Preview of Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang at Madison Lyric Stage

MADISON LYRIC STAGE PRESENTS SCHUBERT’S SCHWANENGESANG ON FEBRUARY 17

Grammy-Winning Blues Legend Bobby Rush at the Kate January 25

“The Kate” welcomes blues legend Bobby Rush on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm.

Madison Lyric Stage Announces New Season

MADISON LYRIC STAGE ANNOUNCES 2024 SEASON: THE FANTASTICKS, ELEKTRA, KANDER & EBB AND MORE

2024 Season Announced By Madison Lyric Stage

“We are thrilled to announce our twelfth season of live professional theater on the shoreline.”

Singer-Songwriter Lara Herscovitch at the Kate January 12

Lara Herscovitch is a singer-songwriter-poet-performer-author gem.

Madison's Scranton Library To Host 'Forever Young: A YA Book Club For Adults' Next Month

The January selection is "The Fire Keeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley.

Community Foundation of Middlesex County Grant Helps the Kate

Community Foundation of Middlesex County Grant Helps the Kate to Improve Accessibility

“Cash Cab” Host and Stand-Up Comedian Ben Bailey at the Kate

“Cash Cab” Host and Stand-Up Comedian Ben Bailey at the Kate December 23

Progressive Americana with Nefesh Mountain at the Kate December 22

"The Kate”, welcomes back Nefesh Mountain on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm.

Dance Studio Takes Center Stage - Grand Opening Spectacle in Madison

An Afternoon of Elegance, Rhythm, and Star-Studded Glamour Awaits at Madison Fred Astaire Dance Studios Grand Opening.

Progressive Jazz Quartet The Bad Plus at the Kate November 30

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes The Bad Plus for an evening of jazz on Thursday, November 30, 2023

Hollywood Censorship Explored at the Kate Museum November 29

The Katharine Hepburn Museum welcomes Wesleyan University associate professor of film studies Michael Slowik to present a talk.

Music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Brought to Life at the Kate

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes The Eric Mintel Quartet for a family-friendly afternoon of holiday jazz

Irish Folk with House of Hamill at the Kate November 8

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes indie Irish folk band House of Hamill on Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Acclaimed Fingerstyle Guitarist Adrian Legg at the Kate November 5

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes English guitarist and storyteller Adrian Legg on Sunday, November 5

Americana Duo The Secret Sisters at the Kate November 2

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes The Secret Sisters – Laura and Lydia Rogers – on Thursday, November 2, 2023

Stand Up Comedy with Tammy Pescatelli at the Kate October 28

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes back comedian Tammy Pescatelli on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8 pm.

Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s “Ballet Spooktacular”

Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s “Ballet Spooktacular” Descends Upon the Kate October 28 and 29

Comedian Tammy Pescatelli at the Kate October 28

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes stand-up comedian Tammy Pescatelli on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 8 pm.

New Arts Venue Collaboration Announced

Four of Connecticut’s major nonprofit performing arts venue operators have formed a coalition.

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Kate October 14

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes families to the musical tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Madison Lyric Stage presents Maidens, Witches and Femme Fatales

Madison Lyric Stage presents Maidens, Witches and Femme Fatales: The Women of Opera, October 14-15

​Kommuna Lux Bring Ukrainian Street Folk to the Kate September 12

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes Kommuna Lux, on tour from Ukraine, Tuesday, September 12th at 7:30 pm.

Lucy Kaplansky to Appear at The Kate Sept. 21

Celebrated singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky will perform songs from her ninth solo album, Last Days of Summer.

Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd at the Kate September 8 and 9

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd for two shows.

Iris DeMent Brings New Record Workin' On A World to Old Saybrook

SUPPORTING ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM WORKIN’ ON A WORLD RELEASED FEBRUARY 2023

Guitarist Shaun Hague Performs the Music of Clapton at the Kate

​Acclaimed Guitarist Shaun Hague Performs the Music of Clapton at the Kate on September 6

Madison Lyric Stage Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein Concerts

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company, will present Climb Every Mountain: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sept. 15-17.

A "Masterpiece Of The Musical Theater" Comes To Madison Lyric Stage

Featuring a cast of 19, the concert will include well-known songs such as “Younger Than Springtime,” “Oklahoma" and “The Sound of Music."

Candice Bergen to Receive 8th Annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award

Candice Bergen will receive the 8th Annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award at the Kate on August 20.

World Premier Stage Play Presented At Madison Lyric Stage

The stage play explores a world of child neglect and abandonment, intersecting with the fantasy realm of angels, demons and monsters.

Elegy for a Fallen Angel at Madison Lyric Stage, August 12-13

Performances will be held inside MLS’s brand-new enclosed tent on the grounds of the historic Deacon John Grave House.

Madison's 86th Follies Stage Show Returns In August

This year’s theme for the 86th Follies stage show is “High Tide.”

American Idol Winner Maddie Poppe at the Kate August 9

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes Maddie Poppe on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 7:30 pm.

Spring Awakening Continues Through July 30 at Madison Lyric Stage

Check out these photos of the cast of 'Spring Awakening' during their opening weekend.

Big Lux Blends Classical Violin with Hip Hop and More at the Kate

Big Lux Blends Classical Violin with Hip Hop and More at the Kate August 16

Dean Ford & the Beautiful Ones Perform the Music of Prince at the Kate

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes back Dean Ford & the Beautiful Ones on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 7:30.

Madison Rotary Club Carnival Continues To Saturday

The annual carnival features games, rides and food trucks.

Preview of 'Spring Awakening,' July 21-30 at Madison Lyric Stage

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, will present the electrifying rock musical.

Folk-Rockers The Sweet Remains at the Kate July 22

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, “the Kate”, welcomes back The Sweet Remains on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm.