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!
Photo Description: Estelí Gomez (center right) joins her Roomful of Teeth ensemble backstage at the 66th annual Grammy Awards (lawrence.edu).
By Amanda Stezenski
By Charlie Pingel
Ready to discover the best of the Wisconsin Union Theater's 2024-25 Season? We’ve put together a curated guide to help you build the ultimate subscription experience and save money along the way. Whether you're drawn to the melodies of award-winning artists, the captivating stories of theatrical productions, or the rhythmic beats of Hip Hop, there's something for everyone this season. With a Build-Your-Own Subscription, bundle 3-5 shows and save 15%, or save 20% with 6 or more shows.
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
Photo Credit: Aaron Sepsey
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
