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High Schoolers Will Showcase Talent in JERRY ENSEMBLE CABARET

High Schoolers Will Showcase Talent in JERRY ENSEMBLE CABARET

by BWW News Desk — February 25, 2026
High school students from various schools will gather to perform in the JERRY ENSEMBLE CABARET, showcasing a diverse range of musical talents.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Stage Show Set for Madison Run in March

BACK TO THE FUTURE Stage Show Set for Madison Run in March

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2026
Madison's Overture Center for the Arts will present the stage adaptation of the iconic film BACK TO THE FUTURE from March 10-15.
Free International Festival Showcases Global Arts and Culture

Free International Festival Showcases Global Arts and Culture

by BWW News Desk — February 23, 2026
​​​​​​​International Festival is less than two weeks away! This annual festival will return to Overture Center for an exciting day full of cultural performances, food and more.
A BREAK IN THE RAIN Film Adds New Festival Screenings

A BREAK IN THE RAIN Film Adds New Festival Screenings

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
A Break In The Rain, a new independent film directed by Don Scardino, is currently on the film festival circuit, and new screenings have been added for the film at Boomtown Film & Music Festival, Sedona International Film Festival, and more.
Overture Forever Campaign Hits $30 Million 

Overture Forever Campaign Hits $30 Million 

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2026
The Overture Forever Campaign has reached its $30 million fundraising goal, ensuring Overture  Center’s vibrant future for generations to come.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to KAPA Repertory Theatre

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to KAPA Repertory Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2026
KAPA Repertory Theatre has announced its Season Two production: a striking, reimagined staging of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire.
Free International Festival Showcases Global Arts and Culture This March

Free International Festival Showcases Global Arts and Culture This March

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2026
Join in on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.
1924 Silent Film PETER PAN to be Screened at the Capitol Theater

1924 Silent Film PETER PAN to be Screened at the Capitol Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2026
Relive the magic of silent cinema with Overture’s Duck Soup Cinema series, featuring the original 1924 Peter Pan adventure in the historic Capitol Theater.
FRINGE FESTIVAL Set For Overture Center For The Arts

FRINGE FESTIVAL Set For Overture Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2026
The Overture Center for the Arts will host a weekend-long Fringe Festival inspired by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring a mix of ticketed performances and free programming.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical Set for June Debut at Madison's Overture Center

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Musical Set for June Debut at Madison's Overture Center

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2026
The North American tour of Water for Elephants will play Overture Hall in Madison from June 16–21.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February

KIMBERLY AKIMBO North American Tour Comes To Madison in February

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2026
'Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will make its Madison premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.
BONNIE RAITT LIVE 2026 Tour Comes to Overture Center This August

BONNIE RAITT LIVE 2026 Tour Comes to Overture Center This August

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
Bonnie Raitt and her band will headline additional concerts in Canadian and US markets this summer to stretch the 2026 tour from May to September.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

by BWW Awards — January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Coleman's COMMITTED to be Presented at Broom Street Theatre

Coleman's COMMITTED to be Presented at Broom Street Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2026
Comitted, a new play by acclaimed playwright Coleman, will run at Broom Street Theatre, Madison.
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center

Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center

by Scott Rawson — January 8, 2026
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center.
Forward Theater To Present Wisconsin Premiere of IRONBOUND

Forward Theater To Present Wisconsin Premiere of IRONBOUND

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2026
For their third production of the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present Ironbound by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.
David Landau Comes to the Overture Center in January

David Landau Comes to the Overture Center in January

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2026
David Landau will perform at the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda series.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best M

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March

HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March

by BWW News Desk — December 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Overture Center

Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Overture Center

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Overture Center, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15

ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15

by BWW News Desk — November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

by BWW Awards — November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards.
LIGHTWIRE THEATER: A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS Comes to Overture

LIGHTWIRE THEATER: A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS Comes to Overture

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2025
Looking for a fun family outing the day after Thanksgiving? Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” is the ticket! Recommended for all ages, this unique entertainment experience takes place in Overture Hall.
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