Review

Theater: Actresses Amuse in Chamber Theater Opener
Theater

Actresses Amuse in Chamber Theater Opener

Wanasek and Hitchcock anchor uneven staging of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”

Music: Steely Dan Reels in the Years
Music

Steely Dan Reels in the Years

Along with opener Steve Winwood, the musicians made time stand still.

Comedy: Oh, You Stupid Intelligent People
Comedy

Oh, You Stupid Intelligent People

Bill Maher roasts everyone he can think of at his Riverside show.

Theater: Skylight’s “Pirates” A Boatful of Laughs
Theater

Skylight’s “Pirates” A Boatful of Laughs

Buoyed by nifty staging, fine singing, gags aplenty, it’s a huge hit with audiences.

Theater: ‘Ernest in Love’ Is a Delight
Theater

‘Ernest in Love’ Is a Delight

Musical version of classic Wilde comedy is a revelation. Don’t miss it.

Theater: A Masters Class in Period Posturing
Theater

A Masters Class in Period Posturing

Chamber Theatre’s “Fallen Angels” gets Coward’s comedy but not the more serious observations.

Dining: Pepi’s Place Has Plentiful Problems
Dining

Pepi’s Place Has Plentiful Problems

Like uneven food, a so-so atmosphere, and service so bad it’s hard to believe.

Theater: Let’s All Talk About Guns
Theater

Let’s All Talk About Guns

Rep’s “American Song” offers strong one-man show on the topic followed by second act of community discussion.

Classical: How Do I Leave This Family?
Classical

How Do I Leave This Family?

Florentine Opera offers new opera, ‘Three Decembers,’ all about a troubled American family.

Dining: C-viche Is An Ethnic Adventure
Dining

C-viche Is An Ethnic Adventure

Peruvian, Mexican and even Chinese flavors intermixed at this new Bay View restaurant.

Theater: Creating Thunder From Small Forces
Theater

Creating Thunder From Small Forces

Skylight’s ‘Crowns’ blends powerfully-sung spirituals with a gender gap tale set in the South.

Classical: Strings & Reeds & Ping Pong Balls
Classical

Strings & Reeds & Ping Pong Balls

Present Music deftly handles six very different works and wins the game.