Review
Not-So-Super Man
The History of Invulnerability, the Rep’s new play about Superman’s creator, is a flashy but empty cartoon.
Apr 14th, 2014 by
By The End I Was Bewitched
Milwaukee Ballet offers varied set of three dances with a boffo ending.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Danielle McClune
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.
Apr 6th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
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.
Apr 21st, 2012 by Ted Bobrow
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.
Feb 23rd, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
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.
Oct 3rd, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
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.
Sep 29th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
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.
Sep 18th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Pavement at the Pabst Theater
How, exactly, am I supposed to review my favorite band of all time? Very carefully, I suppose.
Sep 16th, 2010 by Brian Whitney
Gospel Gossip @ Cactus Club
Two KISS references and a Preacher reference! This review *is* about Gospel Gossip, right?
Sep 7th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Neil Haven’s “The Playdaters”
Neil Haven's new play is a hilarious romantic comedy. Or maybe a hilarious anti-romantic comedy.
Aug 26th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Greg Ginn at Club Garibaldi
Lie Bot, what is the saddest thing? 56 year old Greg Ginn playing shitty instrumental jams with a chubby kid in a Pink Floyd shirt. Ouch, Brian.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by Brian Whitney
