Henry the Fifth: The King, his Court, and his Rivals
The cast for the final chapter of the epic “Henriad” is as follows: King Henry V: Joshua WoolfolkChorus, Scroop, Bates, etc.: Rebecca RaetherChorus, Cambridge, Orleans, etc.: Zach BigelowChorus, Grey, Williams, etc.: Donavon ArmbrusterCanterbury, Bardolph, King of France, etc.: Brian R. … Continued
A packed start to 2025’s classical theater in Madison!
Madison Shakespeare Company’s year-round entertainment continues! Henry the Fifth, directed by Sam D. White, opens May 2 at the Bartell Theatre. King Henry, no longer a rebellious youth, puts his indelible mark on a world that once again underestimates him. … Continued
The 2025 Valentines are here!
The characters of A Valentine’s Affair 2025 share sweet thoughts and spicy barbs with one another. And you have just three chances to see them live, February 13, 14, and 15 only at the Bartell Theatre. Tickets still on sale … Continued
Director Sam D. White talks Henry the Fifth
MSC’s production of Henry the Fifth, the final chapter of the rise of Prince Hal to lead a nation, is coming in May 2025. In the first peek behind the curtain, director Sam D. White talks about how the play … Continued
Look at this year’s classic love scenes!
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Make your plans for February 13, 14, and 15 by making a date with the eight love scenes (and two surprise sonnets) of A Valentine’s Affair 2025, performing exclusively at the Bartell Theatre in Madison. … Continued
What’s in this year’s Valentine’s Affair?
Tickets are on sale for February 13, 14, and 15! Every year Madison Shakespeare Company presents a festival of love scenes like no other: A Valentine’s Affair, now in its seventh year. Each season we scour the Elizabethan canon for … Continued
A Valentine’s Affair returns!
Seating is limited, AVA 2025 is onsale now! Thrill to the adventures of the lovesick Jailer’s Daughter, the perils of Isabella, and the amorous Cleopatra before wrapping up with a tale of lost love rediscovered… with pancakes! Madison’s unique Valentine’s … Continued
Drill inside The Blue Comet!
It took 98 years to bring The Blue Comet to America, and you have just two weekends to see it. Performances begin November 1 at the Bartell Theatre, so book now. Until then, enjoy these looks behind the scenes at … Continued
Shakespeare Monologue Workshop, November 9 2024
Register to attend a focused workshop on crafting a Shakespeare monologue for audition or performance, held at the Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin St in Madison, WI on Saturday November 9 from 11 AM – 3:30 PM. This event is … Continued
The Blue Comet is coming to Earth! (And America!)
An American premiere nearly 100 years in the making. Only Madison Shakespeare Company would open the first season of its indoor residency at the Bartell Theatre with a science fiction comedy! Tickets are on sale now for the first-ever performance … Continued