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They Might Be Giants celebrates absurdity at the end of their Big Midwest Tour in Madison

(07/21/24 7:00am)

As soon as I entered the Barrymore Theater, I knew I had arrived at a They Might be Giants concert.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/07/they-might-be-giants-celebrates-absurdity-at-the-end-of-their-big-midwest-tour-in-madison

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ dazzles audience with Bohemian blends of pop songs

(07/14/24 4:09pm)

Applause began for “Moulin Rouge!” at the Overture Center before the show started when two sword swallowers came on stage to kick things off.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/07/moulin-rouge-the-musical-dazzles-audience-with-bohemian-blends-of-pop-songs

Charli XCX serves club, class in new album ‘Brat’

(06/17/24 7:00am)

British singer-songwriter Charli XCX released her sixth studio album “Brat” on June 7, a blend of hyperpop sound and vulnerable lyrics.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/06/charli-xcx-serves-club-class-in-new-album-brat

‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ is a cheetah-print-clad example of Broadway’s obsession with jukebox musicals

(06/17/24 7:00am)

Content warning: This story contains reference to domestic violence and drug abuse.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/06/tina-the-tina-turner-musical-is-a-cheetah-print-clad-example-of-broadways-obsession-with-jukebox-musicals

‘Challengers’ is a sizzling summer romp at the movies

(06/12/24 7:00am)

Boiling over with its sweaty, intense and frenzied tennis matches, and a pulsating EDM score, “Challengers” oozes sexuality and makes tennis into a game of competing egos.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/06/challengers-is-a-sizzling-summer-romp-at-the-movies

Alexander Payne delights UW-Madison with ‘The Holdovers’ screening and Q&A

(06/12/24 7:00am)

Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Cinematheque for a showing of his 2023 hit film “The Holdovers” on April 12 followed by a Q&A.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/06/alexander-payne-delights-uw-madison-with-the-holdovers-screening-and-q-a

‘Furiosa’ is a tale for the mad, and still mediocre

(06/08/24 7:00am)

Blasting into cinemas this year is “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the most inventive franchise film many audiences will see.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/06/furiosa-is-a-tale-for-the-mad-and-still-mediocre

What Madison students, residents can anticipate for the arts this summer

(06/06/24 7:00am)

It’s no secret Madison, Wisconsin holds a unique plethora of entertainment options each summer — so much so that it can be overwhelming to decide where to spend an afternoon or evening.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/06/what-madison-students-residents-can-anticipate-for-the-arts-this-summer

‘The Fall Guy’ delivers loads of fun, nonstop action and memorable performances

(05/03/24 8:30pm)

After watching “The Fall Guy,” I found what most movies today seem to be lacking: fun.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/05/the-fall-guy-delivers-loads-of-fun-nonstop-action-and-memorable-performances

Alvvays mesmerizes Sylvee with indie-pop perfection

(05/29/24 7:00am)

Canadian indie-pop band Alvvays rocked the Sylvee on April 24, performing their 2022 critically acclaimed album “Blue Rev” and fan favorite tracks like “Archie, Marry Me” and “Dreams Tonite” during their fifth stop in their U.S. Spring tour.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/05/alvvays-mesmerizes-sylvee-with-indie-pop-perfection

‘My life is not theoretical’: A chilling student production of ‘Boy Gets Girl’

(05/17/24 7:00am)

A University of Wisconsin-Madison student adaptation of the play “Boy Gets Girl” by Rebecca Gilman cuts deep into dating experiences and expectations of women in a three-day run in Vilas Hall room 4010.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/05/my-life-is-not-theoretical-a-chilling-student-production-of-boy-gets-girl

‘I Saw the TV Glow’ is a mesmerizing watch

(05/12/24 7:00am)

Eight years after vanishing without a trace, a girl reappears in the aisle of a local grocery store. When desperately questioned by a friend about where she went, she only has one response: “Do you remember a TV show we used to watch together?”

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/05/i-saw-the-tv-glow-is-a-mesmerizing-watch

Back in the driver’s seat: The Driver Era’s highly anticipated Madison gig

(04/26/24 7:00am)

The Sylvee is the largest music venue on Madison soil. With a capacity of 2,500, it’s been home to a number of iconic concerts. As one might imagine, the energy among the largely general admission crowd is unmatched, and April 10, 2024 was no exception.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/04/back-in-the-drivers-seat-the-driver-eras-highly-anticipated-madison-gig

‘The Girls on the Bus’ drives through the glass ceiling of political journalism

(04/25/24 5:00am)

Stars of Max’s new political drama “The Girls on the Bus” shared behind-the-scenes details and stories from set at a virtual press junket on March 20.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/04/the-girls-on-the-bus-drives-through-the-glass-ceiling-of-political-journalism

A trip through the Chazen’s backrooms

(04/24/24 7:00am)

The Chazen occupies a paradoxical space on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, wavering between its status as a hidden gem and a well-known tool used to rope prospective students into enrolling. On any given day, there might be a tour group huddled together in the lobby or a long line at the cafe.

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/04/a-trip-through-the-chazens-backrooms