Arts & Culture

The biggest arts stories of 2009

The biggest arts stories of 2009

Looking back on an eventful year.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 1/6-1/12
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 1/6-1/12

Spicy variety in Milwaukee this week: Catey Ott graces the stage at Danceworks, the Rep hearkens back to Pearl Bailey's heyday and Alchemist stitches together a sketch comedy show in less than 24 hours.

This Week at MSO Pops: Cirque (with Photo Gallery)
This Week at MSO Pops

Cirque (with Photo Gallery)

The MSO Pops start 2010 with the surreal, dreamy Cirque de la Symphonie.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 12/30-1/5
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 12/30-1/5

Milwaukee stages come alive again this week with some highly anticipated premieres.

Milwaukee music pros list their Top 5 Desert-Island Picks

Milwaukee music pros list their Top 5 Desert-Island Picks

We rounded up a few local experts to share their favorite releases from the Milwaukee Sound of 2009.

PODCAST: Lee Ernst’s Fight Club
PODCAST

Lee Ernst’s Fight Club

The 29-year veteran actor is preparing for uncertainty as a new artistic director ascends at The Rep. And his take on starting a fight club.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 12/23-12/29
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 12/23-12/29

As the holiday season winds down, many shows are ending their run on Milwaukee stages. But there's still lots of merriment to be seen. Do you have your tickets?

Review: Nostalgic trip Home for the holidays
Review

Nostalgic trip Home for the holidays

McGivern's holiday show teaches us the true meaning of the season.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly highlights from 12/16 to 12/22
On Stage with TCD

Weekly highlights from 12/16 to 12/22

Whether you'd rather revel in Handel's Messiah with the MSO or sing showtunes with the cast of Annie, Milwaukee stages offer a lot of variety this week.

Photo Gallery: Bel Canto at the Basilica
Photo Gallery

Bel Canto at the Basilica

The warmth of St. Josaphat is accented by the cheer of holiday choruses and handbells.

A visual preview and a defense of the Milwaukee Ballet’s Nutcracker

A visual preview and a defense of the Milwaukee Ballet’s Nutcracker

As we look forward to the dance company's holiday favorite, TCD shares a photo gallery from previous shows and a video sneak peek at the 2009 performance.

PODCAST: Molly Rhode, 63 kids and the Best Christmas Ever
PODCAST

Molly Rhode, 63 kids and the Best Christmas Ever

Molly Rhode was a member of the Theater Academy when she first appeared in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Now, she's at it again. Also, listen for the awesome children's chorus.