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    Kanopy Dance Company: Winter Fantasia - Reimagined

    Thursday, December 4 - Sunday, December 7

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    Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7

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Overture Center for the Arts includes nine award-winning resident arts organizations. Although they call Overture home, they offer independent, innovative and diverse experiences suitable for a wide range of audiences.

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  • December 4 - December 7

    Cyber Weekend, Dance, Family Friendly, Kanopy Dance Winter Fantasia: Reimagined

    Promenade Hall

    Kanopy lights up the stage for the holidays with “Winter Fantasia: Reimagined,” a dazzling dance celebration showcasing a mosaic of cultural traditions.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 5 - December 7

    Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music A Madison Symphony Christmas

    Overture Hall

    This spectacular annual celebration has become a joyful way to begin the holiday season in our community for concertgoers of all ages. The Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs and the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir join us to bring this special concert to life.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 6

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Stuart Stotts

    Rotunda Stage

    Stuart Stotts is an energetic singer and storyteller who loves engaging audiences. In a family-friendly setting, you'll find yourself singing, moving, sharing ideas and laughing together.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 6 - December 21

    Children's Theater of Madison, Cyber Weekend, Family Friendly, Theater The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

    MYArts Starlight Theater

    When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics—it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs! 

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 6 - December 21

    Children's Theater of Madison, Cyber Weekend, Family Friendly, Theater A Christmas Carol

    Capitol Theater

    Children Theater of Madison's signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving!

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 11 - December 21

    Cyber Weekend, Theater The Hello Girls: A New American Musical

    Playhouse

    From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz: “The Hello Girls” chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 12 - December 21

    Cyber Weekend, Dance, Family Friendly, Madison Ballet The Nutcracker

    Overture Hall

    Madison Ballet's The Nutcracker brings Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score to life with stunning choreography, lavish costumes and a dazzling cast of dancers from our company, school and community, under the glorious Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra conducted by Maestro Andrew Sewell.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 13

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music The Handphibians

    Rotunda Stage

    The Handphibians will bring the vibrant sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife, Brazil, to life with their songs and traditional drumming rhythms.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • December 20

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Fox & Branch's Will Branch

    Rotunda Stage

    Get ready to sing, dance and laugh with Fox & Branch's Will Branch! This lively duo brings families together with a high-energy mix of traditional and original songs played on guitar, fiddle, banjo and washboard.

    Multiple Showtimes