Music
The mighty Melt Banana returns to Milwaukee
The wildly experimental Japanese band takes the Cactus Club stage tonight.
Oct 24th, 2013 by Sahan JayasuriyaThrowbacks and Halloween ramp-up
Broadway hit "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" and The Rep's "Forever Plaid" bring us back to the 60's, Indigo Girls at the MSO and a screening of "Ghostbusters" at the Rosebud visit the 80's, and Halloween creeps into Milwaukee's special events.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley“Forever Plaid” a tuneful Rep debut for director JC Clementz
Clementz came to Milwaukee in 2010 as a directing intern, but is now an artistic associate with his first directing credit on this show about four singers getting a second chance.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Matthew ReddinHave you heard Milwaukee’s beautiful folk music?
We'd like to introduce you to some of the city's indie folk bands, who have taken that "folk" sound and created stunning, complex and varied music that you should hear, now.
Oct 16th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneAward-winning “Jersey Boys” comes to the Marcus
TCD spoke with actor/songwriter Barry Anderson, one of the stars of the touring Broadway musical, about the thrill of touring and the longevity of The Four Seasons' music.
Oct 15th, 2013 by Gene CawleyFrankly Music
Frankly Music celebrates its tenth anniversary season, opening Monday with a "Flashback!" concert at the Conservatory. Frank Almond offers his usual mix of unique programming and a trio of experienced chamber artists for the performances.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Michael BarndtLet’s get quirky
Renaissance Theaterworks depicts the eccentric Emily Dickinson, live-action graphic novel The Intergalactic Nemesis comes to the Marcus, Alverno Presents welcomes Vaudeville psychedelics The Hinterlands, Uprooted Theatre goes "Against Type."
Oct 14th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneThird Coast Percussion performs again with Present Music
The fantastic quartet returns to Milwaukee this Saturday at Vogel Hall, after tremendous success performing in Present Music's season opener, "Inuksuit." Member David Skidmore speaks to Sahan Jayasuriya about their unique and transfixing style.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Sahan JayasuriyaBold openings and visual treats
Frankly Music, Early Music Now and First Stage kick off their seasons, while the MAM unveils its newest exhibit and Radiolab Live returns with an all-new sensory overload.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Danielle McClune“Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me”
The fantastic biopic looks at one of the most legendary cult bands in rock history, Memphis, Tennessee's Big Star.
Oct 5th, 2013 by Sahan JayasuriyaThe MSO bares its roots
This weekend, "Concertos for Orchestra" demonstrates the classical talent of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, featuring the virtuosity of clarinetist Todd Levy.
Oct 3rd, 2013 by Rob GebelhoffUnruly Music highlights contemporary sounds for three nights
UW-Milwaukee's Unruly Music series offers two virtuoso interpreters of contemporary music and two instrument builders who improvise on their creations.
Oct 1st, 2013 by Michael Barndt