The Milwaukee Musicians Association, AFM Local 8, has issued a strong statement criticizing the Milwaukee Ballet's decision to forgo live music in favor of recorded tracks for its 2025 production of The Nutcracker. In the statement, the union expressed deep concern over the change, noting that The Nutcracker is often the first introduction many Wisconsinites have to classical music and ballet. The organization warned…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM on July 1, 2025