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Overture Center Receives Two $100,000 Donations, Begins Annual Match Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Overture Center for the Arts has announced its newest Local Legend and Corporate Champion: Marriott Daughters Foundation, dedicated to elevating communities through the support of education, human services and health, and Starion Bank, a family-owned bank providing banking, mortgage, insurance and investment services for individuals, families and businesses across the Midwest.
Overture Center Foundation Announces Board Changes
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
Overture Center's Foundation Board of Directors gathered for its annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27. This leadership group reviewed the annual report for the 2021/22 fiscal year, set goals for the months ahead and announced member updates.
Overture Galleries' Fall Exhibits Open Today, Feature Diverse Artists, Ideas, and Interpretations
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
Overture Galleries fall 2022 exhibitions are now on display in Galleries I, II and III through Monday, Nov. 28 and in Playhouse Gallery through Sunday, Dec. 4. The exhibits feature 56 local and regional artists.
2022/23 Duck Soup Cinema Returns To Capitol Theater With Fully Restored Grand Barton Organ
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
Restoration of the Capitol Theater's original Grand Barton Organ has been completed! With its homecoming comes the return of the Duck Soup Cinema silent film series, nationally known for providing an authentic silent film experience in the historic Capitol Theater.
Mickey and Minnie Are Coming to Overture Center in DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR: COSTUME PALOOZA
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
Dress up and join the party with “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza” coming to Overture Center on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m.
Overture Kicks Off Free 2022/23 'Kids In The Rotunda' Series In October
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Kids in the Rotunda, Madison's favorite family-friendly Saturday arts performance series, kicks off its 2022/23 season on Overture Center's Rotunda stage next month, starting with a returning favorite, Black Star Drum Line, on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Tickets On Sale Now For COME FROM AWAY At Overture Center
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Madison debut at Overture Center for the Arts for a limited engagement from Tuesday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 20.
Versatile Jazz Artist Omar Sosa Comes to the Overture Center
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Overture Center for the Arts and the Sessions at McPike Park present Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa, one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today, and his Quarteto Americanos on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Capitol Theater.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! Brings 2022 Tour to Overture Center Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Serving up a perfectly balanced good time, MasterChef Junior Live! Tour arrives at Overture Center on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Tickets On Sale For Ani DiFranco With The Righteous Babes Revue At Overture's Capitol Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Overture Center for the Arts and FPC Live will present Ani DiFranco with The Righteous Babes Revue: Gracie and Rachel, Pieta Brown, Jocelyn Mackenzie on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - September 01, 2022
From being homeschooled in the savannas of Kenya to attending North Shore High School, Cady Heron (English Bernhardt) has some huge adjustments to make. With the help of her new besties, Damian Hubbard (Ian Young) and Janice Sarkisian (Lyndsay Heather Pearce) she will embark on a new adventure. High School!
Leanne Morgan Brings Her 'Big Panty Tour' To Overture Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
Leanne Morgan will take you on a hilarious journey through motherhood and beyond as she finds comedy amidst the chaos. If you want to laugh and have a good time, don't miss Leanne Morgan's Big Panty Tour on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Capitol Theater.
Tickets Go On Sale Today for BLUEY'S BIG PLAY: THE STAGE SHOW at The Overture Center
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2022
The Overture Center will host the Bluey's Big Play stage show on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at overture.org.  
Brett Eldredge's 'Songs About You Tour' Headlines at Overture Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Country music singer, songwriter and record producer Brett Eldredge headlines his Songs About You Tour at Overture Center on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.
Forward Theater Presents THE WANDERERS, September 8 -25
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
For their 22-23 season debut, Forward Theater Company will present The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Mikael Burke. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, September 8-25.
Watchhouse (fka Mandolin Orange) Comes to Overture Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, the duo known as Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange), will perform in Capitol Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE 2022/23 Series Kicks Off At Overture On Tuesday September 6
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
National Geographic Live, National Geographic's touring speaker series that brings to life the awe-inspiring and remarkable stories of National Geographic Explorers, and Overture Center for the Arts are proud to announce “How to Clone a Mammoth” with Beth Shapiro is coming to Capitol Theater on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($25-65) are available at overture.org.
Photos: First Look at THE MOORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST At American Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
American Players Theatre (APT) is preparing to enter tech rehearsals for the summer’s second rep of performances to join the five shows currently playing. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Tasia A. Jones, just opened, August 13, 2022, at 8:00 pm. See photos from both productions!
MEAN GIRLS Comes to Overture Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
The First National Tour of Mean Girls— the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film—is coming to Overture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 4.
Review: HAMILTON at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - August 11, 2022
There have been a million reviews of Hamilton, so you may wonder what could I possibly add? I wondered the same thing. Even as I write this I wonder, there is no real insight here. Everything you have read is true. “It’s amazing!” “5 Stars!!” “Brilliantly written and stage!” All the things. Yes, it lives up to its hype. 
Photos: First Look At A RAISIN IN THE SUN At American Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2022
American Players Theatre is preparing to enter tech rehearsals for the summer’s second rep of performances to join the five shows currently playing. Lorraine Hansberry’s classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Tasia A. Jones, will open Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 8:00 pm. See photos from the production.
OVERTURE PRESENTS Individual Tickets Go On Sale Friday, August 5
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
Overture Center's 2022/23 season, revealed in May 2022, showcases an array of diverse artistic expressions, cultures and personality.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Tickets To On Sale Friday At Overture Center
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2022
GFour Productions, winners of 68 Drama Desk and 54 Tony Awards, are bringing the international hit show Menopause The Musical to Madison, Wis., and will play at Overture Center for the Arts for three performances: Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 2 p.m.
THE BLUE COMET Makes its Stateside Debut This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2022
Ninety-six years ago, prolific English playwright Eden Phillpotts debuted the play The Blue Comet, about a middle-class family struggling to maintain its standard of living against a backdrop of rising prices, stagnant income, and an apocalyptic threat. Family members bicker over faith-based vs. 'trust-the-science' approaches to the crisis.

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