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THE BFG (Big Friendly Giant) - BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT
CT MARCH 15 10 AM & 12:30 PM
In David Wood's exciting dramatization of Roald Dahl's award-winning story, a vegetarian
giant with vocabulary problems teams up with a little orphan girl to save the children of
England from child-eating giants. On stage, this wacky tale comes to life with puppets and
people creating a fantastical world of towering giants and magical adventures.
Grades 2-6
THE CAT IN THE HAT— BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT
CT MARCH 29 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Dr. Seuss’ classic tale springs to life the moment the Cat’s tall, red-and-white-striped hat
appears. Watch as a rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. With some
tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with the Cat in The Hat, the fun's never
done!
PreK-4
MOON MOUSE A SPACE ODYSSEY—10 AM SOLD OUT
CT APRIL 18 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Marvin the mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied and picked on by the “cool” rats,
he is labeled a loser and a geek. Join Marvin as he escapes into the space adventure of a
lifetime, taking a trip to the moon in his self-made rocket and meeting a strange cast of misfit
creatures to become a hero on his own!
Grades K-4
COMPAHNIA URBANA DE DANÇA
CT APRIL 28 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Freely mixing urban street styles, social dances, and thought-provoking contemporary
vocabulary, the dynamic young dancers from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro stun with
stamina-testing solos and jaw-dropping group movement that defies the limits of physicality
while exploring the cultural roots of Brazil and the gritty life stories of the dancers
themselves.
Grades 4-12
ARTS
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
SOCIAL STUDIES
LANGUAGE ARTS
SCIENCE
MATH
SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE from THEATRE LILA!
THE MOJO AND THE SAYSO
PH FEB 19, 23, 24
9:30 AM
Theatre LILA asks: what artistic action can we take to be a part of the important
conversations surrounding the new civil rights movement inspired by the deaths
of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, John Crawford, and now Madison's
own Tony Robinson? We found our answer in The Mojo and The Sayso, Aishah
Rahman's lyrical and realist drama about one family dealing with such a loss. The
play tells the story of how one African-American family’s strength and faith are
tested as they search for a talisman powerful enough to save them after the
senseless death of their young son. With compassion, humor, and a unique
sense of language, Aishah Rahman guides you on a journey where the distinctions between comedy, fantasy, and tragedy disappear.
All tickets for this performance are $9.
Study Guides will be provided by Theatre LILA and a talk-back with the cast and director will follow
the performance. Running Time: approximately 1:45. Bring your lessons to life OnStage with a field trip to Overture Center!
We are delighted to announce our 27th season of bringing high-quality live performing arts to students. We hope
that you are able to join us for live performances to enrich and educate your students. To deepen your
experience, we offer Resource Guides full of curricular-focused lesson ideas. Also, consider extending your day
for lunch at Overture and with a tour at the nearby Capitol, Madison Public Library, Madison Children’s
Museum, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art or Wisconsin History Museum.
Book your field trips today at overturecenter.org/onstage. Ticket prices for OnStage performances are $7 per
ticket for groups of 20 or more and $9 per ticket for groups less than 20 (unless otherwise indicated). One
complimentary ticket for the performance is offered for every 15 reserved.
BLACK VIOLIN
CT OCTOBER 6 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Classically-trained virtuosos Kev and Wil B will perform their unique fusion of hip-hop, rock,
classical, R&B, and bluegrass music joined by ace turntable whiz DJTK (Dwayne Dayal).
GRADES 3-12
CIRQUE MECHANICS —SOLD OUT
CT NOVEMBER 16 10AM
From the inventive Cirque Mechanics comes Pedal Punk, a steampunk inspired acrobatic
whirlwind where cycling is the escape from a technology obsessed society. Experience the
excitement, artistry, thrill and mechanical cirque masterpiece that brings this show to life.
Grades 4-12
PETER RABBIT TALES—10 AM SOLD OUT
CT NOVEMBER 20 10 AM & 12:30 PM
Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday with this original production which uses fantastic
masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery and original music to bring the magical,
marvelous world of Beatrix Potter to life on stage.
Grades PreK-4
STOMP—SOLD OUT
CT FEBRUARY 12
11 AM
For the first time, the company of STOMP will present a special performance of
matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans and more in a one-hour spectacular for students.
Don’t miss the beats of this inventive and invigorating stage show of dance, music
and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying performance.
Special ticket price for this performance only: $10.
Grades 4-12
MUMMENCHANZ: THE MUSICIANS OF SILENCE
CT FEB 22 10 AM
In the wordless universe of MUMMENCHANZ, the ordinary becomes extraordinary
when common materials, everyday objects and colorful abstract shapes and forms
spring to life. The result is a visually stunning spectacle that transcends cultural
barriers and sparks the imagination.
Grades K-8
UW VARSITY BAND THURSDAY SOLD OUT
OH FEBRUARY 25 & 26 10 AM
Always a favorite, the University of Wisconsin Varsity Band, led by Conductor Mike
Leckrone, treats audiences to a spectacular show of many musical styles from pop to
Broadway.
Grades 4-12
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE!
CT MARCH 7 10 AM & 12:30 PM
From the legacy of the beloved Mister Rogers and PBS KIDS, come aboard the
trolley with Daniel Tiger for an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends
explore the vibrant world of their much-loved neighborhood.
Grades PreK-2
VOCALOSITY: THE ACA-PERFECT MUSICAL EXPERIENCE —SOLD OUT
CT JANUARY 29 11 AM
Vocalosity is the all-new live musical event that celebrates the wonder of the human voice from the creative mind of a capella guru Deke Sharon, who brought us
Pitch Perfect and The Sing-Off.
Grades: 3-12
ZUZU AFRICAN ACROBATS— SOLD OUT
CT MARCH 8 10 AM & 12:30 PM
ZuZu African Acrobats present a high energy routine which includes fast pyramid
building, limbo, contortion, bottle balancing, tumbling, chair stacks and balancing,
and much more! They have been featured on America’s Got Talent, The Late Show
with David Letterman, the Texas State Fair and have performed at three Super Bowls.
Grades 4-12
WALK ON: THE STORY OF ROSA PARKS
CT FEBRUARY 9 & 10 10 AM & 12:30 PM - TUES 10 AM SOLD OUT
Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks weaves together music and drama to tell the story of Rosa
Parks from her childhood in rural Alabama to her famous decision to “sit down and be
counted.” Exciting and inspirational, the production explores how the determination of one
individual made all the difference in the struggle for freedom and equality in the United
States.
Grades 3-12
AHN-CORE AHN TRIO!
CT MARCH 11 11 AM
Born in Seoul, Korea and educated at Juilliard, The Ahn Trio—sisters Maria, Lucia
and Angella—are redefining the art and architecture of chamber music, breathing
new life into the standard piano trio literature to share their innovative spirit and
ever-evolving vision of music.
Grades 4-12