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‘28 Years Later’ defies expectations in revival of classic zombie series

Warning: This article contains spoilers for “28 Years Later” 

New “How to Train Your Dragon” plays it too safe as a clone of the original

“How to Train Your Dragon” (2025), a live-action adaptation released last weekend of the original animated hit about a boy and his dragon, attempted to recapture the excitement of the original 2010 film.

Broadway’s 'Clue' at Overture brings classic board game to life

Summer 2025 Madison Arts Guide

British rock band Bôa lights up Madison after TikTok stardom, 20-year hiatus

British rock band Bôa took over Majestic Theatre with a sold-out show May 12, lighting up the audience with a mix of hard-hitting grunge and emotional ballads, proving that even after a 20-year hiatus, the group hasn’t lost their touch.

Dorothy brings unique take on classic rock to the Majestic Theatre

Trisha Paytas was anything but ‘mid’ at Milwaukee show

MILWAUKEE — Influencer Trisha Paytas delivered a high energy show Sunday night to a sold out Riverside Theater at the final stop on the Midwest leg of her “Eras of Trish Tour.” 

‘What were you wearing?’ exhibit highlights UW sexual assault survivors

‘Hmong Diaspora in Tapestry’: A history of resilience told through embroidered cloth

The “Hmong Diaspora in Tapestry” exhibition at the Overture Center, showcasing a collection of woven and embroidered Hmong story cloths, offers a window into Hmong history and resilience. 

Wild River’s ‘Everywhere We Go’ tour lights up the Sylvee

Canadian indie-folk band Wild Rivers made The Sylvee feel like a soulful sanctuary, delivering a setlist full of emotional storytelling, punchy banter and crowd-favorite sing-alongs Monday evening.

‘Sinners’ summons moviegoers to theaters Easter weekend

Director Ryan Coogler’s demonic thriller “Sinners” was the highest-grossing movie this Easter weekend. 

‘Spring Awakening’ provides a mirror into society's treatment of teenage sexuality

Content warning: This article contains mention of rape, suicide and sexual violence.

A New Voice in Post-Punk: Meeting The Youth Play

I jumped down from the double-decker bus and my two chunky black boots landed firmly, crushing the pavement beneath me. In London, the cars move the opposite way, so naturally my neck made five iterations of right and left, attempting to reprogram the rhythm of the streets.

‘The White Lotus’ killed my favorite character

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for Season 3 of “The White Lotus.”

‘Funny Because It’s True’ chronicles the history, local impact of The Onion

The University of Wisconsin-Madison in the 1980s was the perfect breeding ground to create the self-described “single most powerful and influential organization in human history.”

Optima’s spring showcase touches audiences' hearts and minds

For many students on campus, extracurricular activities provide a creative outlet and a way to release stress from the heavy workload of college. Optima, the largest student-run dance organization on campus, is no exception. 

Lucy Dacus is finally content. She’s letting everybody know it

Lucy Dacus’ fourth studio album, “Forever is a Feeling,” was released March 28 to the delight of fans who’ve been waiting since 2021 for her return to solo work.

The Bur Oak hosts cozy local, national artists, through shared experience

In an unassuming brick building with a golden neon “OPEN” sign, The Bur Oak on Madison's East Side, hosted artists Bright Arcana, Will Orchard and Lost Lakes Saturday. 

Energetic and relevantly political, Bright Eyes takes over The Sylvee

American indie-rock band Bright Eyes performed at The Sylvee Thursday, providing biting political commentary between a mix of songs from their newest album, fan favorites and covers of other artists. 

‘Grabando Historias’ uses art of printmaking to portray the told, untold stories of American migrants, immigrants and family

“Grabando Historias,” an exhibition by Christie Tirado, made its debut March 10 at Madison’s Tandem Press art gallery. Through portraiture and the intensive practice of printing, Tirado depicts what is present, what is erased and what is preserved in narratives surrounding immigrant, migrant, familial and agricultural stories in America.