Broom Street Theater
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America's longest continuously operating experimental theater with over 400 original shows produced since 1969!
We're located in Madison, WI - but we're NOT on Broom Street.
https://bstonline.org
We're located in Madison, WI - but we're NOT on Broom Street.
https://bstonline.org
There are still two more opportunities to see Do It To Julia! See the show tonight at 7:30 PM; closing performance tomorrow at 2 PM. Walk-up tickets are pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
September 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
There are still two more opportunities to see Do It To Julia! See the show tonight at 7:30 PM; closing performance tomorrow at 2 PM. Walk-up tickets are pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
There are still four more opportunities to see Do It To Julia! Shows Thurs-Sat at 7:30 PM; closing performance on Sun at 2 PM. Walk-up tickets are pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
September 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
There are still four more opportunities to see Do It To Julia! Shows Thurs-Sat at 7:30 PM; closing performance on Sun at 2 PM. Walk-up tickets are pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
Tonight's performance of Do It To Julia! will be livestreamed! Livestream access is pay-what-you-can and can be obtained up to 1 hour before show time. www.eventbrite.com/e/do-it-to-j...
September 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Tonight's performance of Do It To Julia! will be livestreamed! Livestream access is pay-what-you-can and can be obtained up to 1 hour before show time. www.eventbrite.com/e/do-it-to-j...
Another round of performances is coming this weekend for Broom Street's 400th production, Do It To Julia! Shows at 7:30 PM Thurs-Sat, Sun at 2 PM. Not in the area? The 9/17 performance will be livestreamed.
Walk-up tickets and livestream access are pay-what-you-can! bstonline.org/events/
Walk-up tickets and livestream access are pay-what-you-can! bstonline.org/events/
September 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Another round of performances is coming this weekend for Broom Street's 400th production, Do It To Julia! Shows at 7:30 PM Thurs-Sat, Sun at 2 PM. Not in the area? The 9/17 performance will be livestreamed.
Walk-up tickets and livestream access are pay-what-you-can! bstonline.org/events/
Walk-up tickets and livestream access are pay-what-you-can! bstonline.org/events/
BST's 400th production opens TONIGHT! This new play, Do It To Julia! is written by local playwright E. M. Savoie and is directed by Melissa Minkoff. The show runs from September 11-27. Walk-up admission is pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
Do It To Julia! - Broom Street Theater
This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime.
bstonline.org
September 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
BST's 400th production opens TONIGHT! This new play, Do It To Julia! is written by local playwright E. M. Savoie and is directed by Melissa Minkoff. The show runs from September 11-27. Walk-up admission is pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
BST's 400th production opens one week from today! This new play, Do It To Julia! is written by local playwright E. M. Savoie and is directed by Melissa Minkoff. The show runs from September 11-27. Walk-up admission is pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
Do It To Julia! - Broom Street Theater
This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime.
bstonline.org
September 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
BST's 400th production opens one week from today! This new play, Do It To Julia! is written by local playwright E. M. Savoie and is directed by Melissa Minkoff. The show runs from September 11-27. Walk-up admission is pay-what-you-can! More info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
Tonight: Auditions for Dragonsocks & Queen of the Universe, written by local playwright Brendon Smith and directed by Suzan Kurry. Auditions are held at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St. Click the link for more info.
Audition: Dragonsocks & Queen of the Universe - Broom Street Theater
Auditions for Dragonsocks & Queen of the Universe Written by local playwright Brendon Smith Directed by Suzan Kurry (Artistic Director of KR Women’s Theater) Josephine is spiteful, bitter,…
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August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Tonight: Auditions for Dragonsocks & Queen of the Universe, written by local playwright Brendon Smith and directed by Suzan Kurry. Auditions are held at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S Brearly St. Click the link for more info.
As Broom Street prepares to open our 400th show in September, we are taking a look back at other milestone productions! BST's 100th show, Packer Glory, was written and directed by Tracy Will and told the story of Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers.
August 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM
As Broom Street prepares to open our 400th show in September, we are taking a look back at other milestone productions! BST's 100th show, Packer Glory, was written and directed by Tracy Will and told the story of Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers.
This weekend, Broom Street is holding Tech orientation and work days at 10 AM on August 1st and 2nd. Come to one or both! After the tech orientation, we will have a workday. Participation in work days counts toward membership! Info: bstonline.org/event/tech-o...
July 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This weekend, Broom Street is holding Tech orientation and work days at 10 AM on August 1st and 2nd. Come to one or both! After the tech orientation, we will have a workday. Participation in work days counts toward membership! Info: bstonline.org/event/tech-o...
Due to the tragedy that occurred in our neighborhood on July 22, the July 23-26 performances of Big Honey are cancelled. While our stage will be dark this weekend, we hope you'll bring your energy to those who are advocating for change, engaging in mutual aid, and supporting one another.
July 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Due to the tragedy that occurred in our neighborhood on July 22, the July 23-26 performances of Big Honey are cancelled. While our stage will be dark this weekend, we hope you'll bring your energy to those who are advocating for change, engaging in mutual aid, and supporting one another.
Due to the tragedy that occurred in our neighborhood yesterday, tonight's performance of Big Honey is cancelled out of respect for the community. If you were planning to come to tonight's performance, please consider attending tonight's vigil instead.
July 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Due to the tragedy that occurred in our neighborhood yesterday, tonight's performance of Big Honey is cancelled out of respect for the community. If you were planning to come to tonight's performance, please consider attending tonight's vigil instead.
Tonight at Broom Street: Big Honey - A long-form improv comedy show. Additional shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM; Sunday at 1 PM. Free admission. Learn More: bstonline.org/event/member...
Member Whimsy - Broom Street Theater
This is a month-long series of events conceived and created by Broom Street members.
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July 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Tonight at Broom Street: Big Honey - A long-form improv comedy show. Additional shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM; Sunday at 1 PM. Free admission. Learn More: bstonline.org/event/member...
Broom Street Theater is excited to announce the cast and crew of Do It To Julia! which runs from September 11-27. More Info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
July 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Broom Street Theater is excited to announce the cast and crew of Do It To Julia! which runs from September 11-27. More Info: bstonline.org/event/do-it-...
This week at Broom Street: Big Honey - A long-form improv comedy show. Shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 PM; Sunday at 1 PM. Free admission. Learn More: bstonline.org/event/member...
July 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This week at Broom Street: Big Honey - A long-form improv comedy show. Shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 PM; Sunday at 1 PM. Free admission. Learn More: bstonline.org/event/member...
This weekend at BST: Lucid Dreaming with Ben Seidensticker - An improv-to-sketch comedy show. Shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Free admission. Learn more: bstonline.org/event/member...
July 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
This weekend at BST: Lucid Dreaming with Ben Seidensticker - An improv-to-sketch comedy show. Shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Free admission. Learn more: bstonline.org/event/member...
Tonight at Broom Street at 7:30 PM - Silas Ritchie and Andrieu Todd present Unfathomable Showscapes! Doors open at 7 PM, admission is pay-what-you-can. More Info: bstonline.org/event/member-whimsy/
July 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Tonight at Broom Street at 7:30 PM - Silas Ritchie and Andrieu Todd present Unfathomable Showscapes! Doors open at 7 PM, admission is pay-what-you-can. More Info: bstonline.org/event/member-whimsy/
This weekend at Broom Street: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM: Experimental Music with Silas Ritchie and Andrieu Todd. Sunday at 2 PM: The Knock with Chelsea Gaspard. All events are free. Learn More: bstonline.org/event/member...
July 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This weekend at Broom Street: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM: Experimental Music with Silas Ritchie and Andrieu Todd. Sunday at 2 PM: The Knock with Chelsea Gaspard. All events are free. Learn More: bstonline.org/event/member...
This weekend at BST: Silas Ritchie and Andrieu Todd host a “Workshop-to-show” that offers anyone in the community the opportunity to improvise as a group or to showcase a solo performance. Workshop on Thursday, rehearse on Friday, perform on Saturday! Info: bstonline.org/event/member-whimsy/
July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This weekend at BST: Silas Ritchie and Andrieu Todd host a “Workshop-to-show” that offers anyone in the community the opportunity to improvise as a group or to showcase a solo performance. Workshop on Thursday, rehearse on Friday, perform on Saturday! Info: bstonline.org/event/member-whimsy/
Born on this day in 1951, Charlie Hill, a member of the Oneida Nation of WI, was one of the first Indigenous performers to gain national television exposure. Hill performed at Broom Street in the 1970s while studying at UW-Madison. In 2022, Hill's birthday was commemorated with a Google Doodle.
Charlie Hill's 71st Birthday Doodle - Google Doodles
Learn more about the creation of Charlie Hill's 71st Birthday Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.
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July 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Born on this day in 1951, Charlie Hill, a member of the Oneida Nation of WI, was one of the first Indigenous performers to gain national television exposure. Hill performed at Broom Street in the 1970s while studying at UW-Madison. In 2022, Hill's birthday was commemorated with a Google Doodle.
Tonight's creature performance is canceled, but this afternoon's creature creation workshop is proceeding as scheduled. Tomorrow afternoon, come to the theater at 2 PM for our Broom Street Elders panel discussion. Learn more about our July events here: : bstonline.org/event/member...
Member Whimsy - Broom Street Theater
This is a month-long series of events conceived and created by Broom Street members.
bstonline.org
July 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Tonight's creature performance is canceled, but this afternoon's creature creation workshop is proceeding as scheduled. Tomorrow afternoon, come to the theater at 2 PM for our Broom Street Elders panel discussion. Learn more about our July events here: : bstonline.org/event/member...
Today at Broom Street: Creature Monologues – A two-part character creation workshop and performance facilitated by Malcolm McCanles. Create a creature during the workshop at 2 PM, and unleash your creature at an open-to-the-public performance at 7:30 PM! Info: bstonline.org/event/member...
July 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Today at Broom Street: Creature Monologues – A two-part character creation workshop and performance facilitated by Malcolm McCanles. Create a creature during the workshop at 2 PM, and unleash your creature at an open-to-the-public performance at 7:30 PM! Info: bstonline.org/event/member...
BST presents Member Whimsy in July, a month-long series of events conceived and facilitated by our members and collaborators. Different events each week, all events are free. Info: bstonline.org/event/member...
July 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
BST presents Member Whimsy in July, a month-long series of events conceived and facilitated by our members and collaborators. Different events each week, all events are free. Info: bstonline.org/event/member...
Tonight at Broom Street from 6 PM - 8 PM: Auditions for Do It To Julia! This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime. Info: bstonline.org/event/auditi...
Audition: Do It To Julia! - Broom Street Theater
This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime.
bstonline.org
June 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Tonight at Broom Street from 6 PM - 8 PM: Auditions for Do It To Julia! This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime. Info: bstonline.org/event/auditi...
Tonight and tomorrow night at Broom Street from 6 PM - 8 PM: Auditions for Do It To Julia! This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime. Info: bstonline.org/event/auditi...
Audition: Do It To Julia! - Broom Street Theater
This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime.
bstonline.org
June 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Tonight and tomorrow night at Broom Street from 6 PM - 8 PM: Auditions for Do It To Julia! This dramatic new play follows one woman’s fight to keep her humanity while surviving the crushing machinery of an authoritarian regime. Info: bstonline.org/event/auditi...
Tonight at 7:30 PM: Are We Delicious? (AWD) presents AQUA TOFANA: A Reflective Staged Reading. This riveting production developed in 2025 delves into the life of Giulia Tofana, the enigmatic 17th-century figure behind the notorious poison that bears her name. Info: bstonline.org/event/aqua-t...
Aqua Tofana (the Road to Fringe) Staged Reading - Broom Street Theater
AWD is redeveloping Aqua Tofana with plans to take it on the road. Participate in the process at this staged reading.
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June 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Tonight at 7:30 PM: Are We Delicious? (AWD) presents AQUA TOFANA: A Reflective Staged Reading. This riveting production developed in 2025 delves into the life of Giulia Tofana, the enigmatic 17th-century figure behind the notorious poison that bears her name. Info: bstonline.org/event/aqua-t...