Review

Theater: ‘Dino’ With Songs and Stereotypes
Theater

‘Dino’ With Songs and Stereotypes

Milwaukee Rep's cabaret show bio of Dean Martin offers cornball jokes and irrelevant songs.

Theater: Renaissance Tackles Potent Pulitzer Winner
Theater

Renaissance Tackles Potent Pulitzer Winner

'Cost of Living' is strong drama about disabled characters performed by disabled actors.

Theater: Chamber Theatre Not Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Theater

Chamber Theatre Not Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Revival of Albee’s caustic classic is well acted, powerful and intriguing.

Theater: Rep Updates Shakespeare in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Theater

Rep Updates Shakespeare in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

But it's the original lines that carry a fun show with grunge rock and costumes added.

Dining: Bombay Sweets Has Big Menu, Big Tastes
Dining

Bombay Sweets Has Big Menu, Big Tastes

About 120 items to choose from. Every one I had was delicious.

Dining: Comet Cafe Makes Happy Return
Dining

Comet Cafe Makes Happy Return

After two-year hiatus it offers same atmosphere, streamlined menu and satisfying comfort food.

Theater: ‘The Tin Woman’ Offers Heartache, Humor
Theater

‘The Tin Woman’ Offers Heartache, Humor

Next Act's slightly surreal dramedy about a heart transplant has strong scenes but weak ending.

Dining: Lebnani House a Stunning New Restaurant
Dining

Lebnani House a Stunning New Restaurant

Lovely light-filled interior and delicious Middle Eastern food.

Dining: Jalapeño Loco’s Moles Are Memorable
Dining

Jalapeño Loco’s Moles Are Memorable

Great sauces and some of the city's most unique Mexican cuisine.

Theater: Skylight Goes All Disney For Holidays
Theater

Skylight Goes All Disney For Holidays

Is it possible to have too many good tunes? Perhaps, but the performers have pizzaz.

Theater: Chamber Theatre’s ‘Misery’ Is Intense
Theater

Chamber Theatre’s ‘Misery’ Is Intense

Production more intimate than famous movie but dramatically spotty.

Theater: Way Away In a Manger
Theater

Way Away In a Manger

Rep's new play, 'The Nativity Variations' spoofs Joseph and Mary in a manger and much more, with uneven results.