Review

Theater: Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle
Theater

Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle

'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.

Classical: Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme
Classical

Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme

Localizing Puccini's 'La Boheme' in Milwaukee's Bronzeville yielded uneven but affecting production.

Dining: The Knick Offers Good Food, Lovely Views
Dining

The Knick Offers Good Food, Lovely Views

And a Sunday brunch with lots of great dishes.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show

But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.

Milwaukee Film Festival: The Unknown Joan Baez
Milwaukee Film Festival

The Unknown Joan Baez

New documentary about legendary folk singer finds mystery and surprises.

Milwaukee Film Festival: ‘The Taste of Things’ Is a Jewel
Milwaukee Film Festival

‘The Taste of Things’ Is a Jewel

Lovely French film about food and love stands out even compared to Oscar winners.

Milwaukee Film Festival: The Life Story of Gene Wilder
Milwaukee Film Festival

The Life Story of Gene Wilder

New documentary on Milwaukee-born movie star is breezy fun, with delightful clips and interviews.

Theater: ‘L’Appartement’ Is a Mind-Bending Comedy
Theater

‘L’Appartement’ Is a Mind-Bending Comedy

North American premiere of Australian play gets smart RTW production.

Dining: Highlands Café Is Easy to Love
Dining

Highlands Café Is Easy to Love

Neighborhood cafe in Tosa serves lovely lunches and breakfasts made with local ingredients.

Theater: ‘The Mountaintop’ Offers Very Human Martin Luther King Jr.
Theater

‘The Mountaintop’ Offers Very Human Martin Luther King Jr.

Uneven MCT production offers commanding performance by Bryant Bentley as King.

Theater: ‘The Chosen’ Is Subtly Powerful Drama
Theater

‘The Chosen’ Is Subtly Powerful Drama

Strong production by The Rep captures the warmth and philosophy of Chaim Potok’s 1967 best selling novel.

Theater: ‘Spring Awakening’ Is a Powerful Show
Theater

‘Spring Awakening’ Is a Powerful Show

It actually shut down Skylight's electrical system Friday night. It's a must-see musical about teen angst beautifully performed by hearing and deaf actors.