WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Following a solo-debut centered on the experience of survival and starting over, BLOOMING heralds a new season of thriving for Jessica Willis Fisher. The record – produced by Ben Fowler – is high-spirited and wide-ranging, folks made fresh through Fisher’s signature fiddle and motive voice. 8 of the 9 songs are self-penned, rich with nature […]

2026 Young Artists Concerto Competition Winners Concert Katie Crim and Jared Sierra, guest conductors Dance of the Tumblers from The Snow Maiden Suite (1880)…………………Rimsky- Korsakov (1844-1908) Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, I. Allegro molto Moderato (1868)………….Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Bryant Yu, piano Bassoon Concerto in F major, Op. 75, I. Allegro (1811)………………….Carl Maria von […]

A show unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. Broadway, television, and motion picture actor, Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production. He talks about the songs and tells stories behind them, from Neil’s interviews, quotes, and autobiographical books. You will swear you are watching the […]

Dan Navarro has enjoyed an eclectic 40 year career as a songwriter, recording artists, singer and voice actor, and activist, spread over 19 acclaimed albums, thousands of concerts, singing in TV (Family Guy, Invincible) & Movies including the Oscar winning films “Encanto”, ‘Coco” and “Happy Feet,” and co-writing Pat Benatar’s Grammy Nominated classic “We Belong”. […]

Make big things small and small things big with us during February’s Play Date with Art! Experience creativity on a new scale and learn about artists like Claes Oldenburg who turned everyday objects into monumental works of art. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for […]

“Reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America. One of the most requested artists to make a return appearance at the Opera House is making his return! Farm boy turned humorist, New York Times bestselling author, volunteer firefighter/first responder, corporate speaker, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin, Michael Perry, comes to the Opera […]

This date was rescheduled from Jan 4th Come on out for an evening of bluegrass, classic country, & western swing music! 7:30pm Show

Madison Opera presents the world premiere of Everlasting Faint by Madison composer Scott Gendel and librettist Sandra Flores-Strand. A young woman has died of unknown natural causes – or so […]

Sit Down to a Hearth-Cooked 19th-Century Meal Enjoy a delicious hearth-cooked meal prepared by your own hands in the historic Wade House Stagecoach Hotel. From wild rice soup and pork ragout to a Yankee pot roast served alongside brethren cheddar bread and apple pandowdy, cook delicious and authentic 1800s-style meals over wood-burning stoves just as […]

Enjoy an elegant dinner, cocktails, an orchestra concert, and dancing to the swing band. Purchase your tickets at our website by February 3.

Thrill to some of the most iconic music of the twentieth century, the music of James Bond. Vocalist Ellen Winters and pianist Kostia Efimov join the orchestra for an evening of great music, food and fun, all while supporting the missions of your Menomonee Falls Symphony.

Stars Go Dim, Award winning Artist Celebrate Valentines Day with a new Album. Listen to Q90fm to Win a Special Date Night! 7pm show, Doors 6:30pm Get a Saved Seat!

Love is in the air as the CWSO is joined by vocalists Natalie Cummings and Austin Bradley – two lovebirds that met while singing opera! Enjoy operatic favorites from Mozart, […]