Four Seasons Theatre
New Works: On Deck
Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29
The Playhouse
$20 - $25
Ticket prices reflect sales tax, facility and phone/online fees
Age Recommendation
6 and up
Steady She Goes
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2pm
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2pm
Welcome to the Golden Age of Sail in this world premiere reading filled with sea shanties, danger and, ultimately, triumph. “Steady She Goes” is the unbelievably true tale of gale force winds around Cape Horn, an ailing captain, a mutinous mate and Mary Ann Brown Patten, the woman who made history trying to save them all. Four Seasons Theatre is partnering with Playwright Erica Berman and Music Director Scott McKenna Campbell to develop this new musical play and present a reading with a talented cast of local actors and musicians.
Runtime: 2 hours
Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7:30pm
Were there pirates on the Great Lakes? Join actor, musician and tall ships captain Tom Kastle for a look at the life and times of “Roaring” Dan Seavey, the Great Lakes most famous, and infamous, pirate. The performance will be followed by an Audience Talkback.
Runtime: 80 minutes including Audience Talkback
This is a facility rental event presented by an independent organization separate from Overture Center for the Arts.
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026
2:00 PM
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026
7:30 PM
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Sun, Mar 29, 2026
2:00 PM
Upcoming Theater Events
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March 21 - March 22
Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater Tiara’s Hat Parade
MYArts Starlight Theater
A heartwarming one-woman show celebrating creativity, resilience and the importance of community. Based on Kelly Starling Lyons' award-winning best-selling children's book, this touching story shows how one small gesture can impact an entire community and that kindness is always in fashion.
Multiple Showtimes -
March 28 - March 29
Educational/Talks, Theater New Works: On Deck
Playhouse
Experience "Steady She Goes" and "Dan Seavey: Confessions of a Great Lakes Pirate" as part of the Four Seasons Theatre's production "New Works: On Deck."
Multiple Showtimes -
April 4
Saturday
2025/26 Season, Music, Overture Presents, Theater An Evening with Audra McDonald
Overture Hall
Overture Center is honored to welcome the incomparable Audra McDonald to Madison for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry. The Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner stands alone as one of the most celebrated performers of our time.
7:30 PM -
April 9 - April 26
Forward Theater, Theater Lady Disdain
Playhouse
Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” gets a makeover in this fierce and sexy comedy about the hottest books on the market and standing up for those you love—including yourself.
Multiple Showtimes -
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 2 - May 17
Children's Theater of Madison, Family Friendly, Theater Disney’s Newsies The Musical
MYArts Starlight Theater
When powerful New York newspaper publishers raise distribution prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack Kelly rallies his ragtag group of “newsies” to fight back. Inspired by true events, this high-energy musical tells the story of young people discovering their voice.
Multiple Showtimes