Review

MKE Music: Rainbow Cobra Releases New EP “Asleep at the Wheel”
MKE Music

Rainbow Cobra Releases New EP “Asleep at the Wheel”

Four-track release is an exploration of sobriety with catchy vocal melodies.

Theater: Milwaukee Rep Tries Adding Nonsense To The Nutcracker
Theater

Milwaukee Rep Tries Adding Nonsense To The Nutcracker

But does it work? Theater critic Dom Noth isn't sold.

Theater: ‘Witch’ Is a Stitch
Theater

‘Witch’ Is a Stitch

Renaissance offers darkly funny, episodic update of 17th century fable pitting the devil against a witch.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Candide’ Is a Marvel
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Candide’ Is a Marvel

Maybe too much clever staging of Voltaire story, Bernstein music, but great singing, fine acting.

Theater: All About Hip-Hop
Theater

All About Hip-Hop

Rep’s ‘Parental Advisory’ is one of a kind show about hip-hop’s place in American culture.

Dining: Riverfront Pizza Is a Waterside Respite
Dining

Riverfront Pizza Is a Waterside Respite

Great river views, good food and far more than just pizza.

Theater: Next Act’s ‘Splash Hatch’ Is Potent Drama
Theater

Next Act’s ‘Splash Hatch’ Is Potent Drama

Densely layered play with a quirky titie captures the dread and hopes of inner city life.

Theater: ‘Laughs in Spanish’ Rarely Delivers It
Theater

‘Laughs in Spanish’ Rarely Delivers It

Comic whodunit plot with telenovela echoes gets uneven MCT production.

Theater: ‘Run Bambi Run’ Is a Spectacular Production
Theater

‘Run Bambi Run’ Is a Spectacular Production

Rep’s new rock musical about Laurie Bembenek lacks depth, but pulsates with energy and attitude.

Dining: Heaven’s Table Is Paradise for BBQ Fans
Dining

Heaven’s Table Is Paradise for BBQ Fans

So many kinds of Texas-style barbecue with a secret recipe and great side dishes.

Theater: ‘Country Sunshine’ Is Packed With Songs
Theater

‘Country Sunshine’ Is Packed With Songs

Rep's show mostly a concert with anecdotes, but lead songstress Katie Deal is the real deal.

Dining: La Canoa Serves Up So Many Different Dishes
Dining

La Canoa Serves Up So Many Different Dishes

The menu seems endless, the food good, the atmosphere colorful with a beach vibe.