Clements Will Usher in Salesman, Cabaret, Bovell, McGrath, Murray-Smith and More at Milwaukee Rep in 2010-11

Milwaukee Repertory Theater's first season under new artistic director Mark Clements will include 11 shows on three stages. Cabaret, directed by Clements, will be the season opener, and will be the first musical ever staged in The Rep's Quadracci... (continue)

I Am Officially Impressed With Mark Clements

Last night was the Milwaukee Rep Season Launch. It is the first season planned by incoming Artistic Director Mark Clements ( read an introductory article written about him when he was first chosen) and I was excited to hear what he... (continue)

Cool Stuff with the Milwaukee Ballet

I am a fan of the Milwaukee Ballet. I think the art form itself is lovely and exciting and athletic and expressive, but I also think that the Milwaukee Ballet does a beautiful job of producing exciting work and providing the... (continue)

March rolls in like a symphony at full blast

From Trey McIntyre's jazzified ballet to Joe Hanreddy's last dance with the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the local performing arts world is aflutter, and a-Twitter, with music and motion in March.

Here is a look at 10 promising performances this... (continue)

I Love PREMIERES!

A couple of years ago, an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel challenged the performing arts to do more premieres and new works and I think companies are really trying to do so. I’ve noticed a number of new works from... (continue)

Win two tickets to see PETER PAN presented by Milwaukee Ballet!

One lucky winner will win two tickets to see PETER PAN presented by Milwaukee Ballet on Friday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.! (continue)

My Weekend Picks (Weekend of 3/5)

This week seems to have gone by pretty quickly – I can’t believe I am already making my weekend picks!

IN MILWAUKEE:

Tonight, I am going to see The Hinterlands present ISAAC NEWTON IS STILL MY DJ at Moct. My... (continue)

Openings and Closings

IN MILWAUKEE:

Opening: Milwaukee Rep – Steimke RADIO GOLF; Milwaukee Theatre HAIRSPRAY (and closing this weekend as well); Milwaukee Rep – Stackner Cabaret ROUTE 66

Closing: Milwaukee Rep –... (continue)

My 'Life-Changing' Performing Arts Moment

In the latest issue of Footlights, there is an article about “The Play That Changed My Life,” a book created by the American Theatre Wing featuring interviews and essays by top American ... (continue)

Adrienne Danrich - This Little Light of Mine

John chats with Adrienne Danrich about This Little Light of Mine now playing at Next Act Theatre. Also - an impromptu performance! (continue)

UPAF Ride for the Arts

Today, the registration is officially open for the UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite. The ride will be Sunday, June 6, 2010.

I live downtown and the huge swells of people that turn out for the Ride always amaze... (continue)

Frank Almond Announces Release of New Recording

Frank Almond, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster and Frankly Music Artistic Director, announces the release of "Portraits and Elegies," a new recording featuring collaborations with pianist Brian Zeger. (continue)