Madison Opera
Don Giovanni
by W. A. Mozart
Friday, May 2 & Sunday, May 4
Overture Hall
$20 - $160
Sung in Italian with projected English translations
Runtime
Approx. 3 hours with one intermission
Age Recommendation
12 & up
Content Warning
Mature themes, including violence and assault. Contact info@madisonopera.org with any questions.
Seduction, danger and eternal consequences.
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 whirls people in and out of the Don’s midst.
"Don Giovanni" has thrilled and scandalized audiences from its first note to its last for centuries. Don’t miss its return to Madison for the first time in 12 years!
Meet the Artists
Don Giovanni
Charles Eaton
Donna Anna
Katerina Burton
Donna Elvira
Emily Fons
Zerlina
Sachie Ueshima
Don Ottavio
Andrew Stenson
Leporello
Jeremiah Sanders
Thank you sponsors
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Kato & David Perlman
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Cyrena & Lee Pondrom
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Diane Adams in memory of Bert Adams
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Kennedy Gilchrist & Heidi Wilde
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Fran Klos
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Patricia & Stephen Lucas
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Sally & Mike Miley
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Thomas Terry
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Ann Lindsey in memory of Chuck Snowdon
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The Ann Stanke Fund
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Overture Blog
Madison Opera: Eight reasons to see “Don Giovanni”
Upcoming Classical Music Events
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March 4
Wednesday
Classical Music, Free Events The Final Forte
Overture Hall
Four of Wisconsin's brightest young musicians compete in The Final Forte, a free concert held in Overture Hall on Wednesday, March 4th.
6:45 PM -
March 20 - March 22
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Ax Plays Mozart
Overture Hall
Strauss’ “Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks” is a mischievous tone poem that follows the antics of a legendary trickster. From daring escapades to clever pranks, the music captures Till’s irreverent spirit with virtuosic orchestral writing and humor.
Multiple Showtimes -
March 21
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Classical Music, Cover Bands, Music, Overture Presents One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and The Works
Capitol Theater
Get ready to rock! This high-energy, two-hour stage show brings the legendary music and iconic theatrics of Queen to life, featuring the incredible Gary Mullen & The Works.
7:30 PM -
March 27
Friday
Classical Music, Music, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Masterworks IV - Dueling Violins
Capitol Theater
Prepare to be mesmerized as two extraordinary violin masters, Gilles Apap and Eric Silberger, return to the stage for “Dueling Violins”—not as rivals, but as creative counterparts.
7:30 PM -
March 28 - March 29
Classical Music, Film, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert
Overture Hall
Madison Symphony Orchestra’s MSO at the Movies presents “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert,” featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score performed live to the film led by conductor Kyle Knox at Overture Hall.
Multiple Showtimes -
March 31
Tuesday
Classical Music, Cyber Weekend, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music An Evening of Chamber Music and Organ
Overture Hall
As the Madison Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years this season, it seemed only fitting to bring fellow colleagues on stage with MSO Principal Organist Greg Zelek to showcase their talent and unique pairing. Get a chance to hear many of the orchestra musicians perform works as soloists with the organ.
7:30 PM -
April 10 - April 12
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music LA Guitar Quartet
Overture Hall
Peruvian composer Jimmy López’s “Fiesta! Four Pop Dances for Orchestra” is a vibrant and exhilarating celebration of life, culture and happiness. Filled with pulsating rhythms, bold colors and infectious energy, it draws from the rich traditions of Latin American music and ends with a blazing techno finale.
Multiple Showtimes -
April 17
Friday
Classical Music, Music, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Masterworks V - Saint-Saëns & Salome
Capitol Theater
Closing the 2025/26 Masterworks season is an evening of works known for their virtuosic demands and lush expressive beauty.
7:30 PM -
April 24 - April 26
Classical Music, Madison Opera, Music, Theater Così fan tutte
Overture Hall
Two sisters, two suitors and a drunken wager about the nature of fidelity—what could possibly go wrong? Mozart’s deliciously risqué romantic comedy is full of sublime arias, sparkling ensembles and the complications that ensue when young love and flirtation encounter reality.
Multiple Showtimes -
May 1 - May 2
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Voices Eternal
Overture Hall
Our reimagined subscription season finale created by John DeMain is an uplifting program bringing to life moments from the MSO’s history, intimate connections to the world of opera, and highlights from his transformational tenure as Music Director. He opens the concert with Wagner’s glorious Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, played by the Madison Civic Symphony in 1926.
Multiple Showtimes