2024 rolls on with Shakespeare and science fiction!
The second half of the year brings the Madison Shakespeare Company premiere of a romantic comedy classic, and the United States premiere of a pioneering sci-fi dramedy. Love’s Labour’s Lost, directed by Annie Jay, performs August 9-18 at Madison Country … Continued
Madison “Marlowe” Company news wrapup
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
A quick turn from tragedy to comedy!
Dido, Queen of Carthage is almost sold out this weekend! Check Madison Children’s Museum for available seats. And get ready for the “improved, fast-acting comedy formula” of Love’s Labour’s Lost, a Shakespeare comedy getting its long-awaited turn in the Madison … Continued
Dido, Queen of Carthage opens June 28, one weekend only!
The fall of Troy was just the beginning. Christopher Marlowe’s gripping supernatural romance Dido, Queen of Carthage is a beautiful reinterpretation of the early books of The Aeneid, but rarely performed. Only a unique collaboration between Madison Shakespeare Company and … Continued
A Shakespeare “sleepover”, an MSC first, and love in the beer garden!
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
Call for Directors
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
Shakespeare in the Park returns this April! Enroll to read or plan your picnic visit now
Our annual outdoor staged reading event is back for a third year. Get all the details on Shakespeare In the Park 2024, plan your picnic visit to hear your favorite play, and sign up to be considered to perform in … Continued
Stay out (a little) late with Shakespeare!
With very limited seating for other performances, 9 PM on Valentine’s Day is your best bet to see A Valentine’s Affair 2024 at the Bartell Theatre. We know it’s a Wednesday! But we also know your going-out time is valuable … Continued
First Valentine’s 2024 behind-the-scenes looks!
Steve Noll joined us for rehearsal at Arts + Literature Laboratory. The results speak for themselves. See you February 13-14 for an unforgettable night of classic romance to spice up any Valentine’s Day festivities in Madison. Tickets still available at … Continued
A Valentine’s Affair is back, and back where it belongs!
Madison’s signature Valentine’s Day event is back at the Bartell Theatre after a five-year wait! Madison Shakespeare Company is proud to present classic love scenes by William Shakespeare and Thomas Heywood on February 13 and 14 in A Valentine’s Affair … Continued