Music
“American Idiot” rocks, but with shallow roles
The touring Broadway rock opera is all punk and bombast, but leaves story depth and complexity off stage right.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Brian JacobsonMilwaukee Choral Artists sing their last songs
Sharon Hansen, preparing to retire, leads the last concert of the professional women's choir she founded 15 years ago. Tonight in 'Tosa.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Tom StriniNew Opera both elegant and rowdy at Present Music
Kamran Ince's "Judgment of Midas" offers sonic delight and plenty of luscious melody; Miriam Seidel's witty libretto will make you smile through this ardent serenade to music.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Tom StriniKamran Ince, Pan, Apollo and Opera
"Judgment of Midas" began with an archaeological dig in Turkey, and premieres at UWM Friday.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Tom StriniThe Florentine’s 80th season, 2013-14, revealed
Florentine to stage Verdi and Puccini chestnuts and a Baroque gem by Handel in 2013-14.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Tom StriniNew string compositions
Spektral Quartet plays Carter's modern masterpiece and music by Milwaukee composers to close the Unruly Music spring run.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Michael BarndtJust right for Paert, Beethoven, Schubert
The Philomusica's intelligent, sensitive and distinct approach to each piece of music has won it a large audience.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Tom StriniUnruly bits and bytes at the outer limits of music
Milwaukee Laptop Orchestra, MILO and TORCH at Friday's Unruly Music Festival.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Michael BarndtDanny Young, drummer for Green Day’s “American Idiot”
Green Day's "American Idiot" brings drummer Danny Young, Wisconsin's own, to the Milwaukee Theatre April 12-13.
Apr 8th, 2013 by Ben Gucciardi