Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
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The latest news on live theater in Madison from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
THE GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
WICKED Adds Extra Matinee Performance At Madison’s Overture Hall
Due to popular demand, a new matinee performance of the Broadway blockbuster Wicked has been added in Madison.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and More to Conclude Madison Shakespeare Company 2025 Season
Madison Shakespeare Company has revealed the full details of its second-half 2025 programming, featuring works by the English playwrights William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Comedian Craig Ferguson To Return To Overture Center For One Night Only
Craig Ferguson, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director will perform at The Overture Center in November.
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BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.
David Sedaris Returns to Madison This Fall
David Sedaris will be appearing for one night only at Overture Center in “An Evening with David Sedaris” following the release of his newest books “Happy Go Lucky” and “Pretty Ugly.
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to Bring A VISIT FROM PORTLANDIA to Overture Center This Fall
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, the Emmy-nominated creators and stars of the hit sketch comedy series Portlandia, are heading back on tour with A Visit from Portlandia with Fred and Carrie.
WICKED Returns to Madison Next Month
Wicked will return to Overture Center next month.
Overture Galleries to Celebrate Summer Exhibitions with Reception and Artists' Talks
A reception and artists’ talks celebrating Overture Galleries’ summer exhibitions are set to take place in June.
Madison Opera’s OPERA IN THE PARK Returns with Free Outdoor Concert of Opera and Broadway Favorites
Madison Opera’s Opera in the Park will return to Garner Park on Saturday, July 19 at 8pm, offering a spectacular evening of music under the stars that has become one of Wisconsin’s most beloved summer traditions.
Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY: The Final Season Comes to Madison
Following 17 years of laugh-out-loud performances, Dixie is holding her final season of Tupperware parties with Madison, Wis.
HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS and More Set for The Weidner 2025–2026 Broadway In Green Bay Series
The Weidner has unveiled its 2025–2026 Broadway In Green Bay Series, featuring seven major touring productions direct from New York.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Overture
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Madison Shakespeare Company Starts Wisconsin's Season Of Summer Classics
Madison Shakespeare Company has announced the full details of its Summer 2025 programming, featuring works by William Shakespeare, Thomas Dekker, and Thomas Middleton.
Grammy-Winning Trio I'm With Her Is Coming To Madison In June
The Grammy-winning trio I'm With Her will perform in Overture Center's Capitol Theater for one night only with opener Mason Via.
The 2024/25 Jerrys Season to Conclude With Jerry Awards Show At Overture Center
After a jam-packed 2024/25 season with a record breaking 116 musicals reviewed from high-schools across Wisconsin, the season will end with recognition of student and school achievements at the 2025 Jerry Awards.
David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, and More Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour
The North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now heading into its second year on the road, will welcome former Broadway cast members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann as Doc Brown and Biff Tannen.
Jerry Ensemble Teens Will Sing Musical Theater Classics and Broadway Hits
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.
Review: Madison Gets A CLUE at The Overture
Clue is based off of the 1985 black comedy film of the same name, based on the Hasbro game also of the same name.
SESAME STREET LIVE: SAY HELLO! Comes to Overture Center
“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.
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Overture Center for the Arts (5/18-5/23) |
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Jersey Boys Overture Center for the Arts (8/03-8/08) |
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The Wiz Overture Center for the Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Hadestown Overture Center for the Arts (6/01-6/06) |
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Maybe Happy Ending Overture Center for the Arts (11/24-11/29) |
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SIX Overture Center for the Arts (1/19-1/24) |
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Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical The Fireside Dinner Theatre (7/23-9/06) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Overture Center (1/19-1/24) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Barrymore Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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Outback / Murray & Peter Present Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |