We invite you to our home, The Overture Center for the Arts, Madison’s premier performance venue. We are proud to present our shows in both the Playhouse and Capitol Theater. As part of our mission, we are excited to introduce students to the arts and nurture their love of theater.
Matinees include study guides, post-show talkbacks with the director and cast, as well as workshop opportunities.
We hope you will join us for our 46th season. Please contact Jane Schroeder with any questions at 608.255.2080 ext. 103 or at jane@ctmtheater.org.
Playhouse Performances
$8.00 per ticket, or $6.50 for groups of 20 or more.
The American Girls Revue
Book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer, Music by Nancy Ford
Based on the books in The American Girls Collection®
Written by Valerie Tripp, Janet Shaw, Connie Porter, and Susan Adler
Based on the best-selling series of historical fiction, we look forward to this popular musical revue’s first production outside of Chicago, New York and L.A.. Seven beloved characters, each representing important moments in American history, are brought vividly to life on stage. The stories are empowering and educational and show young people how to meet their own challenges with strength and courage.
*Most appreciated by elementary and middle school students.
Wednesday, October 19 at 9:30am
Wednesday, October 19 at 12:15pm
Bunnicula
Adapted by Jon Klein
From the books by Deborah and James Howe
Lyrics by Jon Klein, Music by Chris Jeffries
With more than 8 million copies in print, the Bunnicula series of books has entertained families for more than 25 years. When little Toby brings a baby rabbit home from a Dracula movie, strange happenings begin at the Monroe house. Why are the vegetables turning white? How does that bunny slip out of his cage without opening it? Come join us as the hilarious dog-and-cat team, Harold and Chester, attempt to save the Monroe family from the long-eared, fluffy-tailed BUNNICULA!
*Most appreciated by elementary and middle school students.
Tuesday, February 14 at 9:30 am
Tuesday, February 14 at 12:15 pm
Wednesday, February 15 at 9:30 am (almost full!)
Wednesday, February 15 at 12:00 pm
Lord of the Flies
Adapted by Nigel Williams
Based on the book by William Golding
This season we bring William Golding’s acclaimed novel to the stage in a wildly energetic and riveting production. The play reveals the powerful story of a group of schoolboys whose plane crashes on an uninhabited island, leaving no adult survivors. Struggling to come to terms with the lack of usual rule and order, the castaways find that fending for themselves challenges their sense of self and their loyalties to each other.
*Most appreciated by middle and high school students.
Friday, March 23 at 9:30am
Tuesday, March 27 at 9:30am
Wednesday, March 28 at 9:30am
Thursday, March 29 at 10:00am
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Adapted by Kevin Kling
Based on the books by Kevin Henkes
Back by popular demand, we bring to center stage the work of local author and Caldecott Medal award winner, Kevin Henkes. This rollicking production is full of whimsy, imagination and fun. Join Lilly, Queen of Everything, and her mouse friends Chester and Wilson in wild adventures as they explore Mr. Slinger’s Light Lab and discover the value of friendship.
*Most appreciated by preschool and elementary students.
Tuesday, May 15 at 9:30am
Tuesday, May 15 at 12:15pm
Thursday, May 17 at 9:30am
Thursday, May 17 at 12:15pm
Wednesday, May 23 at 9:30am
Wednesday May 23 at 12:15pm
Capital Theater Performances
$8.00 per ticket
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
We bring this Charles Dickens classic to life in the elegantly adorned Capitol Theater. Our signature mainstage production features James Ridge of American Players Theater in the role of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. A story of reflection, wondrous redemption and generosity, this show is rich in music and holiday spirit.
*Most appreciated by elementary, middle and high school students.
Wednesday, December 14 at 9:30am
Thursday, December 15 at 9:30am (almost full!)