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Overture Center Foundation Reveals New and Returning Board Members
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2024
Overture Center's Foundation Board of Directors gathered for its annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 23. This leadership group reviewed the annual report for the 2023/24 fiscal year, set goals for the months ahead and announced member updates.
SESAME STREET LIVE Comes to Overture Center for the Arts This May
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2024
SESAME STREET LIVE announced a new U.S. and Canada tour with a special stop in Madison. The production will feature beloved characters and interactive elements for families to enjoy.
SHUCKED Comes to the Overture Center in 2025
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2024
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, is coming to Overture Center Tuesday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 9.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Joins Overture's 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2024
For our 20th anniversary season, we are thrilled to welcome back some of the most popular artists and groups from the past two decades. Among them is a true audience favorite—Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. This renowned contemporary dance company will grace Overture Hall stage for the seventh time on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Duck Soup Cinema Silent Film Series Kicks Off With THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
It’s spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than with “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”? The first show in the 2024/25 Duck Soup Cinema series, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” uses striking visuals to reflect a distorted mind, creating an unsettling atmosphere of reality—just in time for Halloween.
Bluey's Live Stage Show Returns To Overture
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2024
The Heeler family will be returning to Overture with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to Overture on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m.
Organist Paul Jacobs to Opens 20th Anniversary Season Of Overture Concert Organ in Madison
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2024
GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs will open the 20th anniversary season of the Overture Concert Organ at Madison Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Overture Center Recognized For its Water Conservation Practices, Named a Climate Champion
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2024
Overture Center for the Arts achieved 2024 Climate Champion (1 star/Water Saving Practices) status for a variety of water conservation practices, including its use of efficient water softeners and conservative salt usage.
FUNNY GIRL Comes to Madison This December
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2024
FUNNY GIRL, the musical comedy revival, is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, Dec. 31 to Sunday, Jan. 5
Registration for Inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab Now Open
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
Forward Theater Company has announced the opening of registration for the inaugural Wisconsin Directors Lab, set for January 4-5, 2025.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Madison Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Duck Soup Cinema Silent Film Series Comes to Overture
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Relive the magic of silent cinema and indulge in an evening of laughter, music and nostalgia at Duck Soup Cinema. The three-show silent film series—starting with “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” on Saturday, Oct. 5—transports you back in time to the captivating world of silent film in the historic Capitol Theater.
Overture Center to Celebrate Two Decades With BIG 2-OH Birthday Party
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2024
Join in on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 7-10 p.m. for an old-fashioned birthday party and fundraiser filled with joy, laughter and unforgettable 'Oh!' moments. Learn how to attend.
Tickets For & JULIET at Overture Go On Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2024
Tickets for & Juliet at Overture will go on sale Friday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. for eight performances from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 1 in Overture Hall.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Music Theatre Of Madison
by Scott Rawson - August 17, 2024
What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Music Theatre Of Madison?
Overture Center Unveils 'Kids in the Rotunda' 2024/25 Season Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2024
Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s favorite, family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, will kick off its 2024/25 season. Learn more!
Peninsula Players Theatre To Present MARY'S WEDDING
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2024
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast for MARY'S WEDDING, performing from August 21 to September 1.
CHICAGO & More Set for 2024-2025 Broadway in Green Bay Series
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2024
The Weidner has unveiled the 2024-2025 Broadway in Green Bay Series.
Overture Center Will Host 2024/25 'Kids In The Rotunda' Season Announcement Party at Madison Children's Museum
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2024
Overture Center will unveil its 2024/25 Kids in the Rotunda lineup on Thursday, Aug. 15 at a season announcement party at the Madison Children's Museum. Kids in the Rotunda is Madison's favorite, family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, featuring local artists October through April on the Rotunda Stage.  
Overture Center Announces Retirement Of Chief Equity And Innovation Officer Ed Holmes
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2024
Ed Holmes, Chief Equity and Innovation Officer at Overture Center, announces his retirement. Holmes has been instrumental in advancing equity and innovation initiatives throughout his tenure.
W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation Pledges $10 Million To Overture Forever Campaign
by Blair Ingenthron - July 27, 2024
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Overture Center for the Arts has announced the launch of its Overture Forever Campaign, bolstered by a transformative $10 million gift from the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2024 Comes to Overture Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2024
The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups is coming to Overture Center. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood, comes to Capitol Theater on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Forward Theater Company Launches $2 Million Future Forward Endowment Campaign
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2024
Forward Theater Company launches a $2 million endowment campaign with a matching gift challenge to secure its future and support ongoing productions and community engagement.
Overture Galleries' Summer Exhibitions Reception Set For Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024
Join Overture for a reception and artists' talks celebrating Overture Galleries’ Summer Exhibitions on Thursday, July 11.
Justin Willman Comes to Overture in July
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2024
Justin Willman is bringing his brand-new tour titled, The Illusionati Tour, to Overture Center’s Capitol Theater next month. Don’t miss an evening of magic, comedy and mind-control fun for the whole family on Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.

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