Behind the Scenes of the Wisconsin Union Theater
The green room. Every venue in show business has one. It's a place for performers to relax before, during and after a show and the energy varies, depending on which artist walks through the door: Excited, nervous, calm. We welcome you to join us and take a look at what goes on behind the scenes look at the theater. Welcome to the green room!
On Nov. 5, Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw will perform works from their newest album, “Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part. Read More

American roots music, a broad category encompassing bluegrass, gospel, old-time, blues, Cajun music, and Native American music, can trace its origins back to America’s earliest colonial days. Read More

Listening to jazz can be like drinking a cup of warm apple cider on a cold Wisconsin day; it feels like it flows through you, warming you from the inside… Read More

By Abby Synnes It’s never too early or too late for UW–Madison students to find their place on campus. Read More

In addition to our classical Concert and Jazz Series performances, we are excited to introduce more sensational groups that we have lined up for you to enjoy at the Wisconsin… Read More

When you give our team your ticket as you enter a Wisconsin Union Theater performance, purchase a ticket online, or visit us at the Memorial Union Box Office, you’re experiencing… Read More

The lights that shine on artists in Shannon Hall and the Play Circle Theater at Memorial Union and the technology that makes every seat in our performance spaces sound like… Read More

By Abby Synnes From an audience member’s perspective, a theater performance seems to begin when the lights go down and the artist takes the stage, and it appears to end… Read More

Did you know that the Wisconsin Union Theater has venues available to rent? Not only does the theater team present a season of performing arts events throughout the year, but… Read More
