Kids in the Rotunda
The Handphibians
Saturday, December 14
9:30am, 11am & 1 pm
Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Runtime
45 minutes
The Handphibians will bring the vibrant sounds of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife, Brazil, to life with their songs and traditional drumming rhythms. This Madison-based group of talented percussionists studies and performs various styles of Brazilian music, modeled after the Escolas de Samba of Rio de Janeiro.
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.
This show will also be livestreamed on the Kids in the Rotunda web page at 1 PM.
In addition, families are invited to participate in “Art After Overture” in partnership with the Madison Public Library. The sessions provide arts experiences related to the morning’s Kids in the Rotunda performance. "Art After Overture" will take place at the Central Library location from 10:30am-12:30pm.
Upcoming Kids in the Rotunda Events
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November 22
Saturday
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Rotunda Stage
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Multiple Showtimes -
November 28
Friday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Cash Box Kings
Rotunda Stage
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Multiple Showtimes -
November 29
Saturday
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 -
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 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 -
January 10
Saturday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music David Landau
Rotunda Stage
David’s personal appearances are upbeat musical programs that keep children engaged and constantly thinking. The kids sing some, move some, dance some, shout just a little bit and laugh a bunch.
Multiple Showtimes -
January 17
Saturday
Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Panchromatic Steel
Rotunda Stage
Panchromatic Steel fuses island styles with pop hits, rock and jazz into a high-energy blend that's easy to love. At the heart of their sound is the steelpan, an instrument from Trinidad and Tobago, adding vibrant Caribbean flair.
Multiple Showtimes
