Overture Center for the Arts
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. 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. 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. 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? 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. 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
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
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
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
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Michael Rausch
Beth Kille
