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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.

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: KING FOR A DAY! Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 03, 2023


The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country.

Craig Ferguson Brings THE FANCY RASCAL TOUR To Madison This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2023


Scottish-American comedian Craig Ferguson is ready to make you laugh with “The Fancy Rascal Tour”! Join us for a hilarious night out on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

TikTok Star Matt Mathews to Bring His Stand-up Comedy Debut Tour To Madison
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2023


TikTok Megastar Matt Mathews brings his stand-up comedy debut tour to Madison, Wisconsin. Don't miss the hilarious 'When That Thang Get Ta Thang'n' on March 8, 2024, at Overture Center.

November Performances Set For Overture's “Kids in the Rotunda” Series
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2023


Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, continues on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage throughout November with five performances, including Cash Box Kings and Magic Morgan & Liliana over Thanksgiving weekend.

Nickel Creek Confirms Extensive 2024 Headline Tour Comes To Madison, February 7
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2023


GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour next year, including a newly confirmed show at Overture Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.

Fortune Feimster Will Bring Her 'Live Laugh Love Tour' to Madison in February
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2023


 Fortune Feimster has announced new shows for her 2023 Live Laugh Love Tour that will include a stop at Overture Center on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

Penelope Haunts Twice This Halloween in Madison
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023


Two chilling stories sharing the same name are the subject of Falconbridge Players' Halloween 2023 presentation at Arts + Literature Laboratory, when the unique program Penelope Haunts Twice is performed at 7 PM at 111 S. Livingston St. in Madison.

DakhaBrakha Brings Powerful Music Rooted In Ukrainian Culture to Overture
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 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.

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Overture Center in January
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2023


Tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, go on sale to the public Friday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m.

Legendary Band Chicago is Coming to the To Overture Center in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 17, 2023


Legendary Band Chicago will be performing at the Overture Center on June 2. Tickets will be available starting Friday, October 20.

Forward Theater Presents Broadway Hit CLYDE'S This November
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2023


Forward Theater presents the Broadway hit 'Clyde's' from 11/2-11/19. Discover the gripping story of a reentry program and the challenges faced by its participants.

Overture Center For The Arts and True Tickets Join Forces To Elevate Patron Experience and Ticketing Security
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2023


Overture Center for the Arts has announced a partnership with True Tickets, a leader in secure digital ticket delivery. This monumental collaboration marks True Tickets' expansion into the vibrant arts scene of Madison, Wis., and poses Overture Center to revolutionize its ticketing landscape.

Nurse Blake Brings New SHOCK ADVISED COMEDY TOUR To Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2023


Internationally touring comedian, nurse and viral video star NURSE BLAKE is bringing his massive 100-city Shock Advised Comedy Tour to Overture Center on Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m.

Amy Bruni Brings LIFE WITH THE AFTERLIFE To Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2023


Paranormal investigator and ghost hunter Amy Bruni is bringing her Life with the Afterlife: True Tales of the Paranormal tour to Madison on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.

Review: ALADDIN at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - October 11, 2023


What did Aladdin, I had seen the movie one time about 25 years ago with my daughter. I remember little about it, except of course what lived on in memes. Robin Williams was the Genie and Gilbert Gottfried as Iago. I have very little memory of the movie, so my expectations were almost non-existent. Kid’s movie, now a Broadway musical. Got it. Wow, was I in for a treat critic think of ALADDIN at The Overture Center?

Golden Girls U.S. Tour Comes to the Overture Center in February
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2023


Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will stop in Madison at Overture Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. for one night only.

Overture Center Host Halloween Festivities This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023


Spooky season is right around the corner. Grab your costumes and get ready for Overture Center's Halloween celebrations this month. Check out the lineup of events here!

David Sedaris Returns to Overture Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 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.

Overture Welcomes Back Singer And Cellist Gabriel Royal In 'Up Close' Series
by Stephi Wild - October 06, 2023


Overture Center's “Up Close” series showcases a diverse lineup of emerging artists from around the world in a unique, intimate setting. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Nicholas Rodriguez Will Kick Off Overture Center's 2023/24 Cabaret Series
by Stephi Wild - October 05, 2023


Overture Center's popular Cabaret Series allows guests to enjoy the arts from a unique vantage point – the Capitol Theater stage. The 2023/24 series begins on Thursday, Oct. 19 with Nicholas Rodriguez – a returning fan favorite to Overture's Cabaret stage – presenting “Sincerely, Sondheim.” Learn more about the upcoming show here!

MY FAIR LADY Tickets On Sale This Week at the Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2023


Overture Center for the Arts has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, is coming to Madison with eight performances beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21 in Overture Hall. Learn more about the musical here!


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