Review

Theater: Way Away In a Manger
Theater

Way Away In a Manger

Rep's new play, 'The Nativity Variations' spoofs Joseph and Mary in a manger and much more, with uneven results.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Beehive’ Revives 60’s Teen Ballads
Theater

Rep’s ‘Beehive’ Revives 60’s Teen Ballads

But who knew these girl pop groups were supposed to be proto-feminist?

Theater: Florentine Opens Season With Roméo et Juliette Opera
Theater

Florentine Opens Season With Roméo et Juliette Opera

Dom Noth reviews the highs and lows of Florentine's latest opera.

Dining: Brady Street’s Twisted Plants Is Unique
Dining

Brady Street’s Twisted Plants Is Unique

Semi-fast food burgers and sandwiches, but all vegan/vegetarian, healthy and tasty.

Theater: “Where Did We Sit On The Bus?” Aims To Address Segregation
Theater

“Where Did We Sit On The Bus?” Aims To Address Segregation

But Milwaukee Chamber Theatre stumbles into banalities.

Dining: Hot Wax Is a Meat Eater’s Delight
Dining

Hot Wax Is a Meat Eater’s Delight

My favorite place at Crossroads Collective can elevate a sandwich or a burger to something memorable.

Theater: Wife Confronts Mistress In Spin Off of Classic Play
Theater

Wife Confronts Mistress In Spin Off of Classic Play

Female characters from Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman' given new words in Milwaukee Rep play.

Theater: Why Black Men Die Young
Theater

Why Black Men Die Young

Next Act’s ‘Kill Move Paradise’ is beautifully directed and acted though the dialogue can get preachy.

Theater: Skylight’s ‘Mamma Mia’ All About the Songs
Theater

Skylight’s ‘Mamma Mia’ All About the Songs

So hummable and beloved by audiences. But a little more grounding in plot wouldn’t hurt.

Theater: Rep Remembers Nat King Cole
Theater

Rep Remembers Nat King Cole

‘Unforgettable’ is more about music than theater, but the expert musicians make it an enjoyable tribute.

Dining: Ventura’s Tacos Is The Real Thing
Dining

Ventura’s Tacos Is The Real Thing

Bay View restaurant has consistently good, genuinely Mexican fare.

Art: Let Us Now Praise William Kentridge
Art

Let Us Now Praise William Kentridge

The Warehouse presents a memorable show devoted to Kentridge, one of the world’s greatest artists.