Overture Center for the Arts
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. more
Kat Stiennon
Epic relevance
Capitol City Theatre’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” features remarkable performances and a deeply resonant message. 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. 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. 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.” 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. more
Aaron Conklin
Laser wonderland
Fresh off their Grammy win, Portugal. The Man delivers a high-energy trip through their back catalog at Overture Hall. more
Joan Marcus
What’s the deal with those "Hamilton" tix?
Yes, the wildly popular “Hamilton” will finally come to Madison in 2019/20. We try to clear up some confusion on the hoops you need to jump through to be guaranteed a seat. more
Carol Rosegg
Dated or relevant?
When it debuted in 1996, “Rent” blew audience’s minds. As the 20th anniversary tour rolls through Overture, theater critic Gwendolyn Rice talks to Madison’s theater geeks about how well the show holds up. more
Joan Marcus
Finding hope and solace through art
Isthmus arts and culture editor Catherine Capellaro looks back at a year where she found hope and faith in humanity through art. more
Jiyang Chen
Organ virtuoso
Overture Center’s concert organ is in expert hands with Greg Zelek, Madison Symphony Orchestra’s new principal organist and curator. more
Andy Martin Jr
Holidays in Whoville
It wouldn’t be Christmas without the Grinch — and Overture Center’s version is a winner. more
Shawn Harper
Classic and relevant
Kanopy Dance launches its season with "Beautiful Isolation," which includes two signature works by modern dance pioneer Anna Sokolow and strong pieces by co-directors Lisa Thurrell and Robert E. Cleary. more
Zane Williams
Hungry for connection
Forward Theater’s production of Lauren Gunderson’s “I and You” is a moving portrait of two teens connecting over the poetry of Walt Whitman...and you won’t believe what happens next! more
Fernando Baez
Rare treats
In her third appearance with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Russian-born pianist Olga Kern shines in Samuel Barber’s Piano Concerto. more
Ted DeDee announces retirement
Ted DeDee, who helped Overture transition from a city-managed facility to a private nonprofit, announces he will retire in May. more
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Michael Rausch
Beth Kille
