Signup is open now for acting candidates in the casts of both of Madison Shakespeare Company’s Summer 2026 productions: Edward the Fourth, a historical comedy for grown-ups by Thomas Heywood. Performs June 19-28 at Madison Children’s MuseumBoris Borisovich’s Wonder Tales, … Continued
Signups are open now to audition this November for the latest edition of A Valentine’s Affair, Madison Shakepeare Company’s signature annual festival of classical love scenes and the longest-running presentation of its kind in the world. A Valentine’s Affair 2026 … Continued
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
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
Performers sought for Madison Shakespeare Company’s first two presentations of 2025: Sign up to audition for A Valentine’s Affair 2025. The ensemble has three openings. See the signup form for representative roles available. Auditions November 18-19 with performances in February … Continued
Madison Shakespeare Company’s first season as a Resident Company at the Bartell Theatre opens November 1, 2024 and continues through mid-May 2025. Tickets for all productions are onsale now through the Bartell Theatre website and box office. The presentations: The … Continued
We found it! The painfully earnest post that kicked off the events of Love’s Labour’s Lost, revealed for the first time:
The Wisconsin State Journal published a preview with images of Dido, Queen of Carthage from its final dress rehearsal, which can be read here. A WKOW 27 news crew stopped by the closing performance of Dido and filed this brief … Continued
Yes, as we write this it’s been snowing for hours. But we swear to you that outdoor theater season is just around the corner! On Friday April 12, Madison Shakespeare Company takes on a new Adult Swim theme, “Slumber Party”, … Continued
Madison Shakespeare Company is now a Resident Company at the Bartell Theatre, meaning we will offer full-length programming year-round. We are now accepting proposals from directors for selected productions in 2024 and 2025. Please see the form below. If it … Continued