Arts & Culture
Theatre Gigante re-imagines Wilder’s “Our Town”
"Our Our Town" asks the same questions as the Pulitzer-winning classic, from a modern perspective.
May 13th, 2012 by Jennifer Reinke
Milwaukee Ballet’s “Peter Pan” soars
Exquisite staging and jaw-dropping choreography make for a stunning fantasy.
May 12th, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
Optimist Theatre’s Sonnet Slam
Company and audience paid tribute to the Bard Monday, to raise money for Shakespeare in the Park.
May 9th, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
Revivals, reimaginings, a New York trip
The Milwaukee Ballet revives "Peter Pan," Theatre Gigante's own "Our Town," and the MSO goes to Carnegie Hall.
May 8th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
“The Deep Blue Sea”
The Terence Davies-directed adaptation of a Terence Rattigan play is melodramatic and powerful, with a tragically beautiful performance by Rachel Weisz.
May 5th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
“Damsels in Distress”
Damsels in Distress, now playing at the Oriental Theatre, rises out of the "mumblecore" genre but the film ultimately feels unimportant.
May 4th, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
In the Heights hits the Milwaukee Theatre
TCD talks to Thomas Kail about directing the Grammy and Tony award-winning Broadway production In The Heights.
May 3rd, 2012 by Elisabeth Albeck
One more month of 2011-12
In Tandem and Windfall season enders, MSO warms up for NYC, "In the Heights," John McGivern's summer show.
May 1st, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Inside the MAM’s annual Bal du Lac
It was an "Alice in Wonderland" theme for this year's Ball of the Lake, a gala starring some of Milwaukee's greatest art philanthropists.
Apr 30th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
Fun, but a little out of tune
"Things That Go Ding!" showcases a true master of percussion, but the show isn't quite all it could be.
Apr 29th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
Tributes and debuts close out April
Edo de Waart puts Debussy in the spotlight, Danceworks celebrates 15 years, and Ex Fabula's Terminal Milwaukeean ends a year of storytelling.
Apr 24th, 2012 by Matthew Reddin
First Stage’s ‘Diary’ teaches lessons of difference, teamwork
These tales of a worm, spider and fly expose children to diversity without stereotypes, allowing for fun and learning.
Apr 20th, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
