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A Motown Christmas Returns To Fox Cities P.A.C.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
A Motown Christmas celebrates the holiday season in a family-oriented spectacular at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Performance Of LOVE LETTERS Canceled At Fox Cities P.A.C.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center regrets to inform patrons that due to a scheduling conflict, the October 25 performance of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters starring Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross has been canceled. 
6:30 Concert Series Returns Sept. 16 With Pro Arte Quartet
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
On Sept. 16, 2019, Pro Arte Quartet, one of the world's most distinguished string quartets, kicks-off the first featured event of the 2019-2020 6:30 Concert Series.
BWW Preview: HAMILTON Set to Play at Fox Cities P.A.C.
by Meredith Kreisa - September 09, 2019
HAMILTON will play at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton from October 1 - October 20. Here's what you need to know before you see the history-making musical. 
Tickets For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Go On Sale Sept. 13
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2019
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, September 13 at 10 a.m. for the triumphant return engagement at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
False Teeth, False History And Real Laughter At Peninsula Players
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, begins its autumn season with the Midwest première of a?oeGeorge Washington's Teeth,a?? a new comedy by Mark St. Germaine.  
Fox Cities P.A.C. Announces Renaming Of Education Series
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced the renaming of its Education Series starting with its 2019-20 Season. While students head into a new school year, they will have the opportunity to enjoy the same great Education Series they've come to know and love with the Amcor Education Series.
BWW Previews: 2019-2020 THEATER SCHEDULES at Appleton-Area Universities
by Meredith Kreisa - August 24, 2019
Do you love seeing up-and-coming performers before they get their big breaks? Wish you had a way to see high-quality shows for a fraction of the price of professional productions? Then you're in luck! Appleton-area universities put on some awesome shows that you are unlikely to see touring any time soon. Here is what's coming up this season.
Door County Astronomical Society Hosts Pre-Show Seminar at SILENT SKY
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of a?oeSilent Sky,a?? by Lauren Gunderson, will host members of the Door County Astronomical Society as they lead a discussion on a?oemeasuring distances in the universea?? on Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. 'Silent Sky' lead character, Henrietta Swan Leavitt, contributed many discoveries that assisted future astronomers.  Tickets to performances are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.  For more information, call the Peninsula Players Box Office at 920-868-3287 or visit www.peninsulaplayers.com.
SILENT SKY Begins This Month At Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is excited to announce the opening of 'Silent Sky' by Lauren Gunderson. 'Silent Sky' tells the story of unsung astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose discoveries at Harvard Observatory in the 1890s opened the galaxies above. 'Silent Sky' performs August 21 through September 1.
Northern Sky Announces Grand Opening Of The Creative Center And Barbara & Spencer Gould Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Northern Sky Theater announces the Grand Opening of its Creative Center and their newest show, Dad's Season Tickets, set to premiere in the Barbara and Spencer Gould Theater this fall.
HAMILTON On Sale Next Week At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for HAMILTON will be available online at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will be available for performances October 1 - 20, 2019 at the Fox Cities P.A.C. 
NEXT TO NORMAL to Play at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
The Next Chapter Actors will present Next to Normal at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Aug. 8-10.
New York Tenors Will Replace Irish Tenors In March Performance With Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2019
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra announce that The New York Tenors will perform on March 14, 2020, replacing the previously announced Irish Tenors. The Irish Tenors have put their spring tour on hold after the recent retirement of Finbar Wright. 
New York Tenors Will Replace Irish Tenors In March Performance With Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2019
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra announce that The New York Tenors will perform on March 14, 2020, replacing the previously announced Irish Tenors. The Irish Tenors have put their spring tour on hold after the recent retirement of Finbar Wright. 
Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo to visit Fox Cities P.A.C.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2019
Theresa Caputo, from TLC's hit show Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Theresa will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way.
Miss Marple Hunts a Killer In Peninsula Players' A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2019
Now on stage at Peninsula Players Theatre through July 28 is Agatha Christie's endearing, yet shrewd detective, Miss Marple, who is on the hunt for a crafty killer in 'A Murder is Announced,' by Leslie Darbon. Miss Marple is making her debut at America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon.  Christie introduced Miss Marple to readers in 1927 when The Royal Magazine published her short story "The Tuesday Night Club," in which three people are poisoned at dinner and one dies.
Agatha Christie Expert To Speak Following Performance of A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED July 26
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced" by Leslie Darbon, will host Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Chan will speak about "The Queen of Crime," Agatha Christie, and the creation of her character Miss Jane Marple. Tickets to performances are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.
Halloran And Reineck Join Peninsula Players Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Wendy Halloran and Peggy Reineck to its Board of Directors. Halloran and Reineck's election to the Board of Directors is for a three-year term.
BWW Preview: Touring Musicals and Plays Coming to the Greater Appleton Area in the 2019-2020 Season
by Meredith Kreisa - June 28, 2019
The 2019-2020 touring season is set! This season offers plenty of exciting musicals and plays set to perform in the greater Appleton area.
Peninsula Players Awards Local Students
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of its Annual Outstanding Student Awards and the Inaugural Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship. Last spring, Peninsula Players fashioned the Outstanding Student Award to recognize and reward graduating high school students across Door County for their achievement in and enthusiasm for the performing arts. Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music or theater are also eligible for the scholarship. One $500 scholarship was available to a student at each of the five Door County high schools for a total of $2,500.
Shubert Foundation Awards Peninsula Players $20,000 Grant
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, is proud to announce it has received a $20,000 award from The Shubert Foundation. The Shubert Foundation has awarded a record total of $30 million to 533 not-for-profit performing arts organizations across the United States since its inception. This marks the 38th consecutive year that the Foundation has increased its giving, including an additional $5,000 to Peninsula Players.
Playwright Peter Moore Hosts Pre-Show Seminar At Peninsula Players
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its world premi re production of A Trick of the Light, will host a free pre-show seminar with playwright Peter Moore Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Moore will share the process of having his play produced for the first time. That evening he will also participate in a post-show discussion with the creative team and cast. Tickets to the performances are available, however, admission to the pre-show seminar is free.
SHE LOVES ME to Play at Attic Chamber Theatre July 2019
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2019
Why not try She Loves Me playing at the Attic Chamber Theatre July 17 - 26?
Peninsula Players Announces 2019 Artistic Company
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre and Door County's theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the artistic company for its 84th season, running June 18 through October 20, 2019.  Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin's scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has been enthralling generations of audiences in its 600-plus seat, all-weather pavilion, since 1935, presenting hundreds of pre-Broadway tryouts, world premieres, classic dramas, comedies and musicals.

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