Arts & Culture

“A Time to Live” succeeds with simplicity

“A Time to Live” succeeds with simplicity

Windfall's world premiere, by Howard Goldstein, is a portrait of a couple trying to live in the moment after one stops her cancer treatment.

“Robot Cabaret”: Electric, if it weren’t for those glitches
“Robot Cabaret”

Electric, if it weren’t for those glitches

The Quasimondo's latest work of physical theatre tries to go too many directions at once, but a handful of excellent elements stand out.

The Milwaukee Theatre hosts iconic “Final Fantasy” scores

The Milwaukee Theatre hosts iconic “Final Fantasy” scores

"Distant Worlds" takes Nobuo Uematsu's symphonic scores from computer tones to full-fledged masterworks with Bel Canto Chorus.

Modern, timeless Rookwood vases at Villa Terrace

Modern, timeless Rookwood vases at Villa Terrace

The exhibit, featuring works by the American company from just after WWI to the Great Depression, showcases inventive techniques and evolutions of form.

Sahan’s Valentines Day Albummers

Sahan’s Valentines Day Albummers

This quintet of cathartic records is perfect for anyone opposed to Valentine's Day on emotional grounds – or Valentine's Day-lovers with a weird sense of humor.

Traveling Kevin J. Miyazaki’s “Perimeter”

Traveling Kevin J. Miyazaki’s “Perimeter”

The Haggerty-commissioned exhibit includes images of Lake Michigan and portraits of individuals whose lives are tied to it.

TCD Art Date: Now for actual dates
TCD Art Date

Now for actual dates

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Kat Murrell recommends a free day at the Milwaukee Art Museum and other romantic adventures.

“Robot Cabaret”: Yep. It’s what it sounds like.
“Robot Cabaret”

Yep. It’s what it sounds like.

Quasimondo director Brian Rott and producer Jessi Miller discuss developing their newest work and (a little of) its premise.

Jimmy Kaplan and his friends light up Sunset Playhouse

Jimmy Kaplan and his friends light up Sunset Playhouse

The cabaret show, featuring Kaplan alongside Steve Koehler, Kay Stiefel, Lisa Gatewood and Katie Dahl, is usually staged in Door County in summer.

Milwaukee This Week: Robots, zombies and pretty music
Milwaukee This Week

Robots, zombies and pretty music

The Quasimondo has a new bot-show, "The Walking Dead" makes a special trip to the Riverside and tunes from Present Music, Early Music Now, and the MSO.

“Weightless Words,” heavy themes

“Weightless Words,” heavy themes

The Cardinal Stritch exhibition includes work from several different artists, including Annushka Peck and Ted Brusubardis.

“The Wild Party”: Young gems, hidden in a rough story
“The Wild Party”

Young gems, hidden in a rough story

UWM's Peck School of the Arts puts on a performance with a high-energy ensemble and a hard-to-swallow plot line.