Madison Theatre Newsroom

The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups is coming to Overture Center. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood, comes to Capitol Theater on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Forward Theater Company launches a $2 million endowment campaign with a matching gift challenge to secure its future and support ongoing productions and community engagement.

Join Overture for a reception and artists' talks celebrating Overture Galleries’ Summer Exhibitions on Thursday, July 11.

Justin Willman is bringing his brand-new tour titled, The Illusionati Tour, to Overture Center’s Capitol Theater next month. Don’t miss an evening of magic, comedy and mind-control fun for the whole family on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Madison at Overture Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Comedian Nate Jackson adds new dates to his 2024 'Super Funny World Tour,' with a performance at Overture Center on November 10.

At Overture Galleries, summer is for being inspired! Their exhibitions highlight how art stimulates thought, motivates action and promotes cross-cultural understanding.

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.

Insidious: The Further You Fear will bring a new spine-chilling show to Overture Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This week, Overture Center lights up in red, black and green in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The building will be lit at dusk on Wednesday, June 19 through the early morning hours.

In just two weeks, International Festival will return to Overture Center with two days full of performances, food and more.

From the gripping opening number to the dynamic conclusion, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, is on hell of an emotional rollercoaster. The highs and lows of Tina's tumultuous journey are brilliantly encapsulated in the show, and her extraordinary music weaves through a narrative that is both heart-breaking and stunning.

Two students from Overture Center's Jerry Awards program have been selected to represent the program at the 15th annual Jimmy Awards, which will take place on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships, recognizing outstanding students pursuing careers in the performing arts.

 Overture Center's beloved Kids in the Rotunda program will hit the road this summer, bringing joy and excitement to Madison and surrounding communities. Learn more about the lineup here!

Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, has announced its artistic company and creative teams for its 89th season, performing June 18 through October 20, 2024. 

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short are set to perform at Overture for a one-night-only event. Tickets will be available starting Friday, June 7. Don't miss this unique comedy experience.

Overture Center's Arts Career Exploration Spotlight (ACES) is back! Launched in 2019, the program was discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ACES empowers Madison-area middle and high-school students of color to explore local arts organizations and career possibilities through hands-on experiences.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will invite audiences to experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the legendary 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' at the Overture Hall this June.

Imagine the conflict that might transpire between a blue-collar welder and a Clinical Psychologist, as they engage in a sexual tryst. Follow the couple as they engage in both their first and second date. our critic think of MAEVE'S CAMELLIA at The Interchange Theater?

Madison Shakespeare Company has revealed its summer filled with classic English theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Overture Center will once again reclaim the silent film heritage of the Capitol Theater with its silent film series, Duck Soup Cinema, with the final show of the season, “Queens of Destruction,” on Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

International Festival returns to Overture Center with two days full of performances, food and more!

The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups is coming to Overture Center this summer. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood, comes to Capitol Theater on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

THE KITE RUNNER, a play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel, will play at Overture Center's Capitol Theater from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 for five performances.