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Strollers hopes for some on-stage pyrotechnics with "Firecracker"
If Madison theatergoers still feel like they're thawing out from recent memories of winter, a warm dose of Southern comedy might be just the cure. read story
'Pure Ballet' an intimate glimpse at the complexity of dance
Sometimes you have to set aside the fairy tales and just dance. On Friday night, five weeks after debuting its whimsical, family-friendly "Peter Pan," the Madison Ballet took to Artistic Director W. Earle Smith Balanchinian roots with a stripped down, artistically weighty night of "Pure Ballet." read story
Tunstall, band put on great show for loud Barrymore crowd
Thursday's sold-out crowd at the Barrymore Theatre gave KT Tunstall an inkling of what kind of show she was going to have before she and her band ever played a note. read story
Lovely Tautou makes 'Priceless' airily charming
Audrey Tautou could play a serial killer and we'd still find her to be an adorable, irresistible Euro-waif of a serial killer. In "Priceless," the French actress still best known for playing "Amelie" portrays a greedy social climber who preys on rich men, and she somehow makes cold-hearted avarice seem completely fetching. read story
'Beaufort' questions reasons for war
For some fans of international film who follow such things, "Beaufort" is considered slightly damaged goods. The film was selected by Israel to be its entry in the best foreign language category at this year's Oscars, beating out the better-known "The Band's Visit," which just finished up a run at the Orpheum. read story
Helen Hunt shines as mom wannabe
Much has been made of the fact that Helen Hunt looks her age in "Then She Found Me" rather than glamming herself up with a radical makeover or flattering lighting (forget about Botox). "Gaunt" and "haggard" seems to be the prevailing consensus among critics about her appearance. read story
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- Let's Eat for $7.70: Spinach and scallions
- One last encore: 2 of Madison's favorite groups call it quits
- Delectable Fresco provides a perfect evening
- Artist Solien finds himself in Mickey Mouse and 'Moby Dick'
- Chain restaurants feeling the strain too
- Seen: Umbrellas
- Restaurants tighten belts
- Allen talks of Spain and threesomes at Cannes
- McEntire says she has more fun hosting ACM Awards
- Signs point to imminent Simpson-Wentz wedding
- Ex-voice of 'Peanuts' character becomes candidate
- DeGeneres, de Rossi engaged after Calif. ruling
- Marcia Cross drops a few hints about Bree's future
- What's Indy up to? Secrecy shrouds `Crystal Skull'
- Moore: `Fahrenheit 9/11' follow-up is not a sequel
- Daytime's 'The View' to go backstage for 1 show
- Eva Longoria Parker: not a fashion diva at home
- Art Talk: Which classical musicians, artists should be on US stamps?
- Art Talk: Choral Union breaks even. But what about next year?
- Art Talk: 4 Turner Prize nominees announced. What do you think?
- Art Talk: Overture Organ concerts, hymn sings set for 2008-09. Do you like the organ?
- Art Talk: Is "green art" a gimmick? Fall show deadline is July 15
- Art Talk: City bus poetry deadline extended to May 16 for students
- Art Talk: Was Gallery Night successful? Which shows do you recommend?
- Art Talk: How good is the Capitol Theater in Overture Center?
- Art Talk: UW classical season ends this weekend - with a lot for free
- Art Talk: Record 58 venues are in Friday's Gallery Night.
