The latest news on live theater in Madison from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Wendy & DB’s Blues Beats for Little Feet! will come to the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda Summer Sessions.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Overture Center for the Arts announced Fortune Feimster's 'Takin' Care of Biscuits' tour and Indigo Girls with special guest Linda Perry will perform in Madison's Overture Hall.
I truly enjoyed Water for Elephants far more than I thought I would.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
Madison Opera's OPERA IN THE PARK returns for its 25th year with a free outdoor concert at Garner Park, featuring soloists, the Madison Opera Chorus, and Madison Symphony Orchestra performing opera and musical theater favorites.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Overture Center's Duck Soup Cinema will present the 1924 silent film THE SIGNAL TOWER, with live organ accompaniment by Jelani Eddington and vaudeville acts, marking the season's final screening.
A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater analysis found Overture Center for the Arts will contribute $66.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Madison Lyric Stage will present two concerts at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society: a tribute to Barry Manilow and Bette Midler, and a semi-staged celebration of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.
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.
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.
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 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, 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 will be the recipient of the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award.
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.
Due to popular demand, HADESTOWN has been expanded from a limited run to a full eight-performance engagement at Overture Hall in Madison, Wis.
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.
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Death Becomes Her Overture Center for the Arts (3/16-3/21) |
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Hadestown Overture Center for the Arts (6/01-6/06) |
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Outback / Murray & Peter Present Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Maybe Happy Ending Overture Center for the Arts (11/24-11/29) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Overture Center (6/04-6/06) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Overture Center for the Arts (5/18-5/23) |
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The Wiz Overture Center for the Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Jersey Boys Overture Center for the Arts (8/03-8/08) |
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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) |
