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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight Comes to the Overture Center

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight Comes to the Overture Center

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2025
After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will return to the USA—with a stop at Overture Center for the Arts.
PRIMARY TRUST to be Presented at Forward Theater in September

PRIMARY TRUST to be Presented at Forward Theater in September

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2025
​To kick off the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present Primary Trust by Eboni Booth.
Theresa Caputo Brings THE EXPERIENCE to Overture

Theresa Caputo Brings THE EXPERIENCE to Overture

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2025
Now Madison fans will get their chance at healing when the acclaimed medium and beloved personality appears live at Overture Center this month.
Review: ASSASSINS at Overture Center

Review: ASSASSINS at Overture Center

by Angie Stanton — August 3, 2025
Capital City Theatre delivers a chilling and deeply human production of Assassins.
Liverpool Legends to Present THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE at the Barrymore Theatre

Liverpool Legends to Present THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE at the Barrymore Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2025
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Barrymore Theatre in August.
Overture Welcomes Dusty Slay With THE NIGHT SHIFT TOUR

Overture Welcomes Dusty Slay With THE NIGHT SHIFT TOUR

by BWW News Desk — July 31, 2025
Long hair, tobacco, over-sized glasses and a trucker hat, Dusty Slay is the self-effacing bourbon-voiced Southern comedian next door with a knack for observational, blue-collar humor and the nerve to say what everyone else is thinking.
RIVERDANCE Returns to Madison in April

RIVERDANCE Returns to Madison in April

by BWW News Desk — July 29, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that the brand new North American Tour of “Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” will visit Madison, Wis.
Single Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Go On Sale This Week

Single Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture Go On Sale This Week

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts announced today that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of “Some Like It Hot' in Madison, Wis.
WICKED Adds Extra Matinee Performance At Madison’s Overture Hall

WICKED Adds Extra Matinee Performance At Madison’s Overture Hall

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2025
Due to popular demand, a new matinee performance of the Broadway blockbuster Wicked has been added in Madison.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and More to Conclude Madison Shakespeare Company 2025 Season

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and More to Conclude Madison Shakespeare Company 2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — July 17, 2025
Madison Shakespeare Company has revealed the full details of its second-half 2025 programming, featuring works by the English playwrights William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton.
Comedian Craig Ferguson To Return To Overture Center For One Night Only

Comedian Craig Ferguson To Return To Overture Center For One Night Only

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2025
Craig Ferguson, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, actor, writer and director will perform at The Overture Center in November.
David Sedaris Returns to Madison This Fall

David Sedaris Returns to Madison This Fall

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2025
David Sedaris will be appearing for one night only at Overture Center in “An Evening with David Sedaris” following the release of his newest books “Happy Go Lucky” and “Pretty Ugly.
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to Bring A VISIT FROM PORTLANDIA to Overture Cente

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein to Bring A VISIT FROM PORTLANDIA to Overture Center This Fall

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2025
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, the Emmy-nominated creators and stars of the hit sketch comedy series Portlandia, are heading back on tour with A Visit from Portlandia with Fred and Carrie.
WICKED Returns to Madison Next Month

WICKED Returns to Madison Next Month

by BWW News Desk — June 24, 2025
Wicked will return to Overture Center next month.
Overture Galleries to Celebrate Summer Exhibitions with Reception and Artists' Talks

Overture Galleries to Celebrate Summer Exhibitions with Reception and Artists' Talks

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2025
A reception and artists’ talks celebrating Overture Galleries’ summer exhibitions are set to take place in June.
Madison Opera’s OPERA IN THE PARK Returns with Free Outdoor Concert of Opera and Br

Madison Opera’s OPERA IN THE PARK Returns with Free Outdoor Concert of Opera and Broadway Favorites

by BWW News Desk — June 18, 2025
Madison Opera’s Opera in the Park will return to Garner Park on Saturday, July 19 at 8pm, offering a spectacular evening of music under the stars that has become one of Wisconsin’s most beloved summer traditions.
DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY: The Final Season Comes to Madison

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY: The Final Season Comes to Madison

by BWW News Desk — June 12, 2025
Following 17 years of laugh-out-loud performances, Dixie is holding her final season of Tupperware parties with Madison, Wis.
HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS and More Set for The Weidner 2025–2026 Broadway In Green Ba

HADESTOWN, KINKY BOOTS and More Set for The Weidner 2025–2026 Broadway In Green Bay Series

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2025
The Weidner has unveiled its 2025–2026 Broadway In Green Bay Series, featuring seven major touring productions direct from New York.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Overture

MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Overture

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2025
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Madison Shakespeare Company Starts Wisconsin's Season Of Summer Classics

Madison Shakespeare Company Starts Wisconsin's Season Of Summer Classics

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2025
Madison Shakespeare Company has announced the full details of its Summer 2025 programming, featuring works by William Shakespeare, Thomas Dekker, and Thomas Middleton.
Grammy-Winning Trio I'm With Her Is Coming To Madison In June

Grammy-Winning Trio I'm With Her Is Coming To Madison In June

by BWW News Desk — May 27, 2025
The Grammy-winning trio I'm With Her will perform in Overture Center's Capitol Theater for one night only with opener Mason Via.
The 2024/25 Jerrys Season to Conclude With Jerry Awards Show At Overture Center

The 2024/25 Jerrys Season to Conclude With Jerry Awards Show At Overture Center

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2025
After a jam-packed 2024/25 season with a record breaking 116 musicals reviewed from high-schools across Wisconsin, the season will end with recognition of student and school achievements at the 2025 Jerry Awards.
Jerry Ensemble Teens Will Sing Musical Theater Classics and Broadway Hits

Jerry Ensemble Teens Will Sing Musical Theater Classics and Broadway Hits

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2025
The Jerry Ensemble members will take the stage again with their annual 75-minute cabaret performance featuring everything from beloved musical theater classics to the latest Broadway hits.
Review: Madison Gets A CLUE at The Overture

Review: Madison Gets A CLUE at The Overture

by Scott Rawson — May 14, 2025
Clue is based off of the 1985 black comedy film of the same name, based on the Hasbro game also of the same name.

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