Review

Theater: Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic
Theater

Next Act Offers an Acting Clinic

Comic drama “The Secret Mask” is uneven, but well-directed actors give it power.

Theater: Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems
Theater

Oh, How New ‘Annie” Seems

‘70s musical seems to comment on today’s politics, in a Skylight show that shines.

Theater: Searching For the Real Sherlock
Theater

Searching For the Real Sherlock

Rep’s ‘Holmes and Watson’ puzzle play has second half sparks after a talky first half.

Dining: Rivers Edge Brings Home the Bacon
Dining

Rivers Edge Brings Home the Bacon

The Saukville restaurant seems to serve it every possible way, all good.

Dining: The House of Mac and Cheese
Dining

The House of Mac and Cheese

Motor restaurant serves it six ways, along with delicious BBQ and chili.

Dining: Dino’s Is a Riverwest Mainstay
Dining

Dino’s Is a Riverwest Mainstay

But if you like unpretentious Italian fare, it’s worth a visit for those outside the neighborhood.

Theater: ‘Sex With Strangers’ Scores
Theater

‘Sex With Strangers’ Scores

Play by ‘House of Cards” writer is a witty, gritty and erotic battle of the sexes.

Classical: The Not Always ‘Merry Widow’
Classical

The Not Always ‘Merry Widow’

Florentine production has low and high points, as third act delivers the fun.

Photo Gallery: Graham Nash Lives Up to His Legend
Photo Gallery

Graham Nash Lives Up to His Legend

Nash, 75, delivered an ambitious set with still impeccable voice and musicianship.

Theater: They Aimed At The Stars
Theater

They Aimed At The Stars

Next Act’s ‘Silent Sky’ is artful theater about women scientists who helped explore the universe.

Theater: Rep Scores Again with Akhtar Play
Theater

Rep Scores Again with Akhtar Play

Another play by Brookfield-raised, Pulitzer-winning writer, another potent production.

Theater: “Guys and Dolls” Smacked Too Hard
Theater

“Guys and Dolls” Smacked Too Hard

Rep production overplays a worthy musical.