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Overture Galleries' Winter Exhibitions Reception is Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2024


Join in for a reception and artists' talks celebrating the Winter 2023/24 Overture Galleries on Friday, Jan. 19. The reception runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. followed by artists' talks at 6 p.m. at Rotunda Stage on Overture's lower level.

Peninsula Players Theatre Closes $4.3 Million Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - January 08, 2024


Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the successful completion of its $4.3 million capital campaign for new intern and staff housing.

THE RAINBOW FISH Comes to Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2024


Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's elegant new show, The Rainbow Fish, includes an original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister's colorful story as well two of the author's companion tales, “Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea” and “Opposites.”

THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK Comes to Forward Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2024


For their third production of the 2023-24 season, Forward Theater Company will present the Wisconsin premiere of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk by Daniel Jamieson.

Madison Opera Presents THE ANONYMOUS LOVER
by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2024


Madison Opera presents the Wisconsin premiere of Joseph Bologne's 'The Anonymous Lover,' a charming comedy of romance and anonymous love letters by the renowned 18th-century French composer. Discover the exquisite music and delightful story at the Capitol Theater on February 2 and 4.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Madison Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Overture Presents Four KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA Shows To Warm Up Your January
by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2023


Overture presents four “Kids in the Rotunda” shows to warm up your January. Enjoy family-friendly performances in Madison, Wisconsin.

Drumline Live Brings the HBCU Marching Band Experience to Overture Next Month
by Stephi Wild - December 21, 2023


Drumline Live will perform in Overture Hall on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($25-$60) are available now!

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Overture in January 2024
by Stephi Wild - December 20, 2023


The ghost-with-the-most will make his Madison debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play in Overture Hall from Tuesday, Jan. 9 to Sunday, Jan. 14 as part of the 2023-34 Broadway at Overture season.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Madison Awards; DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL, THE 39 STEPS, Children's Theater of Madison & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Tickets For MAMMA MIA! at Overture Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2023


Overture Center for the Arts has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Madison will go on sale Friday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m.

Winter Exhibitions Are Now Open In Overture Galleries
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2023


Overture Galleries' 2023/24 winter exhibitions open this week, and this new season brings with it a captivating array of visual experiences. Learn more about the lineup here!

BroadwayWorld Madison Awards; DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL, FINDER AND THE NORTH STAR, Children's Theater of Madison & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Madison Awards December 5th Standings; DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Tickets For LES MISERABLES at Overture Center Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. for its engagement at Overture Center Feb. 14-18.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards; THE 39 STEPS Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2023


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Three 'Kids In The Rotunda' Shows Set For December at Overture
by Stephi Wild - November 27, 2023


Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, continues on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage in December with three shows by popular returning artists.

George S. Kaufman's THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN is Coming to Wisconsin's Arts + Literature Laboratory This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 22, 2023


A revival of the hilarious Broadway self-parody, The Butter and Egg Man, is coming to Arts + Literature Laboratory on November 28. Don't miss this staged reading filled with behind-the-curtain mayhem and comedy classics.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards; DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2023


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Kathy Griffin To Come To Overture Center; Tickets Go On Sale Friday, November 17
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2023


Comedian Kathy Griffin is back on the road with her new 'My Life on the PTSD-List' North American tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17.

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards; Middleton Players Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - November 13, 2023


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS is Coming To Overture This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 10, 2023


Experience the holiday spirit with 'Christmas with C.S. Lewis' at Overture Center from November 24-26. David Payne portrays C.S. Lewis in this captivating performance.

Shane Gillis Brings Live Show to Madison in January
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023


Start off your new year in good humor with comedian Shane Gillis, taking the Overture Hall stage for a night of jokes and laughter on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at 7 p.m.

Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIRY LADY Comes to Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023


Overture Center has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Madison. With eight performances, the show will run Tuesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 26 in Overture Hall.

Voting Opens for 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards
by BWW Awards - November 06, 2023


Voting is now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.


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