New performing arts season begins in September, from team known for spotlighting acclaimed performers and emerging talent
The Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) team has announced its 2025-2026 season, continuing its tradition of presenting a diverse arts lineup with a season of music, dance, theater, and comedy events, for which patrons can currently purchase subscriptions. Single ticket sales will begin June 24.
The Madison Jazz Festival finale weekend will feature 10 free Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT)-hosted jazz performances at the outdoor entertainment space, the Memorial Union Terrace, June 14 and 15, including headliners Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few and Arturo O'Farrill and
The Wisconsin Union team has unveiled a new, limited-edition mini version of its Terrace sunburst chair that will support the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s The Open Seat Food Pantry: a 4-inch, red mini chair with the word “open” in the center of the sunburst chairback.
The Wisconsin Union’s culinary team has launched a plant-based menu items development collaboration effort with Madison-based Chef Lauren Montelbano as the Wisconsin Union's first-ever chef-in-residence.
Over the next year, Montelbano will work alongside the Wisconsin Union's in-house culinary team to develop creative, vegan menu items for the Wisconsin Union's dining operations.
A full season of free and low-cost outdoor fun — including live music, film screenings, outdoor recreation and art activities — will kick off at the Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union Terrace.
The Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) team will host an evening of romantic chamber music performed by brother and sister virtuosos violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Orli Shaham on April 3 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Union as part of its Classical Series.
The renowned artists will perform:
Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his acclaimed ensemble, which together make up the Branford Marsalis Quartet, will perform in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union as part of the Quartet’s Belonging Tour and will close out the Wisconsin Union Theater’s (WUT’s) 2024-2025 Jazz Series.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) has updated its name to the Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement (SOLI) to better encompass the Office’s offerings and mission.
The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) awarded Wisconsin Union Director and University of Wisconsin–Madison Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Mark Guthier with the Legacy Leader Award, which recognizes leaders in the college union profession who have made a meaningful campus community-building impact.
Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth will perform in Madison, Wis., on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater’s (WUT’s) Classical Series.
