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Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay
Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay
May 25 · Arts + Literature Laboratory, Madison

A supernatural romantic comedy in the style of Shakespeare and Marlowe.A romantic caper of princes, necromancers, maidens, duels, and lots of magic, written by Robert...

Hairspray
Hairspray
Apr 16 – May 31, 2026 · The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Fort Atkinson

It’s 1962 and in the city of Baltimore young Tracy Turnblad, a lovable girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one...

RENT
RENT
Jun 5 – Jun 7, 2026 · The Orpheum Theater, Madison

This season, we proudly celebrate the 30th anniversary of RENT, the groundbreaking rock musical that redefined Broadway and touched a generation. Jonathan Larson’s electrifying score...

Beats by the River
Beats by the River
Jun 13 · Frame Park Amphitheater, Waukesha

Get ready for a high-energy music festival experience to start off the summer!We’re bringing the vibes with an incredible lineup of experienced and talented DJs...

Make Music Madison
Make Music Madison
Jun 21 · Madison, Madison

Make Music Madison is an annual, city-wide celebration of music - Parks, porches, restaurants, shops, worship spaces, and more will fill with music everyone to...

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Jun 16 – Jun 21, 2026 · Overture Center for the Arts

Water for Elephants is a new musical adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, set to be performed at the Overture Center for the...

Edward the Fourth
Jun 19 – Jun 28, 2026 · Madison Children's Museum Wonderground

Edward the Fourth brings the comedic history of England's greatest party king to Wisconsin audiences for the first time. Written by Shakespeare contemporary Thomas Heywood,...

Blues Rhythms Workshop with Wendy & DB!

Blues Rhythms Workshop with Wendy & DB is a hands-on workshop held at the Rotunda Studio at Overture Center for the Arts in Madison as...

Wendy & DB's Blues Beats for Little Feet!

Wendy & DB's Blues Beats for Little Feet! is a free, 45-minute performance by Grammy-nominated children's music duo Wendy & DB, part of Overture Center's...

Footloose
Footloose
Jul 16 – Jul 19, 2026 · Cambridge-Deerfield Players, CAMBRIDGE

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high...

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2026 · Overture Center for the Arts, Madison

The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc...

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2026 · Overture Center, Madison

The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc...

Istvan & His Imaginary Band

Istvan & His Imaginary Band is a free, family-friendly performance presented by Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda summer series. PBS Learn & Play artist...

David Landau

David Landau performs an upbeat, interactive musical program at the Baraboo Children's Museum on August 5, 2026, as part of Overture Center's Kids in the...

Toco Beach Steelpan

Toco Beach Steelpan is a family-friendly performance presented as part of Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda summer series at the Memorial Union Terrace. Featuring...

Shakespeare's August Lovers

Shakespeare's August Lovers brings eight classic love stories to the great outdoors for the dog days of summer. A veteran cast breathes life into essential...

Disney's Aladdin Jr
Disney's Aladdin Jr
Aug 20 – Aug 23, 2026 · Cambridge-Deerfield Players, CAMBRIDGE

Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns...

Romeo and Juliet Balcony Battle
Aug 22 – Aug 23, 2026 · Tyranena Brewing Company

The Romeo and Juliet Balcony Battle is a collection of heartwarming love scenes and audience participation games that brings the classics up close and personal...

Patrice Rushen in partnership with Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
Sep 26 · Capitol Theater

Jazz legend and NEA Jazz Master Patrice Rushen performs at the Capitol Theater in partnership with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Rushen is known for pop...

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Oct 3 · Overture Hall

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration is a concert featuring a full band and heartfelt storytelling that captures the warmth, emotion and musical brilliance of...

Colin Cloud
Oct 10 · Capitol Theater

Colin Cloud, as seen on America's Got Talent, is a Las Vegas headliner who combines mentalism, comedy and magic in a critically acclaimed live show....

The Wiz
Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2026 · Overture Hall

The Wiz, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, brings its groundbreaking twist on the classic Wizard of Oz story to Overture Hall for a limited engagement...

The Addams Family Younger@Part
Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026 · Treehouse Theater, Manitowoc

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Latest Madison Reviews


Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center


by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026

There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all. Teh opening set the stage and With this opening, the show creates a magical bond with the audience, one that would not be broken until long after leaving the theater....

Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center


by Scott Rawson - January 08, 2026

This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.  ...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Pabst Theater


by Cathy Jakicic - December 04, 2025

Though the Milwaukee Rep is presenting its 50th season of 'A Christmas Carol,' this year, the current production has the freshness and energy of a debut. Returning as Scrooge, Matt Daniels brings back his nimble physicality and vocals, making Dickens familiar words full of surprises. Whether grumpy ...



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Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay in Madison Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay
Arts + Literature Laboratory (5/25-5/25)
RENT in Madison RENT
The Orpheum Theater (6/05-6/07)
Capital City Theatre presents RENT - Sign Interpreted in Madison Capital City Theatre presents RENT - Sign Interpreted
Orpheum Theater (6/06-6/06)
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 in Madison Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026
Barrymore Theatre (9/11-9/11)
Make Music Madison in Madison Make Music Madison
Madison (6/21-6/21)
Disney's Aladdin Jr in Madison Disney's Aladdin Jr
Cambridge-Deerfield Players (8/20-8/23)
Real Life  in Madison Real Life
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts (5/15-5/31)
Hairspray in Madison Hairspray
The Fireside Dinner Theatre (4/16-5/31)
Beats by the River in Madison Beats by the River
Frame Park Amphitheater (6/13-6/13)
CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company in Madison CINDERELLA by The United European Ballet Company
Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts (11/01-11/01)