Arts & Culture
Smart, modern “Lysistrata” deserves your vote
Fools for Tragedy's production of the ancient Greek comedy gets the sexually brash but sharply insightful tone just right.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Overwhelming in its creativity
A collection of dances stun and dazzle at the Rep's Steimke Studio, although they sometimes do too much in the moment.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
UWM, WPCA shows highlight print history
Print exhibitions at UWM and WPCA will get you warmed up for next week's PRINT:MKE art conference.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Kat Murrell
“Gatekeepers” exposes Israel’s unseen security force
Six former directors of the Shin Bet intelligence service are interviewed in a documentary by Dror Moreh, opening this weekend at the Downer Theatre.
Mar 15th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
Ron OJ Parson set to retell “A Raisin in the Sun”
Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking play about a black family trying to pursue their dreams closes the Milwaukee Rep's season.
Mar 14th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
“West of Memphis” documents a harrowing miscarriage of justice
The latest film following the West Memphis Three covers the span of the case, from their apprehension to their eventual release.
Mar 14th, 2013 by Mark Metcalf
Movement, of our bodies and the world
Portrait Society opens new shows, Shorewood gallery The Waxwing celebrates its first year, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores a newly discovered artist, and an interactive Inova performance.
Mar 13th, 2013 by Kat Murrell
Bel Canto chorus sings transcendant Russian works
The Bel Canto celebrates music director Richard Hynson's 25th year with Rachmaninoff's "All Night Vigil" and a commission from Alexander Levine.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Michael Barndt
Fools for Tragedy’s “Lysistrata”
Jordan Gwiazdowski, artistic director, has put together a modernized adaptation of the ancient Greek comedy.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Jeff Grygny
Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen
Thursday update: Asner show cancelled. Leonard Cohen visist; Bluebeard's back to the MSO; Rep closes with "Raisin in the Sun;" Lysistrata can (not) do it; & St. Pat's.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Lacy Landre
“Pump Boys” a nice pit stop, but still just a pit stop
The country musical has great instrumental performances and stellar harmonizing, but a weak and gimmicky collection of songs.
Mar 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
A hidden medium, woven into Milwaukee
Organizations and events like Warped Milwaukee, ABK Weaving Center and a UWM program in fiber arts have helped cultivate an often community-less medium.
Mar 8th, 2013 by Lydia Statz
