Kids in the Rotunda

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courtesy Truly Remarkable Loon

Truly Remarkable Loon performs at Kids in the Rotunda.

Truly Remarkable Loon performs at Kids in the Rotunda.

This edition of Overture Center's free series for kids is extra special for two reasons. First, it is the last chance to see a performance by legendary Madison juggler Truly Remarkable Loon, who will be tossing the flaming torches no more after these three performances. Second, it is a day off from school as part of a long holiday weekend (a double bonus for the kiddos). And it's worth noting that Kids in the Rotunda is also holding down its normal time slot on Saturday, Nov. 26, with performances by Yid Vicious at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

media release: Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s favorite family-friendly Saturday arts performance series, is back in-person for the 2022/23 season on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage. This year’s series includes 28 fun-filled Saturdays along with two special holiday events during school breaks: Magic Morgan and Liliana on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Truly Remarkable Loon on Friday, Nov. 25.

SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY PERFORMANCE: Friday, Nov. 25 – Truly Remarkable Loon

After 47 years of juggling, Madison's own Truly Remarkable is going to retire (unless the Minnesota Vikings pick him for next season), but not before one final appearance at Kids in the Rotunda on Purple Friday, often incorrectly referred to as Black Friday. Join Loon with his unusual brand of comedy, flying bean bags chairs, flying dragons, spinning plates and flying monkeys. Expect the unexpected. All ages will be amazed, amused and entertained.

Free 45-minute performances will be held at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. (added!) and 1 p.m. All virtual performances and the 1 p.m. performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please call 608.258.4447 if you need to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances. A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda Facebook page or follow Overture’s Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.

Featuring toe-tapping rhythms, mind-blowing magic, incredible dancing, engaging cultural arts performances, silly sing-alongs and more, our popular Kids in the Rotunda series for families is sure to engage, educate and entertain your whole family. Enjoy a diverse lineup of local, regional and national performers selected exclusively for children ages nine and younger and their families.

Coming back this year, the Rotunda Café will be open during shows to offer coffee, juice and snacks for sale with part of the proceeds benefiting Overture Center for the Arts. In addition, families are invited to participate in “Arts After Overture” in partnership with the Madison Public Library after select 9:30 a.m. sessions throughout the season. The sessions provide arts experiences related to the morning’s Kids in the Rotunda performance. Little Om Big Om Yoga is also back this season and will lead youngsters in family-friendly yoga sessions at 10:30 a.m. before the Oct. 29, Dec. 10, Jan. 21 and April 22 shows.