Arts & Entertainment - May 7, 2009
Captain's log: Shatner on his ballet, Trek snub
William Shatner is not your typical 78-year-old actor. In addition to his long acting career. Shatner also served as the inspiration for a ballet, commissioned specifically by the Milwaukee Ballet and the world-famous choreographer Margo Sappington. We caught up with Captain Kirk to discuss.
Tags: william shatner, milwaukee ballet, Margo Sappington, Common People, Has Been, William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet

Movies & TV - March 21, 2009
William Shatner goes gonzo in new documentary
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" is a feature documentary chronicling Sappington's work with Shatner and the Milwaukee Ballet, including interviews with artists -- Ben Folds, Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Aimee Mann and Brad Paisley -- who contributed to "Has Been."
Tags: william shatner's gonzo ballet, william shatner, common people, ben folds, special entertainment, margo sappington, milwaukee ballet, has been, nashville film festival

Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 23, 2008
A wealth of on-stage magic: our top theater groups
Despite the recent loss of Milwaukee Shakespeare, Cream City still has one of the most vibrant theater scenes in the country and visitors and newcomers are always amazed that a city the size of Milwaukee is home to so many and varied stage offerings. While thinking about what we're thankful for, we started talking about this fecundity of the thespian arts and each of us began to shout out favorites. So, we decided to share them with you.
Tags: Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Rep, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, Jim Searles, Astor Theater, Brady Street Pharmacy, Hedwig, Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, Stiemke, Broadway Theater Center, Stackner, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Bialys

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 20, 2008
Milwaukee Face Off: Nutcracker vs. Buddy Squirrel
Bear with us while we explain the concept for this series of articles: we take two seemingly unrelated Milwaukee icons, then pit them against each other in 10 categories. In each category, we assign them points, one through 10, then add them up and name the winner. For this edition we get festive by comparing the Milwaukee Ballet's "The Nutcracker," which runs through Dec. 28, to Buddy Squirrel nut, snack and gourmet popcorn shop.
Tags: milwaukee face-off, milwaukee ballet, the nutcracker, buddy squirrel, quality candy

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 28, 2008
Sound-off: Are the fine arts dying in Milwaukee?
Do young adults care about the fine arts any more, or are the fine arts a dying form of entertainment in Milwaukee?
Tags: Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, fine arts