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Norman Moses on being Groucho

Norman Moses on being Groucho

The Milwaukee actor reprises his recurring role in "Groucho: A Life in Revue," a tribute to the Marx Brother being staged at Next Act Theatre.

Josh Perkins brings Picasso to life in Soulstice’s “Lapin Agile”

Josh Perkins brings Picasso to life in Soulstice’s “Lapin Agile”

Steve Martin's absurdist comedy, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," imagines a meeting between the title character and Einstein, at the dawn of the 20th century.

Award-winning “Jersey Boys” comes to the Marcus

Award-winning “Jersey Boys” comes to the Marcus

TCD spoke with actor/songwriter Barry Anderson, one of the stars of the touring Broadway musical, about the thrill of touring and the longevity of The Four Seasons' music.

MFF13: The Girls In The Band
MFF13

The Girls In The Band

The impeccably researched documentary sheds light on a little-known hiccup in the history of jazz: the refusal to accept female musicians.

MFF13: “Citizen Koch”
MFF13

“Citizen Koch”

Carl Deal and Tia Lessin's documentary shows at the MKE Film Fest Sunday, cutting into the politics behind Scott Walker's recall election and the Citizens United ruling.

Q&A: Amy Grau, Doors Open Milwaukee program director
Q&A

Amy Grau, Doors Open Milwaukee program director

Amy Grau explains this weekend's Doors Open Milwaukee event, the third annual opportunity to explore the city's hidden treasures.

“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” a high-energy extravaganza

“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” a high-energy extravaganza

The nation's top Tupperware salesperson comes with a crazy show, where no one is safe from either the occasional tease or the temptation of her real wares.

Arlo Guthrie, aging gracefully

Arlo Guthrie, aging gracefully

Arlo spins true-life yarns, sings the old songs at a packed theater in South Milwaukee.