This venue. Oh what to say about this venue. I moved to Madison as a wedding photographer in 2012 and DREAMED of the day I got to work in this beautiful and iconic space. The day(s) came a couple of years ago now and its still one of my FAVORITE venues. If youre considering having your wedding here DO IT. This space is unforgettable. The location is unmatched. The light is perfection. Your day will be absolutely beautiful if the Overture Center is where you celebrate. 📷: caynayphoto

I cant believe Im offering one star after all the great shows Ive attended, but the mask PLUS test policy you enacted have forced me to miss a show; I drive a semi and there arent exactly a lot of opportunities on notice as short as 72 hours to get a test that takes 24-72 hours for results. I managed to get an instant and a PCR two days ago, but never got the PCR results. This may be one of the best places to catch a show, but Im very disappointed.

The staff goes out of their way to create a wonderful experience in this beautiful place.

Beautiful venue. Dont expect to get ahold of anyone on the phone. No water or drinks available at your seat.

Gorgeous building! Wonderful venue for all kinds of high end shows. Lots to do outside as well. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend! :)

Rodrigo Carapia and Richy Morales are making amazing paintings to the Overture Center for the Arts. This Sunday every body is welcome, with distance! Use mask!

My wife and I attended a Madison Symphony Orchestra event in which they played the score from a Harry Potter movie while it played on a big screen. It was fantastic! We really enjoyed it. The Overture Center is always such a nice time out.

Went to the opera. Everything was so lovely. I highly recommend visiting this place. Aesthetically beautiful, acoustically perfect. I urge you to see any sort of performance at the Overture Center. You will not be disappointed.

Superb place to enjoy an evening, or an event of fine accompanying and delightful entertainment.Spectacularly designed and quite the venue to behold.

Great host for wedding reception. Staff was great and venue too.

Went to the Dinosaurs of the Deep show, the show itself was worth taking my three year old son. The ticket situation was strange, we bought VIP tickets which was supposed to include a lanyard and a backstage tour but when we got to the show, they didnt mention this anywhere and there was no VIP section to check-in. When we asked what the deal was before the show started, we were told they were out of lanyards, but nobody in the VIP section had any of them. The only reason Id give this theater a three instead of a two is because a nice woman on the staff tracked down one of the VIP lanyards for my son and saved them in the lobby.

I have had so much fun here seeing the shows! Very industrial but pretty looking building

Neil Young might be old but hes still such a great artist! I was so lucky to see his show at such an amazing venue

Lovely production value and atmosphere! I brought my niece to the Children’s theatre, we were so impressed with the acting— both of us got very wrapped up into the Charlottes Web plot line ☺️ Every level 1 seat has a great view because they are dramatically stair stepped. You don’t have to worry about adults blocking kids’ views! The actors come out after the performance and the children get to meet them. Lovely!

Madison symphony is superb. All the musicals and plays that perform here are amazing. Beautiful building. Very organized business.

We love the free Kids on the Rotunda programs. I also saw the Lion King there. Gorgeous!!!!

Very nice experience. The theatre itself is a great downtown venue and every production I have seen here is well done. I have to say I hope the Center becomes a leader in positively challenging and growing the civic and cultural awareness in Madison and the state.

Watched the Broadway musical A gentlemans guide to love and murder. Awesome experience. The live orchestra is great. UW Madison students get a good discount.

Always the best of shows! Great entertainment and acoustics!

Have season tickets for the Broadway shows. Excellent all around, yummy snacks and drinks, great plays, highly recommend!

A wonderful place to catch a show, and the Broadway season ticket prices are quite reasonable. My seat was in the balcony, but I was able to see all of the action very well. If you are up in the balcony, you may want to bring a pair of opera glasses or binoculars to see the finer details of the costumes, but you wont need to keep them stuck on your eyes the whole time.

A very nice concert hall provides various arts programs, classical and modern.

Went to see the Post Secret show a few weeks ago, and had the best time. The Overture Center was easily accessible, close to lots of restaurants, and the theater was absolutely amazing.

Anastasia was a great show! The venue is nice but the wall by the first row in each section is not the best for viewing. I had to sit forward the whole time to see the actors. A glass partition would be best. Parking is close by and cheap for special nights only $8!

Love the Broadway Shows they have performing here! Great staff and great performances! LOVE WICKED!

The Hendrix Experience was phenomenal. The overture Center is pretty awesome and has no bad seat!

Beautiful building. We visited from Florida. Would love to see a show there.

Four different venues hosting a variety of shows

Great event center and food was excellent.

Beautiful and elegant venue for the arts.

Beautiful and spacious. I attended the Phantom of the Opera in January 17. The theatre had very elegant designs along the walls that helped the flow of how the seats were arranged. The architect put a lot of thought behind designing that play hall.

Lovely theater and plays.

The Capitol Theater is a very nice part of the Overture Center!

Saw Yanni on his 25th anniversary tour of live at the accropolis concert. Wonderful experience

BIG CATS WAS EXCELLENT.Thanks to Exact Science for helping to sponsor this wonderful series presented at the Overture Center. Mr Conroy did a very low key info commercial which was a nice touch.

Loved the show Miss Saigon that we got to see. It rocked so much. Seats were comfortable and atmosphere was fantastic

Beautiful theater inside! Designed very well and almost has a very clean, museam, minimalist quality to the lobby areas. Thearer feels contemprary but dated with lighting reminiscent of the 80s. Would love to see an actual play here.

Great theater with a super range of shows and more. Been seated all over the auditorium and never a bad experience.

This place is a great asset for the community.

Good theater venue. Rent.

Its nice and the seats are fairly comfortable but it would be nice if they provided better directions how to get to the center / Overture parking garage.For example: they could paint arrows on the walls and ground, they could include a good map / directions how to get there. At night its pretty hard to navigate around downtown because it as if you are driving on road patterns painted by Picasso.

Saw the Nutcracker Ballet here, it is quite a beautiful venue!

Great venue for music. Not sure why Neil Young show only beer/wine?

The free organ concert and Christmas Carol sing was fantastic! We will definitely be back.

Awesome downtown venue for any special event/occasion. Full of light any time of day.

We have attended three performances so far as a part of the CTM and have loved it! The Playhouse is such a delightful theater for children and has been a wonderful opportunity to introduce theater to my young daughter.

Great venue. Great show.

Very beautiful place and comfortable seats. Went for the Abba Mania event and enjoyed it.

Earth Wind and Fire was an awesome show!

Great venue! Friendly ushers and staff! Great show, Choir of Men

Beautiful venue. Excellent production and sound

This is a beautiful auditorium with comfortable seating and wonderful views the stage. I have seen a number of plays in their theaters and have never had a complaint. They sell a wide variety of beverages which we could take into the theater. And there are enough Ladys rooms that even during a sold out show, the 15 intermission is sufficient.

Great place to see a Broadway type show.

Easy parking in nearby lot.Well-marked; the location was easy to find.Great sound.Relatively comfortable seating. Not once was I uncomfortable and I’m 6’3”.

My family and I went to Kids in the Rotunda for the first time. I love that they put on free shows to get kids interested in the arts. My only reason for 4 stars is that we parked at the Overture Center Parking Garage, and then had to walk halfway around the building to get inside. It wasnt obvious where the entrance was. For your information, it was on State Street. Once you go in the State Street entrance, the Rotunda is essentially directly below you. One set of stairs down.

Had a nice night out with the Wife and Kenny g.

Beautiful location for shows. Comfortable seating and helpful volunteers

The Overture Center is a beautiful venue. There are no bad seats and they host a variety of events.

They always have a great selection of performances. Ushers are very courteous and friendly. You could make purchase light snacks and beverages before the show and intermission.

Lovely venue for a nice night out.

Beautiful venue. Tons of amenities.

Great atmosphere and cool design.

What a nice theatre!! Comfortable seating and people can actually walk in front of you to their seats. Amazing. Sound is also perfect.

The Center has an unusual, multi-purpose design that actually works well for people flow even on a busy night. It is well designed. The concert hall is first rate. The design is is artistic as well as utilitarian. From the orchestra stage the ceiling flows out in waves which is not only beautiful, it serves to improve the acoustics. The lights in the ceiling appear as sparkles in the sea. Though I have not sat in every seat, I doubt there is a bad viewing angle. Everything is handicap accessible and the staff is great at accommodating special need. However, there is a problem - parking. The area simply lacks sufficient parking spaces. There isnt enough on an average night - given a busy night with multiple events, you might be hard pressed to find something within a reasonable walking distance. (This is actually not the Centers problem but you should be aware of it.)

Classy and fantastic. With the alpine seating and phenomenal acoustics there isnt a bad seat in the house. Everything is tasteful and clean. Also special note for the Capitol Theater inside which is a lovely venue and I highly recommend to see anything there as well.

Gorgeous theater. Very modern. Hardly a bad seat in the place. Brings some pretty great shows and acts. Most recently saw Hamilton here, and it was top-notch.

I visited this place on International festival 2020 on Arts.. its a 3 level building with mutliple halls. Different countries showcased their National Dance/Music. Very nice family event...

I love the Overture and am so grateful to have it available here in Madison. I have seen many shows here and intend to see many more going forward. I’ve had orchestra seats and upper balcony seats and have always been able to enjoy the show.

I went for the kids art exhibit. There was some really fantastic work on display.

Greg Zelek is a great musical host and a wonderful organist. The Community Carol Sing was very attended. Overture Hall made us all sound great. A good way to get into the holiday spirit.

Great place for a concert. Seat padding was a little thin.

We come here for kids in the rotunda which is a free show for young children each Saturday during the winter. The shows are awesome for kids and adults and are highly educational and engaging. I cannot recommend this enough. Makes me so happy to live in such an awesome city that provides programs like these.

Went for a wedding -- Great venue!

The Kids in the Rotunda programs are fantastic!

This is a great venue. In the heart of Madison, parking lots really close to it. It also have a great program for the kids and family (Kids in the Rotunda).

Beautiful performance space. Went to see Book of Mormon, and Im happily going again this weekend to see Spongebob the musical. Plenty of events for everyone, and they really work to showcase the talent in the area. A free art exhibition is also available too for all art lovers out there!

Beautiful facility. Tickets are so expensive though. Thats who theyre catering to, is people with $80 per seat to toss out every month or so. Still... Please check on the content of the show if youre buying a ticket, before you buy tickets for kids twelve and under though! I mean, Book of Mormon is clearly not appropriate for a ten-year-old, right? But we also saw Rodgers and Hammersteins Cinderella there too. And people brought six year, in their Disney Cinderella costumes. This is not Disneys Cinderella. Scarier at places, and most definitely some scenes you probably dont wish to explain to your six-year-old, after the fact, unexpectedly.On the other hand, there are many many kid-friendly and family-friendly activities every week too. Some are free, with Kids in the Rotunda, for example. A good place to watch for events at, if you live within an hour.

Fantastic venue. Runs smoothly even when PACKED like in the pic for Hamilton. Lots of options for parking and dining, plus many concessions and art for viewing inside.

Kids in the rotunda most Saturdays. Its free and fun.

Love the many venue choices the Overture Center offers. In particular we enjoy and are grateful for our amazing Symphony, the diverse stage shows and the Childrens Theater productions.

The Overture is a beautiful place to catch a Broadway show, the symphony, or any other show. Ive seen shows in the main theater and the smaller Capital theater and both are very nice.

An incredible facility. From Duck Soup Cinema to the Madison Symphony Orchestra, it is hard to go wrong with an event at the Overture Center.

Great concert. Kind of crazy trying to get seated. It could have run much smoother with seating and dismissal but it was a very good concert.

Beautiful place for musicals and plays.

Great venue to see a show at

Very pleasant experience. Lost my ticket, they reprinted with no problem, was ushered to my seat and everything went so smoothly.

I am so proud of our little slice of art and music heaven here in Madison! The Overture Center is so amazing! They do so well bringing us amazing plays, musicals, concerts, orchestras, and so much more. I am so happy Madison has access to such a beautiful place to steep oneself in creativity. I would recommend a trip here to anyone! I would give it more than 5 stars is I could!

2 things that prevented me from giving 5 stars.1: the seats could have just a touch more room between the rows, so that it wasnt such an inconverience to let anyone pass.2: Cant they turn up the AC or something? especially towards the end of the play, it got real stuffy.Other than that, it was great!

I had an amazing experience. We were pretty high up in the back, but I could still see everything, the acoustics were great. The play was absolutely wonderful (Anastasia)......the building was beautiful. Cannot wait to see another show!

Wonderful, gorgeous venue for plays and orchestral events. Great value compared to similar venues in major cities. Even better value if you subscribe to series. Only quibble is that acoustics can be a bit over-amped and high-pitched in the high-up seating. On occasion it has been bad enough to force me to put fingers over my ears.

Its amazing the quality of performances we are able to see in the midwest. Overture Center has brought Broadway quality venues right to our community. The spectrum of shows allows for adults and kids alike to enjoy theater.

Weve been to shows here ranging from Broadway quality productions in the overture hall, to intimate concerts in the Capitol theater, and childrens plays in the round. Enjoyed every one of them. Parking is very convenient, staff is friendly and helpful, lines are never long. Plus, being on State Street provides lots of options before and after a show. Just a slice of what makes Madison a great city.

The show was really good, and the space was overall enjoyable. What I dont understand is why all the metered spots in front were covered for no parking. I have handicap parking, and had to park farther than hoped. I didnt see any announcements on their site about not being able to park there either; it just wouldve been nice to plan ahead.

I attended a group meeting near here. This is a great place for a social event. At the dinner hour we had great sunshine gleaming through the glass atrium. Seems like there would be many options for a creative event planner or catering company to really innovate some nice events here. I would go back for another event there!

Gorgeous, well-kept theatre where many kinds of performances (dance, music, plays, and more) are held. Depending on the performance, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be ordered in the lobby. There is a parking structure across the street and many restaurants around. Most people attending the performances dress nicely.

We saw Anastasia on 8/3. IT WAS AMAZING! I was a little miffed that my wine cup lid kept leaking on me. I kept having to lick the rim or end up with it on my hand/pants. Luckily it was white wine.

Always a pleasure! We saw Steve Martin and Martin Short perform here on March 13. What a fantastic sold out show! Once in a lifetime opportunity. The Overture really did an amazing job on the sound and the video production. The guest service members were very helpful and courteous.

Very cozy place. Staff was very helpful & organized. Had a great time. Any seat is a good seat.

Second visit. Staff very helpful. Some seniors on staff. They are excellent in customer service.

Very nice and friendly staff. Easy to navigate. The different stages are clearly marked. The restrooms were surprising clean and stocked. I would definitely come back here!