Madison Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Madison — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
A BREAK IN THE RAIN Film Adds New Festival Screenings
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
The Overture Forever Campaign has reached its $30 million fundraising goal, ensuring Overture Center’s vibrant future for generations to come.
The Greatest Broadway Love Songs- Picked By 1500+ Stars!
They say that falling in love is wonderful.
Daniel Sloss Unveils BITTER North American Theater Tour Dates
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to KAPA Repertory Theatre
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
Join in on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.
1924 Silent Film PETER PAN to be Screened at the Capitol Theater
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
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
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,” 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 and her band will headline additional concerts in Canadian and US markets this summer to stretch the 2026 tour from May to September.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards
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
Comitted, a new play by acclaimed playwright Coleman, will run at Broom Street Theatre, Madison.
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center.
True Crime Opera EVERLASTING FAINT To Have World Premiere At Madison Opera
Madison Opera will present the world premiere of Everlasting Faint, a new opera by composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand, February 13 and 15 at the Capitol Theater.
Forward Theater To Present Wisconsin Premiere of IRONBOUND
For their third production of the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present Ironbound by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
David Landau Comes to the Overture Center in January
David Landau will perform at the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda series.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March
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.
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Overture Center (6/04-6/06) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Barrymore Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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SIX Overture Center for the Arts (1/19-1/24) |
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Outback / Murray & Peter Present Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Overture Center for the Arts (5/18-5/23) |
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The Outsiders Overture Center for the Arts (7/06-7/11) |
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Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical The Fireside Dinner Theatre (7/23-9/06) |
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The Wiz Overture Center for the Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Maybe Happy Ending Overture Center for the Arts (11/24-11/29) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Overture Center (1/19-1/24) |