Sound of Music” a smashing success for the Skylight

There's too many "favorite things" to list about this beautiful, heartfelt revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

MSO: A triumphant lesson in acoustics at the Basilica
MSO

A triumphant lesson in acoustics at the Basilica

MSO assistant conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong programs to honor the space of the Basilica of St. Josaphat.

Moving Pictures: “Breaking Dawn, Part 2”
Moving Pictures

“Breaking Dawn, Part 2”

The Twilight saga's final installment hits the same very low bar for Mark Metcalf, although all the vampires and werewolves are a bit more smiley.

“Don Juan in Hell” might – or might not – win you over

“Don Juan in Hell” might – or might not – win you over

This George Bernard Shaw/Noel Coward mashup isn't for everyone, but if you want an intellectual evening, turn to Boulevard.

Skylight set to bring “Sound of Music” to life

Skylight set to bring “Sound of Music” to life

The stage version of the 1965 Julie Andrews film is a family-friendly show for the holidays, making its Skylight premiere.