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‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ dazzles audience with Bohemian blends of pop songs
By Bryna Goeking | Jul. 14The jukebox musical strikes Madison for two weeks of love, sex and pop hits.
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Charli XCX serves club, class in new album ‘Brat’
By Bryna Goeking | Jun. 17, 2024Brat Fest may have left Madison, but “Brat” summer is just getting started.
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‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ is a cheetah-print-clad example of Broadway’s obsession with jukebox musicals
By Lily Spanbauer | Jun. 17, 2024It turns out not even loud fabrics, louder voices, flashy strobe lights and muscular legs could save this show from falling into the category of yet another largely forgettable jukebox musical.
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‘Challengers’ is a sizzling summer romp at the movies
By Joseph Panzer | Jun. 12, 2024Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Challengers,” starring Zendaya and Mike Faist, is an electric and refreshing introduction to the 2024 summer movie season.
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Alexander Payne delights UW-Madison with ‘The Holdovers’ screening and Q&A
By Marit Erickson | Jun. 12, 2024Film director Alexander Payne presented a special viewing of “The Holdovers” at UW-Madison’s Cinematheque and stayed for a Q&A on April 12.
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‘Furiosa’ is a tale for the mad, and still mediocre
By Joseph Panzer | Jun. 8, 2024While the latest entry in the “Mad Max” franchise, ”Furiosa,” is charming and courageous, it failed to rise above mediocrity.
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What Madison students, residents can anticipate for the arts this summer
By Rebekah Irby and Bryna Goeking | Jun. 6, 2024Some students may flock to their hometowns, but art remains strong in Madison this summer.
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Alvvays mesmerizes Sylvee with indie-pop perfection
By Marit Erickson | May. 29, 2024The Canadian indie-pop band captivated the crowd with dreamy visuals and synth sounds during their fifth stop in their U.S. Spring tour.
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‘My life is not theoretical’: A chilling student production of ‘Boy Gets Girl’
By Breanna Bylak | May. 17, 2024The play explores the complexities of relationships and calls for change, community on and off the stage.
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‘I Saw the TV Glow’ is a mesmerizing watch
By Jackson Wyatt | May. 12, 2024Director Jane Schoenbrun invites viewers into a strange, unsettlingly familiar world in their new film.
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‘The Fall Guy’ delivers loads of fun, nonstop action and memorable performances
By Oliver Ehrhardt | May. 3, 2024David Leitch’s action comedy pays homage to the people behind the scenes of movies.
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Back in the driver’s seat: The Driver Era’s highly anticipated Madison gig
By Athena Kafkas | Apr. 26, 2024The Disney channel superstar shows new colors as an alt rock band frontman.
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‘The Girls on the Bus’ drives through the glass ceiling of political journalism
By Anna Kleiber and Gabriella Hartlaub | Apr. 25, 2024Co-creator Amy Chozick and stars from Max’s “The Girls on the Bus” shared their experiences working on the show at a virtual press junket.
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A trip through the Chazen’s backrooms
By Annika Bereny | Apr. 24, 2024More than 9,000 pieces are stored with care in the museum's archives, available for those who ask.
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Wisconsin Film Festival highlights: Noteworthy films from around the world
By Joseph Panzer | Apr. 21, 2024The 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival included films from Turkey, the Netherlands and Poland.
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‘The Universal Theory’ blends alpine melancholy with European noir, quantum mechanics
By Spencer Ball | Apr. 20, 2024This 2023 entry to the Wisconsin Film Festival feels ripped from the 1960s.
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‘Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World’ is a bold, brash film about the modern world
By Joseph Panzer | Apr. 19, 2024The Romanian film is a provocative look on modern living.
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Comedian Kathy Griffin to perform in Madison after six-year break
By Rebekah Irby | Apr. 18, 2024After a long break, the comic is ready to get back on stage.
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Experiencing the magic of ABBA: A review of ‘Mamma Mia!’
By Alexis-Rose Fischer | Apr. 17, 2024A comprehensive review of the timeless musical experience.
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‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’ is what it says on the tin
By Spencer Ball | Apr. 16, 2024The film brings dry, blood-soaked comedy to the Wisconsin Film Festival.
