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& Juliet
& Juliet
11/26 - 12/1/2024


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

Funny Girl
Funny Girl
12/31 - 1/5/2025


This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the ...

Shucked
Shucked
2/4 - 2/9/2025


An unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con man, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®-winning musical ...

A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise
3/18 - 3/23/2025


The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in an uplifting new musical featuring all his hit songs, including “Sweet Caroline,” ...

Kids in the Rotunda
10/1 - 4/30/2025


Kids in the Rotunda is a popular family-friendly arts performance series hosted at Overture Center, featuring a dynamic lineup of local artists from October through ...

Clue
Clue
5/13 - 5/18/2025


Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock ...

MJ
MJ
6/17 - 6/22/2025


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new ...


RELATED STORIES

KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA Continues in December at Overture


by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2024

Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, will continue a season of performances on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage in December....

Total Visibility: Panel Discussion Will Focus on Alzheimer's Awareness Through Art


by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2024

Join Overture Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3 for “Total Visibility,” an evening of dialogue, art and action focused on raising Alzheimer’s awareness in the community....

Ben Wendel And Taylor Eigsti Kick Off 'Up Close' Series at Overture


by Stephi Wild - November 08, 2024

In the first performance in the 2024/25 “Up Close” season, artists Ben Wendel and Taylor Eigsti join forces for an evening of unforgettable music. Learn more here!...

Alysha Umphress Will Kick Off Overture’s Cabaret Series


by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2024

Overture Center’s popular Cabaret Series gives patrons a front row seat to enjoy a performance by a Broadway star while enjoying a gourmet dinner from Catering a Fresco. The 2024/25 series will kick off with Alysha Umphress....

Celebrate Fall With Free Family Shows at Kids in The Rotunda


by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2024

Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, continues fall performances on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage with Zoozort on Saturday, Nov. 2. This month offers a variety of six shows, including three special Black Friday performances by Cash Box Kings on Fri...

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT Comes To Overture Center


by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024

The unparalleled musical odyssey from Nickelodeon, GEA Live and Senbla “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert” is coming to Overture Center for a sold-out show on Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Overture Hall....

Overture Center Earns KultureCity Certification


by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2024

Overture Center for the Arts has been recognized by KultureCity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces.  ...

Overture Galleries Is Looking For Visual Artists To Exhibit In 2025-27 Seasons


by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2024

Overture Center for the Arts is now accepting artist applications for Gallery I, II and III as part of our 2025-27 seasons. Located in Overture Center, 201 State Street, the Overture Galleries radiate off the Rotunda lobby on three levels, serving as an entryway to the Capitol Theater....

Alton Brown Comes to Madison in 2025


by Stephi Wild - October 08, 2024

Television personality, author and famed foodist Alton Brown announced his final national theater tour that will visit more than 60 U.S. cities in 2025. “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite” will launch February 13, 2025, in Melbourne, Florida, before making its way to cities across the country....

David Payne Brings CHURCHILL to the Overture Center This Month


by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2024

Spend an evening with Sir Winston Churchill as British actor David Payne brings the iconic leader to life in a captivating one-man show. Overture Center, with Emery Entertainment, Inc., presents CHURCHILL on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in The Playhouse ...

Past Shows


Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert brings the beloved Nickelodeon series to life with a captivating live orchestra performance at Overture Center. Conductor Heidi Joosten, ...

Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)
Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)
10/11 - 10/12/2024


“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a ...


Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2024 brings the essence of one of rock's iconic bands to the Overture Center in Madison. Endorsed by founding member Mick ...

Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
7/9 - 7/21/2024


Baz Luhrmann's luscious film comes to life on stage in one of the most eye-popping shows to ever hit Broadway. Enter a world of splendor ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical


Experience Tina Turner’s triumphant story live on Broadway at the exhilarating, undeniable mega hit: TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. The Hollywood Reporter raves, “It’s ...

The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
5/24 - 5/26/2024


One of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed novels of our time, THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful play of friendship that follows one man’s ...

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles


RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES performs songs from Abbey Road & the Rooftop Concert LIVE, in addition to all your favorites hits. This ...


The Worldwide Revival Nights Tour features Christian rock legends Newsboys, led by frontman Michael Tait, as they bring their powerful sound to the Overture Center's ...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
3/19 - 3/24/2024


Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits ...

Les Miserables
Les Miserables
2/14 - 2/18/2024


Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
1/9 - 1/14/2024


It's showtime, folks! The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film. BEETLEJUICE tells ...

My Fair Lady (Non-Equity)
My Fair Lady (Non-Equity)
11/21 - 11/26/2023


The most beloved musical of all time, Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is back on Broadway in a lavish new production from Lincoln Center ...

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Miracle on 34th Street in Madison Miracle on 34th Street
The Fireside Dinner Theatre (10/31 - 12/22)
A Beautiful Noise in Madison A Beautiful Noise
Overture Center (3/18 - 3/23)
It's A Wonderful Life: A New Musical in Madison It's A Wonderful Life: A New Musical
Mitby Theater (11/15 - 12/1)
& Juliet in Madison & Juliet
Overture Center (11/26 - 12/1)
Funny Girl in Madison Funny Girl
Overture Center (12/31 - 1/5)
MJ in Madison MJ
Overture Center (6/17 - 6/22)
Clue in Madison Clue
Overture Center (5/13 - 5/18)
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