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Tickets to MAMMA MIA! & ANNIE at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014
This spring the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will present two Broadway hits with return engagements of Mamma Mia! and Annie.
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! & ANNIE at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center On Sale 12/5
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2014
This spring the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will present two Broadway hits with return engagements of Mamma Mia! and Annie.
Fox Cities P.A.C. Joins #GivingTuesday Campaign
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2014
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has joined the national movement #GivingTuesday to encourage spending with a purpose. In its third year, #GivingTuesday is a first-of-its-kind effort that harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners-charities, families, businesses and individuals- to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.
A CHRISTMAS STORY Plays Fox Cities P.A.C., Now thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014
This holiday season, for the first time in the Fox Cities, one of America's favorite Christmas movies comes to life live-on-stage in a hilarious, large scale Broadway musical, at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center tonight, Nov. 18-23.
BWW Reviews: Blissful Beauty in THE LION KING
by Finny (Amanda Finn) - November 14, 2014
Poetry. A show that inspires beyond one's capabilities of speech is described as poetic genius. Disney's Broadway hit musical The Lion King is nothing short of pure poetry. Frankly a loss for words is what this critic is suffering from. Julie Taymor's most renowned claim to fame is a show that has just recently become the highest grossing Broadway production of all time - and for good reason.
ONCE National Tour Coming to Fox Cities P.A.C.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2014
ONCE , winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement from Jan. 27 through Feb. 1.
A CHRISTMAS STORY to Play Fox Cities P.A.C., 11/18-23
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2014
This holiday season, for the first time in the Fox Cities, one of America's favorite Christmas movies comes to life live-on-stage in a hilarious, large scale Broadway musical, at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Nov. 18-23.
Peta Murgatroyd to Join BALLROOM WITH A TWIST at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
The ?Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the addition of Peta Murgatroyd to the Fox Cities engagement of Ballroom with a Twist Feb. 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Cheyenne Jackson, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE & More Set for Fox Cities P.A.C. in November
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2014
Music fills the November calendar at the ?Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. The line-up includes toe-tapping classics in Smokey Joe's Cafe , Disney's Fantasia featuring the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, a cabaret with Cheyenne Jackson, getting into the holiday spirit with The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravaganza! and legendary jazz guitarist Buddy Guy. See below for descriptions, dates and show prices.
DANCING WITH THE STARS Pros Set for BALLROOM WITH A TWIST 2/10 at Fox Cities
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is excited to announce that dance pros Sharna Burgess, Val Chmerkovskiy, Tony Dovolani and Emma Slater have been cast in Ballroom with a Twist which will take stage Feb. 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. These four professional dancers are currently competing in ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 19.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Breaks Fox Cities Performing Arts Center House Record
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has broken the house record in Appleton, WI for the week ending September 21 the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center grossing $1,380,442.50.
Fox Cities P.A.C. & AASD to Offer Educator Workshops During 2014-15 School Year
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2014
The 2014-15 school year marks the third year the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Appleton Area School District (AASD) are participating in the Partners in Education program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This partnership allows the Center and AASD to create professional development opportunities to help teachers use the arts as a catalyst for creative energy in every curricular area. The Classroom Connections Teacher Workshops are open to all Wisconsin educators on a first-come, first serve basis.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Welcomes New Additions to Board of Directors
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2014
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's board of directors welcomes several new leaders while saying thank you to a number of retiring board members. David Gross, Mike Hsu, Randy Mahoney, Ruthellyn Musil and Terry Timm will fill vacancies created by retiring board members John F. Bergstrom, Bob Buchanan, Mayor Tim Hanna, Kathi Seifert and Walt Rugland.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, Cheyenne Jackson Highlight Boldt Arts Alive! Series on Sale 9/15
by Matt Tamanini - September 05, 2014
Tickets for the 2014-15 Boldt Arts Alive! Series at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will go on sale Monday, September 15 at 10 a.m. The Boldt Arts Alive! Series features 14 culturally rich titles and features Cirque Peking (Oct. 28), Smokey Joe's Cafe (Nov. 6),Disney's Fantasia: Live in Concert with the Fox Valley Symphony (Nov. 8) and Ballroom with a Twist(Feb. 10). Tickets for Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles (Oct. 25), The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rock Extravaganza! (Nov. 15), Buddy Guy (Nov. 26) and Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!(April 24) also go on sale Sept. 15. See below for a full listing and starting ticket prices.
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Opens Tomorrow at Peninsula Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
The toe-tapping, heartfelt musical "Always…Patsy Cline" created and originally directed by Ted Swindley is based on a true story. It opens Sept. 3 at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon. "Always…Patsy Cline" features more than 25 of Cline's classic songs and will run for seven weeks closing Sunday, Oct. 19 with a 4 p.m. matinee.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Policy for Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Run
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which runs September 16-21 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center . The production will conduct a preshow lottery at the ticket office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece.
Peninsula Players' BUTLER Hosts Speaker Joe Knaapen for Pre-Show Seminar Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Richard Strand's Civil War drama 'Butler,' will host speaker Joe Knaapen tonight, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Knaapen, a Civil War re-enactor, will discuss how the Civil War shaped the career of Door County's Edward S. Minor. Tickets to the performance are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.
BWW Reviews: Strand's BUTLER Astonishes Audiences at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - August 22, 2014
Astonished. Demanded. Surprised. These few simple words ignite the provocative action in Peninsula Players Theatre Midwest premiere of Richard Strand's equally enthralling BUTLER. Staged in Fish Creek at the company's theatrical home along the Green Bay shores, the captivating civil war drama focuses on these words in the opening moments of the two act production, an intriguing catalyst that reveals itself by the final scenes of this entertaining and exceptional play.
Peninsula Players' BUTLER to Host Speaker Joe Knaapen for Pre-Show Seminar, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Richard Strand's Civil War drama 'Butler,' will host speaker Joe Knaapen Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Knaapen, a Civil War re-enactor, will discuss how the Civil War shaped the career of Door County's Edward S. Minor. Tickets to the performance are available; admission to the pre-show seminar is free.
Photo Flash: First Look at Peninsula Players' BUTLER, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
Richard Strand's Civil War drama 'Butler' makes its Midwest Premiere tonight, August 20, at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Adds Julie Fowlis, Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravaganza! & More to Season
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2014
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has added five new titles to the 2014-15 Season which include Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles, The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks Extravaganza!, Buddy Guy, It Gets Better Project and Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight. See below for descriptions, dates and ticket prices.
Peninsula Players' BUTLER Begins 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
Richard Strand's Civil War drama 'Butler' makes its Midwest Premiere August 20 at Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon. 'Butler' is a winner of the Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Program and made its world premiere in June at the New Jersey Repertory Company.
BWW Seeks Editors in Appleton, WI
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Appleton.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Announces On Sale Dates for ONCE, ANNIE & More
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2014
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced single ticket on sale dates for the 2014-15 Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities and Boldt Arts Alive! Season. On sale dates and ticket prices vary, see listing below. The Book of Mormon kicks-off the 2014-15 Season Sept. 16-21. Tickets start at $50 and are on sale now.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Plays Fox Cities P.A.C., Now thru 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2014
GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards are proudly bringing the international hit show Menopause The Musical to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center today, Aug. 12-23. Menopause The Musical is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived 'The Change.'

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