CAPITOL THEATER
AT OVERTURE CENTER
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Leapin’ Lizards! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts in 1930s New York City. With iconic songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” and “Easy Street,” Annie is classical musical theater at its best!
Recommended for ages 8+
Run time approx. 2 hours & 30 minutes + 15 minute intermission
Directed by Brian Cowing
Choreographed by Michael Stanek
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com*
STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS
Based on the books and characters of Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
Recommended for ages 3+
Run Time: 70 minutes + 15 minute intermission
Directed by Jen Lennon
Produced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon, LLC.
Originally commissioned and developed by Children’s Theater of Madison, Dallas Children’s Theatre, First Stage, Main Street Theater, Seattle Children’s Theatre, The Coterie, and The Rose.
CAPITOL THEATER
AT OVERTURE CENTER
Based on the book by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Chaz T. Martin
Our signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England & the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present, and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving! A Madison tradition for 50 years, with a message that still resonates today.
Recommended for ages 8+
Run Time: 2 hours + 15 minute intermission
Directed by Brian Cowing
STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Join Percy and friends as they encounter mythological creatures, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and learn just how resilient they truly are in this action-packed adventure with a thrilling original rock score.
Recommended for ages 9+
Run Time approx. 2 hours & 15 minutes +15 minute intermission
Directed by Brian Cowing
STARLIGHT THEATER AT MYARTS
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
Wilbur is a small piglet with a big problem: he doesn’t want to end up on a dinner plate! Wilbur gains an unlikely friend Charlotte, the crafty spider, whose dedication and loyalty changes his life forever. Join us for this heartwarming tale based on the beloved children’s book.
Recommended for ages 7+
Run Time: 80 minutes + intermission
Directed by Roseann Sheridan
*Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock IL*
SUNRISE THEATER AT MYARTS
Theater for the Very Young
Recommended for ages 2-5
Run Time approximately 40 minutes
Written & Directed by Erica Berman
Original Music by Sam Taylor
Ever wonder what wonderful things live around and under our lakes? Dip your toe into this fun adventure told through playful movement, music, and multi-sensory storytelling. Young audiences will discover and delight in one of Madison’s most beloved features…our lakes!
Our youngest audiences are invited on a playful theatrical adventure created especially for children ages 2–5 and their families.
Now in its third year, CTM’s Theater for the Very Young series combines music, movement, and imagination in an intimate, interactive experience designed to spark wonder and create a joyful first trip to the theater.
Experience Broadway performances by professional local actors alongside our talented young performers while sampling the Best Bites of Madison. This exclusive one-night-only event helps Children’s Theater of Madison deliver exceptional productions and educational programs to children and families throughout Madison.