Overture Center for the Arts
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About the Theater
The Overture Center presents the highest-quality arts and entertainment programming in a wide variety of disciplines for diverse audiences. Offerings include touring Broadway musicals, performances by acclaimed classical, jazz, pop, and folk performers; quality children’s entertainment; and world-class ballet, modern and jazz dance. Overture Center’s extensive outreach and educational programs annually serve thousands of Madison-area residents including youth, older adults, people with limited financial resources and people with disabilities. The center is also home to ten independent resident organizations. OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703-2287
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Theater Info > Directions & Parking
Directions & Parking
Overture Hall, 201 State Street, Madison, WI .
FROM EAST I-94
From The East: Take I-94 West to Hwy 30 (straight ahead), exit right on Hwy 151, (East Washington Ave), look for the "To Capitol sign" Street Exit . Heading straight for the State Capitol building, one block before you reach it, turn right on Webster Street. After 2 downhill blocks, Webster will turn left and become Dayton Street. Parking is located nearby.
From NORTH - I 90/94
From the Interstate, exit on Highway 151, also known as East Washington Avenue (Look for the "To Capitol" sign). You will be heading straight for the State Capitol building. One block before you reach it, turn right on Webster Street. After 2 downhill blocks, Webster will turn left and become Dayton Street. Parking is nearby.
FROM SOUTH I-90
From The South: Take I-90 West exit Highway 12-18 West (the beltline). From 12-18, exit onto John Nolan Drive North. Follow John Nolan into town. You will cross Lake Monona and see the downtown ahead of you. Exit left onto Broom Street (before you go under Monona Terrace). Parking will be on the next 6-7 blocks (Civic Center Ramp, State Street/Capitol Ramp)
From WEST - Highway 18-151; Highway 14 or Highway 12
Heading toward Madison, exit Highway 12-14-18 East (the Beltline). From the Beltline, exit on John Nolan Dr North. Folllow John Nolan into town. You will cross Lake Monona and see the downtown ahead of you. Exit left onto Broom Street (before you go under Monona Terrace). Parking will be located on the next 6-7 blocks Civic Center Ramp and State Street Capitol Ramp.
Overture Hall Parking, 201 State Street, Madison, WI .
OVERTURE HALL
The Overture ramp has enterances on Dayton and Carroll Streets and is convenient to the Overture's Henry Street entrance. The State Street Capitol Ramp is located across State Street from the Overture and has entrances on Johnson, Carroll and Dayton Streets. Both ramps have elevator access, marked stalls for persons with disabilities, and operate when major events occur at the Overture. Metered parking spaces are also available on the street. Vehicles with DIS hang tags or plates may park at no charge at parking meters which are one-half hour or longer in duration.
Many Madison Metro bus lines travel State Street. Bus stops are located immediately outside Overture Hall's State Street entrance.
Go to www.overturecenter.com/directions.htm for a parking map and detailed information.
Theater Info > Accessibility
Accessibility
Overture Center for the Arts is committed to making performances, events and services accessible to everyone in our community. We are continually looking for ways in which we may improve our services and welcome your comments. Call us for further information about these services at 608.258.4165, TTY/Textnet 1.866.704.2328, or email accessibility@overturecenter.com.
ARRANGING ACCOMMODATIONS
Call the Special Assistance Line at 608.258.4144 when ordering tickets if you have any questions.
Assistance may also be requested by using the Accommodation Request Form (pdf). To ensure availability, please make your requests in advance.
 Wheelchair seating in Overture Hall is available in Rows B and C of the Orchestra Level, Row J of the Circle Level, and Row F of the Mezzanine Level. See seating charts for details. Accessible locations are reserved for use by patrons with disabilities, but may be released for general sale when all other locations are sold. If you are planning on transferring to a theater seat from a wheelchair or mobility device, please inform the ticket office when ordering so we may seat you in an appropriate and safe location. Fire safety codes forbid items such as wheelchairs and mobility devices from being left in any aisle where they may become an obstruction in an emergency.
 Sign language interpretation for Overture Center performances should be requested at least four weeks prior to the performance.
 Braille programs for Overture Center performances should be requested at least one week prior to the performance.
 Assistive listening headsets and large-print programs are available at all Overture Center sponsored performances. More information on assistive listening systems
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The M&I Bank Broadway at Overture series kicks off in November with Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, a riotous spy comedy in which four actors become more than 150 characters. In December comes the classic favorite Grease, starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel. In January 2010, Melissa Gilbert--who played young Laura Ingalls for ten years on the beloved television series--returns as Ma in the critically acclaimed musical Little House on the Prairie. And in late April on through May, THE LION KING takes over Overture Hall for 32 spellbinding performances.
Overture Presents magazine provides detailed information on the entire season and order forms for subscribing. To receive a copy of Overture Presents magazine, call 608.258.4177, or email info@overturecenter.com. Complete information and season order forms can also be found on the web at www.overturecenter.com.Close
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