Review

Theater: Local Boy Makes Good?
Theater

Local Boy Makes Good?

In Tandem struggles with Milwaukee playwright Neil Haven’s comic drama, Come Back.

Classical: MSO Soars In All-Strauss Show
Classical

MSO Soars In All-Strauss Show

The concert offered a remarkable variety of Richard Strauss’ works, and all brilliantly played.

Theater: <i>The Train Driver</i> Offers Magnetic Acting
Theater

The Train Driver Offers Magnetic Acting

MCT staging of Fugard play is packed with moral and theatrical lessons.

Art: After the Communists Have Gone
Art

After the Communists Have Gone

Ukrainian photographer Mila Teshaieva captures three Asian countries now adrift in a haunting exhibition at Haggerty Museum.

Review: Great Storytelling in <i>The Amish Project</i>
Review

Great Storytelling in The Amish Project

Deborah Staples shines, playing multiple characters, in riveting Rep show.

Review: Return of the Lipinski Stradivarius
Review

Return of the Lipinski Stradivarius

Frank Almond stars in concert featuring the famous violin that was stolen last year.

Review: Pianist Carmen Knoll Dazzles Audience
Review

Pianist Carmen Knoll Dazzles Audience

17-year-old musician, who performed all-Chopin concert Sunday, is clearly headed toward a brilliant career.

Review: UWM “Winterdances” Left Me Cold
Review

UWM “Winterdances” Left Me Cold

Weak choreography and dancing undercut the impact of concert’s dedication to Trisha Brown.

Dance: So Many Splendid Dancers
Dance

So Many Splendid Dancers

Milwaukee Ballet’s Genesis offers three new works by international choreographers, and lots of great dancing.

Dining: Rumpus Room Is a Consistent Surprise
Dining

Rumpus Room Is a Consistent Surprise

Its theatrical setting and eclectic menu might leave you wondering, but the food is great.

Review: Prometheus Trio Ranges Widely
Review

Prometheus Trio Ranges Widely

Perhaps too widely. Chamber concert has uneven results.

Review: Every Child Left Behind
Review

Every Child Left Behind

A powerful one-woman show at Next Act probes the problems -- and drama -- of urban schools.