Arts & Culture
Blues, sex, talent, intensity at the Rep’s Stackner Cabaret
The Rep's "Blues in the Night" honors the Blues and the bluesy, from Bessie Smith to Johnny Mercer and beyond.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Tom Strini
“Mosquita y Mari” a beautiful coming-of-age tale
Aurora Guerrero's story of two young girls drawn together builds on emotional intimacy and self-discovery, amid cultural clashes.
Oct 18th, 2012 by Ryan Findley
Milwaukee Ballet goes to the opera… or vice-versa
Michael Pink's latest narrative ballet is based on Puccini's "La Boheme," with a wordless score arranged by Andrews Sill.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Dukakis and co. make “Cloudburst” an enjoyable ride
The Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival's opening film doesn't break new ground, but it's the little things that make it worth viewing.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
MKELAX @MIAD
MIAD brings Milwaukee and Los Angeles together on Gallery Night and TCD has your full guide to new exhibitions opening all over the city.
Oct 16th, 2012 by Carly Rubach and Callie Koller
Favorites returning, or reimagined
Opera La Boheme becomes ballet; the LGBT Film Fest celebrates a 2nd annual 25th anniversary; First Stage adapts "Big."
Oct 16th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Milwaukee’s LGBT Film/Video Fest brings complexity to the screen
The Olympia Dukakis-led comedy "Cloudburst" opens a weekend of acclaimed films that are confidently LGBT without limiting themselves to a narrow focus.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
“Titanic” flows beautifully, but a little broad
The touring show at the Milwaukee Theatre lacks deep emotion or a compelling score, despite some talented performances.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Fiasco Theatre marvelously transforms Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”
The NYC group, guests of Alverno Presents and Marquette University, need only six talented actors and a trunk to create an unforgettable performance.
Oct 13th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
“The Alchemist Eye” a little foggy
Aaron Kopec's fifth annual Halloween show is long on exposition and short on thrills.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
Windfall elects to open season with Mamet’s “November”
Director Maureen Kilmurry and lead actor Robert W.C. Kennedy discuss the extra-timely presidential satire.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Halloween Horror from “The Alchemist Eye”
Aaron Kopec brings scares to the Alchemist Theatre's cozy space.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Danielle McClune
