Arts & Culture
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.
Feb 9th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneTheatre Gigante’s “Dust” too unsettled
The Hungarian dark comedy never develops a consistent focus, and lingers too long over its tale of a couple who wins the lottery.
Feb 9th, 2013 by Matthew ReddininterACT and the state of Milwaukee theater
Pink Banana Theater's Matt Kemple, ART Milwaukee's Jeremy Fojut speak of their interACT evening, involving six theater groups.
Feb 8th, 2013 by Danielle McClunePhoto finish at the Genesis competition
Lauren Edson, James Gregg and Gabrielle Lamb created striking dances at Milwaukee Ballet's Genesis contest. And the winner is...
Feb 8th, 2013 by Tom StriniFlorentine showcases romantic variety with “That’s Amore”
The company's four Studio Artists take center stage to perform love songs from across the Western canon.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Emily CarlLynden’s Winter Carnival a cavalcade of fun
Installations sponsored by American Fantasy Classics and nAbr gallery will be on display amid various games and activities on the garden's grounds.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Kat MurrellA bright weekend ahead
Kat's top pick of the week is a soon-closing show at Art Bar; Lynden readies for a Winter Carnival.
Feb 6th, 2013 by Kat MurrellA weekend of song and dance
Concerts at MSO, the Florentine and Milwaukee Theatre, alongside a Year of the Arts musical and the Ballet's Genesis competition.
Feb 5th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneCan you design desire?
"Designing Desire" displays advertising from across the decades to expose its influence on the American consumer.
Feb 3rd, 2013 by Jessica Sattell“Clybourne” a powerful play about more than race
The Rep's production of the "A Raisin in the Sun" companion piece features a strong cast and a stronger understanding of its complex themes.
Feb 2nd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin“Clybourne Park” actors share more than stage time
Engaged actors Grant Goodman and Jenny McKnight work across the U.S. The Rep's given them the chance to work together.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Matthew Reddin“Warm Bodies”
The zombie-human love story is a unique angle, but the story itself is nothing more than a too-long homage to "Romeo & Juliet."
Feb 1st, 2013 by Mark Metcalf