MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced that two anonymous donors have made a commitment of $20 million in support of UW-Madison’s School of Music’s future Performance Center.
The commitments were announced Monday night during an “Evening of Celebration” at the Overture Center for the Arts, which featured student performances in music, drama and dance in celebration of the career of former Chancellor John D. Wiley.
Both Wiley and current Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin informed the audience of the development.
The center will have approximately 56,000 square feet of space and contain two concert halls. One will have 800 seats, while a recital hall will hold 350 patrons, UW-Madison said in a news release. In addition, the performance facility will house a box office, dressing rooms, support services, recording studio, a lobby and green room.