BWW Interview: Kirsten And Matthew Scott of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Overture CenterFebruary 16, 2018What could be more romantic than a trip to Paris with the love of your life? Perhaps it's transporting an audience to Paris eight times a week, while touring the country. That is what married couple Kirsten and Matthew Scott are doing in the national tour of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, which dances into Madison on February 28th.
RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at Overture CenterDecember 31, 2017Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of RENT, the Overture Center in Madison kicks off the year with the ground-breaking production from Tuesday, January 2, through Sunday, January 7, 2018. Honest and gritty to its core, RENT forever changed the face of musical theatre and continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world.
BWW Interview: Michelle Nash of TREY PARKER'S CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL at Overture CenterMarch 8, 2017TREY PARKER'S CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL makes it's U.S. Premiere at the Overture center for the arts with songs like 'When I Was on Top of You' and 'Meat my Destiny.' The highly anticipated new production tells the hilarious, and (mostly) true story of Alferd Packer, the only person ever convicted of cannibalism in America- the show follows Alferd and his companions, on the hunt for Colorado gold, when they lose their way in the wilderness and are forced to consider unthinkable acts: Singing!…Dancing!…and possibly eating somebody.
BWW Interview: Matt Alfano of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER - THE MUSICAL at Overture CenterMarch 1, 2017SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER - THE MUSICAL will strut its way into Madison Saturday night, March 4th at 8 p.m. for a one-night-only performance at the Overture Center featuring the chart-topping music of the Bee Gees. This all-new production shares the iconic story of Tony, a kid from Brooklyn, and his love for dancing in spectacular new ways. Matt Alfano takes on the demanding lead role.
BWW Feature: A FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS at The Fireside Dinner TheatreNovember 28, 2016From the moment you enter The Fireside, the warm ambiance of a crackling fire and the music wafting from the baby grand transport you to a nostalgic time where Christmas is magical and wishes comes true. The dining room is transformed into a winter wonderland with white poinsettias and frosted branches sparkling among the softly twinkling lights. The delicious aromas of the featured show menu set the stage for the show to come.
BWW Interview: Jeff Hobson of THE ILLUSIONISTS at Overture CenterNovember 22, 2016
Jeff Hobson, a Detroit native, met his first magician at the tender age of seven and was hooked. He knew immediately that was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Today, Hobson is one of the most in-demand comedy magicians with his clever mix of comedy and magic. His television appearances include HBO, Showtime's Comedy Club Network, Fox Family's Masters of Illusion, NBC's World's Greatest Magic and many more. With THE ILLUSIONISTS, Hobson is known as The Trickster, keeping the show light and fun with plenty of audience participation. He is also a world-class pickpocket.
BWW Interviews: Andrew Abrams on Bringing GYPSY to MadisonJune 10, 2016Capital City Theatre (CCT) is presenting GYPSY this week at the Overture Center featuring a stellar cast from Broadway, Chicago and Madison. In its sophomore year, CCT has proven its chops with last year's stunning production of VIOLET. I had the opportunity to sit down with Artistic Director and one of the founding members, Andrew Abrams to talk GYPSY, CCT, & more.
BWW Interview: A Glimpse into the Wardrobe Bunker at THE LION KINGMay 19, 2016THE LION KING, the Tony winning international hit rolled into Madison this month and wardrobe supervisor Gregory Young generously gave me a behind the scenes peek at how he and his team transform the cast into powerful lions, graceful gazelles and hilarious hyenas.