Arts & Culture
A tale of family, madness and hope
The Rep's regional premiere of the Broadway hit offers a spellbinding, character-driven show without parallel.
Dec 11th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinCarols, classics and a family in crisis
Next to Normal opens at the Rep, the Nutcracker returns to Milwaukee and a plethora of local music groups celebrate the holidays.
Dec 6th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinHoliday spirits brighten Milwaukee arts
"Christmas Carols" both tender and irreverent blow into town, a Holiday Pops Spectacular with the MSO, and more festive treats.
Nov 29th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinHumor on the terrace from old soldiers
A tragic countermelody compliments the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre production of a Tom Stoppard comedy.
Nov 28th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin“Ha-Ha-Ha”
You know all about the Black Friday deals, but in the Marshall Building in the Third Ward, they're selling art by the inch.
Nov 25th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty“Hugo”
Martin Scorcese makes his case for use of 3-D, film preservation, and how to make a PG-rated story with Sasha Baron Cohen in it.
Nov 24th, 2011 by Brian JacobsonTomáš Kubínek clowns at SMPAC
Kubinek brings his unique blend of acrobatics, clowning and illusions to South Milwaukee.
Nov 23rd, 2011 by Susan BarnettMusic and theater to be thankful for
MSO presents "The Planets," Frankly Music performs Goldberg Variations, and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens a Tom Stoppard comedy.
Nov 22nd, 2011 by Matthew ReddinMillion Dollar Quartet
History and rock 'n' roll fantasy collide at the Marcus Center as four legends meet at Sun Records in this tribute/musical.
Nov 16th, 2011 by Brian JacobsonFamous names and familiar faces
A "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Marcus Center, "Music Man" graces the Skylight for the first time, and the return of a Present Music tradition.
Nov 15th, 2011 by Matthew ReddinDazzling, ambitious, and a little off
Danceworks, Milwaukee Opera Theater and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra stage Astor Piazzolla's tango opera.
Nov 11th, 2011 by Tom StriniThis week, it’s music, music and more music
Marvin Hamlisch returns to the MSO Pops, Danceworks, Milwaukee Opera Theater and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra put on a tango opera.
Nov 8th, 2011 by Matthew Reddin