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Overture Center features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and five galleries where Broadway tours, national and international touring artists, 10 resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year.News
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 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.
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 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.
Forward Theater To Present Wisconsin Premiere of IRONBOUND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
For their third production of the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present Ironbound by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok. Directed by Marcella Kearns.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
For their third production of the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present Ironbound by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok. Directed by Marcella Kearns.
David Landau Comes to the Overture Center in January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
David Landau will perform at the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda series. Performances are on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am, 11am & 1pm. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
David Landau will perform at the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda series. Performances are on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am, 11am & 1pm. Learn more here!
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Overture Center, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Overture Center, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025
Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025
Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.
Tony Award-Winner Audra McDonald to Perform at Overture Center for the Arts in April 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin will welcome Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald for an evening of music and storytelling on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin will welcome Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald for an evening of music and storytelling on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Overture Hall.
Overture Center For The Arts Welcomes Three New Schools To Disney Musicals In Schools Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Overture Center’s Disney Musicals in Schools program continues to bring the magic of theater to students across Madison, inspiring creativity, teamwork and confidence in students and teachers alike.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Overture Center’s Disney Musicals in Schools program continues to bring the magic of theater to students across Madison, inspiring creativity, teamwork and confidence in students and teachers alike.
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL is Coming to Forward Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
For just the second time in their history, Forward Theater Company will present a musical as part of their season. This time, it's in the form of the popular Broadway hit, Gutenberg! The Musical!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
For just the second time in their history, Forward Theater Company will present a musical as part of their season. This time, it's in the form of the popular Broadway hit, Gutenberg! The Musical!. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Week For KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Overture
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 17.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for “Kimberly Akimbo,” winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the most critically acclaimed musical of its season, will go on sale starting Friday, Oct. 17.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns to Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Book of Mormon will return to Madison for a limited engagement this month at Overture Center For the Arts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Book of Mormon will return to Madison for a limited engagement this month at Overture Center For the Arts. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Madison Opera Opens 2025"26 Season with Puccini’s LA BOHÈME
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 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.
Overture Center Foundation Board Elects New Chair, Officers, and Directors
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
The Overture Center Foundation Board of Directors voted to ratify its newly elected Executive Committee officers and welcome new and re-elected Board Members.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025
The Overture Center Foundation Board of Directors voted to ratify its newly elected Executive Committee officers and welcome new and re-elected Board Members.
HAMILTON Returns To Madison
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Learn more about the show here!
Overture Center Adds Four New Shows to 2025"26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced four new additions to its 2025–26 season, expanding an already packed lineup of theater, music, comedy, and family programming.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Overture Center for the Arts has announced four new additions to its 2025–26 season, expanding an already packed lineup of theater, music, comedy, and family programming.
Overture Offers 'Pay What You Wish' Pricing For Dance Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Experience the power and beauty of 'Sol Invictus' when Compagnie Hervé Koubi takes the stage in Overture Hall. Overture Center has made this performance accessible to all through “Pay What You Wish” tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Experience the power and beauty of 'Sol Invictus' when Compagnie Hervé Koubi takes the stage in Overture Hall. Overture Center has made this performance accessible to all through “Pay What You Wish” tickets
Justin Willman Brings 'One For The Ages Tour' to Madison
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Fresh off the release of “Magic Lover”—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Fresh off the release of “Magic Lover”—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.
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