WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
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SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
JERRY AWARDS to Expand to Two Shows at Overture Hall for 2026 Ceremony
The 2026 Jerry Awards will honor over 500 student achievements from 118 high school productions across Wisconsin, with two performances at Overture Hall and two Outstanding Lead Performers advancing to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Madison Opera to Broadcast Full 2025/26 Season on Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Opera has partnered with Wisconsin Public Radio to air recorded broadcasts of its entire 2025/26 season, including LA BOHÈME, the world premiere of EVERLASTING FAINT, and COSÌ FAN TUTTE.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin to Receive the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award
American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin will be the recipient of the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
HADESTOWN Run Extends at Overture Center
Due to popular demand, HADESTOWN has been expanded from a limited run to a full eight-performance engagement at Overture Hall in Madison, Wis.
DWARD THE FOURTH and More Set for Madison Shakespeare Company Summer Lineup
Madison Shakespeare Company has unveiled a summer season spanning multiple venues, featuring works by Shakespeare, Thomas Heywood, and Edmond Rostand, plus Eastern European folklore across Madison-area stages.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center
There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Overture Center Will Host Free KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA Summer Performances
Overture Center's KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA summer series will feature free 45-minute performances at locations across Madison, including Grammy-nominated duo Wendy & DB and PBS artist Istvan, tailored for children ages nine and younger.
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Eau Claire
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Eau Claire at the Pablo Center at the Confluence, RCU Theatre.
SIX, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Overture Center's 2026-27 Season
Overture Center in Madison, Wis.
THE OUTSIDERS, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More Set for Overture Center 2026/27 Season
Overture Center has revealed its 2026/27 season.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Will Come to Madison College
Madison College Performing Arts will present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE April 17–19 at the Mitby Theater in Madison, Wis.
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Barrymore Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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Hadestown Overture Center for the Arts (6/01-6/06) |
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Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical The Fireside Dinner Theatre (7/23-9/06) |
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Jersey Boys Overture Center for the Arts (8/03-8/08) |
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Disney's Aladdin Jr Cambridge-Deerfield Players (8/20-8/23) PHOTOS |
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SIX Overture Center for the Arts (1/19-1/24) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Overture Center (6/04-6/06) |
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The Outsiders Overture Center for the Arts (7/06-7/11) |
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Outback / Murray & Peter Present Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Overture Center (1/19-1/24) |