Spring into Spectacular Shows
Overture is buzzing with an exciting lineup of performances that promise to entertain. From Broadway sensations to family-friendly favorites and mesmerizing dance, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Trade in those winter coats for a visit to Overture and make the most of spring!
Madison Ballet
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fri, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 6
Capitol Theater
Madison Ballet presents a new one-act ballet adaptation of William Shakespeare’s famous comedy. With new original choreography by artistic director Ja’ Malik, this production features an eclectic mix of new music combined with Felix Mendelssohn’s timeless score.
Overture Presents
Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsTM Part 1 in Concert
Sat, Apr 5, 2pm & 8pm
Overture Hall
It’s time to go hunting for Horcruxes once more. The Madison Symphony Orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score as the franchise’s seventh film is projected onto a giant screen. Join all your favorite characters as they encounter familiar dangers, new threats and powerful friendships.
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Madison Symphony Orchestra
Yearnings
Fri, Apr 11 — Sun, Apr 13
Overture Hall
Guest conductor Joseph Young gives us an idea of what to anticipate in this exciting concert, describing it as an aural invitation into the ideals of peace, love and connection that carries forward long after the final notes.
Co-presented by Overture and Icon Concerts
Danae Hays: The First Time Tour
Sat, Apr 12, 8pm
Capitol Theater
The Alabama-bred and Nashville-based comedian, actress and content creator brings a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting and music worlds. Her cast of zany southern characters and parody country music songs have pushed her to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts.
Overture Presents
Twyla Tharp Dance
Tue, Apr 15, 7pm
Overture Hall
Witness the unparalleled artistry of Twyla Tharp Dance as the company celebrates its 60th anniversary and Overture Center debut. Beethoven’s “Diabelli Variations” and a new work by Phillip Glass and Third Coast Percussion are the backdrops to the company’s signature creativity, wit and technical precision.
Overture Presents
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Wed, Apr 16, 7:30pm
Overture Hall
Experience a night of culinary delights with the famous food personality as he presents several of his favorite culinary megahacks, performs some hilarious food-themed songs and reflects on his decades in food media.
Kanopy Dance
Inner Passages
Thu, Apr 24 — Sat, Apr 26
Promenade Hall
“Inner Passages” features internationally acclaimed guest star Blakeley White-McGuire, a former principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, who was hailed by The New York Times dance critic Gia Kourlas for her “powerful technique, dramatic instinct and an appealing modern spunk.”
Overture Presents
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
Thu, Apr 24, 7:30pm
Overture Hall
Whether you’re a devoted fan or new to the series, this concert offers an unforgettable way to celebrate Naruto’s epic journey and music. The orchestra performs the series’ most famous openings and endings, inviting the audience to sing along with the dynamic soundtrack they love.
Overture Presents
Black Violin
Fri, Apr 25, 7pm
Overture Hall
Be amazed by gravity-defying stunts, live music and high-tech effects that blend traditional Chinese artistry with modern flair. Experience a performance that’s pure artistry and festive entertainment!
Overture Presents
Newsboys: Worldwide Revival Nights Tour
Sun, Apr 27, 7pm
Capitol Theater
With a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles, genres and even band members at times, Newsboys is a name within the Christian music space that can’t be ignored.
Madison Opera
Don Giovanni
Fri, May 2 & Sun, May 4
Overture Hall
According to his not-so-little black book, Don Giovanni has seduced thousands of women across Europe. Over the course of a scandalous few days, his misadventures come back to literally haunt him as Mozart’s brilliant score whirlspeople in and out of the Don’s midst.
Overture Presents
Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
Sun, May 4, 3pm
Capitol Theater
These classic children’s stories come to life in a delightful stage adaptation by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. The beloved tales celebrate nighttime rituals and the bond between a mother and child, captivating audiences with their endearing rabbit characters and soothing rhythms.
Overture Presents
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Wed, May 28, 6pm
Overture Hall
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood! So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where “the air is sweet” for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street.
Broadway at Overture
CLUE - Live on Stage
Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 18
Overture Hall
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 in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench?
MJ The Musical
Tue, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 22
Overture Hall
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Madison, Wis., as “MJ,” the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.