February 28, 2020
UW-Madison's Department of Theatre and Drama presents their production of “Julius Caeser,” by William Shakespeare, through March 8. The play follows “a country riven by polarization” and “a resistance pushing its ideals to an extreme action.” Performances are at the Mitchell Theatre in Vilas Hall.
December 11, 2019
The National Opera Association has named the production of “Into the Woods” — which was co-produced by UW–Madison’s University Theatre and University Opera — as first place winner in the Opera Production Competition in Division IV for the 2018-19 season.
November 19, 2019
The School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama presents its production of “Clybourne Park,” which opened on Friday, Nov. 15 in the Mitchell Theatre and runs through Nov. 24. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, “Clybourne Park” is an explosive, sharp-witted, and intense look at questions of race, gentrification, and community.
August 20, 2019
This summer, the School of Education’s’ Department of Theatre and Drama is putting on a production of “Evil Dead: The Musical,” which runs through Aug. 25. The musical binds elements from the cult classic films "The Evil Dead," "Evil Dead 2," and "Army of Darkness" into a chaotic, comedic, and musical adventure. Following the summer production, "Evil Dead" returns to the stage for a second run, Sept. 12-29.
June 21, 2019
UW-Madison’s Arts on Campus program recently published a recap of interesting events that took place across campus during the 2018-19 academic year — including several with ties to the School of Education’s Art Department, Dance Department, and the Department of Theatre and Drama.