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Welcome to a world of wonder!

Scroll down to explore our 2025/26 season.

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2025/26 Season

  • Saturday, January 3 | 2:59 PM

    The Reset

    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.”

  • Wednesday, February 4 | 7:00 PM

    Step Afrika!'s The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

    Watch as the energy of percussive dance, African traditions and contemporary movement collide. With powerful rhythms, storytelling and audience participation, this celebration of African culture and artistry will leave your heart pounding.

  • Saturday, February 7 | 7:30 PM

    The Simon & Garfunkel Story

    The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this show also features a full live band performing all the duo’s hits, including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound” and many more.

  • February 10 - February 15

    Kimberly Akimbo

    Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush... and possible felony charges.

  • Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 PM

    Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

    From tutus to toe shoes, the all-male troupe transforms classical ballet into an outrageous, yet deeply skilled, spectacle. With impeccable technique, over-the-top personas and a touch of slapstick, the Trocks deliver a performance as breathtaking as it is hilarious.

  • February 28 - March 8

    "Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson

    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.

  • Saturday, February 28 | 2:00 PM

    Chris Grace: Sardines (a comedy about death)

    After performing his smash-hit show “Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson” last year to an adoring and 100% satisfied audience, Chris Grace is back for Overture Center's second annual Fringe Festival! This time, the actor and comedian is moving from solving racism to solving... death?

  • Saturday, February 28 | 3:00 PM

    Dinosaur World Live

    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!

  • February 28 - March 1

    Baby Wants Candy

    They’re back! Prepare for an unforgettable night of spontaneous hilarity as Baby Wants Candy brings you a fully improvised musical—made up on the spot from a single audience suggestion.

  • Saturday, February 28 | Multiple Showtimes

    Caitlin Cook - The Writing on the Stall

    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.

  • Saturday, February 28 | 7:00 PM

    The Naked Magicians

    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.

  • February 28 - March 1

    Shamilton

    Join members of famed musical improv group Baby Wants Candy as they create an epic musical on the spot based on a historical celebrity of your choosing—from Genghis Khan to Kim Kardashian.

  • Tuesday, March 3 | 7:30 PM

    The Untold Story of Sharks with Marine Biologist Jess Cramp

    Dive into our planet’s waters and observe the fascinating lives of sharks with marine biologist Jess Cramp. Fifty years after “Jaws,” discover the real story of these ancient predators, the trailblazing women of shark science and Cramp’s mission to protect them.

  • Thursday, March 5 | 6:30 PM

    Canceled - Kyle Taylor Parker: Juke Joint Jubilee

    Kyle Taylor Parker: Juke Joint Jubilee has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and will follow up with all ticket holders to provide next steps.

  • Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 PM

    DRUM TAO: The Best

    Experience the pulse-pounding power of Drum TAO, where traditional Japanese Wadaiko drums meet breathtaking performance and modern spectacle. Renowned for their dynamic choreography, striking visuals and thunderous rhythms, “Drum TAO” delivers a performance that is more than just a concert—it’s a full-body experience.

  • March 10 - March 15

    Back to the Future: The Musical

    When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally alters history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future.

  • Saturday, March 21 | 7:30 PM

    One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and The Works

    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.

  • Saturday, April 4 | 7:30 PM

    An Evening with Audra McDonald

    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.

  • April 14 - April 16

    Riverdance 30: The New Generation

    Celebrating 30 years of the global sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide! "Riverdance" fuses Irish and international dance and music, featuring mesmerizing choreography, stunning costumes and cutting-edge visuals brought to life by an all-new generation of performers.

  • Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 AM

    Community Clothing Swap

    Celebrate Earth Month with a clothing swap focused on reducing fashion waste and embracing conscious consumption. Give your gently used clothing a second life—and find something new to love in the process.

  • Thursday, April 23 | 6:30 PM

    Patti Murin: Once Upon a Stage

    Broadway star Patti Murin invites you on a journey through the music that has shaped her illustrious career. Murin brings her signature warmth, themes of love, resilience and the power of dreams—weaving in heartfelt reflections on motherhood and its impact on her life and artistry.

  • Friday, April 24 | 8:00 PM

    Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner

    Hailed as a “gifted virtuoso” (San Francisco Chronicle) with “masterful technique and a veritable deluge of sonorities” (La Presse Montreal), pianist Llewellyn Sánchez-Werner captivates audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing artistry and profound musical storytelling.

  • Saturday, April 25 | 7:30 PM

    Take 6

    Experience the genius of Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history! Don’t miss the extraordinary vocal orchestra that continues to amaze audiences with their enduring legacy of harmony, faith and friendship.

  • May 12 - May 17

    Disney's Beauty and the Beast

    Disney’s beloved musical returns for its 30th-anniversary production, reimagined by the original creative team. With mesmerizing costumes, unforgettable songs and a touch of magic, this breathtaking tale of love and transformation will delight audiences of all ages!

  • Saturday, May 30 | Multiple Showtimes

    Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0

    Dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris Kratt live on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen, at the Tortuga HQ.

  • June 16 - June 21

    Water for Elephants

    Based on the bestselling novel, “Water for Elephants” is a stunning, spectacle-filled musical about a young man who finds love and a new life with a traveling circus. Featuring a soaring score, breathtaking choreography and a sweeping story.

  • July 28 - August 2

    The Great Gatsby

    Step into the captivating world of a Tony Award®- winning musical that brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel to life. This story of extravagance and longing unfolds on stage with exhilarating choreography and a jazz- and pop-infused score, capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

  • Tuesday, August 25 | 7:30 PM

    Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026

    Bonnie Raitt returns to Overture Center with her acclaimed tour “Bonnie Rait: Live 2026,” bringing one of the most celebrated voices in American music back to Madison. 

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