Review

Visual Art: Fun With Politicians…and Others
Visual Art

Fun With Politicians…and Others

Frank Juarez Gallery presents the perplexing, slightly absurd sculptures of artist Rob Neilson.

Theater: Joking Around A Revolution
Theater

Joking Around A Revolution

Playwright brings her own guillotine to Next Act production

Theater: Doing Fine ‘Oklahoma!’
Theater

Doing Fine ‘Oklahoma!’

Skylight’s stripped down approach brings freshness to 76 year old musical

Theater: ‘The Niceties’ Turns Nasty
Theater

‘The Niceties’ Turns Nasty

Feminism, race and white privilege shatter academia at Rep’s Stiemke theater

Visual Art: A World of Crazy Colors
Visual Art

A World of Crazy Colors

Artist’s TL Solien’s odd, uneasy narratives featured at Tory Folliard gallery.

Dining: Zaffiro’s Is More Than Just a Pizza Joint
Dining

Zaffiro’s Is More Than Just a Pizza Joint

This historic East Side pizza place has a wide array of Italian-American favorites that impress.

Theater: Reflections Within a Riot
Theater

Reflections Within a Riot

‘Fires in the Mirror’ propels power of documentary theater

Theater: A Tony To Die For
Theater

A Tony To Die For

He leads Milwaukee Rep’s most incisive musical to date, ‘West Side Story’

Visual Art: Artists Who Honor Writers
Visual Art

Artists Who Honor Writers

Haggerty Museum exhibits offer artists responding to great writers like Rilke, Elliot and Hardy.

Classical: Milwaukee Symphony Opener Is Uneven
Classical

Milwaukee Symphony Opener Is Uneven

New maestro Masur’s debut starts slowly, but ends in bang-up rendition of Der Rosenkavalier.

Dining: The National Is a Local Standout
Dining

The National Is a Local Standout

Fresh ingredients, creative combinations, laid-back style. In nice weather, don’t miss the patio.

Visual Art: Posters of Gay Paree
Visual Art

Posters of Gay Paree

Milwaukee Art Museum’s show of 19th century posters by illustrator Jules Cheret is pure fun.