Review

Theater: A Songful Satire of Thanksgiving
Theater

A Songful Satire of Thanksgiving

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ by MacArthur Fellow, playwright Larissa FastHorse.

Theater: A Stunner About a Sociopath
Theater

A Stunner About a Sociopath

Next Act’s “9 Circles” offers psychological interrogation of young killer with a powerful performance by Casey Hoekstra.

Theater: Around the World in 90 Minutes
Theater

Around the World in 90 Minutes

MCT’s ‘Underneath the Lintel’ is a crazed, complex one-woman show that is unforgettable. Alas.

Theater: Gobel Is Powerful in ‘Neat’
Theater

Gobel Is Powerful in ‘Neat’

Playing multiple characters, Marti Gobel powers engaging tale of growing up Black in the South.

Theater: Where the Bones Are Buried
Theater

Where the Bones Are Buried

MCT production dramatizes a tragic story along the Mexican border.

Theater: ‘The Island’ Still Packs a Punch
Theater

‘The Island’ Still Packs a Punch

MCT presents apartheid-era play by Athol Fugard. It’s a powerful production.

Theater: Lessons From an Inner City School
Theater

Lessons From an Inner City School

Next Act Theater’s ‘Principal Principle’ is an edgy look at a new teacher trying to make good.

Dining: Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants
Dining

Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants

New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.

Theater: Next Act’s ‘The Christians’ Is Compelling
Theater

Next Act’s ‘The Christians’ Is Compelling

It feels like live theater being streamed, in a smart play about a mega-church facing a sudden challenge.

Theater: The Importance of Skylight’s ‘Being Earnest’
Theater

The Importance of Skylight’s ‘Being Earnest’

It’s a fun smart performance and also a model for how to go virtual yet stay theatrical.

Opera: Florentine Presents Its ‘Carmen’ Digitally
Opera

Florentine Presents Its ‘Carmen’ Digitally

And it's a success. Plus: backstage photos of the full stage production that was cancelled.

Dining: Aria has Classic Fare and Fancy Digs
Dining

Aria has Classic Fare and Fancy Digs

Breakfast and lunch staples are set against a beautiful art collection.