Bernadette Peters performs classic musical hits — and misses —at the Overture
Emma Hellmer |Tony® Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters comes to Madison to dazzle the audience with some of her hit performances on stage and television. READ MORE
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Summer Arts Preview: Theater
Emma Hellmer | 04/25/2019 1:24pm
Emma Hellmer, the Daily Cardinal's theater columnist, previews a few musical performances that are coming to Madison this summer.
UW-Madison graduate student shines spotlight on accessible, sustainable theater
Robyn Cawley | 04/20/2019 8:29pm
After spending years on the stage, Cyra K. Polizzi is switching roles to create a sustainable, accessible, feminist theater practice — from play programs to accommodating tour locations.
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ celebrates 60th Anniversary: A look at Broadway’s first African-American woman playwright
Lauren Souza | 03/11/2019 8:00am
UW-Madison alumna Lorraine Hansberry debuted her play "A Raisin in the Sun," making her the first African-American female playwright on Broadway.
‘Into the Woods’ is a must-see with splendid cast and crew
Emma Hellmer | 02/26/2019 8:00am
"Into the Woods" is a tremendous experience that combines the musical magic of different fairy tales into one theater performance that you will never forget.
Rock of Ages proves an enjoyable 1980s tribute show with few minor quirks
Emma Hellmer | 02/14/2019 8:00am
Glorified 80s rock ‘n’ roll takes the audience back in time at the Overture Center on Feb. 7 as part of the Broadway’s tenth anniversay tour of the classic musical, “Rock of Ages.”