Young Auditorium
2017-18 Season
Comedy 
Broadway 
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Theatre 
Family 
Music 
Special Event
World Music Festival - Maria Pomianowska
September 19, 2017 | 4:00 PM - Presented by Young Auditorium and Cultural Affairs
- Music
Outstanding multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer from Poland
World Music Festival - Sahba Motallebi w/ Naghmeh Farahmand
September 19, 2017 | 5:30 PM - Presented by Young Auditorium and Cultural Affairs
- Music
Music for the Iranian lute performed by one of the few female solists in the world!
World Music Festival - Xabier Diaz & Adufeiras de Salitre and Pascuala Ilabaca (co-headliners)
September 19, 2017 | 7:00 PM - Presented by Young Auditorium and Cultural Affairs
- Music
Spanish harmonies and contemporary Chilean singer-songwrtier close out the annual World Music Fesitval
25th Anniversary Fundraiser premiering My Antonia Song Cycle
September 23, 2017 | 4:30 PM - Formal attire requested - Make Your Online Donation Today!
- Special Events
Join us for an evening of celebration as Young Auditorium celebrates its 25th anniversary!
Zoozort
September 30, 2017 | 3:00 PM - Never Too Young Series
- Family
Zoozort is an interactive experience that invites children and adults to get up close-and-personal with some of nature’s wildest creatures.
The Saint and the Sultan author Paul Moses
October 2, 2017 | 7:00 PM
- Special Events
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Paul Moses speaks about his award winning book: The Saint and The Sultan: The Crusades, Islam and Francis of Assisi’s Mission of Peace.
The Sultan and the Saint - Movie Premiere
October 3, 2017 | 7:00 PM
- Special Events
Watch the story of St. Francis and the Sultan of Egypt play out onscreen in the Wisconsin premiere of the feature film The Sultan and The Saint.
A Summit of Faith - Panel Discussion
October 4, 2017 | 7:00 PM
- Special Events
Bringing Christians and Muslims together for an open panel discussion about compromise, filtered through the lens of yhe book, The Saint and the Sultan.
Rose Ensemble - Il Poverello: The Life and Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi
October 5, 2017 | 7:30 PM - Bramblett Chamber Series
- Music
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Il Poverello explores the life and deeds of the religious icon with this unique musical performance.
Yesterday & Today - The Interactive Beatles Experience
October 14, 2017 | 7:30 PM - Presented by Cultural Affairs
- Music
The music of the Beatles takes center stage in this all-new interactive concert experience where YOU create the setlist!
One Drop of Love
October 16, 2017 | 7:00 PM - Presented By Contemporary Issues
- Theatre
A multimedia one-woman show exploring the intersections of race, class, and gender in search of truth, justice, and LOVE.
It Gets Better - Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
October 19, 2017 | 7:30 PM - Post event Q&A - Presented by Contemporary Issues and Cultural Affairs
- Music
A moving musical theatre performance featuring pignant narratives of growing up gay.
Jersey Boys
October 25, 2017 | 7:00 PM
- Broadway
The Broadway musical that takes you behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Opera for Toddlers - Up in the Mountains
November 3, 2017 | 10:00 AM / 11:15 AM - November 4, 2017 | 1:00 PM / 2:30 PM / 4:00 PM - Never Too Young Series
- Family
From the Oslo Opera House, to San Francisco Opera, to Young Auditorium...this a one-of-a-kind Opera for Toddlers is sure to be a memorable experience for you and your children!
United States Army Field Band - Jazz Ambassadors
November 5, 2017 | 3:00 PM - Presented by WJVL/WCLO/Janesville Gazette
- Music
This 19-member ensemble is the official touring 'big band' of the United States Army!
Sense & Sensibility - Aquila Theatre Company
November 8, 2017 | 7:30 PM
- Theatre
Aquila Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s most popular novel.
Hamlet - Aquila Theatre Company
November 9, 2017 | 7:30 PM
- Theatre
Aquila Theatre brings a style all its own to their celebrated production of Hamlet.
Truly Remarkable Loon - Comedy Juggler
November 11, 2017 | 3:00 PM - Kachel Center - Never Too Young Series
- Family
Entertaining families for over forty years, The Truly Remarkable Loon combines awe-inspiring juggling with hilarious comedy!
STOMP
November 13, 2017 | 7:00 PM - Presented By Cultural Affairs
- Dance
An unforgettable Broadway dance and percussion experience for audiences of all ages.
Judy Collins
November 18, 2017 | 7:30 PM
- Music
See ‘Judy Blue Eyes’ herself in this fresh yet nostalgic performance
The Tamburitzans
November 20, 2017 | 7:30 PM
- Dance
Authentic folk dances, live music, and exceptional costumes!
CHICAGO
December 9, 2017 | 7:00 PM
- Broadway
The sensational tale of fame, corruption, and all that jazz!
The Nutcracker - The Dance Factory
December 16, 2017 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
- Dance
Tchaikovsky’s most famous ballet is performed annually at Young Auditorium by accomplished dancers from The Dance Factory.
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music
January 27, 2018 | 3:00 PM
- Special Events
Watch the original 1965 movie with the lyrics for all the songs on the screen, so you won’t miss a chance to sing your hearts out!
Country Royalty - Jason Petty and Katy Deal pay tribute to Hank WIlliams and Patsy Cline
February 10, 2018 | 7:30 PM - Presented by Cultural Affairs
- Music
In a show like no other, Petty and Deal honor the two most influential singers in country music history.
A Busy Bee - Florentine Opera
February 11, 2018 | 3:00 PM - Seating on Young Auditorium Stage - Never Too Young Series
- Family
Based on the delightful children’s story, this operatic world premiere celebrates the importance of teamwork, respect for others, and never giving up.
Urban Bush Women - Hair & Other Stories
February 20, 2018 | 7:30 PM
- Dance
Urban Bush Women weaves contemporary dance, music, and text with the history, culture, and spiritual traditions of African-Americans
Missoula Children's Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk
February 24, 2018 | 2:00 PM - Horizons Family Series
- Family
A unique theatre experience...where your kids are the stars!
M5 Mexican Brass
February 26, 2018 | 7:30 PM - Bramblett Chamber Series - Presented by Cultural Affairs
- Music
Latin America’s most successful brass quintet is taking the Young Auditorium stage!
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
March 4, 2018 | 7:00 PM
- Broadway
See the Broadway musical that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.
Taming of the Shrew - American Shakespeare Center
March 13, 2018 | 7:30 PM - Presented by Cultural Affairs
- Theatre
The American Shakespeare Center delivers one of Shakespeare’s most compelling and controversial comedies.
Macbeth - American Shakespeare Center
March 14, 2018 | 7:30 PM - Presented by Cultural Affairs
- Theatre
The American Shakespeare Center presents one of the bard’s fiercest tragedies.
The Cat in the Hat
April 8, 2018 | 3:00 PM - Horizons Family Series
- Family
The whole family is sure to enjoy this adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss book!
Lightwire Theater - Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey
April 27, 2018 | 7:30 PM - Presented By Cultural Affairs
- Theatre
When the lights go out, Lightwire Theater shines with its own brand of illuminated storytelling.
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2017-18 Season at a Glance
Comedy Broadway Dance Theatre Family Music Special Event
