Review
‘Swing State’ Is Quietly Powerful Drama
Play set in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, in strong Next Act staging, will sneak up on you.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Provocative ‘MCNEAL’ Takes on Heady Issues of AI
Rep's new studio theater creates technically splashy environment for literary drama.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Lupi & Iris Was a Special Experience
The lunch is affordable and the food? Wow.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Axolotl Café Is a Mexican Star
New Bay View restaurant offers inspired versions of standard fare.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
‘Nuremberg’ Tries To Indict Us All
James Vanderbilt’s film leans hard on the message but struggles to find complex characters.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘The Lehman Trilogy’ Is a Theatrical Event
Long, acclaimed Tony-winning play gets fascinating production from Milwaukee Rep.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse Is a BBQ Blast
Southern, hickory smoked, dry rubbed ribs, pork and brisket with special sauces.
Jan 18th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
‘Cardboard Piano’ Is Can’t-Miss Show
Strong RTW production captures humanity in story of Uganda political turmoil.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Wicked: for Good’ Isn’t Really
And Ariana Grande's not so grand. Follow-up film has ho-hum story with lovely visuals.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Fisherman’s Daughters’ Sings of Wisconsin
Original musical with Door County folklore is pleasant Rep cabaret show.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘No Other Choice’ Is Comic, Gruesome Revenge Tale
Potent Korean film based on 1950s American story getting Oscar talk.
Jan 11th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Song Song Blue’ Is a Sweet Surprise
Film about Milwaukee's Thunder and Lightning capturing hearts across U.S.
Jan 10th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
