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May-June 2018

THEATER BUS For the “Over 55s”

Theater Bus, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life for all adults over 55 residing in the greater Madison community by providing safe,

affordable, escorted outings to theatrical, cultural and social events.

Sunshine’s coming our way and we are ready to go!

We have a full summer line-up and we can’t wait for

you to join us!

We are excited to offer a trip to the In Tandem Theatre

in Milwaukee for the playful romantic musical, The

Fantasticks. This is the show that smashed records as

the longest running musical. Prior to the show, we will

have lunch at Alioto’s.

On Sunday, May 6th, come along to the Rhode

Center for the Arts in Kenosha for the rib-splittingly

funny farce, Sex, Sin & the CIA. We will have lunch

at Villa D’Carlo Ristorante.

It’s time to visit La Crosse! Join us on our first trip to

the Weber Center for the Performing Arts to support

the La Crosse Community Theater. Come hear the

music play as they present Cabaret. We will have

lunch at Piggy’s Restaurant where you can catch a

glimpse of the Mississippi River, the Cass St. Bridge

and beautiful downtown La Crosse.

Next we’re headed to Elm Grove, WI for a murder

mystery. Who doesn’t like a fun “who-dun-it” show?

Sunset Playhouse is presenting Any Number Can Die,

a hilarious spoof of the mystery plays of the twenties. This

trip includes lunch at the lovely Oconomowoc Golf

Club.

Then, we are off to Dubuque’s Grand Opera House for

the ultimate feel-good show, Mama Mia! You don’t

want to miss this musical featuring ABBA’s pop songs

and dazzling dance numbers. This trip includes lunch

at Catfish Charlie’s.

Let us whisk you away for an afternoon to a place

where dreams soar high and no one ever grows up!

Yes, come see Peter Pan with us at the Schauer Arts

Center in Hartford. We will have lunch at Padway’s

Supper Club before the show.

Ladies, put on your ruby red slippers and hop on the

bus. “We are off to see the Wizard.” Our last pick for

June is the phenomenal Wizard of Oz at the Palace

Theater in the Dells.

Enjoy!

Here comes Summer

1976-2018

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Our volunteers make Theater Bus possible. They are our CPA, Office Staff, Committees, Trip Leaders, Escorts,

and the Board of Directors. And they pay the same price for our trips that participants pay.

Thanks to all of you, Theater Bus succeeds!

~Bonnie

9 The Fantasticks & Lunch Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Price: $ 80

Place: In Tandem, Milwaukee, WI

Time: Lunch/Show: 11:30/2:00

Deadline: April 2

Pickup Points & Times (Bus pickup):

9:45 a.m.-West (Oakwood Village)

10:00 a.m. -West (Covenant Church)

10:30 a.m. -East (East Towne Shopko)

Estim. Return to East side: 6:00 p.m.

A whimsical, funny and romantic musical about a boy, a

girl, a wall, and two fathers whose plans to bring their

children together is by keeping them apart! Come see Off

-Broadway’s longest running show, featuring

classics like Soon It’s Gonna Rain and Try To Remember

as the narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their

imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight

and magic.

Lunch at Alioto’s is your choice of: *BBQ Ribs or *Petite Tenderloin or

*Orange Roughy or *Deep Fried Shrimp. Dessert is Chef’s choice.

10 Sex, Sin & the CIA & Lunch Date::Sunday, May 6, 2018

Price: $69

Place: Rhode Arts Center, Kenosha WI


Deadline: April 18


9:15 a.m.-West (Theater Bus)

9:30 a.m. -West (Oakwood Village)

10:00 a.m.-East (East Towne Shopko)


A wonderful farce about a tiny island nation

with lots of oil reserves and a lot of people

vying for the options for those reserves. A

meeting is held to discuss all these opportuni-

ties for this country, and of course, security is

put in place. Unfortunately, the person in

charge has more enthusiasm than talent in this

regard, and things get hilariously out of hand quite quickly.

Lunch at Villa D’Carlo’s is your choice of : *Broasted Chicken & Ribs

or *Meat Lasagna. Cannoli for dessert.

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018

Price: $86

Place: Weber Arts Center, LaCrosse WI

Time: Lunch/Show: 11:45/1:15 p.m.

Deadline: April 13


8:45 a.m.-West (Theater Bus)



Estim. Return to West side: 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to Berlin. It’s 1931 and outside, tensions

are rising. However, inside the Kit Kat Klub, the

Master of Ceremonies assures us that everything is

wonderful! Cliff, a newly arrived American writer,

becomes smitten with the Klub’s main attraction,

Sally Bowles. They decide to share a room at the

boarding house of Fräulein Schneider, who is slowly falling in love with

Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller, who also happens to be Jewish.

Both relationships are tested as Germany slowly yields to the emerging

Third Reich.

Lunch at Piggy’s is your choice of: *Seared Chicken Breast or

*Portabella Mushroom Ravioli. Dessert is Chocolate Fudge Cake.

11 Cabaret & Lunch

12 Any Number Can Die & Lunch Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018

Price: $72

Place: Sunset Playhouse - Elm Grove, WI


Deadline: May 14


9:45 a.m.-West (Theater Bus Office)




A hilarious spoof of the mystery plays of the twenties.

Four ingenious murders take place in an island mansion

as a pair of elderly detectives set to work on their first

case. The ever-present storm, the unexpected guests, the

cryptic poem and the missing fortune all add to this in-

ventive-and amusing-whodunit.

Lunch at Oconomowoc Golf Club is your choice of:

*Stuffed Chicken Breast with bacon and cream cheese

or * 6 oz. Grilled Sirloin Steak with sautéed mushrooms

or *Vegetarian Chef’s choice. Dessert is Chef’s choice.

13 Mamma Mia & Lunch Date: Sunday, June 17, 2018

Price: $70

Place: Grand Opera House—Dubuque

Time: Lunch/Show: Noon/2:00 p.m.

Deadline: June 1


9:30 a.m.-East (East Towne Shopko)


10:15 a.m.-West (Theater Bus Office)

Estim. Return to West side: 6:00 p.m.

ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a teen's search

for her birth father on a Greek island. A mother, a

daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle

you'll never forget! The story-telling magic of ABBA's

timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love,

laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show.

Lunch at Catfish Charlie’s is your choice of: *2 pc. Broasted Chicken or

* 6oz Tenderloin filet. Bread pudding for dessert.

14 Peter Pan & Lunch Date: Sunday, June 24, 2018

Price: $67

Place: Schauer Arts Center, Hartford, WI

Time: Lunch/Event: 11:45/2:00 p.m.

Deadline: May 7


9:45 a.m. -West (Theater Bus Office)




Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick visit the

nursery of the Darling children late one night and,

with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey

across the stars that none of them will ever forget.

You will enjoy the iconic songs, "I'm Flying,"

"I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land”.

Lunch at Padway’s Supper Club is your choice of *Chicken Cordon Bleu

or *Roast Pork or *Vegetarian Pasta Primavera. Cupcakes for dessert.

15 Wizard of Oz & Lunch Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018

Price: $81

Place: Palace Theater in the Dells

Time: Lunch/Show: 12:00/1:00 p.m.

Deadline: May 25


9:45 a.m.-West Oakwood Village)

10:00 a.m. -West (Covenant Church)



When a tornado hits Dorothy Gale’s Kansas hometown she

is transported to the enchanting land of Oz. Told that the

Wizard of Oz can send her back to Kansas, she teams up

with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, and the Cowardly

Lion to embark on a quest to Emerald City.

At the time of printing this bulletin, the menu is yet to be

determined. Meals typically include a salad, bread, a main entrée, starch,

vegetable, and dessert.

Cancellation Policy Your request for a refund must be received prior to the deadline date for the trip. Refunds will be issued for

refundable expenses only, less a $15 administrative fee. After the deadline date, you may find a replacement

to fill your spot. Please let us know who that person will be. If you are unable to find a replacement and there

is a wait list for the event, Theater Bus may be able to assign a substitute and issue you a refund less the

administrative fee.

Participant Policy In order to assure a safe and pleasant experience for all participants, those attending our trips must be mobile

and able to perform, without assistance, activities of daily living which include boarding and exiting the bus as

well as navigating the venues, restaurants, bathrooms, boat docks etc. We cannot accommodate wheelchairs.

Some trips may not be advisable for those with mobility issues requiring a walker. All coach buses have storage

space and one seat for each passenger. If you take up more than one seat, you must pay for a second seat. We

retain the right to refuse service to anyone exhibiting what we consider to be unacceptable behavior.

Instructions for Completing the Reservation Forms

Note: Some events fill well before the deadline. If more than two weeks have

gone by after the bulletin mailing, please call the office before registering to en-

sure that there is still space available. Register early to ensure that you have a

space. Registrations will not be taken over the telephone or spaces held unless

payment has been received.

1. Select the form for the event you wish to attend. Please complete providing the

following information:

Name and address—Please use a return address label if you have one to

ensure that we capture your information accurately. Otherwise, print your name and address clearly.

Telephone number—Your phone number is necessary in case we have questions. Our volunteers

will call you prior to the event to confirm your attendance, pickup location and time. Please specify

Home (H) or Cell (C).

Number attending—If you are registering just yourself, enter “1.” If you are registering more than

one person, write the number attending and then write the name, address, phone number, pickup

location, and meal choice, if required, of any others attending on the reverse side of the form.

Additional contribution—As a nonprofit organization, we provide scholarships and reduced-cost

rides for participants in need. We depend upon donations to keep costs down and to include everyone.

Thank you so much!

Indicate your preferred pickup location. Please be at the pickup location 15 minutes prior to the

designated time.

If you wish to sit with a friend or group of friends, indicate the name(s) on line 4.

If you have special dietary needs, please call the office in advance to make accommodations.

If meal selections need to be made prior to the event, please indicate your meal preference on the

form.

2. Theater Bus accepts checks, but not credit cards, as payment. Separate checks should be written for each

event, although you may include registration fees for more than one person attending a single event on a

single check. Checks should be made payable to Theater Bus.

3. Mail your registration form(s) and payment to: Theater Bus, Inc., 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. Suite 214,

Madison, WI 53719. (Please note that we do not notify you of our receiving your reservation, but you

can call to verify. Your cancelled check is your confirmation.)

Note: All tips are included in the cost of the trip, to include a tip for the bus driver and wait staff.

Reserve your Seat Today!

Sex, Sin & the CIA & Lunch 10 Date: Sun., May 6, 2018 Cost: $69 Deadline: April 18

Check #___________ Additional contribution: $________

Amount enclosed $_________ for ______ # of people

1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________

3. Pick-up location:

West—Theater Bus Office (437 S. Yellowstone Dr.)

West—Oakwood Village West

East—(East Towne Shopko)

4. I wish to sit with: _________________________

5. See back of form for additional information

6. Meal Choice: Broasted Chicken & Ribs

Meat Lasagna

The Fantasticks & Lunch 9 Date: Wed., May 2, 2018 Cost: $80 Deadline: April 2



1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________


West—Oakwood Village (6205 Mineral Point Rd.)

West—Covenant Pres. Church( Mineral Point & Segoe)


4. I wish to sit with: _________________________


6. Meal Choice: BBQ Ribs Petite Tenderloin Filet

Orange Roughy Deep Fried Shrimp

Name & Address (Use a return address label)

Any Number Can Die & Lunch 12 Date: Sun., June 3, 2018 Cost: $72 Deadline: May 14



1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________





4. I wish to sit with: _________________________


6. Meal Choice: Stuffed Chicken Breast

Angus Sirloin Steak Chef’s Choice Vegetarian


Cabaret & Lunch 11 Date: Sun., May 20, 2018 Cost: $86 Deadline: April 13



1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________





4. I wish to sit with: _________________________


6. Meal Choice: Seared Chicken Breast

Portabella Mushroom Ravioli


We thank the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation for their generous

donation to underwrite the cost of printing this newsletter.

This newsletter is printed by Thysse Printing Service.

The Theater Bus mission is supported by Oakwood Village University Woods.

We thank them for their belief in our organization.


Mamma Mia & Lunch 13 Date: Sun., June 17, 2018 Cost: $70 Deadline: June 1



1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________




West—Theater Bus Office (437 S Yellowstone Dr)

4. I wish to sit with: _________________________


6. Meal Choice: Broasted Chicken

6 oz Tenderloin Filet

Peter Pan & Lunch 14 Date: Sun., June 24, 2018 Cost: $67 Deadline: May 7



1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________





4. I wish to sit with: _________________________


6. Meal Choice: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Roast Pork Vegetable Pasta Primavera

Wizard of Oz & Lunch 15 Date: Thurs., June 28, 2018 Cost: $81 Deadline: May 25



1.

2. Telephone: ______________________________



West—Covenant Pres. Church( Mineral Point & Segoe)


4. I wish to sit with: _________________________





Directions to our new office:

Traveling west on Mineral Point Road (from downtown): Go past Island

Drive and past Oakwood Village (on your left). Turn left at the next light

onto Yellowstone Drive. Go one block on Yellowstone, to Enterprise Lane.

437 S. Yellowstone Dr. is on the corner of Yellowstone and Enterprise. Turn

left on Enterprise Lane to enter the parking lot. Parking is available on both

sides of the building. Suite 214 is on the second floor .

Traveling east on Mineral Point Road (from the Beltline): Go past West

Towne Mall, and past the traffic light at Grand Canyon Drive; take the next

right at the light onto Yellowstone Drive. Go one block on Yellowstone, to

Enterprise Lane. 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. is on the corner of Yellowstone and

Enterprise. Turn left on Enterprise Lane to enter the parking lot. Parking is

available on both sides of the building. Suite 214 is on the second floor.

Theater Bus Inc.

437 S. Yellowstone Dr. Suite 214

Madison, WI 53719

When you travel with Theater Bus even

if you arrive by yourself, you won’t be alone!

See a play! Have lunch! Make a new friend!

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MADISON, WI

PERMIT NO. 2895

Pickup Locations Theater Bus provides the following convenient Madison pickup locations.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

West—Oakwood Village University Woods at 6205 Mineral Point Road

(enter at Island Drive, stay left, turn right at first stop sign, entrance on

right), Covenant Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Mineral Point

& Segoe Roads (weekday events), Theater Bus Office, 437 S. Yellowstone

Dr. (weekend events)

East—East Towne Shopko, 2201 Zeier Road. Park in the Shopko lot fur-

thest from the Shopko store, near East Towne Blvd., across from Firestone.

Note: Before each trip, our message at 257-0003 gives the pickup times

and locations for each trip. Messages are checked the morning of our

departure. Please let us know if your plans change.

Contact Info Bonnie Knuppel

Executive Director

Theater Bus

437 S. Yellowstone Dr. #214

Madison, WI 53719

(608) 257-0003

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theaterbus.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

After hours, please leave a message

and your call will be returned.

If you no longer wish to receive this mailing, please let us know: Call 608-257-0003 Thank you!

Reasons to Go with Theater Bus

Premier Seats: We obtain main floor seats whenever

possible. Round Trip Transportation: We pick up

from convenient Madison locations and return you to

your car. Escorts: Escorts will be at each event to

provide directions.

Reminder Call: We will call you with your pickup

times and locations several days before each event.

Tickets: Escorts distribute tickets at all events.

Smoke-Free Events: Smoking is prohibited.

Fun: Great venues, great food and great people!

Our trips fill quickly.

Mail your

reservation today!

THEATER BUS

437 S. Yellowstone Dr. Suite 214

Madison, WI 53719

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