Review

Theater: Tragedy and Laughter at APT
Theater

Tragedy and Laughter at APT

Exit the King and enter Billie Dawn, in two wildly different plays and production styles.

Theater: The Miracle of American Players Theatre
Theater

The Miracle of American Players Theatre

Actors, critics and audiences gather in Spring Green for classical theater.

Rock: Why Chrissie Hynde Endures
Rock

Why Chrissie Hynde Endures

Hynde and The Pretenders tore up the Riverside in a memorable show.

Dining: La Scala Is Authentic But Uneven
Dining

La Scala Is Authentic But Uneven

Despite glitches, you can eat pretty well, and the Tiramisu dessert is perfection.

Dining: Joe Mama’s Is Worth the Trip
Dining

Joe Mama’s Is Worth the Trip

A 40-minute drive to place touted by Travel Channel, with delicious food, big portions.

Dining: Oh Camino, I Love You
Dining

Oh Camino, I Love You

Inventive Walker’s Point restaurant has so much more than burgers.

Theater: Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun
Theater

Skylight’s Urinetown Is Fast-Paced Fun

But the musical itself feels less subversive that it once did.

Dining: Good Mexican in an English Tudor Building
Dining

Good Mexican in an English Tudor Building

Michael Feker opens his third restaurant, this on city’s West Side.

Classical: ‘Magic Flute’ Boasted Strong Cast
Classical

‘Magic Flute’ Boasted Strong Cast

But Florentine’s staging sometimes seemed at odds with its singers.

Theater: ‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic
Theater

‘The Fantasticks’ Is… Fantastic

Strong cast, good voices, fresh take on an old classic by In Tandem Theatre.

Dining: Sweet Diner Brings on Chicago Style
Dining

Sweet Diner Brings on Chicago Style

Menu and restaurant are big and upscale, but results at Third Ward place were uneven.

Theater: Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?
Theater

Is “Our Town” Still Relevant Today?

Milwaukee Rep’s solid production suggests the answer is (mostly) yes.