Madison Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Madison from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight Comes to the Overture Center
After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will return to the USA—with a stop at Overture Center for the Arts.
CHICAGO Reveals Cast For 2025-2026 Tour
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
Cast Set For SIX 2025-26 North American Tour
All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX.
PRIMARY TRUST to be Presented at Forward Theater in September
To kick off the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
Isaiah Bailey, Jordan Lee Gilbert and Daniel Lopez to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
The principal cast has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Theresa Caputo Brings THE EXPERIENCE to Overture
Now Madison fans will get their chance at healing when the acclaimed medium and beloved personality appears live at Overture Center this month.
Review: ASSASSINS at Overture Center
Capital City Theatre delivers a chilling and deeply human production of Assassins.
Liverpool Legends to Present THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE at the Barrymore Theatre
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Barrymore Theatre in August.
Overture Welcomes Dusty Slay With THE NIGHT SHIFT TOUR
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.
Weidner Philharmonic To Kick Off Season with Free Concert In September
The Weidner Philharmonic will launch its 2025–2026 season with a free community concert on Friday, September 5 at 6:30 p.
RIVERDANCE Returns to Madison in April
Overture Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that the brand new North American Tour of “Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” will visit Madison, Wis.
Single Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Go On Sale This Week
Overture Center for the Arts announced today that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of “Some Like It Hot' in Madison, Wis.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
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.
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.
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Maybe Happy Ending Overture Center for the Arts (11/24-11/29) |
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Disney's Aladdin Jr Cambridge-Deerfield Players (8/20-8/23) PHOTOS |
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The Wiz Overture Center for the Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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The Outsiders Overture Center for the Arts (7/06-7/11) |
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Death Becomes Her Overture Center for the Arts (3/16-3/21) |
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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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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Overture Center (1/19-1/24) |
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Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical The Fireside Dinner Theatre (7/23-9/06) |