Kids in the Rotunda
Monkey Business Institute

Saturday, January 6
9:30am, 11am & 1pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
The 1pm performance will be American Sign Language interpreted. Please email kidsintherotunda@overture.org at least one hour ahead to be seated within sight of the interpreter for live performances.
A livestream option will be available once a month. Dates for the season are Oct. 25, Nov. 4, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, Mar. 30 and Apr. 27. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates.
Upcoming Kids in the Rotunda Events
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Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music, Theater The Jerry Ensemble
Rotunda Stage
The Jerry Ensemble of Southern Wisconsin, a premier performance group representing the Jerry Awards, will perform Disney's "Finding Nemo KIDS!" Join us and witness the future stars of musical theater in action!
Multiple Showtimes -
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Wayne the Wizard
Rotunda Stage
Get ready for spooky fun and silly surprises! Wayne the Wizard brings Halloween to life with colorful magic, comedy ventriloquism and lots of audience participation.
Multiple Showtimes -
Educational/Talks, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda Zoozort
Rotunda Stage
Do you love learning about wildlife? Then join us for Zoozort's live animal program, where you'll discover special abilities, behaviors and habitats of some of the world’s most amazing animals.
Multiple Showtimes -
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Birds of a Feather
Rotunda Stage
Birds of a Feather (Little Miss Ann + Suzi Shelton) will perform classic favorites and new songs from their debut album "Rock Together," featuring themes of friendship, adventure and community.
Multiple Showtimes -
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Beni Daiko
Rotunda Stage
Beni Daiko will introduce Japanese culture through powerful Taiko drumming, traditional lion dance and modern interpretations. Get ready for an interactive experience with audience participation!
Multiple Showtimes -
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Ken Lonnquist
Rotunda Stage
Enjoy a delightful performance by Ken Lonnquist, who writes and sings humorous, literate and thoughtful songs about nature, the environment and current issues.
Multiple Showtimes -
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Cash Box Kings
Rotunda Stage
The Cash Box Kings bring the classic Chicago blues era to life, tailored to teach children about this timeless genre. This be-bopping blues party promises to get everyone on their feet and grooving!
Multiple Showtimes -
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Yid Vicious
Rotunda Stage
Yid Vicious brings klezmer for all ages to the Rotunda Stage. Get ready to dance as we celebrate the wonders of the season with Yiddish dance beats, special guests and shenanigans galore.
Multiple Showtimes -
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 -
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 -
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
Thank you to our Kids in the Rotunda Sponsors
Funding provided by Madison Gas & Electric, American Girl's Fund for Children, the Evjue Foundation – the charitable arm of the Capital Times, UnityPoint Health-Meriter and Au Pair in America with additional funding from Ian’s Pizza, Exact Sciences Corporation, Nelnet and contributions from Overture Center for the Arts.