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Citing rising costs, Milwaukee Ballet will use recorded music rather than a live orchestra for "Nutcracker" this year.

Milwaukee Ballet confirmed it will replace live music with recorded tracks for this season’s production of The Nutcracker, citing budgetary concerns. A spokesperson said the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra ...

“As the voice of the talented professional musicians of Milwaukee, Local 8 stands in firm opposition to the recent decision by the Milwaukee Ballet to replace live music with recorded tracks for ...