The Weekend Trend: Festivals on the Biggest Stage

Wisconsin’s Broadway Stars, Tony Picks & a Skylight Celebration

On this special Tony Awards preview edition of What's On Tap with Sandy Maxx, Sandy explores Wisconsin's remarkable connections to Broadway's biggest night. Milwaukee native and Tony Award nominee for Best Sound Design for a Play, Josh Schmidt, talks about the journey and dynamics of the play, BUG. Tony Award winner Anthony Crivello and Skylight Music Theatre Executive Director and Broadway veteran Susan Varela share their insights, predictions, and favorite nominees ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards. Hear why The Lost Boys, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Death of a Salesman, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) are generating buzz, learn about Wisconsin artists making an impact on Broadway. Plus, your invitation to join Susan and Sandy at Milwaukee's biggest Tony Awards Watch Party at Skylight Music Theatre.

Tony Talk, Treasure Hunts, Trendsetting Sneakers & a Theater Comeback

On this episode of What's On Tap with Sandy Maxx, Milwaukee Rep Artistic Director Mark Clements joins Sandy for a lively preview of the 2026 Tony Awards, sharing his picks, predictions, and insights on Broadway's biggest night. Artist Adam Himebauch discusses the citywide Milwaukee Gold Rush scavenger hunt and its National Cheese Day-inspired finale. Sneaker entrepreneur Eric "Shake" James and creative director Alexander John unveil the new adidas x SNEEX "What The Milwaukee" Forum Low, a collectible shoe celebrating Milwaukee culture, Summerfest, and community impact. Plus, Jim Weatherly and Jeffrey Bensman preview the grand reopening of the historic Gobbler Theater in Johnson Creek and reveal their vision for the iconic entertainment venue's next chapter.

The Weekend Trend: Festivals on the Biggest Stage

The Weekend Trend and festival season is in full swing and we’re kicking off tonight with Pridefest and Jazz in the Park! Plus, a Scottish festival, The Art64 event is this weekend as well. And the Wisconsin connections to the biggest stage in the Tony awards.

What's On Tap on WWMN: Ted Lasso Returns!

Sandy Maxx told Libby Collins of WWMN some of the latest streaming shows (including a surprising 4th season of Ted Lasso and a Larry David project with a former president as a producer), movies (including Mortal Kombat 2 and the latest Spider-Man movie), and music coming this week. She also previewed the next What's On Tap show.

Deadly Prey Exhibit, Eric Segnitz, Jes Stiner on Dr. Seuss Exhibit & Summer Blockbusters

In for Sandy, Libby Collins sits down with Grace Dugan from the Charles Allis art museum to discuss a very unique exhibit of movie and TV posters. Next, Eric Segnitz joins Libby to discuss Present Music welcoming Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/musician Nathalie Joachim to lead their season finale. Finally, Dr. Seuss art representative Jes Steiner joins to discuss an exhibit going up in Whitefish Bay that he will be attending and interacting with fans at.