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The Lion King at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Dates: (1/8/2025 - 1/26/2025 )

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Fox Cities Performing Arts Center


400 W College Avenue
Appleton,WI 54911

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Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage. This is THE LION KING. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film transports you to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colors, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba, and his epic journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The Lion King won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. The Lion King has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

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Disney Princess – The Concert to Return in 2024 With Anneliese van der Pol, Syndee Winters & More
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The 2024 cast will feature Lissa deGuzman (‘Jasmine’ in Broadway’s Aladdin, Wicked), Syndee Winters (‘Nala’ in Broadway’s The Lion King, Hamilton), and Anneliese van der Pol (Broadway’s final ‘Belle’ in Beauty and the Beast, Disney Channel star of “That’s So Raven” and “Raven’s Home”), as well as Adam J. Levy (Moulin Rouge, Waitress).

Luke Calaway and Lily Davis to Represent 2023 Center Stage Program at Jimmy Awards in NYC
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The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the 2023 representatives of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program; Luke Calaway of Ashwaubenon High School and Lily Davis of Hortonville High School will represent the program at The Jimmy Awards/National High School Musical Theatre Awards this June in New York City.

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Community Invited To Celebrate The Fox Cities P.A.C.'s 20th Anniversary
November 22, 2022

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, November 25, 2022. This anniversary marks 20 years since the Center opened its doors to the public, sharing multicultural live performing arts experiences with the Fox Cities communities.

Green Bay Southwest Actress And St. Francis Xavier Actor Perform At The Jimmy Awards in New York City!
Green Bay Southwest Actress And St. Francis Xavier Actor Perform At The Jimmy Awards in New York City!
June 28, 2022

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced Amelia Gibbons and Josh Thone made their debut on a Broadway stage at NHSMTA/Jimmy Awards hosted by Broadway and Disney+ actress Kate Reinders in New York City Monday night.

MEAN GIRLS Tickets Are Now on Sale For August Dates At The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
MEAN GIRLS Tickets Are Now on Sale For August Dates At The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
June 22, 2022

MEAN GIRLS tickets are now on sale for August 24-28th at The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI

Fox Cities P.A.C. Announces Center Stage Honors
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The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the recipients of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program Best Actor and Best Actress recognition. Amelia Gibbons of Green Bay Southwest High School and Joshua Thone of St. Francis Xavier High School will represent the program at The Jimmy Awards/National High School Musical Theatre Awards  this June.

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From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, will play an exclusive two-week premiere engagement at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center beginning Tuesday, May 17, 2022, with performances playing through Sunday, May 29, 2022. Opening night is set for Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30pm.

Two Will Represent Center Stage Awards In New York City This June
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The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the recipients of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Awards Best Actor and Best Actress recognition. Matthew Wautier of Green Bay Southwest High School and Kyra Hietpas of Little Chute High School will represent the program at The Jimmy Awards/National High School Musical Theatre Awards this June.

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