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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
Emily Mills
Special to The Capital Times
November 21
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Dropkick Murphys bring Irish cheer and mayhem to Majestic
On Thursday night, the Majestic Theatre's beautiful, historic ballroom was transformed into a seething mob of happy, drunken revelers as they bounced, shoved and fist-pumped along to the hard-hitting but melodic sounds of the Dropkick Murphys. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 19
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On stage, Ingrid Michaelson powerful, fun and not so innocent
Ingrid Michaelson might draw a wider audience if people saw her live show, as a large crowd did Tuesday evening at the Barrymore Theatre. After her four-piece band started playing, she skipped on stage in a knit cap and scarf, looking every bit the wholesome Old Navy girl. But she exuded surprising personality and onstage finesse. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
November 16
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Kicksville's sound envelops Overture's Capitol Theater, but where's the audience?
It's 8 p.m. on a Saturday in downtown Madison. What's going on at our premier arts facility, the Overture Center? For one, a solid rock and multimedia show from Kicksville. But you wouldn't have known it walking into Overture's lobby. more >>
Rob Thomas
November 12
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Brewmaster wannabes will drink up '99 Bottles'
James Bond is everywhere, but maybe you're not the vodka martini type. Maybe a pint of your favorite locally brewed suds is more your speed. more >>
Emily Mills
November 9
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My Brightest Diamond shines at Stage Door
An evening of beautiful music was made all the more enjoyable by a family-like atmosphere. more >>
Karyn Saemann
November 9
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Tapping trio serve up masterful performances
Savion Glover, Marshall Davis Jr. and Maurice Chestnut were all prodigies who burst onto the professional dance scene as children. That begins to explain the ease of movement that the three, now in their 20s and 30s, offered in "Bare Soundz," a jubilant, powerful two hours of masterfully cadenced tap. more >>
Lindsay Christians
November 8
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MSO captivates with varied musical menu
It is possible that the works presented Friday night at the Madison Symphony Orchestra concert have never been used in a movie. But given the theatricality displayed at the performance, each of them certainly could be. In a concert conducted by Estonian dynamo Anu Tali, the MSO thrilled with four diverse and intriguing pieces. more >>
Lindsay Christians
November 3
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Idina stands for 'incredible': Broadway star plays with pop
She bounded onto the stage, manhandled the mic stand and later dropped to her knees, headbanging like one of the several hundred college students in the audience. It's hard to imagine "Wicked" being any better than this. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
October 26
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Lucinda Williams shows why she must be seen live
On Saturday night at the Orpheum Theatre, Lucinda Williams and her band Buick 6 delivered a lusty two-hour show that covered her 30-year career from 1979's "Ramblin" to this year's "Little Honey." more >>
Katjusa Cisar
October 12
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Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt takes backseat in low-key show
Stephin Merritt may be the songwriter and producer behind the Magnetic Fields, but in the band's acoustic recital Saturday night in the Overture Center's Capitol Theatre, pianist Claudia Gonson took the lead. more >>