Kids in the Rotunda

Tom Pease

A Caucasian man with white hair and a goatee wearing a blue hoody smiling with a guitar on his lap.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

9:30am, 11am & 1pm

Livestreamed at 1pm

Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Runtime

45 minutes

One of the series’ most popular performers, Tom Pease engages children with imaginative songs, humor and full audience participation. Families around the world love his recordings, especially on long car trips! You never know what might happen in his show, but the power of reading, the universal language of song and the healing effects of laughter are all messages found throughout his performance. Pease’s show is highly animated, laced with songs and stories, leaving audiences with a renewed appreciation for their own sense of place and community.

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 1pm.

In addition, little om BIG OM Yoga will lead youngsters in free family-friendly yoga sessions at 10:15am and 11:45am.

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Kids in the Rotunda

Join us for our free series designed to captivate families of all ages! Our handpicked lineup guarantees an unforgettable experience for your family. 

A livestream option will be available once a month. Visit the Kids in the Rotunda web page for updates on livestreamed performances.

Meet the Artist

A Caucasian man with white hair and a goatee wearing a blue hoody smiling with a guitar on his lap.

Tom Pease

Tom was born and raised in Burlington, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, and its surrounding bluffs gave him foundation love of the natural world. Eventually, this led him to teaching environmental education for three and a half years in California and Colorado, which is where he first started singing with kids.Tom has performed full-time since 1982, doing over 200 programs yearly. He now resides in rural Amherst, Wis., on 75 acres of rolling woods and fields with his wife, Louise. Their home is both solar heated and solar electric. The sun also helps raise a big garden and many chickens each year. They ski, bike, run and walk on trails around their land. They live in a wonderful community of friends and neighbors. Louise is a retired reading teacher and now a librarian and an avid lake swimmer.

little om BIG OM Yoga

In addition, little om BIG OM Yoga will lead youngsters in free family-friendly yoga sessions at 10:15am and 11:45am. Focused on creating positive yoga experiences for kids of all ages, little om BIG OM helps kids learn new ways to use their bodies and minds and increase their confidence!

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  • October 29

    Wednesday

    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
  • November 1

    Saturday

    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
  • November 8

    Saturday

    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
  • November 15

    Saturday

    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
  • November 22

    Saturday

    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
  • November 28

    Friday

    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