The green room. Every venue in show business has one. It's a place for performers to relax before, during and after a show and the energy varies, depending on which artist walks through the door: Excited, nervous, calm. We welcome you to join us and take a look at what goes on behind the scenes look at the theater. Welcome to the green room!
By Amanda Stezenski
ABSENCE: Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet
Friday, Nov. 5 7:30 p.m. | Shannon Hall
By Amanda Stezenski
With liberation as their main ingredient, Phony Ppl is the epitome of creative expression. There are no limits when it comes to the spontaneously live performances of these Brooklyn-born artists, fusing an exquisite spectrum of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, soul, and rock into their unique sound.
(Photo by Lia Chang)
On a cold day in New York City in February 2020, Wisconsin Union team members and University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni had the opportunity to meet actor, singer, and writer André De Shields ’70 during a talk-back after attending “Hadestown” in New York City.
Your perfect theater date night awaits you at Memorial Union. From drinks to dinner to art exhibitions to theater performances, it’s all right in your campus living room.
By Amanda Stezenski
As the semester begins, students may find themselves pondering questions like: “Where do I fit in?” “Where can I find a group of people like me?” “How can I make an impact?” There are so many opportunities on campus to get involved that it can feel overwhelming. The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Performing Arts Committee (PAC) is here to guide students into the perfect space for them.
By Amanda Stezenski
Jazz musician Art Blakey said, “Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life.”
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By Amanda Stezenski
According to the League of American Orchestras, only about 14 percent of orchestral sound comes from people of color, and that decreases dramatically for Black and Latinx performers. Sphinx Virtuosi has vowed to change that number.
By Abby Synnes
The Wisconsin Union Theater’s Concert Series will make its long-awaited return to in-person performances this fall with concerts by six renowned musical acts. The 2021-22 season will mark the 102nd year of the Concert Series, setting it apart as one of the longest-standing music series of its kind in the United States. Most performances will take place in Shannon Hall, located within Memorial Union, while two will take place in the Hamel Music Center through a partnership with the Mead Witter School of Music.
It is truly a dream come true that we are approaching the moment that we will open the doors to our Theater at Memorial Union and welcome you to an in-person 2021-22 season.
After a season of empty seats due to COVID-19, this year will be extra special when we enjoy live performances as a community again.
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