Appleton, WI Theatre Newsroom

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced Outback Presents: Steve-O on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS will perform at The Weidner in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the on-sale date for tickets and experiences for the 2024-25 season, featuring a variety of shows and events. Learn more about the upcoming season's offerings.

Playwright and actor Paul Slade Smith will lead a pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with the Midwest premiere of his comedy 'The Angel Next Door,' adapted from 'Play at the Castle' by Ferenc Molnár.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Board of Directors is welcoming new leaders in the upcoming 2024-25 Season including Lalu Beré, Sarah Haffer, Dave Kievet, Elizabeth Smith and Dan Voss.

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast of Paul Slade Smith’s comedy “The Angel Next Door.”  This whirlwind comedy makes its Midwest premiere, adding to Smith’s repertoire of side-splitting comedies.  “The Angel Next Door” runs for three weeks, starting July 10 through July 28.

Comedian Leanne Morgan is set to perform at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will take the Overture Hall stage with his Large Band on Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m.

The Tony Award winning theatrical sensation, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is without question the sparkling diamond of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Broadway Across America season! 

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center enhances patron services and experiences for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, offering new amenities and engagement opportunities for theatergoers.

Discover the lineup for the 2024 Make Music Day at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has revealed the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award: Paul Coenen. Learn more about the award.

 The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced MillsEntertainment Presents: Ancient Aliens LIVE on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the 2024 Center Stage honors, celebrating outstanding high school musical theater achievements in the region.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced Straight No Chaser: Top Shelf Tour date on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has revealed the 2024-25 Amcor Education Series to Northeast Wisconsin educators attending the Educator Appreciation Event on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Toni Martin, who plays Sephronia in “Nina Simone: Four Women,” discusses the production and her history with the Rep in the video here.

What did our critic think of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?

 The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the 2023-24 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program recognition recipients.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced Entertainment Events Presents Girls Night: The Musical on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, August 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEARY at Future Stars Theatre Company? It is remarkable what young people can do.  Nothing rang more true than that in the inaugural musical production for the Directors Studio division of the up and coming Future Stars Theatre Company (FSTC).

Murder… blackmail… a board game?  Clue: A New Comedy is centered on the 1985 Paramount movie as well as the beloved Hasbro game.  This show brings all the classic characters of the game onto the stage for an outlandish comedy experience.

Celebrate 50 years of rock with Kansas at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this iconic band's anniversary tour, bringing their classic hits to the stage once again.

Wheel of Fortune LIVE! has announced a tour date at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this interactive stage show based on the popular TV game show.

​​​​​​​Peninsula Players Theatre has revealed the cast for the final play reading of its 2024 The Play's The Thing series. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!