Schedule
MadCap Theatre
Sunday, January 13
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Hansel and Gretel: A Puppet Operetta—enjoy the classic children’s tale as it comes to life through enchanting marionettes, delightful music, songs, and dance along with a gingerbread house that looks good enough to eat.
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Cajun Strangers
Sunday, January 20
1:00 p.m.
Cajun Music—experience melodious music from Cajun country Louisiana with its infectious rhythm and colorful sound. Toe-tapping tunes played on fiddles and an accordion will have you dancing in your seats.
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Mad Science
Sunday, February 3
1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Fire and Ice—step into the laboratory with Mad Science-nationally renowned science educators.
From fire balls to dry ice storms and bubbly showers, the afternoon is full of fun, amazing, educational, and highly interactive demonstrations.
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Truly Remarkable Loon
Sunday, February 10
1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Merry Anticipation of Disaster—look up, look down as Loon’s juggling mayhem and mischief is all around.
Don’t miss this show that will surely delight and amaze children and adults of all ages.
Truly Remarkable Loon Web Site
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Traveling Lantern Theatre Co.
Sunday, February 24
1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe—leap through a magical wardrobe into the exquisite world of Narnia and take off on a fantastic journey. Presented by a professional theatre company especially for young audiences.
Traveling Lantern Theatre Co. Web Site
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David Stokes
Sunday, March 2
1:00 p.m.
Hello Spring—explore the animal kingdom’s wild side with naturalist/educator/entertainer Stokes complete with live critter companions and an afternoon full of hands-on activities.
David Stokes Web Site
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Rondini
Sunday, March 9
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Family Magic and Fun—children and adults will be amazed, amused, confused, and delighted with special surprises and exciting magic. Masterful illusions and audience participation.
Rondini Web Site
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Dance Wisconsin
Sunday, April 6
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Peter and the Wolf—preview this wonderful and magical ballet that ventures into the woods to tell this beloved story. Full of beautiful and engaging music and costumes.
Dance Wisconsin Web Site
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PlayTime Productions
Sunday, April 20
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The Princess and the Pea—an all-children cast brings to life the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale complete with a fun comedic new twist, original music, songs, & costumes.
PlayTime Productions Web Site
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All the Garden’s A Stage
Sunday, April 27
2:00-4:00 p.m.
RAIN OR SHINE
The Figureheads—get into the groove with this popular and positive hip hop group for kids. Fun and funky music celebrates kids, families, and education. After the concert, explore the wild side with the Henry Vilas EdZOOcation animals. Face-painting and crafts!
FREE.
Enter garden at far west end of the parking lot.
(Admission for all other shows, except Films in the Field.
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Directions:
- From the east -follow University Ave. to Campus Drive; exit at Highland Ave.; turn right at exit
stop sign and continue on Highland to the Waisman Center, just past Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
- From the west -Follow University Avenue to University Bay Drive and turn left. Continue
over the hill onto Highland Avenue. The Waisman Center is at the bottom of the hill on the left,
across the street from UW Hospital and Clinics.)
Location: Waisman Center Auditorium, 1500 Highland Avenue
Parking: Free. Park in lot near soccer fields at far end.
Admission: $2.00, adults; $1.00, children.
Tickets can be purchased for all shows in the series at the Waisman Center on any performance day beginning at noon. General seating.Sign Interpreters: All shows sign interpreted.
Questions?: Call 263-5837 or e-mail: palumbo@waisman.wisc.edu
Presented by: The Friends of the Waisman Center, UW-Madison
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