The theatre scene in Madison includes a diverse range of productions such as Broadway-style musicals, touring shows, local performances, and special theatrical events. Performances take place throughout the year across multiple venues, offering audiences a wide variety of live stage experiences.
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Broadway & Theater Shows in Madison, WI
Upcoming musicals, plays, Broadway tours, and live theatre performances in Madison and nearby areas.
Looking for theatre plays in Madison, WI? Explore upcoming shows, Broadway tours, musicals, and stage productions across the city. From major venues to local theatres, Madison offers diverse performances year-round. Theater.Guide provides an independent overview of shows, venues, and schedules to help you discover local theatre.
Last updated: October 15, 2026.
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Start Date
Oct 15, 2026
End Date
Nov 14, 2026
Contents
Theatre Performance Schedule
Broadway Shows in Madison
Theatre Shows Directory
About Theatre in Madison
Theatre Venues in Madison
Planning Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
Theatre Performance Schedule in Madison
Upcoming Shows: 185
Browse current and upcoming theatre performances in Madison and nearby areas.
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Oct1620267:30 PMFriLeading Ladies of Stage and Screen53703, 201 State St, Madison, WI, USSelect SeatsFrom $48Avg. price ~ $5743 tickets remaining!Limited availability -
Oct1720262:00 PMSatLeading Ladies of Stage and Screen53703, 201 State St, Madison, WI, USSelect SeatsFrom $47Avg. price ~ $5735 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct1820262:00 PMSunLeading Ladies of Stage and Screen53703, 201 State St, Madison, WI, USSelect SeatsFrom $40Avg. price ~ $5547 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct2320267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $81Avg. price ~ $10235 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct2420267:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $79Avg. price ~ $120201 tickets available
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Oct2520261:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $89Avg. price ~ $11221 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct2920267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $41Avg. price ~ $474 tickets remaining!Limited availability -
Oct3020267:00 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $61Avg. price ~ $112186 tickets available
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Oct3020267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $80Avg. price ~ $9612 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct3020268:00 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $53Avg. price ~ $13320 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct3120262:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $61Avg. price ~ $110240 tickets available
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Oct3120267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $68Avg. price ~ $9069 tickets available
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Nov0120261:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $91Avg. price ~ $24513 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0120262:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $85Avg. price ~ $1055 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0120266:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $81Avg. price ~ $115256 tickets available
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Nov0420267:30 PMWedSelect SeatsFrom $81Avg. price ~ $10013 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0520267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $80Avg. price ~ $10215 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0620267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $80Avg. price ~ $968 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0720262:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $9315 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0720267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $79Avg. price ~ $9522 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov0820262:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $80Avg. price ~ $9614 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov1120267:30 PMWedSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $9718 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov1220262:00 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $73Avg. price ~ $9455 tickets available
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Nov1220267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $78Avg. price ~ $9821 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov1320267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $79Avg. price ~ $9425 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov1420262:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $78Avg. price ~ $9925 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov1420267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $73Avg. price ~ $9546 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Nov1520262:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $80Avg. price ~ $9420 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Broadway Shows in Madison
Touring Broadway productions, major musicals, and live stage performances in Madison and nearby areas.
Leading Ladies of Stage and Screen
Upcoming Shows: 3
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Annie
Upcoming Shows: 8
Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts
Oct 24, 2026 2:00 PM
Gaslight
Upcoming Shows: 22
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Murray Hill
Upcoming Shows: 1
Atwood Music Hall
Oct 30, 2026 8:00 PM 
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Nov 24, 2026 7:30 PM
All Is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914
Upcoming Shows: 8
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM 
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 8
Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts
Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM 
Six The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Jan 19, 2027 7:30 PM 
Tony N' Tina's Wedding
Upcoming Shows: 6
Atwood Music Hall
Jan 27, 2027 7:00 PM
Dakar 2000
Upcoming Shows: 17
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Feb 4, 2027 7:30 PM 
Death Becomes Her
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Mar 16, 2027 7:30 PM
Gertrude Berg - The First Lady of Television
Upcoming Shows: 22
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Apr 8, 2027 7:30 PM
Children's Theater of Madison
Upcoming Shows: 20
Sunrise Theater At Madison Youth Arts Center
May 8, 2027 10:30 AM 
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
May 18, 2027 7:30 PM 
Hadestown
Upcoming Shows: 5
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Jun 4, 2027 7:30 PM 
The Outsiders
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Jul 6, 2027 7:30 PM 
Jersey Boys
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Aug 3, 2027 7:30 PM Madison Theatre Shows Directory
Browse current and upcoming theatre productions, musicals, and stage performances in Madison and nearby areas.
Leading Ladies of Stage and Screen
Upcoming Shows: 3
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Manual Cinema's Frankenstein
Upcoming Shows: 1
Wisconsin Union Theater
Oct 23, 2026 7:30 PM
Annie
Upcoming Shows: 8
Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts
Oct 24, 2026 2:00 PM
Gaslight
Upcoming Shows: 22
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Murray Hill
Upcoming Shows: 1
Atwood Music Hall
Oct 30, 2026 8:00 PM
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Nov 24, 2026 7:30 PM
All Is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914
Upcoming Shows: 8
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Dec 10, 2026 7:30 PM 
Sesame Street Live!
Upcoming Shows: 1
Orpheum Theatre - Madison
Dec 11, 2026 6:00 PM 
The Nutcracker
Upcoming Shows: 9
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 8
Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts
Dec 12, 2026 2:00 PM
Six The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Jan 19, 2027 7:30 PM
Tony N' Tina's Wedding
Upcoming Shows: 6
Atwood Music Hall
Jan 27, 2027 7:00 PM
Dakar 2000
Upcoming Shows: 17
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Feb 4, 2027 7:30 PM
Death Becomes Her
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Mar 16, 2027 7:30 PM
Gertrude Berg - The First Lady of Television
Upcoming Shows: 22
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
Apr 8, 2027 7:30 PM 
Pilobolus
Upcoming Shows: 1
Wisconsin Union Theater
Apr 16, 2027 7:30 PM 
Bluey's Big Play
Upcoming Shows: 2
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
Apr 28, 2027 6:00 PM
Children's Theater of Madison
Upcoming Shows: 20
Sunrise Theater At Madison Youth Arts Center
May 8, 2027 10:30 AM
Kanopy Dance Company
Upcoming Shows: 2
Promenade Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
May 15, 2027 2:00 PM
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
May 18, 2027 7:30 PM
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About Theatre in Madison
Theatre Venues in Madison
Discover theatres and performance venues hosting live stage productions.
Atwood Music Hall
53704, 1925 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 9
Barrymore Theatre - Madison
53704, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 4
Capitol Theater At Overture Center for the Arts
53703, 201 State Street, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 16
Comedy Club on State
53703, 202 State St, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 25
Majestic Theatre Madison
53703, 115 King Street, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 3
Orpheum Theatre - Madison
53703, 216 State Street, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 14
Overture Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
53703, 201 State St, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 64
Promenade Hall At Overture Center for the Arts
53703, 201 State Street
Upcoming Shows: 2
Sunrise Theater At Madison Youth Arts Center
53703, 1055 E Mifflin Street
Upcoming Shows: 20
The Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts
53703, 201 State St, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 76
Wisconsin Union Theater
53706, 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI, US
Upcoming Shows: 2
Planning Your Visit
When attending a theater show in Madison, visitors should consider venue location, performance times, and seating layout. Many venues offer nearby dining and entertainment options that complement the live theatre experience. Planning arrival time in advance can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
All information is provided by Theater.Guide — an independent theatre discovery platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What theatre shows are playing in Madison right now?
Several theatre productions are playing in Madison and surrounding areas, including Broadway shows, musicals and touring events. Browse the calendar above to find shows by date and location.
Does Madison host Broadway shows?
Touring Broadway shows perform at Madison theatres and performing arts centers, as well as at regional venues in surrounding areas.
Where are theatre performances held in Madison?
Find theatre performances at Madison-area theatres and performing arts centers, as well as at local venues and nearby regional locations.
Are theatre shows available year-round in Madison?
There are theatre performances happening year-round in Madison and the surrounding areas, based on touring productions and local schedules.
How can I find theatre shows near me in Madison?
Browse theatre performances by date and location throughout Madison and the surrounding areas in the calendar above.
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