Review

Theater: The Short Happy Life of Emmett Till
Theater

The Short Happy Life of Emmett Till

Renaissance production captures the joys and tragic end of the teen whose death inspired civil rights activists.

Classical: Present Music Has a Carnival
Classical

Present Music Has a Carnival

A daringly updated version of Schumann was among several crazy things at this concert.

Classical: Florentine’s Butterfly is Uneven
Classical

Florentine’s Butterfly is Uneven

Nothing new in this interpretation, but most of the soloists were quite strong.

Theater: The Arab Among Us
Theater

The Arab Among Us

Next Act’s ‘Back of the Throat’ offers angry, absurdist look at post 9/11 fears.

Classical: Prometheus Trio Serves Up A Banquet
Classical

Prometheus Trio Serves Up A Banquet

New member cooks in varied presentation of composers and styles.

Theater: Love (Sort Of) Between Poets
Theater

Love (Sort Of) Between Poets

Chamber Theatre production captures a mystic romance between poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop.

Classical: American Made
Classical

American Made

Milwaukee Symphony musicians soar in concert of all-American music.

Review: Mozart for the Win
Review

Mozart for the Win

There was no good reason to miss the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's production of Cosí fan tutte. It was delightful.

Classical: Frankly Music Shines
Classical

Frankly Music Shines

The ensemble's performance of Bach and Brahms set the chapel aglow with energy and virtuosity

Theater: The Rep Goes Back Home Again
Theater

The Rep Goes Back Home Again

Remarkable musicality keeps the audience engaged, despite the piece's shaky dramatic underpinnings.

Comedy: Jen Kirkman Delights Turner Hall Crowd
Comedy

Jen Kirkman Delights Turner Hall Crowd

The former comedy writer has become a stand-up champ.

Classical: Present Music Starts Season With a Bang
Classical

Present Music Starts Season With a Bang

A great program and great performances, led by two memorable works by John Adams.