Review

Dining: The Edison Delights With Extra Thick Bacon
Dining

The Edison Delights With Extra Thick Bacon

Third Ward restaurant's menu teases “bacon cut too thick," but it's just right.

Dining: Strange Town Is Vegan Fare for Everyone
Dining

Strange Town Is Vegan Fare for Everyone

Innovative dishes using fresh ingredients. And lovely wine flights including orange wine.

Theater: ‘The Mousetrap’ Is Polished and Professional
Theater

‘The Mousetrap’ Is Polished and Professional

Famous Agatha Christie mystery gets a fun, smartly directed staging by Next Act.

Dining: Bringing Hawaiian Food to Milwaukee
Dining

Bringing Hawaiian Food to Milwaukee

And Hawaiian culture. Ono Kine Grindz in Wauwatosa is simple yet delicious.

Theater: Ryback is Terrific as ‘Liberace’
Theater

Ryback is Terrific as ‘Liberace’

Bur MCT’s funny, dazzling, one-man show turns too dark and maudlin in second act.

Theater: ‘School Of Rock’ Is a Holiday Hit
Theater

‘School Of Rock’ Is a Holiday Hit

Skylight's show is too long, but actor Joey Sanzaro and the ensemble of kids are tons of fun.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Dial M For Murder’ Adds New Twists
Theater

Rep’s ‘Dial M For Murder’ Adds New Twists

Jeffrey Hatcher’s clever new adaptation gets strong acting and powerful second act.

MKE Music: Rainbow Cobra Releases New EP “Asleep at the Wheel”
MKE Music

Rainbow Cobra Releases New EP “Asleep at the Wheel”

Four-track release is an exploration of sobriety with catchy vocal melodies.

Theater: Milwaukee Rep Tries Adding Nonsense To The Nutcracker
Theater

Milwaukee Rep Tries Adding Nonsense To The Nutcracker

But does it work? Theater critic Dom Noth isn't sold.

Theater: ‘Witch’ Is a Stitch
Theater

‘Witch’ Is a Stitch

Renaissance offers darkly funny, episodic update of 17th century fable pitting the devil against a witch.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Candide’ Is a Marvel
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Candide’ Is a Marvel

Maybe too much clever staging of Voltaire story, Bernstein music, but great singing, fine acting.

Theater: All About Hip-Hop
Theater

All About Hip-Hop

Rep’s ‘Parental Advisory’ is one of a kind show about hip-hop’s place in American culture.