Review

Theater: Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry
Theater

Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry

Rep’s version of musical is splashy, flashy audience pleaser, but lacks depth.

Review: Lorde Reigns
Review

Lorde Reigns

The pop sensation closes out Milwaukee’s outdoor music season in style.

Review: Concert Culminates With Musical Earthquake
Review

Concert Culminates With Musical Earthquake

The Fine Arts Quartet's performance, of an adaptation of the Seven Last Words of Christ, earns a standing ovation.

Review: In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry
Review

In “The Good Father,” Artful Mastery of On-Stage Chemistry

At the Milwaukee Chamber Theater, an unexpected pregnancy bridges the class divide in Ireland.

Review: “Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” Offers Poignant Look at Veteran’s Return
Review

“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter” Offers Poignant Look at Veteran’s Return

With a focus on forever-changed daily routines, Next Act Theater examines the wounds of war.

Review: Swardson Brings Laughter and Peace to the Middle West
Review

Swardson Brings Laughter and Peace to the Middle West

Far from Hollywood, the comedian delivers a set worthy of his Midwestern roots.

Review: <i>Brew City Dreams</i> Impressive, Ultimately Incomplete
Review

Brew City Dreams Impressive, Ultimately Incomplete

Wild Space Dance Company’s premiere has some arresting moments, but turns out oddly disjointed.

Theater: Iannone’s Own “Master Class”
Theater

Iannone’s Own “Master Class”

Local talent reprises her acclaimed role as a diva in the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s celebrated production.

Dance: A Love/Hate Affair With Danceworks
Dance

A Love/Hate Affair With Danceworks

Their latest show, Art to Art, ranged from great to pretty terrible.

Theater: APT’s <i>Earnest</i> A Bit Too Wilde
Theater

APT’s Earnest A Bit Too Wilde

The cast handles witty language impeccably, but staging is overdone at times.

Movies: The Blunt Beauty of <i>Snowpiercer</i>
Movies

The Blunt Beauty of Snowpiercer

Class war involving the last people on earth is beautifully filmed and acted.

Theater: “Magical Thinking” Packs Power
Theater

“Magical Thinking” Packs Power

APT’s staging of Joan Didion book-turned-play is intimate, uneven yet powerful.