Madrigal Dinner

Showings

The James Theater Fri, Dec 8, 2023 6:30 PM
Good 'morrow Lords and Ladies, Knights, and Gentlewomen! Your presence is requested at the Second Annual Nolte Madrigal Dinner! Make merry with dancers, and listen to the lilting voices of Nolte's Madrigal Singers and members of the Iowa City Youth Choir. This 3-hour tour-de-Yuletide will transport you to 16th century England, so assemble your court and prepare for revelry full!
The James Theater Sat, Dec 9, 2023 6:30 PM
Good 'morrow Lords and Ladies, Knights, and Gentlewomen! Your presence is requested at the Second Annual Nolte Madrigal Dinner! Make merry with dancers, and listen to the lilting voices of Nolte's Madrigal Singers and members of the Iowa City Youth Choir. This 3-hour tour-de-Yuletide will transport you to 16th century England, so assemble your court and prepare for revelry full!
The James Theater Sun, Dec 10, 2023 11:00 AM
Good 'morrow Lords and Ladies, Knights, and Gentlewomen! Your presence is requested at the Second Annual Nolte Madrigal Dinner! Make merry with dancers, and listen to the lilting voices of Nolte's Madrigal Singers and members of the Iowa City Youth Choir. This 3-hour tour-de-Yuletide will transport you to 16th century England, so assemble your court and prepare for revelry full!
The James Theater Mon, Dec 9, 2024 7:29 PM
The James Theater Fri, Dec 13, 2024 6:30 PM
The James Theater Fri, Dec 13, 2024 11:59 PM
The James Theater Sat, Dec 14, 2024 6:30 PM
The James Theater Sun, Dec 15, 2024 6:30 PM
The James Theater Fri, Dec 12 6:30 PM
The James Theater Sat, Dec 13 6:30 PM

Description

DECEMBER 12-13-14! Feasting, music, dancing, and merriment await your presence! Step into the past and bring in the Yuletide with Iowa City's most festive Christmas celebration!
 
***Notes on Ticket Selection:
Single tickets are $95 and can be selected from the ticket page
Full Tables are discounted at $700. You must select all 10 seats at the table and then choose the table option underneath the seating chart
Madrigal and Christmas Cabaret bundles are available for $100. This grants you access to the Madrigal and next weeks Chris-mas Carol with Crooked Path Theater. Please email info@thejamesic.com with your chosen Chris-mas Carol show to reserve tickets. Showtimes 12/18-12/20 7:30pm, 12/21 2pm ($120 Value!!)
Singleton? Never fear we got you! Tickets for one are discounted at $60 a ticket. Please select a seat and choose "Singleton" as the ticket option!
 
Singleton? Never fear we got you! Tickets for one are discounted at $60 tickets. 
 
Enjoy a five-course, locally sourced feast curated by Chef Dan Knowles and entertainment from Nolte’s adult Madrigal Singers (the noble court) featuring a variety of talented Iowa City singers, dancers from the Nolte Academy, a select choir from Iowa City Youth Choir and instrumental music played by professional musicians Carey Bostian, Miera Kim and Jay Broeker. This immersive, two-hour dinner theatre experience includes wassail and soft drinks while beer and wine will be available for purchase. Come hungry and plan to leave full of delicious food and cheer!
 
Grab seats to this must-be-at event with three seatings at The James Theater December 12-14 at 6:30pm Friday and Saturday, and 5:30pm Sunday!
 

MENU:

Seeded sourdough with compound butter

Harvest slaw with dried fruit, almonds and honey vinaigrette

Smoked Pancetta-Wrapped Turkey roulade with butternut frittata 

Braised beef tri-tip with sauce hasarde & roasted roots 

Date pudding with pear butterscotch flambé 

 

Farm partners: 

Singing goat farm 

Trowl and Error farm

 
 
The Madrigal Team

Leslie Nolte: Producer 

Script: Devon Stone

Vocal and Instrumental Music Artistic Direction: Jay Broeker, Dr. Beth Brown, Dr. Carey Bostian 

Dancers’ Direction: Leslie Nolte

Children's Chorus Direction: Dr. Beth Brown 

Set, Lighting Design: Kristen Olinger and Kyle Powell

Costumes: Sasha Hildebrand

Tech crew: Devin Nolte

Food: Chef Dan

Acting Direction: Sasha Hildebrand