Review

Review: Going Crazy in Cleveland
Review

Going Crazy in Cleveland

Chamber Theatre deftly handles the antic farce, Lend Me a Tenor.

Review: Not-So-Super Man
Review

Not-So-Super Man

The History of Invulnerability, the Rep’s new play about Superman’s creator, is a flashy but empty cartoon.

Review: By The End I Was Bewitched
Review

By The End I Was Bewitched

Milwaukee Ballet offers varied set of three dances with a boffo ending.

Theatrical Tendencies’ “Normal Heart” beats strongly

Theatrical Tendencies’ “Normal Heart” beats strongly

A few arrhythmias may weaken the impact of Larry Kramer's semi-autobiographical tale of the dawn of the AIDS crisis, but a core of strong actors buoy the production.

Nick Lowe still charms and rocks at Turner Hall Ballroom

Nick Lowe still charms and rocks at Turner Hall Ballroom

An enthusiastic audience welcomed the career singer-songwriter, who performed songs made famous by himself and others over 40 years.

Laissez les bon temps roulez: Mardi Gras, Milwaukee style
Laissez les bon temps roulez

Mardi Gras, Milwaukee style

Mama Digdown's Brass Band & Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, king cake, Jambalaya, local beer in tallboys, feathers, beads, and more feathers. A blurry look back.

Review: The Thermals @ The Annex, Madison
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The Thermals @ The Annex, Madison

“This guitar was too sensitive. This isn’t a sensitive show,” said Hutch Harris after he'd broken a string. It couldn't handle his Mighty Rock Power.

Review: Drugs Dragons, S/T
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Drugs Dragons, S/T

The 11 tracks that make up Drugs Dragons' Dusty Medical release recall nights spent in strange foreign rooms fighting off nightmares.

Review: The Rep’s “Cabaret,” a blockbuster with guts
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The Rep’s “Cabaret,” a blockbuster with guts

Mark Clements debut as the Rep's artistic director gives the company its first big musical. It's a knockout.

Review: Pavement at the Pabst Theater
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Pavement at the Pabst Theater

How, exactly, am I supposed to review my favorite band of all time? Very carefully, I suppose.

Review: Gospel Gossip @ Cactus Club
Review

Gospel Gossip @ Cactus Club

Two KISS references and a Preacher reference! This review *is* about Gospel Gossip, right?

Review: Neil Haven’s “The Playdaters”
Review

Neil Haven’s “The Playdaters”

Neil Haven's new play is a hilarious romantic comedy. Or maybe a hilarious anti-romantic comedy.