The latest theatre news from Madison — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Overture Center for the Arts announced Fortune Feimster's 'Takin' Care of Biscuits' tour and Indigo Girls with special guest Linda Perry will perform in Madison's Overture Hall.
I truly enjoyed Water for Elephants far more than I thought I would.
Overture Center's Duck Soup Cinema will present the 1924 silent film THE SIGNAL TOWER, with live organ accompaniment by Jelani Eddington and vaudeville acts, marking the season's final screening.
A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater analysis found Overture Center for the Arts will contribute $66.
Madison Lyric Stage will present two concerts at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society: a tribute to Barry Manilow and Bette Midler, and a semi-staged celebration of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
The 2026 Jerry Awards will honor over 500 student achievements from 118 high school productions across Wisconsin, with two performances at Overture Hall and two Outstanding Lead Performers advancing to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Due to popular demand, HADESTOWN has been expanded from a limited run to a full eight-performance engagement at Overture Hall in Madison, Wis.
Madison Shakespeare Company has unveiled a summer season spanning multiple venues, featuring works by Shakespeare, Thomas Heywood, and Edmond Rostand, plus Eastern European folklore across Madison-area stages.
There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May.
Overture Center's KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA summer series will feature free 45-minute performances at locations across Madison, including Grammy-nominated duo Wendy & DB and PBS artist Istvan, tailored for children ages nine and younger.
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, is coming to Eau Claire at the Pablo Center at the Confluence, RCU Theatre.
Overture Center in Madison, Wis.
Overture Center has revealed its 2026/27 season.
Madison College Performing Arts will present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE April 17–19 at the Mitby Theater in Madison, Wis.
Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug.
Overture Center for the Arts announced the appointments of Victor Patterson as Co-CEO and Chief People Officer and Cari Redington as Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, both effective April 13, 2026.
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the new North American Tour of “Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” will take the stage in Overture Hall in just two weeks.
Madison Opera will present Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE, a romantic comedy opera, on April 24 and 26, featuring sublime music and engaging storytelling.
Forward Theater will present the rolling world premiere of LADY DISDAIN from April 9 to 26.
Madison Shakespeare Company will present MEASURE FOR MEASURE at the Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage from April 24 to May 2.
On Monday, April 13 at 7 p.
High school students from various schools will gather to perform in the JERRY ENSEMBLE CABARET, showcasing a diverse range of musical talents.
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Maybe Happy Ending Overture Center for the Arts (11/24-11/29) |
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Hadestown Overture Center for the Arts (6/01-6/06) |
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SIX Overture Center for the Arts (1/19-1/24) |
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Million Dollar Quartet The Fireside Dinner Theatre (6/04-7/19) |
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The Wiz Overture Center for the Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Outback / Murray & Peter Present Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Disney's Aladdin Jr Cambridge-Deerfield Players (8/20-8/23) |
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Jersey Boys Overture Center for the Arts (8/03-8/08) |
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Footloose Cambridge-Deerfield Players (7/16-7/19) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Overture Center for the Arts (5/18-5/23) |
