Review
‘Hidden Figures’ Simplifies Racial Realities
But the feel-good, smash hit about black women NASA specialists has strong moments.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Dominique Paul NothCrivello Makes Al McGuire Come Alive
Milwaukee native and Broadway actor returns for Rep’s ‘McGuire’ and nails it.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Dominique Paul NothRep’s ‘Disgraced’ Is Powerful, Provocative
Play by Pulitzer-winner Ayad Akhtar, Brookfield Central grad, is wowing audiences.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Dominique Paul NothDinner at the Homesick Restaurant
New place in West Allis, The Farmer’s Wife, serves comfort food from the 1950s.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonPho Hai Tuyet a Vietnamese Treat
Located near the airport, it’s a tasty antidote to all the fast food joints.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Cari Taylor-CarlsonNext Act’s Christmas Play Is Uneven
1950s Milwaukee radio setting is grabby, but acting is a tad flat.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Dominique Paul NothWe Need ‘La Cage’ More Than Ever
Skylight production of musical shows it’s still relevant -- and tons of fun.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Dominique Paul NothNot Your Typical Hotel Restaurant
Tre Rivali, in the Kimpton Hotel, is adventurous, but uneven.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Cari Taylor-Carlson“Book of Mormon” is Funny, But…
It left me wondering 'is that all there is to a fire?’
Oct 28th, 2016 by Jim Cryns‘Drowning Girls’ Is Dry-Eyed Drama
Three brides victimized by serial killer tell their stories. It isn’t pretty.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Dominique Paul NothThoroughly Modern Musical
Skylight’s ‘Violet’ is energetic version of Broadway show with all the modern music idioms.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Dominique Paul NothRep Stages Knockout Drama
‘The Royale’, loosely based on life of Jack Johnson, punches home the perils of black success.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth