Overture Center for the Arts
Jeremy Daniel
Stage magic
“Finding Neverland,” at Overture Hall through Jan. 13, brings the magic of “Peter Pan” to life by telling the backstory of J.M. Barrie, “the man who never wanted to grow up.” Read more
Evan Zimmerman/MurphyMade
Sticking it to The Man
The book and score of the screen-to-stage sensation “School of Rock” are nothing to write home about. But the show features a delightful pack of 9-12-year-olds who jump around and play their instruments — for real. Read more
Ross Zentner
Worth the wait
Forward Theater Company chose the best show for its first musical: “Fun Home” is an eloquent and poignant story based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir about family dysfunction, homosexuality, suicide and growing up in a funeral home. Read more
James Gill
Satisfying double bill
Madison Opera delivers a passionate and lavish double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” It plays once more on Nov. 4. Read more
Michael Knapstein
Art in the corridors
Some of the season’s more interesting art exhibits are lining the corridors of the Overture Center, writes Michael Muckian. Read more
Gifts from Canada
The Madison Symphony Orchestra hosts guest conductor Tania Miller and cellist Zuill Bailey for its fall concerts. Read more
Jeremy Daniel
“A good kick line never hurt anybody”
Middleton’s Brian Cowing lands a role in the national touring company of “Something Rotten,” the madcap Shakespearean musical parody that hits Overture Hall Oct. 9-14. Read more
Christopher Drukker
A towering legacy
Madison will celebrate the legacy of Richard Davis, a world famous jazz musician, educator and racial justice advocate. A multimedia event is planned for Oct. 11 at Overture Center’s Capitol Theater. Read more
Joan Marcus
Deliciously imperfect
Although some of the supporting characters are over the top, “Waitress” is a heartfelt and funny story of a woman finding herself. It features a gorgeous score by Sara Bareilles sung by a spectacular lead, Desi Oakley. Read more
Anneliese Nappa
Aunty Donna: Big Boys, bigger personalities
This interview with Australian absurdist comedians Aunty Donny goes way off the rails. Why didn’t we see that one coming? Read more
Two groovy art shows, man
Art exhibits at MMoCA and Overture Center revisit the colorful and political art of the 1960s. The shows are timed to coincide with the June 14-16 Madison Reunion. Read more
Kat Stiennon
Epic relevance
Capitol City Theatre’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” features remarkable performances and a deeply resonant message. Read more
Tom Klingele
Mostly magic
A wonderfully engaging Clare Arena Haden narrates “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” a story about a toy rabbit who learns to love. Read more
Tommy out, Jerry in
The Overture Center for the Arts’ youth theater award will finally be renamed, nearly a year after sexual assault allegations against the program’s former namesake, Tom Wopat. Read more
Matthew Murphy
The helicopter will land
Hot off the presses: Overture Center announces a huge new season, including “Miss Saigon” and “School of Rock.” Read more
Ready to funk
Isthmus chats with Earth Wind & Fire founding member Verdine White about keeping it fresh and earning the love of new generations. Read more
Stacy Bruner
I'm a believer
Isthmus’ Catherine Capellaro spends time with Alex the Mind Reader. He’s part of the touring show from the UK, Champions of Magic. They’re at Overture Center’s Capitol Theater March 2. Read more
No more hiding
Catherine Capellaro talks to Frank Warren, founder of the wildly popular PostSecret blog. He’s at Overture Center on March 3 with a stage show that’s a collective celebration of secrets. Read more
Tom Klingele
True immortality
Children’s Theater of Madison presents a magical regional premiere of the musical “Tuck Everlasting.” The cast is led by a luminous Malea Niesen, playing a homebound girl seeking adventure. Read more
Kaupo Kikkas
Rare cello delights
German-born cellist Alban Gerhardt triumphs in William Walton’s Cello Concerto, bringing out the melodious lines of the rarely heard and unconventional work. He's with the Madison Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Read more
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Michael Rausch
Beth Kille
