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Madrigal Dinners 2007 - our 52nd year

Beautiful music, moving storytelling, fellowship with friends and family, and delicious food and drink

Start your winter holiday season in a very special way with the Illinois State University Madrigal Dinners. Enjoy a delightful meal with a full evening's entertainment by some of the most talented students in the Illinois State University College of fine Arts, including the renowned Madrigal Singers, Brass Quintet, Recorder Ensemble, the Royal Court and more.

At the Castle (Bone Student Center Circus Room)

All our regular Madrigal Dinners are held at the Castle (Bone Student Center Circus Room) with an extraordinary menu.
  • Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 pm (group night)
  • Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 pm (group night)
  • Friday, November 30 at 6:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 1 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 6 at 6:30 pm
  • Friday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 8 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 pm
  • Friday, December 14 at 6:30 pm
Menu

Spicy Wassail
Salad of Baby Greens and Hearts of Romaine
with Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Chevre
Raspberry Vinaigrette or Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Madrigal Bread with Honey Butter
Herb Crusted Cornish Hens, served on fresh Orange Cranberry Sauce
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary
Green Beans Almondine
Warm Figgie Pudding with Rum Caramel Sauce
Coffee
(Wine available for purchase)

Tickets $35 (including dinner and entertainment) available through the Box Office (309-483-2535, Mon-Fri, 12-5 pm) or through Ticketmaster. Downloadable order form available (pdf). Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Parking is available at a reasonable rate in the Bone Student Center parking lot.

Traveling to the Far Reaches (Chicago Cultural Center)

The Madrigal Dinners also will travel to the windy land of Chicago (Chicago Cultural Center) Tickets may be arranged by calling (312) 742-8497.

  • Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 pm

Artistic Director Dr. Karyl Carlson
Stage Director/Script William McNeil
Director of Madrigal Brass Andrew Rummel
Director of Recorder Ensemble Dr. Paul Borg
Costume Designer Amanda Togliatti
Technical Director Louisa Hallas
Stage Manager Isaac Mandel
Assistant Costume Designer Jack Schmitz
Assistant Technical Director David Cermak
Assistant Stage Manager Catherine Wiegand