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!
The Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) is introducing a new musical series this upcoming season, titled Black Box Sessions: Hip-Hop. The series aims to support the evolution of the performing arts by highlighting genres and artists that both define the scope and push the boundaries of their art forms.
Madison Jazz Festival 2024 at the Terrace is right around the corner on June 15-16, and this year’s lineup at the Memorial Union Terrace is totally free!
Samara Joy, winner of the 2023 Best New Artist and Best Vocal Jazz Album GRAMMYs, performing at Shannon Hall in May 2023. Photo Credit: Andy Manis
By Charlie Pingel
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By Amanda Stezenski
This season, the GRAMMY-award winning sextet, Eighth Blackbird, returns to our stages for two thrilling performances. Their stellar performance in March 2018 left a lasting impression, and we’re excited to welcome them back. Composed of woodwinds, strings, piano and percussion, this unique ensemble is the epitome of modernist music trends.
Photo Credit: Andy Manis
For many music fans, commemorating the memory of an amazing concert means one thing: merch. Whether it’s Swifties waiting in line for a coveted sweatshirt or jazzheads grabbing a signed vinyl, taking a piece of the concert home with you can be fun. In that spirit, the team behind Madison Jazz Festival has designed unique annual Jazz Fest t-shirts to celebrate the weeklong festival, from June 7-16, 2024.
Photo credit: Andy Manis
By Charlie Pingel
By Amanda Stezenski
The Wisconsin Union Theater’s Classical Series, originally named the Concert Series, is celebrating its 105th season.
Dating back to 1920, the first Classical Series included three world-class artists: soprano May Peterson, violinist Fritz Kreisler and pianist Benno Moisewitsch.
Photo Credit: Jati Lindsay
By Charlie Pingel
By Charlie Pingel
When the phrase "a cappella music" is mentioned, people often think of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise or of snapping to 1950s doo-wop while in a semicircle. While these are certainly part of the story, the genre of vocal a cappella spans a range as wide as jazz or classical music.
