Madison Theatre Newsroom

The Jerry Ensemble members will take the stage again with their annual 75-minute cabaret performance featuring everything from beloved musical theater classics to the latest Broadway hits.

Clue is based off of the 1985 black comedy film of the same name, based on the Hasbro game also of the same name. Reimagined by Sandy Rustin, with the help of Hunter Foster and Eric Prince, Clue provided roughly an hour and twenty-five minutes of continuous entertainment. It was a joy to watch.

“Sesame Street Live! Say Hello” a new live show from Round Room Live and Sesame Workshop, will bring the beloved characters from the iconic “Sesame Street” to life in a brand-new interactive production touring the U.S. and Canada.

“Clue,” the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, is coming to Overture Hall in May. Learn more here!

'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!

Following the success of a 150-city tour run, viral comic sensation Nurse Blake has announced a new 68-city North American tour with Outback Presents: “But Did You Die?”

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.   

Overture Center has revealed its 2025/26 season, featuring Broadway shows, dance performances and much more! The season lineup includes The Great Gatsby, Water for Elephants, and more. See the full season here! 

Black Violin uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.

With a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles, genres and even band members at times, Newsboys is a name within the Christian music space that can’t be ignored.

For the first time ever, audiences will get their chance to see an original, unforgettable two-hour feature film (shown with subtitles) meticulously created by Julien Vallespi and Quentin Benayoun.

 Steve Treviño's show in Capitol Theater is a must-see event for anyone who's ever found humor in relationships.  Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Long hair, tobacco, over-sized glasses and a trucker hat, Dusty Slay is the self-effacing bourbon-voiced Southern comedian next door with a knack for observational, blue-collar humor and the nerve to say what everyone else is thinking.

For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Now, Madison fans will get their chance at healing when the acclaimed medium and beloved personality appears live at Overture Center on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.

Join the famed food personality as he presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, performs some hilarious food-themed songs and reflects on his decades in food media.

Tom Segura has announced his latest global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together is coming to GREEN BAY, WI at THE WEIDNER on November 13, 2025.

Madison Shakespeare Company has revealed the full details of its spring 2025 production at the downtown Bartell Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Twyla Tharp Dance will celebrate its 60th anniversary and Overture Center debut next month in Overture Hall. Tickets are available online now. Learn more here!

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour is headed to the Overture Center! Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting and music worlds.

 The Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to Overture with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert,” the second to last film in the “Harry Potter” series.

What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center?

Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, will conclude a season of performances on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage in April.

Taylor Tomlinson will bring her sharp wit and fearless humor to “The Save Me Tour” in Overture Hall in October. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to attend.

Experience the return of The Red Hot Chilli Pipers this month in Capitol Theater.  Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland, meet The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS

The Shamrock Tenors are set to light up Overture Hall as part of their inaugural North American tour. Learn more about the upcoming performance and get tickets here!