Jazz Age Soiree Pre-Show Event
A pre-show soirée tied to performances of The Great Gatsby invites guests to step into the Roaring Twenties with jazz-inspired entertainment, festive cocktails, hors d'oeuvres,...
Upcoming Shows
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
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 Wiz
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....
Maybe Happy Ending
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...
SIX
Back by popular demand! Add "SIX" for a seven-show Broadway package.From Tudor queens to pop icons, the “SIX” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into...
Death Becomes Her
Wisconsin PremiereThe Tony Award®-winning “perfect musical comedy” (Deadline). Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about...
Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
Alicia Keys' "Hell’s Kitchen,” the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award®-winning Alicia Keys, takes you on the journey of Ali, a 17-year-old girl...
Hadestown
Come see how the world could be. Welcome to “Hadestown,” where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards,® including Best Musical and the 2020...
The Outsiders
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is "The Outsiders.” Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical...
Jersey Boys
The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years—Jersey style! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They...
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Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Overture Center
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…
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center
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
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
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 …
Past Shows
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
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...
Duck Soup Cinema: The Signal Tower
Duck Soup Cinema presents a rare 35mm restoration screening of the 1924 silent film The Signal Tower, directed by Clarence L. Brown and starring Rockliffe...
Beauty and the Beast
Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences...
Back to the Future: The Musical
Back to the Future: The Musical brings the beloved film to life on stage, following the adventures of Marty McFly, a teenager who accidentally travels...
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die?
Nurse Blake, the viral comic sensation, returns with his new comedy tour, But Did You Die?, showcasing his unique blend of humor centered around healthcare...
Wicked
Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, exploring the unlikely friendship between two young women: one born with emerald-green skin and the...
Dixie's Tupperware Party
Dixie's Tupperware Party, starring Dixie Longate, brings its final season to the Overture Center in Madison on June 27. This comedic show, known for its...
I'm With Her
I'm With Her, the Grammy-winning trio comprised of Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins, will perform at the Overture Center for the Arts on...
2025 Jerry Awards
The 2025 Jerry Awards, held at Overture Center, celebrates the achievements of Wisconsin high school musicals from the record-breaking 2024/25 season. This three-hour event honors...
Kids in the Rotunda
Kids in the Rotunda is a popular family-friendly arts performance series hosted at Overture Center, featuring a dynamic lineup of local artists from October through...
Inner Passages
For Immediate Release. Contact: Susanne Voeltz, susivoeltzpr@gmail.com 608-284-0848 Inner Passages Opens April 24-26,2025 at the Overture Center Featuring Guest Star Blakeley White -McGuireFormer principal dancer with...
The First Time Tour
Danae Hays brings her distinctive blend of comedy and music to the stage with her upcoming performance of The First Time Tour. Known for her...
Rise of T. rex with Paleontologist Lindsay Zanno
Join paleontologist Lindsay Zanno on a fascinating journey through the badlands of North America as she explores the evolution of the T. rex and its...
Funny Girl
Funny Girl is a musical comedy revival that tells the story of Fanny Brice, an aspiring performer from the Lower East Side who defies the...
Overture Forever Campaign
The Overture Forever Campaign runs throughout 2024 at the Overture Center for the Arts. This initiative aims to enhance the center's infrastructure and sustainability efforts,...
Up Close: Ben Wendel and Taylor Eigsti
The Up Close series at the Overture Center for the Arts presents an intimate evening with Grammy-nominated jazz musicians Ben Wendel and Taylor Eigsti. This...
Monkey Business
Monkey Business brings a dynamic mix of improv comedy to the Overture Center for the Arts on October 30, 2024. The Monkey Business Institute presents...
Danz Trad
Danz Trad brings the vibrant culture of Mexico to the Overture Center's Rotunda stage on October 26. This Madison-based dance group will showcase traditional dances...
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert brings the beloved Nickelodeon series to life with a captivating live orchestra performance at Overture Center. Conductor Heidi Joosten,...
Please Stop the Ride
Mike Birbiglia brings his comedic talents to the Overture Center for the Arts with his latest tour, Please Stop the Ride, on October 22, 2024....
NOLA Tribute
NOLA Tribute invites audiences on a vibrant musical journey through the heart of New Orleans, featuring a talented ensemble that includes Leroy James, a Preservation...
Angela Puerta
Angela Puerta will perform as part of the Kids in the Rotunda series at the Overture Center for the Arts. In this interactive show, Puerta...
Overture Center Sensory-Inclusive Certification Program
Overture Center for the Arts has earned certification from KultureCity, becoming the first performing arts center in Wisconsin recognized as a sensory-inclusive facility. This initiative...
Black Star Drum Line
Black Star Drum Line kicks off the Overture Center's free Kids in the Rotunda series on October 5, 2024. This engaging performance introduces children to...
Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show
Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show brings the beloved characters from the Emmy Award-winning animated series to life for families to enjoy. The Heelers—Bluey, Bingo,...
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2024
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2024 brings the essence of one of rock's iconic bands to the Overture Center in Madison. Endorsed by founding member Mick...
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello brings the beloved characters Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster to life in an interactive show designed for families. Audience...
Worldwide Revival Nights Tour
The Worldwide Revival Nights Tour features Christian rock legends Newsboys, led by frontman Michael Tait, as they bring their powerful sound to the Overture Center's...
Good Life Tour
Comedian Steve Treviño is bringing his Good Life Tour to Madison on April 26, 2024. Known for his relatable and humorous perspectives on marriage and...
The Far-Out Prophecies of Nostradamus
The Far-Out Prophecies of NostradamusA Collaboration with Are We Delicious?April 17-19, 2020 Fri 7:30pm, Sat 5pm and 8pm, Sun 2:30pmThe success of this concert has...
Love is Love
Love is LoveFebruary 14-16 & 21-23, 2020Fri 2/14 and 2/21 at 7:30Sat 2/15 and 2/22 at 5pm and 8pmSun 2/16 and 2/23 at 2:30pmSpend Valentines...
Winter Fantasia
Winter FantasiaDecember 13-15, 2019Fri 12/13 at 7:30, Sat 12/14 at 2pm and 5pm, Sun 12/15 at 1pm and 4pmMake it a holiday tradition!This beloved winter...
Martha Graham: Power and Passion
Martha Graham: Power and PassionOctober 18-20, 2019 Fri 10/18 at 7:30pm, Sat 10/19 at 5pm and 8pm, Sun 10/20 at 2:30pmExperience the artistry of an...
On The Town
In celebration of Leonard Bernsteins 100th Birthday, Capital City Theatre, in collaboration with Madison Ballet, presents the musical, On the Town, May 30 June 2...
Midsummer’s Eve - Kanopy Company 2 - The Next Generation from Kanopy Dance
Midsummer’s Eve Presented by MADISON.COM, Wisconsin State Journal, and Full Compass Kanopy Company 2 Heats Things Up As the days get longer, the dancing continues...
Spring’s Awakening - Kanopy Dance Company's 2018-19
Spring’s Awakening Presented by The Century House and SprintPrint A New Crop Of World Premieres, Locally Made The daffodils and tulips are poking through the...
Devil's Night - Kanopy Dance Company's 2018-19
Devil’s Night Presented by 94.1 JJO and Earthling Interactive An Apocalyptic Vision in Heavy Metal Enter the dark land of enchantment, the world of the...
Winter Fantasia - Kanopy Dance Company's 2018-19
Winter Fantasia Presented by Harms Insurance and Wisconsin’s 57 Television Deck the Halls with Snow Fairies, Solstice Lights and Carols As the snowflakes begins to...
Celebrations! Kanopy Dance Company's 2018-19
Celebrations! Presented by Custer Plumb Financial Services, Urban Land Interests, and Jendusa Design & Engineering Revel in Emotions in Motion We kick off our season...
Kanopy Dance Rioult Hearts Entwined
RIOULT: HEARTS ENTWINED Guest Artists: former Martha Graham Principal Dancers Pascal Rioult & Joyce Herring, and their RIOULT DANCE NY. February 12-14, 2016 Overture Center...
Kanopy Dance Juxtaposed
JUXTAPOSED Chicago’s Winifred Haun & Dancers Dance Masterwork restaging: Charles Weidman’s ‘Lynchtown’ (1936) November 13-15, 2015 Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St Madison,...
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Death Becomes Her Overture Center for the Arts (3/16-3/21) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Overture Center (1/19-1/24) |
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Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical The Fireside Dinner Theatre (7/23-9/06) |
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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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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Overture Center for the Arts (5/18-5/23) |
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Disney's Aladdin Jr Cambridge-Deerfield Players (8/20-8/23) PHOTOS |
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Jersey Boys Overture Center for the Arts (8/03-8/08) |
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Outback / Murray & Peter Present Viterbo University Fine Arts Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 Barrymore Theatre (9/11-9/11) |