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SIX The Musical Comes To Overture Center in August
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
The Tony Award-winning, electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will be in Madison for eight performances from Tuesday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 6 in Overture Hall.
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Kicks Off The Holiday Season at Overture This November
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
David Payne as C.S. Lewis is back with performances of Christmas with C.S. Lewis at Overture.
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Plays in Madison in February
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Overture Center, along with Right Angle Entertainment, Maple Tree Entertainment and Quatro Entertainment, have announced the brand-new, concert-style show that chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans will play in Capitol Theater on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Circus Star Bello Nock Opens CIRCUS EXTREME VARIETY SHOW In Wisconsin Dells
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
As seen on 'America's Got Talent,' as the star of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for many years, and holder of 16 Guinness World Records, Bello Nock is a beloved comic daredevil known not only for his distinctive hairdo, but for his outrageous death-defying stunts that have won over audiences around the world.
DakhaBrakha Quartet Comes to Overture Center With Powerful Music Rooted In Ukrainian Culture
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Overture Center and The Sessions at McPike Park present DakhaBrakha for Ukraine on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Capitol Theater. Tickets ($38.50, $54 or $79) go on sale on Friday, June 30 at 11 a.m.
Cast Revealed For MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Overture
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2023
GFour Productions has announced the cast of leading ladies for the Madison, Wis., production of the international hit show Menopause The Musical, which will play at Overture Center for three performances
Craig Ferguson Brings THE FANCY RASCAL TOUR To Overture This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
Get ready for a night of laughter with Craig Ferguson's The Fancy Rascal Tour in Overture Center's Capitol Theater on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m..
Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT to Open at Madison Shakespeare Company in July
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Shipwrecks, disguises, and love triangles abound when Madison Shakespeare Company's presentation of Twelfth Night opens July 14 at the Madison Country Day School amphitheater in Waunakee with performances through July 23
HAIRSPRAY, MY FAIR LADY, and More Set For Broadway in Green Bay 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
The Weidner has announced the Broadway in Green Bay 2023-2024 Season. Featuring five titles direct from New York live at The Weidner. Season tickets on-sale Friday, June 16.
Summer Exhibits Now Open At Overture Galleries
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
​​​​​​​ Overture Galleries' summer exhibitions delve into aspects of the vast natural world and beyond—from insights into the animal kingdom, to emotional portraiture and journeys to the mystical and surreal.
Alice Cooper Comes to Overture This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
School's out for summer… making it the perfect time to rock and roll during An Evening with Alice Cooper on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. in Overture Hall.
Overture Welcomes Chief Marketing and Communications Officer To Shared Executive Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Overture Center's executive leadership team has announced an addition to the team: Jenie Dahlmann as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Dahlmann joins the organization on Wednesday, July 5.
Two Jerry Awards Recipients Advance to NYC For the 2023 Jimmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Congratulations to Carly Mikula from Harborside Academy and Taigh Moran from Whitefish Bay High School who will represent Overture Center's Jerry Awards program at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA), The Jimmy Awards.
David Sedaris Returns To Overture Hall In October
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
WPR presents “An Evening with David Sedaris.” Get ready for 90 minutes of continuous fun and laughter at “An Evening with David Sedaris” on Monday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.
Jim Brickman Brings HITS LIVE AND A LITTLE BIT OF CHRISTMAS to Overture
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Get in the holiday spirit early this year when Jim Brickman comes to Overture Center’s Capitol Theater on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.
TOOTSIE is Coming to Madison in June
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
In two weeks, TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Overture Center for the Arts for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 18 in Overture Hall.
Overture Will Honor High School Musical Theater Programs At 2023 Jerry Awards, Sunday, June 11
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The 2022/23 Jerry Awards program will culminate in a show honoring student and school achievements, including performances by the Outstanding Award recipients, in Overture Hall on Sunday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Two outstanding lead performers will be selected to represent the program at The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards) competition in New York City.
Overture's Duck Soup Cinema Features TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
Overture's Duck Soup Cinema silent film series, nationally known for providing an authentic silent film experience in the historic Capitol Theater, wraps up its 2022/23 season with “Ten Nights in a Bar Room” on Saturday, June 3.
DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS Gives Students An Opportunity To Experience Musical Theater While Building Valuable Life Skills
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Students at five Madison Metropolitan School District elementary schools and one middle school are singing, acting and dancing again with Disney Musicals in Schools after a three-year intermission. In celebration, Overture will host the Disney Musicals in Schools 2023 Student Share on Tuesday, May 23 with a one-hour performance at 11:45 a.m. in Capitol Theater.
Overture's Cabaret Series Features Adam Jacobs in June
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Overture Center's Capitol Theater is right where you belong for an evening of joy and music featuring Adam Jacobs: Right Where I Belong on Thursday, June 1.
Peninsula Players Theatre Awards Scholarship to Local Student
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced its 2023 Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship recipient. The theater and its Board of Directors created this annual award to foster the career path and arts education of graduating high school seniors across Door County in the performing arts.  
BRIT FLOYD- The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Experience - Returns To Madison This August
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
BRIT FLOYD—The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Experience—has confirmed its appearance at Overture Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. in Overture Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 19 at 11 a.m. at overture.org.  
LOVERS IN JUNE Launches Wisconsin's Packed Summer Shakespeare Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Madison Shakespeare Company gas announced details of its fourth annual summer programming at Tyranena Brewing Company in nearby Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Shakespeare's Lovers In June will be performed on Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4 in the original Tyranena Beer Garden location at 1025 Owen St. Performances begin at 2 PM.
Pile of Cats Theatre Company to Present THERE'S AN APP 4 THAT This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
Pile of Cats Theatre Company, Madison's continuing source of contemporary comic plays, will present its fifth production, THERE'S AN APP 4 THAT, at the Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, May 19-27. This satire of compartmentalized 2020s life is performed as part of World Premiere Wisconsin, the statewide festival of new theatrical works.
Study Confirms Overture Center's Significant Impact On The Local Economy
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
An economic and fiscal impact analysis by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) reports Overture Center for the Arts contributed $34,480,000 to the Madison economy during its 2021/22 season, September 2021 through June 2022. Overture engaged in the economic impact study to establish a post-pandemic baseline for its activities.

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