News from the WISCONSIN UNION THEATER


Greetings!  

 

Good spring to you!

 

What's more spring-like than dancing? We offer a dance party with Sierra Maestra and its magnificent musicians, some of whom played with the Buena Vista Social Club. You can also dance in the aisles (but, please, not in front of the stage) to Seun Kuti, the great Afro-pop artist whose sound is reminiscent of his father Fela's (not surprisingly, since he plays with his father's band, Egypt 80). Then there's the amazing Pilobolus with it signature athletic, mind-blowing dance. Of course, those of you lucky enough to have tickets for Sara Bareilles will dance in that concert too.

 

Please don't let these shows sell out too before you buy your tickets. I wouldn't want you to miss the chance to dance.

 

 Esty Dinur, editor 

 

Sierra Maestra: I Bet You'll Dance

 

Intern Elana Siegel bets you'll be unable to stay off your feet when the fantastic Cuban Son band Sierra Maestra comes to the Great Hall for a dance party on Friday, March 23.

Pro Arte Quartet to Premiere Piano Quintet

In a free concert on Saturday, March 24, the quartet, along with special guest Christopher Taylor, piano, will premiere Piano Quintet No. 2 from the creatively tricky William Bolcom.
So Much More to Egypt Than Disney Princesses and Princes
Intern Erin Bannen tells us why she's excited to see Egypt's Treasures and Cruising the Nile Travel Adventure Film on Monday & Tuesday, March 26 & 27

The Legendary Kutis: Fela and Seun

Intern Alexis Brown discovers the amazing lives and activism of Fela and Seun. Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 will be in the theater on Thursday, April 12. 



Don't miss the opportunity
 to enjoy our shows in the historic Union Theater before we go dark for two years of renovations.

A Selection of Pilobolus Videos

 

See intern Elana Siegel's selection of videos of this fantastically acrobatic dance troupe and then see them live in the theater on Saturday, April 14.

Join Us For The Theater Gala! 

Alumni Relations Director John Sinclair tells you why you should attend the Gala on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6:30 pm
Sara Bareilles Concert Sold Out 
Sara Bareilles' concert on Saturday, April 21 is sold out, but a few tickets may be released the day of the show.

Keeping Student Tickets Affordable

 

Heather Good, Assistant Director for Development & Outreach, explains how we keep student tickets affordable.
For more information on The Wisconsin Union Theater's 2011-2012 Season, click here.