Forward Theater Company Tickets

Forward Theater Company is a resident theater at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in contemporary theater from Broadway and beyond, with a strong commitment to Wisconsin artists and broad audience engagement. Their stage programs blend bold, modern storytelling with community access, including free pre-show lectures and post-show talkbacks that invite audience members to dive deeper into the creative process.

Based in Madison, Forward Theater showcases main-stage productions in the Playhouse at the Playhouse/Theatre spaces within the Overture Center, a hub for performing arts in the region. The company collaborates closely with the Overture Center box office for ticketing and subscriptions, making it easy to secure seats for a season that highlights new works and contemporary classics.

As a founding member of World Premiere Wisconsin and a key contributor to Wisconsin’s theater landscape, Forward Theater continues to push for ambitious new work and community engagement through initiatives like the Future Forward Endowment Campaign. For performers, audiences, and theater lovers alike, Forward Theater is a reliable source for high-caliber, accessible live theater in Madison.

Upcoming season highlights include Primary Trust (Sept 4–21, 2025), Gutenberg! The Musical! (Nov 6–30, 2025, extended), Ironbound (Jan 29–Feb 15, 2026), Lady Disdain (Apr 9–26, 2026), and the Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival (May 13–15, 2026). Each production is staged in the Playhouse at the Overture Center, with tickets available through overture.org and season subscriptions offered via the same box office. For the latest updates, follow Forward Theater on Instagram at @forwardtheater.

Forward Theater Company’s address is Forward Theater Company, Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison, WI 53703. Whether you’re a longtime theatergoer or new to live theater, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable access to great contemporary productions in Wisconsin’s capital city.