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nostalgic music and theater, new dance
Nostalgic plays such as Groucho: A Life in Revue and The Girl Singer hit the stage, the We Six Jazz Sextet brings the music of the 60s back to life, and new dances premiere at Alverno Presents and Danceworks.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Pianist Ingrid Fliter plays Chopin with the MSO
This weekend's concert will be led by MSO Music Director Edo de Waart, featuring Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2. Ingrid Fliter speaks to TCD writer Rob Gebelhoff about the piece.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Rob Gebelhoff
Nick Sanborn and the sideman spotlight
Milwaukee-turned-North Carolina musician Nick Sanborn speaks with TCD about his "Lend Me Your Voice" project, premiering this weekend through Alverno Presents and featuring the talents of Sanborn's varied friends and collaborators.
Nov 10th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Lecce-Chong kicks off MSO’s Chamber Music experience
Chamber Series I takes place at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist this weekend, providing a divine backdrop for the music of Bruckner, Bach and Arvo Pärt. Tickets are only $5.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Rob Gebelhoff
Veterans Day salutes and more
While the Milwaukee Children's Choir, Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra and "Beyond Glory" honor our troops, Alverno Presents, Soulstice Theatre, Theater Red, Florentine Opera and others present compelling performances.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Halloween events in full swing
In addition to special events like the El Dia de los Muertos Parade, "Night of the Living Dead (The Puppet Show)" and the Haunted Brewery Bash, Quasimondo and the Milwaukee Ballet present anticipated shows and special music performances abound.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Renaissance Theaterworks
Milwaukee's women-founded, women-run theatre company ushers in its 2013-14 season with "The Belle of Amherst," "The Understudy," and the return of RTW favorite, "Skin Tight." TCD spoke with the ladies at the helm of the productions.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
All the fall things
Exploring fall in southeastern Wisconsin, including stops at Apple Holler, Holy Hill, Grobschmidt Park and more. Also, pumpkin everything!
Oct 15th, 2013 by Angela Morgan
The Ex Fabula season begins
The live storytelling outlet opens its fifth season under the theme "Trust Me," inviting willing audience participants to put their names in a hat and share their tales. Executive director Megan McGhee shares her tips for a great story.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Hannah McCarthy
Let’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 McClune
Third 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 Jayasuriya
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
