Aaron R. Conklin

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Aaron R. Conklin has been a contributing writer to Madison Magazine since the early 2000s. He’s the author of Madison Magazine’s award-winning Stage Write blog on local theater and also writes about food for the magazine. In his free time, Conklin enjoys spending time with his family and pets, live music and video games.

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Left to Right: Tyler Symone, Joe Caskey, Erin Burniston, Christine de Frece, Taylor Hilt Mitchell (rehearsing the song “Me and My Baby” (Chicago) from “The World Goes ‘Round”)

Capital City Theatre launches its new season with a musical revue after an 18-month hiatus

When it came to deciding which show to stage after sifting through more than 20 possible shows, the answer proved to be simple and straightforward: Go with a musical revue.
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Roseann Sheridan looks over costume sketches

Home sweet (new) home for Children's Theatre of Madison

The 56-year-old theater company debuts its space in the new MyArts Center.
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bartender handing over a drink at Bar Corallini

8 craft cocktails to try on a night out

Local purveyors excel at these alcohol-based works of art, which elevate both familiar liquors and less familiar aperitifs to new heights
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September 2021
107 State

The state of restaurant 107 State

Nathan Mergen’s restaurant finds a new way forward by staying hyperfocused on two elements of its original menu.
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May 2021
smash burger

11 standout Madison burger restaurants

Start here to explore Madison’s stacked burger scene.
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April 2021
Pho from Pho Nam Noodle House

Cozy up with these 12 comforting local soups

When the weather’s cold, these local offerings will warm your stomach — and your soul.
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December 2020
Annointed One's chicken and coleslaw

10 Madison restaurants serving up backyard favorite: fried chicken

Elevate your summertime picnic with an offering from a local spot.
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July 2020
Apt Actors Film

American Players Theatre goes digital with film 'Talk to Me: Love in the Time of COVID'

Short film came together quickly over Zoom
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Mean Girls Pic

Overture Center unveils 2020-21 Broadway shows

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ among the musicals coming to town
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plates of dumplings

8 places to get delicious dumplings

Grab your utensils and let’s get dippin’.
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April 2020
Wicked

A ‘Wicked’ pleasure

A bit of surreal escapism before the coronavirus boom drops
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Forward Theater Placs

Forward Theater Co. unveils 2020-21 season of plays

Company to tell 'The United Stories of America' on stage
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Down The Road Small

Play about a serial killer challenges morbid fascination

Two Crows’ ‘Down the Road’ peers inside the mind of a monster
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Colleen Madden puts on spooky holiday solo show

Colleen Madden puts on spooky holiday solo show

APT alum adapts another Charles Dickens story
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10 Madison-based food gift ideas for the holiday season

10 Madison-based food gift ideas for the holiday season

Plus two different gift box ideas
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13 places you might be surprised to find out deliver in Madison

13 places you might be surprised to find out deliver in Madison

Plus most-ordered from places through EatStreet
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The ‘Wizard of Park Street’ still sells difficult-to-find comic books

The 'Wizard of Park Street' still sells difficult-to-find comic books

20th Century Books is hidden in plain sight
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Actor deals deftly with onstage beer bottle, buckets of blood

Actor deals deftly with onstage beer bottle, buckets of blood

Stage Right/Stage Wrong with Anna Pfefferkorn
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‘The Book of Mormon’ is still good

'The Book of Mormon' is still good

Touring production continues to mine the laughs
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APT’s Jamal James endures broken knee, hand

APT's Jamal James endures broken knee, hand

Actor shares past with ‘Stage Right/Stage Wrong'
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Go ahead, be salty with these 14 giant soft pretzels

Go ahead, be salty with these 14 giant soft pretzels

What could be better than a salty, fluffy pretzel?
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Local theater companies stage newer works in lieu of the classics

Local theater companies stage newer works in lieu of the classics

Bartell Theatre companies take chances this season
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APT’s ‘Book of Will’ a gift to theater’s loyal audience

APT's ‘Book of Will' a gift to theater's loyal audience

Production is full of Core Company star power
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The God of Fire gets his due in original musical ‘Hephaestus’

The God of Fire gets his due in original musical 'Hephaestus'

Songs by Nathan Fosbinder soar
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‘Hephaestus’ composer relives long process from page to stage

‘Hephaestus' composer relives long process from page to stage

Play about Greek god of fire opens this week
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MPT’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ captures just enough Disney magic

MPT's 'Beauty and the Beast' captures just enough Disney magic

Take on animated original is a tale as old as time
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‘Anastasia’ musical wins hearts

‘Anastasia' musical wins hearts

Touring production is a visual buffet
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Madison restaurants and businesses are introducing CBD to their menus

Madison restaurants and businesses are introducing CBD to their menus

Purveyors have embraced the hemp-based supplement
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‘Merry Wives’ actresses put themselves in characters’ shoes

'Merry Wives' actresses put themselves in characters' shoes

Imagine a modern-day Falstaff in your DMs
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APT’s Josh Krause rolls with the mishaps

APT's Josh Krause rolls with the mishaps

"Well, there's no chair there."
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Jennifer Vosters rocks in ‘Macbeth’

Jennifer Vosters rocks in 'Macbeth'

APT apprentice once brought AC/DC to the mix
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Pop goes the ankle for APT’s Charles Pasternak

Pop goes the ankle for APT's Charles Pasternak

Actor starring in ‘Man of Destiny' this season
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The Ballwegs bring the spice of life in their business, Savory Accents

The Ballwegs bring the spice of life in their business, Savory Accents

For 30 years, the duo has brought spice to Madison
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‘All Shook Up’ is a hunk of burnin’ fun

‘All Shook Up' is a hunk of burnin' fun

Jukebox musical serves up a slice of the King
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Middleton Players actor Katie Debs is unlucky with props

Middleton Players actor Katie Debs is unlucky with props

Stage Right/Wrong: Deb stars in 'All Shook Up'
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American Players Theatre hits big 4-0

American Players Theatre hits big 4-0

Spring Green company illuminates milestone season
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‘On the Town’ is a love letter to classic Broadway

‘On the Town' is a love letter to classic Broadway

First song-and-dance show from CCT a certified hit
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Capital City Theatre goes all out with ‘On the Town’

Capital City Theatre goes all out with ‘On the Town'

Team-up with Madison Ballet elevates season opener
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Veteran actor nothing like role she plays in ‘Murder! (s): A (Mostly) True Crime Story’

Veteran actor nothing like role she plays in 'Murder! (s): A (Mostly) True Crime Story'

Broken bones can't keep Stacey Garbarski off stage
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‘Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time’ explores lonely world of autism

‘Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time' explores lonely world of autism

Strong teen lead helps play hit the right notes
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