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Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture

by Scott Rawson — November 13, 2025
Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year

by BWW News Desk — November 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
Tony Award-Winner Audra McDonald to Perform at Overture Center for the Arts in April

Tony Award-Winner Audra McDonald to Perform at Overture Center for the Arts in April 2026

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin will welcome Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald for an evening of music and storytelling on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.
Overture Center For The Arts Welcomes Three New Schools To Disney Musicals In Schools

Overture Center For The Arts Welcomes Three New Schools To Disney Musicals In Schools Program 

by BWW News Desk — October 28, 2025
Overture Center’s Disney Musicals in Schools program continues to bring the magic of theater to students across Madison, inspiring creativity, teamwork and confidence in students and teachers alike.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

by BWW Awards — October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
RENT 30th Anniversary Production Coming to Orpheum Theater in June 2026

RENT 30th Anniversary Production Coming to Orpheum Theater in June 2026

by BWW News Desk — October 23, 2025
Capital City Theatre will bring Jonathan Larson’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT to Madison’s historic Orpheum Theater June 5–7, 2026, in celebration of the show’s 30th Anniversary.
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL is Coming to Forward Theater in November

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL is Coming to Forward Theater in November

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2025
For just the second time in their history, Forward Theater Company will present a musical as part of their season.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

by BWW Awards — October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Tickets on Sale This Week For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Overture

Tickets on Sale This Week For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Overture

by BWW News Desk — October 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Madison This Month 

THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Madison This Month 

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2025
The Book of Mormon will return to Madison for a limited engagement this month at Overture Center For the Arts.
DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY to be Presented at Madison Public Theatre

DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY to be Presented at Madison Public Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2025
Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy by Kate Hamill will be presented at Madison Public Theatre this fall.
Capital City Theatre Brings IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A NEW MUSICAL In Concert To Th

Capital City Theatre Brings IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE – A NEW MUSICAL In Concert To The Orpheum Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2025
Capital City Theatre, Madison’s professional musical theatre company, will return to the historic Orpheum Theatre this fall with a special concert presentation of It’s a Wonderful Life – A New Musical.
Overture Center Foundation Board Elects New Chair, Officers, and Directors

Overture Center Foundation Board Elects New Chair, Officers, and Directors

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2025
The Overture Center Foundation Board of Directors voted to ratify its newly elected Executive Committee officers and welcome new and re-elected Board Members.
WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN to be Presented at Madison Shakespeare Company

WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN to be Presented at Madison Shakespeare Company

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
Madison Shakespeare Company has revealed the full details of the kickoff of its second season as a Resident Company of the Bartell Theatre: a full-cast production of Women Beware Women.
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT Comes to The Weidner This Month

THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT Comes to The Weidner This Month

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will return to the USA for another electrifying run, with a performance scheduled at The Weidner on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.
HAMILTON Returns To Madison 

HAMILTON Returns To Madison 

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept.
WILD KRATTS LIVE! 2.0 to Play The Weidner in Green Bay May 2026

WILD KRATTS LIVE! 2.0 to Play The Weidner in Green Bay May 2026

by BWW News Desk — September 18, 2025
The Kratt brothers return to Green Bay with an all-new stage adventure, Wild Kratts LIVE 2.
KINKY BOOTS Comes to The Weidner Next Year

KINKY BOOTS Comes to The Weidner Next Year

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2025
Get ready to kick up your heels with the return of the heartwarming hit musical, KINKY BOOTS! Kinky Boots will play The Weidner in Green Bay as part of the 2025-26 Broadway In Green Bay Series on January 20, 2026.
Overture Center Adds Four New Shows to 2025–26 Season

Overture Center Adds Four New Shows to 2025–26 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced four new additions to its 2025–26 season, expanding an already packed lineup of theater, music, comedy, and family programming.
Peninsula Players Theatre Closes 90th Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Peninsula Players Theatre Closes 90th Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS

by Emmy Rice — September 13, 2025
Peninsula Players Theatre will open the fifth and final show of their 90th season with Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
HADESTOWN Comes to the Weidner in Green Bay

HADESTOWN Comes to the Weidner in Green Bay

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Green Bay.
Justin Willman Brings 'One For The Ages Tour' to Madison

Justin Willman Brings 'One For The Ages Tour' to Madison

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Fresh off the release of “Magic Lover”—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.
Overture Offers 'Pay What You Wish' Pricing For Dance Performance 

Overture Offers 'Pay What You Wish' Pricing For Dance Performance 

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Experience the power and beauty of 'Sol Invictus' when Compagnie Hervé Koubi takes the stage in Overture Hall.
Noah J. Ricketts Comes to Overture Next Month

Noah J. Ricketts Comes to Overture Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2025
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