329 W Mifflin Street Madison
Madison, WI 53703
Overture Center for the Arts is a theatre in Madison.
Forward Theater Company presents the Wisconsin premiere of Gaslight by Steven Dietz, adapted from the original play by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jen Uphoff Gray. Bella Manningham is seeing things, losing things, forgetting things, alone in a gloomy house in Gilded Age New...
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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Forward Theater Company presents the world premiere of Steady She Goes by Erica Berman, directed by Brian Cowing, as part of World Premiere Wisconsin. The play traces the real-life story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, who in 1856, at 19 years old and pregnant with her first child...
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, and photo moments surrounded by Jazz Age scenes. Each guest receives a special souvenir to commemorate...
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 Arts from June 16-21, 2026. The production, featuring a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co., explores the journey...
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 Fellowes, Virginia Valli, Frankie Darro, and Wallace Beery. The film follows a mountain railroad signalman whose family is...
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 back to 1955 in a DeLorean. With an engaging book by Bob Gale and new music by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, the production...
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 experiences. This 68-city tour promises a night filled with laughter as Nurse Blake shares relatable anecdotes about the...
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 other a popular blonde. As their bond develops, society's perceptions label one as "good" and the other as "wicked." The...
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 mix of humor and heartfelt storytelling, showcases Dixie, a charming Alabama native, as she demonstrates the multifaceted uses...
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 June 10. Known for their intricate harmonies and lyric-driven songs, the group will showcase their new album, Wild and Clear...
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 over 500 award recipients from 116 productions statewide, featuring live performances from...
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