Kids in the Rotunda
Overture Center-Rotunda Stage 201 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Bonnie Manley Photography
David Landau with guitar.
David Landau
media release: Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s favorite, family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, kicks off its 2023/24 season on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage, starting with a returning favorite, David Landau, on Saturday, Oct. 7. David Landau is a former first grade teacher, an award-winning musician and entertainer, and he is very funny. David's personal appearances are upbeat musical programs that keep children engaged and constantly thinking. The kids sing some, move some, act some, dance some, shout just a little bit and laugh a bunch. The adults just sit back and enjoy the show.
This year’s series also includes 30 fun-filled Saturdays along with two special holiday events: Ken Lonnquist on Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Cash Box Kings on Friday, Nov. 24.
Overture Center’s Kids in the Rotunda series is designed to captivate families of all ages. From renowned folk singers to drum lines and hilarious kid-friendly improv to vibrant Indian dance, our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. While tailored for children ages nine and younger, these performances will mesmerize both kids and adults alike.
"Kids in the Rotunda is the Crown Jewel of kid shows,” said David Landau, who has performed at Kids in the Rotunda for more than 10 years. “For performers like me, it is always the biggest show of the year. The way the seating is arranged on those steps makes every seat in the house a great seat. From the performer’s point of view, it is a wall of smiling faces that stretches from floor to ceiling. What a treasure to have in Madison!"
The Rotunda Café will be open during shows to offer coffee, juice and snacks for sale with part of the proceeds benefiting Overture Center.
In addition, families are invited to participate in “Arts After Overture” in partnership with the Madison Public Library after select performances from 10 a.m. to noon throughout the season: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9 and April 13. 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 10:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on Oct. 21, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 and March 23.
Free 45-minute performances will be held at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All virtual performances and the 1 p.m. performances will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour prior to the performance to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
A livestream option will be available once a month at 1 p.m.: Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, March 30 and April 27. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda Facebook page or follow Overture’s Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.