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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. His performance at the Capitol Theater promises an evening that challenges the boundaries of what audiences think is possible.
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 in October 2026. The show reimagined Broadway with its iconic score blending soul, gospel, rock and 1970s funk, alongside a...
The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. “The Wiz” returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves, “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago...
America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you...
Marvelous Michelle's bubble shows combine dazzling visuals with her bubbling personality, inviting children and families to explore bubbles of every size. With a strong focus on curiosity, experimentation and STEM learning, her performances turn simple soap and water into...
The Grammy-winning folk-rock duo Indigo Girls, comprised of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, return to Overture Center after 10 years, bringing more than four decades of music, activism, and live performance to the stage. Known for hits like Closer to Fine and their powerful...
Sock Monkey Pyramid hosts a karaoke party for the whole family featuring songs from Frozen, Sesame Street, Schoolhouse Rock and more. This special Downtown Madison Halloween performance is part of Downtown Halloween, supported by Madison's Business Improvement District.
America’s premiere interactive comedy true-crime mystery experience is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you...
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts opens its 2026-27 season, Every Place Tells a Story, with the return of The Green Room, an Encore classic originally produced in 2009. Written by Encore Founder and Executive Director KelsyAnne Schoenhaar with Wendy Prosise and updated for...
KAPA Repertory Theatre presents a large-scale, cinematic reimagining of Annie in Kenosha, Wisconsin, featuring nationally recognized guest artists alongside regional talent. The production is directed by Creative Director Braxton Molinaro, with choreography by Kris Terry...
Quest for the Boiling River with Geothermal Scientist Andrés Ruzo is part of the National Geographic Live Series at Capitol Theater. Geothermal scientist Andrés Alfonso Ruzo takes audiences on an adventure into the Peruvian jungle, exploring hot springs, volcanoes and other...
The Golden Girls are back in an all-new show! 2026 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from...
Stuart Stotts is an energetic singer and storyteller who loves engaging audiences. Stotts plays guitar, banjo and water drum, and always includes a folktale to deepen the sense of connection and let audiences experience the magic of storytelling.
Gravity & Other Myths - Ten Thousand Hours features eight acrobats and one musician in an exploration of physical skill — how it is obtained, perfected and how it can transform lives. Through high-level acrobatics, the performance offers a heightened appreciation of the...
This high-energy family concert features catchy, award-winning folk-pop tunes with playful puppet pals Jazzasaurus and Domingo the Flamingo. Led by acclaimed songwriter and longtime teaching artist Laura Doherty, the band brings joyful music and irresistible energy.
Denmark is watching! A towering tragedy of ambition, betrayal, and moral reckoning, Hamlet follows a young prince pulled into a deadly web of secrets embroiled at the seat of power. Urgent, suspenseful, and fiercely human, Shakespeare’s most psychologically-rich play crackles...
Broadway star Caroline Bowman, known for her iconic roles as Elsa in Frozen, Elphaba in Wicked and Eva Perón in Evita, performs at the Capitol Theater Stage as part of Overture Center's Cabaret Series. The evening features show-stopping songs and stories in an elegant cabaret...
Devon Gates feat. Eden Mastriani-Levi is an intimate duo performance on the Capitol Theater Stage featuring bassist, vocalist and composer Devon Gates alongside pianist Eden Mastriani-Levi. Gates explores her interpretation of modern cabaret stylings, blending original music...
Beni Daiko introduces Japanese culture through powerful Taiko drumming, traditional lion dance and modern interpretations, with an interactive experience featuring audience participation.
Capulets, Montagues, and two young lovers who rise above the fighting. The best-known play in the English language for good reason. Featuring Dylan Juni as Romeo and Kyli Nault as Juliet. Directed by Grant Borcherding for Madison Shakespeare Company.
Maybe Happy Ending, a Wisconsin Premiere, is the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that tells the story of a chance encounter between two characters that sparks connection, adventure and the possibility of love. The production explores what it means to be human through an original...
Wisconsin Premiere Winner of six Tony Awards,® including Best Musical, “Maybe Happy Ending” tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony® Award-winning director Michael Arden (“Parade”), “Maybe Happy...
I truly enjoyed Water for Elephants far more than I thought I would. I came to the theater fearing the puppetry of the elephant would over shadow the actors. While it was spectacular, it did not over shadow the actors and for that I am grateful. And in an effort of full disclosure, admittedly, I als…
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.…
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. …
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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The Gifts of the Magi The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (12/05-12/27) |
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Jersey Boys Overture Center for the Arts (8/03-8/08) |
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Dinner Detective Madison DoubleTree Madison East (10/31-10/31) |
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SIX Overture Center for the Arts (1/19-1/24) |
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The Green Room Martin Street Theater (10/16-10/31) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Overture Center (6/04-6/06) |
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The Hello Girls City Church (4/23-5/01) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Overture Center (1/19-1/24) |
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Hamlet The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (10/10-11/15) |
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Hadestown Overture Center for the Arts (6/01-6/06) |
