Rock
“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 Reddin
Bold 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 Jayasuriya
Volcano Choir making a rare appearance at the Pabst
Fresh off the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, this collaboration of Wisconsin musicians will return to town as part of the tour for "Repave," their new album.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Sahan Jayasuriya
The Zombies return to Milwaukee, this time at the Pabst
The classic '60s band might have been a footnote in history, were it not for their masterpiece "Odessey and Oracle," a post-breakup album that would later be the defining Summer of Love sound.
Sep 24th, 2013 by Sahan Jayasuriya
Youth Lagoon to play the Pabst Theater tonight
The indie pop act is set to perform at the Pabst Theater this evening, touring in support of their new album Wondrous Bughouse.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Sahan Jayasuriya
Present Music
Artistic director Kevin Stalheim talks about "Inuksuit," their 99-percussionist season opener at Lynden Square Garden, and the unique, inventive season to come.
Sep 6th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Chicago quartet Disappears rematerializes at Cactus Club
Touring in support of their new album "Era," the band's solid reputation and fascinating blend of post-punk and psychedelic sounds should have you headed down to Bay View Friday night.
Sep 6th, 2013 by Sahan Jayasuriya
The Jazz is back in the Jazz Gallery
Jazz Visions and the Riverwest Artists Association have brought live music back to a classic Milwaukee venue.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Tony Bennett’s voice, unheard, looms over the Rep’s “I Left My Heart”
At the Stackner Cabaret, three good tenors still searching for just the right tone in this Milwaukee Rep tribute to Tony Bennett.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Homage to Tony Bennett
In "I Left My Heart," three tenors give their takes on Tony Bennett's hits at the Stackner Cabaret, to open the Milwaukee Rep's 2013-14 season.
Aug 23rd, 2013 by Tom Strini
Music in the air, theater under the bridge
Live at Peck Pavilion, Luminous Theatre, hip-hoppers, the Summer Philharmonia get busy, and The Rep opens its season with a Tony Bennett homage.
Aug 20th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
