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William H. Higley Appointed To Peninsula Players Theatre Board
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2021
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of William H. Higley to the Board of Directors for a three-year term.   
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit 'The Bias Inside Us' Comes To The Weidner Center In January 2022
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2021
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, UW-Green Bay's Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs Office (MESA) and the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts are pleased to announce the Weidner Center will host “The Bias Inside Us” January 15, 2022 through February 13, 2022.
Linda Fortunato Begins Role as Artistic Director At Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced that Linda Fortunato succeeded Greg Vinkler as the theater's new artistic director this week. Fortunato was appointed by the Board of Directors earlier this year when Vinkler announced he was stepping down from administrative duties at the end of the 2021 season.
Sixth Year Of Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program Welcomes 24 High Schools
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the tradition of celebrating the achievements of high school musical theater will continue into its sixth year.
NEWDO's The Nutcracker Comes to the Weidner Center This Thanksgiving
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
35 musicians, 69 dancers, 3 performances, 1 incredible holiday spectacle. The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce this spectacular holiday tradition has found a new home! For the first time ever, Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization (NEWDO) teams with the Weidner Philharmonic to present the 2021 Green Bay Nutcracker Ballet.
Five Shows Added To Fox Cities P.A.C. Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2021
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced five shows have been added to the 2021-22 Season.
No Reservations CAHSS Speaker Series Returns For Second Year
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2021
CAHSS is filled with brilliant teachers, scholars, and creatives. Each month, scholars from across the college will present and lead a discussion on topics ranging from emotions to U.S. Refugee Policy.
Three More Weeks to Catch ROMANCE IN D at Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2021
 Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, 'Romance in D' by James Sherman, performing August 24 through September 19. T
Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center Announces 2021-2022 Performing Arts Season
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2021
The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center has announced its 2021-2022 Performing Arts Season, featuring seventeen titles and nineteen performances, running September 2021 through April 2022. The Season showcases local talent as well as national and international touring productions.
Northern Sky Presents Musical Comedy NAKED RADIO In Gould Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2021
Beginning August 23, Northern Sky Theater will present Naked Radio, their 2017 musical comedy hit by Paul Libman and Dave Hudson. The show will run through November 6 (Northern Sky's latest-ever fall date) in Northern Sky's indoor Gould Theater.
Painted Library Chairs Up For Auction At The Walldog Party!
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2021
The Plymouth Arts Center and Plymouth Public Library are presenting a silent auction of artist painted Library Chairs on Saturday, August 28.
Casting Announced For ROMANCE IN D at Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2021
This romantic comedy follows the lovable but awkward Isabel Fox (Cassandra Bissell) and Charles Norton (Neil Brookshire), two neighbors who develop a friendship while resisting their meddling parents. Meanwhile, Helen and George (Judy Blue and Greg Vinkler) unbeknownst to their kids, happen to start their own romance. 'Romance in D' is generously sponsored by Tim and Jackie Danis.  
Weidner Philharmonic 2021-2022 Performance Series Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2021
The Weidner Philharmonic at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will welcome live audiences to the Weidner Center this fall with a classic symphony concert and a special gala celebrating the installation of Michael Alexander as UW-Green Bay’s seventh Chancellor. Tickets go on sale Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
On Sale Dates Announced for 2021-22 Broadway Season at The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2021
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced single ticket on sale dates for the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America — Fox Cities Series. Tickets are also available at the Fox Cities P.A.C. ticket office in person or by phone at (920) 730-3760 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Teach the Youth: A Hip-Hop Benefit Comes to The Weidner Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2021
Doors for Teach the Youth: A Hip-Hop Benefit open at 5:30 PM at the Weidner Center with performances to begin a 6:00 PM. There will be performances by Youth Artists from The BGCGB, Grace flow, and Cujo.
Northern Sky Theater Will Offer Filmed Versions Of NOT EVEN REMOTELY and TONGUE 'N CHEEK
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2021
Each show was filmed in front of a live audience during its in-person run. Both shows close to in-person audiences August 7 and open for on-demand streaming at midnight on August 9.
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY is Coming to The Weidner Center This November
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2021
The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts and Right Angle Entertainment have announced tickets for FRIENDS! The Musical Parody will go on sale on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM. FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the New York City Off-Broadway hit, will play at the Weidner Center on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM.
Cast of TALLEY'S FOLLY Announced by Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2021
Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for “Talley’s Folly” by Lanford Wilson. “Talley’s Folly” highlights one evening in the courtship of two unlikely lovers, Matt Friedman and Sally Talley, portrayed by Peninsula Players Theatre veteran actors and real-life husband and wife, Sean and Linda Fortunato. 
Gary Allan to Perform at The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center This September
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2021
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced that Dusty Guitar Productions will present country music artist Gary Allan on September 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. 
Photo Flash: First Look at ROUGH CROSSING at American Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2021
Two established playwrights hoping to refresh their careers take their show on the road. Or, rather, on the high seas, along with their two established stars. The plan is to ride the wake of a brilliant young musician – who happens to be engaged to one of the aforementioned stars - who will compose their new musical.
Northern Sky Remounts TONGUE, IN CHEEK The Company's First-Ever Book Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
Beginning July 12, Northern Sky Theater will remount its first-ever book musical, Tongue 'n Cheek, created by Fred Alley with additional music by James Kaplan. The show will run through August 7, outdoors at the Northern Sky amphitheater in Peninsula State Park.  
Northern Sky Presents World Premiere Musical NOT EVEN REMOTELY In Person At The Gould Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
Beginning July 12, Northern Sky Theater will present the in-person version of its world premiere comedy Not Even Remotely in the company's new Gould Theater in Fish Creek. The show will run through August 7, Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.  
Northern Sky Theater Announces Filmed Offerings In 2021
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
For the first time in the company's thirty-year history, Northern Sky Theater is offering full, filmed performances of all of its summer and fall shows. Each show will be available virtually for one week following the close of that show's in-person performances. The first show to be offered in filmed format is The Fisherman's Daughters, which will run virtually July 12-18 after closing for in-person performances on July 10.  
Fox Cities P.A.C. Awarded Much-needed Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is expressing gratitude for long-awaited financial relief in the form of a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant in the amount of $1,300,886.95.
Kids From Wisconsin Will Perform LIVE! IN LIVING COLOR This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2021
The Kids From Wisconsin's new 2021 troupe will present “Live! In Living Color” as their themed production orchestrated and produced by Taras Nahirniak and his creative and talented artistic staff.

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