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Madison Opera Opens 2025�"26 Season with Puccini’s LA BOHÈME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Madison Opera launches its 2025–26 season with Puccini’s timeless masterpiece La Bohème, performed November 7 and 9 at Overture Hall. The beloved opera follows the passionate and heartbreaking lives of young artists in Paris, featuring a dynamic new cast and direction by Alison Pogorelc, conducted by John DeMain.

Madison Opera’s OPERA IN THE PARK Returns with Free Outdoor Concert of Opera and Broadway Favorites
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2025

Madison Opera’s Opera in the Park will return to Garner Park on Saturday, July 19 at 8pm, offering a spectacular evening of music under the stars that has become one of Wisconsin’s most beloved summer traditions.

Madison Opera To Present DON GIOVANNI
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Madison Opera concludes its 2024/25 mainstage season with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Don Giovanni, the company's first production of this classic work in twelve years. 

Verb Theatre to Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

From April 10 - 19, 2025, Every Brilliant Thing will be running at Pumphouse Theatre, presented by Verb Theatre and starring Karen Johnson-Diamond. The play was originally performed at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Miriam Miller Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

New York City Ballet has announced that Miriam Miller has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Thursday, January 30 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following a performance of George Balanchine's Variations Pour une Porte et un Soupir, in which Miller performed the leading female role.

Madison Opera Presents MARÍA DE BUENOS AIRES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Madison Opera livens up winter with its first production of María de Buenos Aires, a tango opera by the  legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. A dark, surreal story told through song, poetry, and dance, María de  Buenos Aires will have performances on January 31 at 7:30pm and February 2 at 2:30pm in the Capitol Theater.  

Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Verb Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING from April 10 - 19, 2025 at Pumphouse Theatre - The Joyce Doolittle Theatre, starring Karen Johnson Diamond.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; Theatre Calgary Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vertigo Theatre Presents Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE LINKS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Residing on Treaty 7 Territory and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). Vertigo Theatre is presenting MURDER ON THE LINKS by Steven Dietz, adapted from the novel by Agatha Christie.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE to be Presented at Madison Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

Madison Opera will begin its 2024-25 season with Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, one of opera’s favorite comedies. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: FAIRVIEW Opens the 20th Anniversary Season at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - Sep 17, 2024

Capital Stage is embarking on an exciting 20th anniversary season. Kicking it off is Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fairview. It’s a timely discussion about race, society, and expectations that leaves one asking questions long after the last bo

FAIRVIEW By Jackie Sibblies Drury To Begin This September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Capital Stage has announced that the Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury will open its 20th anniversary season on September 4, 2024.

Makambe K. Simamba's OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS is Coming to Calgary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

Handsome Alice Theatre, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre are coming together to bring Makambe K. Simamba's Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers to Calgary. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FAIRVIEW By Jackie Sibblies Drury Will Play Capital Stage Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

The Sacramento Premiere of the Pulitzer Prize Winning play FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury will inaugurate Capital Stage's 20th Anniversary Season and bring the return of Director Anthony D'Juan from August 28 - September 29, 2024.

Madison Opera's Annual OPERA IN THE PARK Set For Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2024

Madison Opera's annual Opera in the Park returns on July 20, featuring performances by the Madison Opera Chorus and Madison Symphony Orchestra in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Canadian Premiere of MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON - #2B Comes to Vertigo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

Vertigo Theatre presents MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON by Kate Hamill, May 11 - June 9. Learn more about the show here!

CANDIDE Comes to Madison Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Madison Opera will close its 23/24 mainstage season with its first production in over 30 years of Candide, Leonard Bernstein’s beloved American opera.  Based on Voltaire’s satirical novella, Candide mixes a dazzling score with comedy, tragedy, and impossible situations that result in a sublime whole.