Behind the Scenes of the Wisconsin Union Theater
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!
Story by Erika Peepo When you come to a Wisconsin Union Theater performance, you likely learn something about the performer on stage. Read More
By Amanda Stezenski The University of Wisconsin–Madison Symphony Orchestra (UWSO) has rehearsed all semester long in preparation for April 4, when it shares the stage with Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist of… Read More
By Abby Synnes On a September evening in 2017, two years before skyrocketing to stardom with her chart-topping hit “Truth Hurts,” rapper and singer Lizzo performed for an energetic crowd… Read More
By Abby Synnes It might be hard to believe, but the fact that Pilobolus is named after a species of fungus isn’t the most unique thing about the renowned dance troupe.… Read More
By Amanda Stezenski Part of Imani Winds’s vision is to “steer the national conversation on instrumental music by commissioning composers of new music, training and mentoring the next generations of musicians,… Read More
“If you want to firm up your body, head to the gym. If you want to exercise your brain, listen to music,” states an article from John Hopkins Medicine. Read More
By Abby Synnes In 1989, while most of his young peers were in the throes of the “terrible twos,” musician Cory Henry was learning to play the piano and the Hammond… Read More
By Amanda Stezenski On Nov. 5, Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw will perform works from their newest album, “Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part. Read More
American roots music, a broad category encompassing bluegrass, gospel, old-time, blues, Cajun music, and Native American music, can trace its origins back to America’s earliest colonial days. Read More
