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Nurse Blake: But Did You Die?
10/18 - 12/31/2025


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 ...

SCHMIDTY'S New Year's Eve EARLY 4 PM - 7 PM - NO COVER CHARGE


EchoPoint will begin at 9:00 PM - $10.00 COVER CHARGE   Time:   16:00 -  19:00...

Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Sheboygan, WI! On January 24, 2026


Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable. This production features all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape. With world-renown ballet ...

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis - Live in Black River Falls, WI


Experience a night of unpredictable comedy and mind-bending moments as Asad Mecci and Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) bring their hit show HYPROV: ...

Papineau on Parade
Papineau on Parade
2/6 - 2/22/2026


Papineau( x) on Parade By Steve Wyeth and Heather Renken February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20, 21st, 22nd Fridays at 8PM Saturdays and Sundays ...

Papineau on Parade
Papineau on Parade
2/6 - 2/22/2026


Papineau( x) on Parade By Steve Wyeth and Heather Renken February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20, 21st, 22nd Fridays at 8PM Saturdays and Sundays ...

Papineau on Parade
Papineau on Parade
2/6 - 2/22/2026


Papineau( x) on Parade By Steve Wyeth and Heather Renken February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20, 21st, 22nd Fridays at 8PM Saturdays and Sundays ...

Papineau on Parade
Papineau on Parade
2/6 - 2/22/2026


Papineau( x) on Parade By Steve Wyeth and Heather Renken February 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20, 21st, 22nd Fridays at 8PM Saturdays and Sundays ...

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®


All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, ...


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 ...

Beauty and the Beast
5/12 - 5/17/2026


Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences ...

Disney Musicals in Schools
1/1 - 5/31/2026


Disney Musicals in Schools is a program aimed at introducing the magic of theater to students in under-resourced elementary schools. Starting in January 2026, new ...

Real Life
Real Life
5/15 - 5/31/2026


Real Life - By KelsyAnne Schoenhaar   May 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th, 31st  Fridays at 8PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM "Real Life ...


The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc ...



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Latest Madison Reviews


Review: JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - December 25, 2025

For the month of December, Junie B. Jones and her friends entertained the masses at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, spreading laughter, mischief, and plenty of elementary-school chaos just in time for the holidays....

Review: THE 2ND ANNUAL DIONNE FAMILY CHRISTMAS A Perfect Start to the Holidays at The Green Room 42


by Analisa Bell - December 24, 2025

The 2nd Annual Dionne Family Christmas on 12/22 proved itself exactly what a holiday cabaret should be - joyful, a little chaotic, deeply personal, and fueled by talent and love....

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, New Wolsey Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 24, 2025

Belle and her feathered friend Pigeon, along with the fabulous dame, Mrs Ringer, the flamboyant Jacques Le Plop and many other hilarious characters must work together to save the Beast from the spell… can Belle see beyond the Beast’s fearsome face? And can Pigeon save the day without getting in a fl...

Review: Ottawa Musicals' HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST


by Courtney Castelino - December 24, 2025

What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST at Ottawa Musicals?...

Review: SWEENEY TODD at STM Studio


by Sara Altea Balestra - December 23, 2025

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at STM Studio?...

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - December 23, 2025

To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursti...

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS at Arizona Broadway Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - December 23, 2025

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS brings sizzling entertainment to Arizona Broadway Theatre this holiday season! The run has closed, so this critic was very glad to have made it to the closing performance! ...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, The Brunton


by Mark Carnochan - December 24, 2025

The Brunton continue to provide some of the best Scottish panto's in the country with another fantastic pantomime in this year's production of The Wizard of Oz....

Review: OPERATION OUCH: QUEST FOR THE JURASSIC FART!, Southbank Centre


by Christiana Rose - December 23, 2025

​​​​​​​Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart! arrives at the Royal Festival Hall with all the confidence and chaos audiences have come to expect from television’s favourite medical mischief makers. Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken deliver a high energy family show that balances silliness with...

Review: Rosemary Loar's Buoyant, Original JINGLES AND JAZZ at The Green Room 42


by Gregory Fletcher - December 24, 2025

Rosemary Loar delivered a warm, cozy evening of Christmas music marked by range, originality, and skill. Even the most well-worn holiday chestnuts sounded newly minted, revealing fresh beauty and emotional depth....



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Pablo Center at the Confluence (3/7 - 3/7)
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Sheboygan, WI! On January 24, 2026 in Madison Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Sheboygan, WI! On January 24, 2026
Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts (1/24 - 1/24)
Papineau on Parade in Madison Papineau on Parade
Encore Studio for the Perfroming Arts (2/6 - 2/22)
Real Life in Madison Real Life
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts (5/15 - 5/31)
Papineau on Parade in Madison Papineau on Parade
Encore Studio for the Perfroming Arts (2/6 - 2/22)
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