Music
Soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Mezzo Adriana Zabala
Two lead singers in the Florentine's "Le Nozze di Figaro" go way back -- to Rome.
May 9th, 2013 by Tom StriniThe Queen of Rock and Roll lives
The life of Janis Joplin is celebrated with a flawless performance by Mary Bridget Davies at the Rep, through June 2.
May 7th, 2013 by Angela MorganMay brings new music, dance and theater
Figaro at the Florentine, Arlo Guthrie in South Milwaukee, Springdances at UWM, an Irish play at the Irish Center, and it's almost Ride Your Bike to Work Week.
May 7th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyWindfall’s “A Little Night Music” a waltz to remember
Carol Zippel's cast finds a near-perfect harmony in, ironically, devoting as much time to its words as its notes.
May 4th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinHigh-effort cabaret
Kay Stiefel and Jack Forbes Wilson work hard -- sometimes too hard -- in their revue at the Skylight.
May 4th, 2013 by Tom StriniEverything reverberates with Primes’ “Millions”
There's only six tracks on this Brooklyn trio's EP, but Jeff Moody thinks they're just getting started.
May 4th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyBrilliant young talent at the MSO this weekend
Violinist Augustin Hadelich and assistant conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong excel in Mozart and Richard Strauss.
May 3rd, 2013 by Tom StriniStiefel and Wilson “Sing Me a Story” at the Skylight
Skylight Music Theatre presents singing duo Kay Stiefel and Jack Forbes Wilson in a revue at the Studio Theatre.
May 2nd, 2013 by Tom StriniMozart at MSO, Sondheim at Windfall
Tom Strini and Matthew Reddin take the thread tying Mozart and Sondheim together this weekend and play with it, in this latest installment.
May 2nd, 2013 by Tom Strini & Matthew ReddinAward-winners and stars abound
The Rep hosts a tribute to Janis Joplin, Windfall performs a Sondheim classic, the MSO features a visiting violinist, and two Skylight favorites host a cabaret-esque show.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyMosquitoes are a drag
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new record, "Mosquito," is an uninspired release to be avoided, just like the insect it's named for.
Apr 27th, 2013 by Jeff Moody“Facade” an irresistible charmer
Danceworks, Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra and Milwaukee Opera Theatre have a ball with some 1920s vintage British avant-gardiana from Edith Sitwell and William Walton.
Apr 26th, 2013 by Tom Strini