Review

Theater: Rach Meets Rachmaninoff
Theater

Rach Meets Rachmaninoff

Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s "Preludes" is a unique yet disappointing musical theater work about the composer.

Theater: Rep’s ‘New Age’ Is Not So New
Theater

Rep’s ‘New Age’ Is Not So New

Show celebrating the power of women covers familiar territory, but hits home.

Theater: “Babel” Offers Disturbing View of Future
Theater

“Babel” Offers Disturbing View of Future

Uneven production by The Constructivists imagines society with genetic laws that decide who lives and dies.

Dining: Riverwest’s Wonderland Is An Artsy Diner
Dining

Riverwest’s Wonderland Is An Artsy Diner

A unique decor, easygoing vibe and versatile menu with good choices for meat lovers, vegans and vegetarians.

Theater: What I Hear You Saying Is…
Theater

What I Hear You Saying Is…

Renaissance production of ‘Actually’ looks at sex and consent for university students with thought-provoking play.

Theater: ‘Indecent’ Offers Tangy Slice of Theater History
Theater

‘Indecent’ Offers Tangy Slice of Theater History

But Paula Vogel’s play about playwright Sholem Asch’s travails bogs down in over busy Chamber Theatre staging.

Classical: Florentine’s Smaller Show Is Charming
Classical

Florentine’s Smaller Show Is Charming

Two early 20th century mini-operas, 'Cinderella,' and a Ravel work about a naughty child, are well performed.

Dining: Camino Offers Far More Than Bar Food
Dining

Camino Offers Far More Than Bar Food

It’s a farm to table menu, long on sandwiches, with an extensive choice of craft beers.

Oscar Films: ‘The Lost Daughter’ Is a Slow Burner
Oscar Films

‘The Lost Daughter’ Is a Slow Burner

Well crafted and thoughtfully naturalistic, but too slow, despite its nominations.

Dining: Crafty Cow Is All About Comfort Food
Dining

Crafty Cow Is All About Comfort Food

Tiny Bay View restaurant has big menu with 13 different burgers, 6 kinds of chicken sandwiches.

Oscar Films: ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Robbed Of Nominations
Oscar Films

‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Robbed Of Nominations

Should have gotten best picture, best actress nods. And what a performance by Denzel Washington.

Dining: Lafayette Place Is a Stunner
Dining

Lafayette Place Is a Stunner

Farwell Avenue vegan restaurant proves you can make great food sans cheese and eggs.