Madison Civic Center

The Madison Civic Center was Madison's home for arts and entertainment from 1980 to 2003, presenting an extensive season of acclaimed classical and jazz performers, internationally touring ballet, modern and jazz dance, the finest touring Broadway musicals, fun family shows, and other top entertainers. In addition, the Civic Center's extensive outreach and education programs annually served thousands of Madison-area residents including youth, older adults, economically disadvantaged, and people with disabilities. The Civic Center also provided performance, rehearsal and exhibit space for Madison Family Theatre, Madison Art Center, Madison Opera, Madison Repertory Theatre, Madison Symphony Orchestra, other local arts groups, and commercial presenters. Its place in Madison's arts scene has been taken by the new Overture Center for the Arts.