Review
Next Act’s Christmas Play Is Uneven
1950s Milwaukee radio setting is grabby, but acting is a tad flat.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
We 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 Noth
Not 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 Noth
Thoroughly Modern Musical
Skylight’s ‘Violet’ is energetic version of Broadway show with all the modern music idioms.
Oct 4th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Rep 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
Lovely Sunday, What a Farce
Big laughs and big voices, not enough humanity.
Sep 26th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Actresses Amuse in Chamber Theater Opener
Wanasek and Hitchcock anchor uneven staging of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”
Aug 16th, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
Steely Dan Reels in the Years
Along with opener Steve Winwood, the musicians made time stand still.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Oh, You Stupid Intelligent People
Bill Maher roasts everyone he can think of at his Riverside show.
Jun 7th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Skylight’s “Pirates” A Boatful of Laughs
Buoyed by nifty staging, fine singing, gags aplenty, it’s a huge hit with audiences.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dominique Paul Noth
