August Wilson’s ‘Fences’: What it means to dream, fail
(03/10/23 2:42pm)
August Wilson’s shocking drama “Fences” opened with a home run last weekend in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mitchell Theatre.
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Sweet but bitter: ‘The Wolves’ is an orange slice of life
(02/23/23 8:00am)
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s theatre department kicked off 2023 with the story of a girls’ indoor soccer team in Vilas Hall’s Hemsley Theatre earlier this month.
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ flew into the hearts of audiences
(12/07/22 8:00am)
"Peter and the Starcatcher" opened with a mystifying preview Thursday Nov. 17 at the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre and audiences were enchanted by the performer’s childlike sense of play.
A conversation with Daryl Hall
(11/19/22 7:39pm)
Known for hits from his time in the Hall of Fame duo Hall and Oates including “You Make My Dreams Come True,” “Rich Girl” and “Private Eyes,” Daryl Hall is on a solo tour heading to Madison’s Orpheum Theater on Nov. 27. He hopped on the phone with The Daily Cardinal to discuss his tour, his music, his monthly free web show “Live from Daryl’s House” and more.
Bent: presenting queer life in Nazi Germany
(10/27/22 4:40am)
From Oct. 19 to 29, Bartell Theater is showing the production “Bent.” The play, written by Martin Sherman in 1979, tells a story about the persecution of gay individuals in Nazi Germany. Following the life of Max, a gay man estranged from his wealthy family living in 1930s Berlin, the audience is immersed in the heart-wrenching representation of what life was like living as a queer person under Hitler’s rule.
The Wrecks bring wild energy to sold-out Majestic show
(10/25/22 1:45pm)
“I heard you guys go hard,” CARR said during her opening set at The Wrecks’ Wednesday night show at the Majestic Theatre.
“Shrek The Musical:" the right amount of ‘ogre’ the top
(10/16/22 4:45pm)
Bartell Theatre opened its fall season with a huff and a puff that blew many audience members away. Fairytale creatures and Farquaad fans united at Madison’s local theater to watch “Shrek,” a musical swamped with comedy.
Duckwrth, the sparkly-shoed enchanter
(10/10/22 7:00am)
The unobservant may have seen a sleepy or even bored crowd at Duckwrth’s Oct. 1 show at the Majestic Theatre. However, that was far from the case. They were under his spell. All night the audience mouthed along with their eyes locked on the stage, hypnotized.
15 ways to enjoy performing arts in Madison in the end of 2022
(10/07/22 11:03pm)
The performing arts community in Madison is full and flourishing. From theater to dance to improv, there is something for everyone in downtown Madison. Below are 15 local venues and groups that students, staff, community members and more should be looking forward to:
Fetch or not, ‘Mean Girls’ is happening
(09/08/22 7:00am)
Everyone remembers that moment in the theater when the lights finally dim. We recognize the immediate hush of the crowd and the restless movements of the audience in their seats. When the show is about to begin, the whole world stops.
Broadway phenomenon ‘Hamilton’ takes the crown at Madison’s Overture Center
(08/20/22 7:00am)
The national tour of the hit musical “Hamilton” stopped at Madison’s Overture Center from August 9 to August 21. Edred Utomi as Alexander Hamilton, Zoe Jensen as Eliza Hamilton and Josh Tower as Aaron Burr faced the daunting task of filling the shoes of the iconic Broadway cast that made the musical a global phenomenon.
The Amazing Acro-Cats are purrfect
(08/10/22 6:00am)
The Amazing Acro-Cats was one of the most fun live shows I have ever been to. When they come to a city near you, you should go.
Ain’t Too Proud: Tempting the Jukebox Musical Towards Something Great
(06/20/22 7:00am)
“Ain’t Too Proud” follows the story of The Temptations: their humble origins, their triumphs across genres and their interpersonal trials and tribulations. It’s a jukebox musical but not the kind we are used to.
Department of Theatre and Drama kicks off sold-out production of 'Heathers the Musical'
(04/22/22 5:45am)
On any given day, a student wandering into Vilas Hall might encounter a communication arts class, or potentially a student organization tucked away in a classroom. On the night of April 14, 2022, however, those who entered the glass doors of Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre were transported directly into the chaotic universe that is Westerberg High School.
The Nicest Kids in Town stop by the Overture Center for the Arts
(03/11/22 10:18pm)
Broadway lovers and Madisonians alike had the chance to catch “Hairspray” at the Overture Center for the Arts from Feb. 22-27.
Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman shine in “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”
(12/22/20 3:34am)
Identifying which medium best suits a story can be a difficult task for filmmakers. Playwright August Wilson clearly knew how to tell “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,” for every minute of this story feels meant for the stage.
A mirror up to art: ‘Equivocation’
(11/16/19 2:00pm)
The Undergraduate Theatre Association at UW-Madison is bringing 17th century London to the Hemsley Theatre this Nov. 14-23.
‘The Book of Mormon’ punches down, racist tropes remain
(09/25/19 1:00pm)
At this point, I feel like a broken record. When I started writing musical reviews for the Daily Cardinal, I thought I was going to have a wonderful time, writing uncontroversial reviews and love everything I went to see. But this is, unfortunately, not the case.
‘Anastasia’: An unforgettable journey to the past
(08/08/19 1:00pm)
The national tour of “Anastasia” stops in Madison for an eight-show run, filling the Overture Center with idyllic sets and songs.
Bernadette Peters performs classic musical hits — and misses —at the Overture
(05/01/19 1:00pm)
It isn’t often that a Broadway legend like Bernadette Peters ends up in Madison, so it was a treat to see this two-time Tony award winner at the Overture on April 19 for her traveling live show, “A Night with Bernadette Peters.” Her show was like taking a trip back in time fifty years, to the works of Sinatra and Sondheim, the era of glamour and pizzazz, and the constant objectification and belittlement of women.
