Review

Theater: Rep’s ‘Little Women’ Modernizes Story
Theater

Rep’s ‘Little Women’ Modernizes Story

Results are uneven, with characters speechifying and Three Stooges-like comic moments.

MKE Music: Known Moons Makes its Debut with Pair of Singles
MKE Music

Known Moons Makes its Debut with Pair of Singles

New group moves Andy James into the spotlight.

Dining: Barbiere’s Offers Good Italian Comfort Food
Dining

Barbiere’s Offers Good Italian Comfort Food

Still made the old fashioned way. And oh, that garlic bread.

Dining: Pita Palace Serves It Up Fresh
Dining

Pita Palace Serves It Up Fresh

Palatial Middle Eastern restaurant serves spicy delicious fare from scratch.

MKE Music: The Keystones ‘Rearview’ Was a Two-Year Project
MKE Music

The Keystones ‘Rearview’ Was a Two-Year Project

Good music for a Milwaukee band with a following as far afield as Russia.

Dining: The Edison Delights With Extra Thick Bacon
Dining

The Edison Delights With Extra Thick Bacon

Third Ward restaurant's menu teases “bacon cut too thick," but it's just right.

Dining: Strange Town Is Vegan Fare for Everyone
Dining

Strange Town Is Vegan Fare for Everyone

Innovative dishes using fresh ingredients. And lovely wine flights including orange wine.

Theater: ‘The Mousetrap’ Is Polished and Professional
Theater

‘The Mousetrap’ Is Polished and Professional

Famous Agatha Christie mystery gets a fun, smartly directed staging by Next Act.

Dining: Bringing Hawaiian Food to Milwaukee
Dining

Bringing Hawaiian Food to Milwaukee

And Hawaiian culture. Ono Kine Grindz in Wauwatosa is simple yet delicious.

Theater: Ryback is Terrific as ‘Liberace’
Theater

Ryback is Terrific as ‘Liberace’

Bur MCT’s funny, dazzling, one-man show turns too dark and maudlin in second act.

Theater: ‘School Of Rock’ Is a Holiday Hit
Theater

‘School Of Rock’ Is a Holiday Hit

Skylight's show is too long, but actor Joey Sanzaro and the ensemble of kids are tons of fun.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Dial M For Murder’ Adds New Twists
Theater

Rep’s ‘Dial M For Murder’ Adds New Twists

Jeffrey Hatcher’s clever new adaptation gets strong acting and powerful second act.