Location

The Wisconsin Union Theater is located in the Memorial Union,
800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Theater Renovation

The Wisconsin Union Theater and the Fredric March Play Circle will close for major renovation in Summer 2012 and re-open in Fall 2014. This is part of the Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) project.  The revitalized and improved theaters will re-open in time for the Fall 2014 semester and the 75th Anniversary of the Theater in October 2014.

Learn more about the building project and keep up with latest news here: http://unionreinvestment.wisc.edu/

Campus Arts Ticketing Box Office Hours

Box Office at Wisconsin Union Theater, Park Street:
Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 1, 2012, the Wisconsin Union Box Office at Park Street will be open Monday through Friday, 11:30am to 2:30pm. Starting June 3, this Box Office will be closed for historic renovations. Please visit the Box Office at Vilas Hall during this time (see hours below).

Box Office at University Theater, Vilas Hall:
(entrance on East Campus Mall, 821 University Avenue)

Closed Monday, May 14 through Sunday, June 3, 2012.
Reopens Monday, June 4, 2012: Monday through Friday, 11:30am-2:30pm.

Order Tickets

Tickets can be purchased through the Campus Arts Ticketing Service.

Call (608) 265-ARTS (2787)

Order online click here!

Tickets can also be purchased:
By mailing in a brochure order form to Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706
Or in person at one of our Campus Arts Ticketing box office locations (see hours above).

Fees:
$3.50 convenience fee per ticket for all tickets purchased via fax, mail, or over the phone.
$3.50 convenience fee per ticket for all tickets purchased through the on-line box office.
No convenience fee for tickets purchased in person at one of our campus box office locations.
$1.50 per ticket facility fee for all paid admission shows at the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Wisconsin Union Theater Season Orders (Brochure Only) - $7.00 per order (or $2.50 per ticket for 1 or 2 single tickets).

Seating Chart

Wisconsin Union Theater Seating chart

UW-Madison Student Tickets

For Theater-sponsored season events, UW-Madison students pay only $10 for single ticket purchases and $6 for Travel Series.

No need to wait for the day of the performance. Earliest purchase assures the best available seats. Student discounts are available only to actively enrolled UW-Madison students. One ticket is allowed per current ID. Student tickets are not mailed; they must be picked up in person at the box office and a valid UW-Madison ID presented. Group Discounts

Enjoy performances with friends and save. For most shows, groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount. Ask the Box Office if the discount applies. For more information, email Ted Harks, tmharks@wisc.edu.

Accessibility

Please notify the box office when you purchase your tickets if you need special assistance or seating arrangements.

The main floor of the Union Theater is accessible by wheelchair via the Park Street entrance nearest the lake. The balcony is not accessible by wheelchair. Patrons unable to transfer into an auditorium seat should reserve a wheelchair location in advance. An easy-access restroom is available in the outer lobby on the main floor.

Large print programs and hearing enhancement are available from the door staff on the night of the show with picture ID.

Driving Directions

The Wisconsin Union Theater is located in the west wing of the Memorial Union on the campus of UW-Madison. The address is 800 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53706

Directions From Chicago:
Take Interstate 90 from Chicago to Madison via Rockford. Take exit 42 to Highways 12/18 going west toward Madison. It is the first Madison exit off of I-90 and it exits from the left lane. Proceed on Highways 12/18 approximately 6 miles until you reach the Highway 151/Park Street exit. Exit on Park Street and continue north on Park for approximately 2 1/4 miles until you reach Lake Mendota. The Union Theater entrance is on your right.

From Milwaukee:
Take Interstate 94 from Milwaukee to Madison. Continue straight on I-94 as it becomes Highway 30. Continue on Highway 30 approximately 3 miles to the State capitol exit to East Washington Avenue. Take East Washington Avenue approximately 3 miles until Webster Street, just before the Capitol Square; make a right turn onto Webster Street and stay in the right lane. Webster Street becomes Dayton street as you bear left. Turn right on Wisconsin Avenue. Continue on Wisconsin Avenue as is bears left at the Edgewater Hotel and becomes Langdon Street. Stay on Langdon Street until it dead-ends into Park Street. Turn right and the Union Theater entrance is on your right. (Semis and tall trucks–call for directions.)

From Minneapolis/St.Paul:
Take Interstate 90 from the Twin Cities or northwestern Wisconsin to Madison. Take the Highway 30 exit to Madison. Continue on Highway 30 approximately 3 miles to the State capitol exit to East Washington Avenue. Take east Washington Avenue approximately 3 miles until Webster Street, just before the Capitol Square; make a right turn onto Webster Street and stay in the right lane. Webster Street becomes Dayton Street as you bear left. Turn right on Wisconsin Avenue. Continue on Wisconsin Avenue as a bears left at the Edgewater Hotel and becomes Langdon Street. Stay on Langdon Street until it dead-ends into Park Street. Turn right and the Union Theater entrance is on your right. (Semis and tall trucks–call for directions.)

From Northeast Wisconsin (e.g. Green Bay, Oshkosh):
Take US 151 south (west) to Madison. As you enter Madison, US 151 becomes East Washington Avenue. Take east Washington Avenue approximately 6 1/2 miles until Webster Street, just before the Capitol Square (DO NOT follow US 151 when it exits left); make a right turn onto Webster Street and stay in the right lane. Webster Street becomes Dayton Street as you bear left. Turn right on Wisconsin Avenue. Continue on Wisconsin Avenue as is bears left at the Edgewater Hotel and becomes Langdon Street. Stay on Langdon Street until it dead-ends into Park Street. Turn right and the Union Theater entrance is on your right. (Semis and tall trucks–call for directions.)