Riverside Theater
Illustration: Anna Ward
The Shepherd Express Holiday Arts Guide 2019
We may be decking our halls with holly and placing mistletoe in strategic places, but there are many holiday reasons to leave the house this season. Music, theater, dance—it’s all a celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. Read more
Photo credit: Amanda Demme
Flying with Andrew Bird's Organic Creativity
Internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird comes to the Riverside Theater on Sept. 26. Read more
PHOTO CREDIT: Andrew Eccles
The Zombies Invade Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater
The timeless Zombies bring the British Invasion to the Riverside Theater on Sept. 22, co-headlining with Brian Wilson. Read more
Photo credit: Ojeda Photography
Mark Knopfler Still One of the Best
Mark Knopfler two-hour performance at the Riverside Theater reinforced why he and his stellar 10-piece band are one of best groups recording and touring today. Read more
Photo provided by Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman Wants You to Laugh at and Improve Yourself
Actor, comedian and woodworker Nick Offerman discusses his career, interests and his “All Rise” show at the Riverside Theater on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Read more
Photo Courtesy of The Temp Agency
This Week in Milwaukee: Aug. 22-28, 2019
A string of musical acts for the week of Thursday, Aug. 22 to Wednesday, Aug. 28. Read more
PHOTO CREDIT: Melissa Miller
Wu-Tang Clan’s High-Energy Hip-Hop
The rap pioneers performed to an appreciative crowd at The Riverside. Read more
Photo Credit: Adam Miszewski
Jill Scott Brought High Energy, Personal Rapport to the Riverside
Jill Scott performed her mash-up of soul music, spoken word, alt R&B, straight-ahead rock, exploratory jazz at her Milwaukee concert. Read more
Photo Credit: Melissa Miller
David Gray, Hopeless Romantic for the 21st Century
David Gray and opening act Gaby Moreno charmed the audience at the Riverside Theater last weekend. Read more
Photo credit: Theresa C. Sanchez
Miller Brewing Says Thanks With Free Violent Femmes Concert and Free Summerfest Tickets
With the third annual Cheers To Milwaukee event, the Violent Femmes will perform Thursday, June 6th, at the Riverside Theater. Read more
Martin and Martin at the Riverside
Legendary comedians Martin Short and Steve Martin are stopping in Milwaukee during their newest tour. Read more
Photo credit Brianna Griepentrog
Boosie’s Opener-Heavy Bill at the Riverside Was an Exercise in Patience
Boosie’s sponsorship-heavy, opener-riddled bill proved an odd fit for the Riverside Theater. Read more
Diana Ross Will Return to the Riverside Theater in July
The Supremes singer is launching a tour to celebrate her 75th birthday. Read more
Photo credit: Robert Eickhoff
John Fogerty Recreated His Woodstock Past at the Riverside
John Fogerty let the music do the talking and kept the covers coming at his ripping Milwaukee concert. Read more
Photo credit: Kelsea McCulloch
John Mellencamp Wore His Age Well at the Riverside
The legacy roots-rocker didn't shy from recent or political material at his Milwaukee concert. Read more
Neil Young Turned the Riverside Into His Living Room
Neil Young followed his whims as he launched his acoustic tour with an intimate, charmingly weird show. Read more
Neil Young is Playing Milwaukee This Month
You don't have to be a paid member of Neil Young's fanclub to buy tickets to his Jan. 23 concert at the Riverside Theater anymore. Read more
The Moth Story Slam and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Bring Diverse Comedy to Milwaukee
The Moth Story Slam may not be a typical comedy shows, but expect to laugh in between having your deepest emotions tugged on. Read more
Photo credit: Melissa Miller
Thom Yorke Dug Deep into His Solo Catalogue at the Riverside
The Radiohead frontman’s rare Milwaukee performance played like a transmission from a foreign world. Read more
Maxwell Broke Out Some Serious Moves at the Riverside
At his bumping return to the Riverside, the neo-soul vet reaffirmed himself as one of his generation’s greatest soul men. Read more
