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True Crime Opera EVERLASTING FAINT To Have World Premiere At Madison Opera


by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026

Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand, February 13 and 15 at the Capitol Theater....

True Crime Opera EVERLASTING FAINT To Have World Premiere At Madison Opera


by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026

Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand, February 13 and 15 at the Capitol Theater....

GOODNIGHT MOON and THE RUNAWAY BUNNY Come to Overture


by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2025

'Goodnight Moon” and “The Runaway Bunny' will come to life in a delightful stage adaptation by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Learn more about the show here!...

UP CLOSE Series Wraps Up With Mali Obomsawin & Magdalena Abrego Of Deerlady


by A.A. Cristi - April 18, 2025

Step into the groundbreaking world of Deerlady, where punk rock's rebellious spirit meets the finesse of jazz. See the duo Friday May 2 at 8 p.m. on the Capitol Theater stage. Tickets ($45) are available at overture.org.    ...

Erini and Naseem Alatrash Come to the Capitol Theater


by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2025

Transcend borders and genres as exceptional artists Erini and Naseem Alatrash explore their cultural identities through music on the Capitol Theater Stage. Learn more here!...

Sidney DuPont Will Perform as Part of Overture's Cabaret Series


by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2025

Celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. with 'That Old Black Magic,' starring the electrifying Tony Nominee Sidney DuPont. Learn more here!...

Danú Comes to the Overture Center in March


by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2025

Celebrate an early St. Patrick's Day and the magic of Ireland with Danú, one of today's premier traditional Irish ensembles. Delight in flute, fiddle, accordion and vocals....

World Premiere of LABOR Comes to the NYC Fringe


by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025

Saint Sarah Productions will present LABOR, written and performed by Stacey Linnartz and directed by Francesca Mantani Arkus. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival....

Madison Opera Presents MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES


by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025

Madison Opera livens up winter with its first production of María de Buenos Aires, a tango opera by the  legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. A dark, surreal story told through song, poetry, and dance, María de  Buenos Aires will have performances on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2...

Madison Opera Presents MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES


by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025

Madison Opera livens up winter with its first production of María de Buenos Aires, a tango opera by the  legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. A dark, surreal story told through song, poetry, and dance, María de  Buenos Aires will have performances on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2...

Past Shows

The Addams Family
The Addams Family
5/17 - 5/18/2024


Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet High School presents The Addams Family: A New Musical (Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics ...

The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
12/7 - 12/9/2023


Willimantic, CT – EASTCONN’s Arts at the Capitol Theater presents “The 39 Steps” – a night of fun and frolic – on Dec. 7-9 at ...

Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
5/11 - 5/13/2023


EASTCONN’s Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT) magnet school will present Neil Simon’s hilarious play “Barefoot in the Park” on its main stage (896 Main ...

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