Overture Center
Address:
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
Overture Center History
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.
Shows at the Overture Center
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2027 | - | 8/8/2027 | |
| 7/6/2027 | - | 7/11/2027 | |
| 6/4/2027 | - | 6/6/2027 | |
| 5/18/2027 | - | 5/23/2027 | |
| 3/16/2027 | - | 3/21/2027 | |
| 1/19/2027 | - | 1/24/2027 | |
| 11/24/2026 | - | 11/29/2026 | |
| 7/28/2026 | - | 8/2/2026 | |
| 6/16/2026 | - | 6/21/2026 | |
| 5/12/2026 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 6/17/2025 | - | 6/22/2025 | |
| 5/13/2025 | - | 5/18/2025 | |
| 3/18/2025 | - | 3/23/2025 | |
| 2/4/2025 | - | 2/9/2025 | |
| 12/31/2024 | - | 1/5/2025 | |
| 11/26/2024 | - | 12/1/2024 | |
| 10/11/2024 | - | 10/12/2024 | |
| 7/9/2024 | - | 7/21/2024 | |
| 6/11/2024 | - | 8/4/2024 | |
| 5/24/2024 | - | 5/26/2024 | |
| 5/16/2024 | - | 5/16/2024 | |
| 3/19/2024 | - | 3/24/2024 | |
| 2/14/2024 | - | 2/18/2024 | |
| 1/9/2024 | - | 9/14/2025 | |
| 11/21/2023 | - | 11/26/2023 | |
| 8/1/2023 | - | 8/6/2023 | |
| 6/13/2023 | - | 6/18/2023 | |
| 5/11/2023 | - | 5/28/2023 | |
| 3/21/2023 | - | 3/26/2023 | |
| 2/21/2023 | - | 2/26/2023 | |
| 1/24/2023 | - | 1/29/2023 | |
| 11/15/2022 | - | 11/20/2022 | |
| 10/18/2022 | - | 10/23/2022 | |
| 8/30/2022 | - | 9/4/2022 | |
| 8/9/2022 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 6/14/2022 | - | 6/19/2022 | |
| 5/10/2022 | - | 7/2/2023 | |
| 3/22/2022 | - | 3/27/2022 | |
| 2/22/2022 | - | 2/27/2022 | |
| 1/22/2022 | - | 1/23/2022 | |
| 11/16/2021 | - | 11/21/2021 | |
| 11/19/2019 | - | 12/8/2019 | |
| 9/17/2019 | - | 9/22/2019 | |
| 7/30/2019 | - | 8/4/2019 | Anastasia (2018) [Cancelled] Buy Tickets
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| 5/14/2019 | - | 5/19/2019 | |
| 4/2/2019 | - | 2/21/2019 | |
| 2/26/2019 | - | 3/3/2019 | |
| 11/20/2018 | - | 11/25/2018 | |
| 7/24/2018 | - | 7/29/2018 | |
| 5/15/2018 | - | 5/20/2018 | |
| 4/3/2018 | - | 4/8/2018 | |
| 2/27/2018 | - | 3/4/2018 | |
| 1/2/2018 | - | 1/7/2018 | |
| 11/12/2017 | - | 11/12/2017 | |
| 6/13/2017 | - | 6/18/2017 | |
| 3/21/2017 | - | 3/26/2017 | |
| 1/25/2017 | - | 2/5/2017 | |
| 1/3/2017 | - | 1/8/2017 | |
| 7/12/2016 | - | 7/17/2016 | |
| 5/10/2016 | - | 6/5/2016 | |
| 3/1/2016 | - | 3/6/2016 | |
| 2/2/2016 | - | 2/7/2016 | |
| 1/6/2015 | - | 1/11/2015 | |
| 11/25/2014 | - | 11/30/2014 | |
| 6/10/2014 | - | 6/15/2014 | |
| 5/13/2014 | - | 5/18/2014 | |
| 2/25/2014 | - | 3/2/2014 | |
| 1/14/2014 | - | 1/19/2014 | |
| 7/10/2012 | - | 7/15/2012 | |
| 5/1/2012 | - | 5/6/2012 | |
| 3/16/2012 | - | 3/18/2012 | |
| 2/24/2012 | - | 2/26/2012 | |
| 12/6/2011 | - | 12/11/2011 | |
| 5/10/2011 | - | 5/15/2011 | |
| 4/5/2011 | - | 4/10/2011 | |
| 1/28/2011 | - | 1/30/2011 | |
| 9/22/2010 | - | 10/10/2010 | |
| 1/26/2010 | - | 1/31/2010 | |
| 1/19/2010 | - | 1/24/2010 | |
| 11/10/2009 | - | 11/15/2009 | |
| 10/21/2008 | - | 10/26/2008 | |
| 4/18/2008 | - | 4/20/2008 | |
| 10/28/2005 | - | 10/30/2005 | |
News
KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA to Bring Free Shows to Madison Area
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda series will bring free 45-minute family performances to venues across Madison and nearby communities, featuring musicians including ISTVAN, DAVID LANDAU and JEANIE B!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda series will bring free 45-minute family performances to venues across Madison and nearby communities, featuring musicians including ISTVAN, DAVID LANDAU and JEANIE B!
Film Titles Revealed For 2026/27 Duck Soup Cinema Silent Film Series at the Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Duck Soup Cinema at Overture Center in Madison, Wis., announced its upcoming season lineup, featuring three silent films with live Grand Barton Organ accompaniment, vaudeville acts, and works starring Charlie Chaplin, Pola Negri, and Clara Bow.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Duck Soup Cinema at Overture Center in Madison, Wis., announced its upcoming season lineup, featuring three silent films with live Grand Barton Organ accompaniment, vaudeville acts, and works starring Charlie Chaplin, Pola Negri, and Clara Bow.
Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and More to Lead DEATH BECOMES HER Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tour Cast Will Be Announced Wednesday
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Death Becomes Her will announce the cast for its upcoming North American tour on Wednesday. Following its final performance on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Death Becomes Her will announce the cast for its upcoming North American tour on Wednesday. Following its final performance on Broadway, the Tony-winning musical will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH.
Overture Center for the Arts Receives 2026 Kennedy Center LEAD Community Asset Award
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Overture’s efforts have been recognized with a 2026 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Community Asset Award.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Overture’s efforts have been recognized with a 2026 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Community Asset Award.
WENDY & DB’S BLUES BEATS FOR LITTLE FEET! Will Come to the Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Wendy & DB’s Blues Beats for Little Feet! will come to the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda Summer Sessions. Learn more about this all ages free performance here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Wendy & DB’s Blues Beats for Little Feet! will come to the Overture Center as part of the Kids in the Rotunda Summer Sessions. Learn more about this all ages free performance here.
Fortune Feimster and Indigo Girls with Linda Perry to Perform in Madison
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Overture Center for the Arts announced Fortune Feimster's 'Takin' Care of Biscuits' tour and Indigo Girls with special guest Linda Perry will perform in Madison's Overture Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
Overture Center for the Arts announced Fortune Feimster's 'Takin' Care of Biscuits' tour and Indigo Girls with special guest Linda Perry will perform in Madison's Overture Hall.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026
This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026
This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jun 18, 2026
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 also really hate the circus. No need to judge, just offering a little vulnerability here. Still, in spite of that I enjoyed the performance a great deal.
by Scott Rawson - Jun 18, 2026
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 also really hate the circus. No need to judge, just offering a little vulnerability here. Still, in spite of that I enjoyed the performance a great deal.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Lost Boys Wins Big in the Theater Fans Choice Awards — Plus the WNO-Kennedy Center Drama Heats Up
by Alex Freeman - Jun 15, 2026
The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 15, 2026
The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Tony Effect: Analyzing Post-Awards Ticket Data
by Alex Freeman - Jun 8, 2026
Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 8, 2026
Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.
GET HAPPY! Judy Garland Celebration to Come to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will present GET HAPPY!, a concert celebrating Judy Garland, featuring performer Jenna Pastuszek singing music from The Wizard of Oz, Carnegie Hall, and more, with musical supervision by Broadway veteran Joshua Zecher-Ross.
THE SIGNAL TOWER to Screen as Part of Overture Center's Duck Soup Cinema
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Overture Center's Duck Soup Cinema will present the 1924 silent film THE SIGNAL TOWER, with live organ accompaniment by Jelani Eddington and vaudeville acts, marking the season's final screening.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Overture Center's Duck Soup Cinema will present the 1924 silent film THE SIGNAL TOWER, with live organ accompaniment by Jelani Eddington and vaudeville acts, marking the season's final screening.
Overture Center for the Arts Contributes $66.9M to Madison Economy, Report Finds
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater analysis found Overture Center for the Arts will contribute $66.9 million to Madison's economy this season, a 94% increase from post-pandemic figures, while supporting over 400 local jobs.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater analysis found Overture Center for the Arts will contribute $66.9 million to Madison's economy this season, a 94% increase from post-pandemic figures, while supporting over 400 local jobs.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.
Madison Opera to Broadcast Full 2025/26 Season on Wisconsin Public Radio
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Madison Opera has partnered with Wisconsin Public Radio to air recorded broadcasts of its entire 2025/26 season, including LA BOHÈME, the world premiere of EVERLASTING FAINT, and COSÌ FAN TUTTE.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Madison Opera has partnered with Wisconsin Public Radio to air recorded broadcasts of its entire 2025/26 season, including LA BOHÈME, the world premiere of EVERLASTING FAINT, and COSÌ FAN TUTTE.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run. WE have all of the details here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run. WE have all of the details here.
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026
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.
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026
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.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!
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