100th Anniversary Miss Madison Competition
Saturday, January 17, 2026
4pm
Capitol Theater
$22
Runtime
2 hours, 30 minutes with a 10-minute intermission
Celebrate 100 years of Miss Madison as young women showcase their talent, leadership and community spirit. Enjoy an evening filled with elegance, entertainment and scholarships as we crown the next Miss Madison and Miss Madison’s Teen. Who knows, maybe they will go on to win Miss America?
This is a facility rental event presented by an independent organization separate from Overture Center for the Arts.
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026
4:00 PM
Upcoming Variety Events
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January 3
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Music, Overture Presents, Variety The Reset
Capitol Theater
Experience sound and music like never before at “The Reset—a transformative journey beyond the typical concert. Renowned singer and sound healer Davin Youngs layers vocals, crystal bowls, tuning forks and electronic beats into a mind-body “sound bath.”
Multiple Showtimes -
January 10
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Overture Presents, Variety Bill Blagg: Family Magic
Capitol Theater
Enjoy 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation and mind-bending magic may bring objects to life and make audience members float in mid-air!
3:00 PM -
January 17
Saturday
Variety 100th Anniversary Miss Madison Competition
Capitol Theater GA
Celebrate 100 years of Miss Madison as young women showcase their talent, leadership, and community spirit. Enjoy an evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and scholarships as we crown the next Miss Madison and Miss Madison’s Teen. Who knows, maybe they will go on to win Miss America?
4:00 PM -
January 24
Saturday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Magic Morgan & Liliana
Rotunda Stage
Magic Morgan & Liliana blend the art of illusion and comedy to create wholesome family entertainment. Expect humor, magic, mime and more as they dazzle the audience.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 21
Saturday
Duck Soup Cinema, Film, Variety Peter Pan
Capitol Theater
Join us for Duck Soup Cinema's "Peter Pan." A spirited boy whisks the Darling children to a magical island for high-flying adventures and daring battles with pirates in this beautifully restored silent-film fantasy.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28
Saturday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Mark Hayward
Rotunda Stage
Mark Hayward's performance is a delightful mix of comedy and object manipulation. Using props like yo-yos, tops, juggling equipment and even a mousetrap, he creates a fun and witty show that everyone can enjoy.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28 - March 8
2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Variety, Visual Arts "Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson
Rotunda Studio
Free exhibition in Rotunda Studio! Step into artist Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Cloud Tunnel” and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing interplay of shifting images and color.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety Dinosaur World Live
Overture Hall
Dare to enter a prehistoric realm where lifelike dinosaurs roar before your eyes. From the mighty T. Rex to the towering Giraffatitan, meet incredible creatures up close in an interactive family show. Don’t miss this thrilling Jurassic adventure live on stage!
3:00 PM -
February 28
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety Caitlin Cook - The Writing on the Stall
Promenade Hall
Caitlin Cook's hit bathroom graffiti musical transforms stall scribbles into the lyrics of her original songs and trail markers along her journey in this confessional, immersive and uproarious one-of-a-kind show.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 28
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety The Naked Magicians
Capitol Theater
Brace yourself for a magic show like no other! Direct from Las Vegas and London’s West End, Australia’s “The Naked Magicians” deliver world-class illusions and nonstop laughs—while wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile. 18+ only.
7:00 PM -
March 7
Saturday
Dance, Educational/Talks, Family Friendly, Folk Music, Free Events, Music, Theater, Variety, Visual Arts International Festival
Multiple Venues
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage within our community and enjoy nearly 30 FREE performances throughout Overture by artists who call Dane County home. Indulge in cuisines from around the world, browse stunning arts and crafts available for purchase and learn about the many local businesses with global connections.
10:00 AM -
April 9
Thursday
Comedy, Variety Justin Willman: One for the Ages
Capitol Theater
Fresh off the release of “Magic Lover,” Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special, Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: “One for the Ages.”
7:00 PM -
May 8 - May 9
Comedy, Stand Up Comedy, Variety Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour
Overture Hall
Get ready for a night of big laughs, Midwest charm and good old-fashioned fun with comedian, author and podcast host Charlie Berens!
Multiple Showtimes