In brief
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: Entertainment
movies
X-MEN Origins: Wolverine
Staring Huge Jackman, this X-Men prequel tells the story of Wolverine's past and how he becomes part of the X-Men, opening May 1.
Star Trek
From Kirk to Spock, see how it all began aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The rookie crew's journey is filled with danger and action as they try to save mankind. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban and Simon Pegg, the movie opens May 8.
Angels & Demons
Also by the bestselling author Dan Brown, this prequel to The Da Vinci Code tells how Robert Langdon uncovers a plot to undermine the Catholic Church by the secret brotherhood of the Illuminati. Staring Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor, it opens May 15.
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An old balloon salesman is tired of his daily routine, so decided to embark on a great adventure by tying thousands of balloons to his house to sail to South America. Inadvertently joined by an 8-year old Wilderness Explorer, the two have adventures across the world. Opening May 29.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Moved from its original November release date, Harry, Hermione and Ron are back to battle against Voldemort, dark wizards and teenage romance in this adaptation of J. K. Rowling's sixth book. Opening July 15.
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COLIN HAY
As seen on Scrubs and in Garden State, Colin Hay is to perform from his first album in five years. Reflections on love, sobriety and life the new album has received rave review and launched Hay into the spotlight. See him on Thursday April 30 at the Majestic.
HAIR
Don't miss the UW-Madison University Theatre's production. This rock musical will transport audiences back to when peace and love was the anthem. Show closes Saturday May 2.
Madison Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy works by Verdi with mezzo-soprano Guang Yang at the Overture Center. May 1 to May 3.
X-MEN Origins: Wolverine
Staring Huge Jackman, this X-Men prequel tells the story of Wolverine's past and how he becomes part of the X-Men, opening May 1.
Star Trek
From Kirk to Spock, see how it all began aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The rookie crew's journey is filled with danger and action as they try to save mankind. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban and Simon Pegg, the movie opens May 8.
Angels & Demons
Also by the bestselling author Dan Brown, this prequel to The Da Vinci Code tells how Robert Langdon uncovers a plot to undermine the Catholic Church by the secret brotherhood of the Illuminati. Staring Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor, it opens May 15.
Up
An old balloon salesman is tired of his daily routine, so decided to embark on a great adventure by tying thousands of balloons to his house to sail to South America. Inadvertently joined by an 8-year old Wilderness Explorer, the two have adventures across the world. Opening May 29.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Moved from its original November release date, Harry, Hermione and Ron are back to battle against Voldemort, dark wizards and teenage romance in this adaptation of J. K. Rowling's sixth book. Opening July 15.
madison
COLIN HAY
As seen on Scrubs and in Garden State, Colin Hay is to perform from his first album in five years. Reflections on love, sobriety and life the new album has received rave review and launched Hay into the spotlight. See him on Thursday April 30 at the Majestic.
HAIR
Don't miss the UW-Madison University Theatre's production. This rock musical will transport audiences back to when peace and love was the anthem. Show closes Saturday May 2.
Madison Symphony Orchestra
Enjoy works by Verdi with mezzo-soprano Guang Yang at the Overture Center. May 1 to May 3.
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