• Relive the magic of year six! With this film, based on the sixth installment of the classic saga,
fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale of Harry’s obsession with a mysterious
potions book accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra as Harry soars across the
big screen in HD!
RETURNING WITH A NEW SHOW! MOMIX Alice | Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 7 p.m. | Overture Hall
• Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX Dance Company sends audiences
flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, "Alice," inspired by Lewis Carroll’s
classic "Alice in Wonderland." Join this dazzling company on a mind-bending adventure as Alice
encounters time-honored characters, including the undulating Caterpillar, a lobster quadrille, frenzied
White Rabbits, a mad Queen of Hearts and a variety of other surprises. Filled with visual splendor and
startling creative movement, Alice reveals that nothing in MOMIX’s world is as it seems!
NEW! The Kite Runner | Friday, May 24 – Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Five performances | Capitol Theater
• Following an outstanding Broadway run, this unforgettable theatrical tour de force comes to Madison
as part of its new national tour. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel (38 million
copies), this haunting tale of friendship, which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s
journey to confront his past and find redemption.
RETURNING WITH A NEW SHOW! The Second City Comedian Rhapsody | Friday, June 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. |
Capitol Theater
• Come see why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over 60 years! From the place
that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and more comes the next
generation of comedy superstars. The Second City’s “Comedian Rhapsody” is a brand-new revue
featuring the best sketch comedy and songs from our history, our newest classics and, of course, our
trademark improvisation performed by The Second City Touring Company’s best and brightest… and
funniest!
CHANGEMAKER SPEAKER SERIES
Changemaker speakers are the dreamers, builders, makers, problem solvers and wizards among us. These
changemakers share insights about the world around us, help us move forward thoughtfully, strive to solve big
problems, bridge the distance between us and lift us up, one story at a time.
NEW! Beyond Earth: The Quest for Life on an Icy Moon with NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins | Tuesday, Sept.
19, 2023, 7:30 p.m. | Capitol Theater Stage
• Embark on a journey through more than two decades of space exploration as NASA’s lead principal
engineer Kobie Boykins takes us on an epic adventure through its greatest triumphs and challenges. As
one of the driving creative minds behind the Mars rovers, Boykins has turned to exploring more distant
frontiers. In late 2024, he will lead NASA's most ambitious mission to date: a circumnavigation of one of
Jupiter's four moons, Europa, searching for signs of life beneath its icy surface. Through high tech
animations, images and film shot by the rovers, Boykins shares why he’s so passionate about his work
and believes it’s relevant to life on Earth.
NEW! Luck is a State of Mind with Photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice | Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, 7:30 p.m. |
Capitol Theater Stage
• Take a wild ride through decades of bearing witness to sweeping change as Pulitzer Prize-winning
photographer and Nikon Ambassador Deanne Fitzmaurice shares the personal philosophy that helps
her capture jaw-dropping images. Sharing pivotal stories from more than three decades of
documenting our world, including the human cost of conflict, climate change, sweeping Supreme Court
rulings and societal shifts, Fitzmaurice drills down into what makes a memorable photograph and how
photojournalism and good storytelling have the power to connect us.