Review

Theater: Renaissance Offers Well-Baked Treat
Theater

Renaissance Offers Well-Baked Treat

‘The Cake’ is a sweet comedy about a southern baker pushed to change her traditional ways.

Theater: Chamber Theatre Offers Home Cooking
Theater

Chamber Theatre Offers Home Cooking

‘Stew’ mixes a Black family’s conflicts and musings on Shakespeare, with uneven results.

Classical: The MSO Is Back and Captivates in New Hall
Classical

The MSO Is Back and Captivates in New Hall

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is back with a performance of contemporary and classic pieces.

Theater: Florentine Stages ‘Rigoletto,’ A Warhorse of Grand Opera
Theater

Florentine Stages ‘Rigoletto,’ A Warhorse of Grand Opera

Verdi's "Rigoletto" played for two days at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Theater: Big Voices Power ‘The Full Monty’
Theater

Big Voices Power ‘The Full Monty’

Its thin plot and serviceable music get an energetic Skylight production that punches it home.

Theater: Strong Acting Powers ‘Three Viewings’
Theater

Strong Acting Powers ‘Three Viewings’

Live theater is back and Next Act show offers laughs, surprises and sorrow.

Dining: The Truck Stop’s Fare Is Juicy Good
Dining

The Truck Stop’s Fare Is Juicy Good

Tiny Brady Street place offers mouth watering dishes like Korean Chicken Tacos and Loaded Fajita Fries.

Dining: El Tlaxcalteca Is Authentically Mexican
Dining

El Tlaxcalteca Is Authentically Mexican

And perhaps the best place in town to order birria.

Dining: SmallPie Is Delicious Fun
Dining

SmallPie Is Delicious Fun

Small Bay View carryout place offers patio seating and scrumptious savory and sweet pies.

Dining: Taqwa’s Is a Middle Eastern Paradise
Dining

Taqwa’s Is a Middle Eastern Paradise

South-side restaurant is a wonderful addition to city’s dining scene.

Dining: La Dama Is Some Kind of Wonderful
Dining

La Dama Is Some Kind of Wonderful

Fine dining Mexican style in a colorful setting: the old Crazy Water with a lovely redesigned decor.

Theater: Brief Encounters On Water Street
Theater

Brief Encounters On Water Street

Renaissance Theaterworks offers uneven evening of five short plays by Midwestern writers.