MADISON THEATRE NEWSROOM

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May.

Overture Center's KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA summer series will feature free 45-minute performances at locations across Madison, including Grammy-nominated duo Wendy & DB and PBS artist Istvan, tailored for children ages nine and younger.

A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Eau Claire at the Pablo Center at the Confluence, RCU Theatre.

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Overture Center has revealed its 2026/27 season.

Madison College Performing Arts will present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE April 17–19 at the Mitby Theater in Madison, Wis.

Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug.

Overture Center for the Arts announced the appointments of Victor Patterson as Co-CEO and Chief People Officer and Cari Redington as Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, both effective April 13, 2026.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the new North American Tour of “Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” will take the stage in Overture Hall in just two weeks.

Madison Opera will present Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE, a romantic comedy opera, on April 24 and 26, featuring sublime music and engaging storytelling.

Forward Theater will present the rolling world premiere of LADY DISDAIN from April 9 to 26.

Madison Shakespeare Company will present MEASURE FOR MEASURE at the Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage from April 24 to May 2.

On Monday, April 13 at 7 p.

High school students from various schools will gather to perform in the JERRY ENSEMBLE CABARET, showcasing a diverse range of musical talents.

Madison's Overture Center for the Arts will present the stage adaptation of the iconic film BACK TO THE FUTURE from March 10-15.

​​​​​​​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, 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.

The Overture Forever Campaign has reached its $30 million fundraising goal, ensuring Overture  Center’s vibrant future for generations to come.

KAPA Repertory Theatre has announced its Season Two production: a striking, reimagined staging of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire.

Join in on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.

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.

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.

The North American tour of Water for Elephants will play Overture Hall in Madison from June 16–21.

'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 and her band will headline additional concerts in Canadian and US markets this summer to stretch the 2026 tour from May to September.