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

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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  • February 28

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Fringe Festival, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Mark Hayward

    Rotunda Stage

    Mark Hayward's performance is a delightful mix of comedy and object manipulation. Using props like yo-yos, tops, juggling equipment and even a mousetrap, he creates a fun and witty show that everyone can enjoy.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • March 14

    Saturday

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda Kalaanjali Indian Dance Company

    Rotunda Stage

    Experience breathtaking stories of the East through the graceful postures, percussive feet, vibrant costumes and dynamic expressions of the Kalaanjali dancers.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • March 21

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Tom Pease

    Rotunda Stage

    One of the series’ most popular performers, Tom Pease engages children with imaginative songs, humor and full audience participation. Pease’s show leaves audiences with a renewed appreciation for their own sense of place and community.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • March 28

    Saturday

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda Madison Ballet

    Rotunda Stage

    Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the Madison Ballet like never before! Audience members will have an up-close experience of a ballet class warm up, barre practice, center floor work and choreography rehearsal.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • April 4

    Saturday

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda Trinity Irish Dance Academy

    Overture Hall Main Lobby

    Get ready for a high-energy showcase that will leave you breathless! In this performance, you’ll witness the incredible talent of Trinity students, some as young as 3.5 years old, as they bring traditional Irish steps and vibrant choreography to life on stage.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • April 11

    Saturday

    Dance, Family Friendly, Free Events, Kids in the Rotunda, Music Limanya Drum and Dance

    Rotunda Stage

    Performing traditional music from Guinea and Mali, West Africa, Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble incorporates song, dance, drum and theater into high-energy entertainment for all audiences.

    Multiple Showtimes