Review

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Noises Off’ a Fast-Paced Farce

But its first staging ever of non-musical (with musical interludes) less fun than it should be.

Dining: Canela Café Is Sweet Place for Breakfast
Dining

Canela Café Is Sweet Place for Breakfast

Downer Avenue space is lovely, menu is huge, with good food and exceptional service.

Theater: ‘Hoops’ Circles Around Jewelry Black Women Wear
Theater

‘Hoops’ Circles Around Jewelry Black Women Wear

Chamber Theatre presents new play, new voices targeting racism about simple hoops.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Seven Guitars’ Offers Jaunty Characters, Juicy Dialogue
Theater

Rep’s ‘Seven Guitars’ Offers Jaunty Characters, Juicy Dialogue

August Wilson play is uneven, but insightful about 1940's-era Black American lives.

Dining: El Cabrito Is The Real Thing
Dining

El Cabrito Is The Real Thing

Authentic Mexican food with a mostly Spanish-speaking clientele and easy going atmosphere.

Theater: The Professors Of Desire
Theater

The Professors Of Desire

Next Act’s fascinating show, "There Is a Happiness That Moring Is," is about sex, love, death, poetry and so much more.

Dining: Eating Lunch At The Pfister Hotel
Dining

Eating Lunch At The Pfister Hotel

Century-old ambience and elegance elevate the classic fare, making your visit an event.

Theater: ‘Heart Sellers’ Is Winning World Premiere
Theater

‘Heart Sellers’ Is Winning World Premiere

Rep's comedy about Asian immigrants in 1970s will sneak up on you with its insights.

Theater: ‘Dino’ With Songs and Stereotypes
Theater

‘Dino’ With Songs and Stereotypes

Milwaukee Rep's cabaret show bio of Dean Martin offers cornball jokes and irrelevant songs.

Theater: Renaissance Tackles Potent Pulitzer Winner
Theater

Renaissance Tackles Potent Pulitzer Winner

'Cost of Living' is strong drama about disabled characters performed by disabled actors.

Theater: Chamber Theatre Not Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Theater

Chamber Theatre Not Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Revival of Albee’s caustic classic is well acted, powerful and intriguing.

Theater: Rep Updates Shakespeare in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Theater

Rep Updates Shakespeare in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

But it's the original lines that carry a fun show with grunge rock and costumes added.