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Leslie Odom Jr. – The Christmas Tour


Experience the Magic of the Season with Leslie Odom Jr. Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist  Leslie Odom, Jr.  returns for his  2025 Christmas Tour , ...

Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
12/16 - 12/21/2025


Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a ...

Reunion in Song: 10 Years of Center Stage


Just in time for the tenth anniversary of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program, a very special cabaret experience is coming to the ...

Randy Otto is Winston Churchill: The Blitz


Step back in time to the pivotal autumn of 1940, when Winston Churchill’s leadership inspired a nation.  Randy Otto is Winston Churchill: The Blitz  transports ...

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales


Relive cherished childhood memories and create new ones with the young people in your life. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings a fresh and lively ...

Stayin’ Alive


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center welcomes STAYIN’ ALIVE, the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos, and ...

Pink Boots and a Machete with Explorer Mireya Mayor


Join world-renowned scientist and National Geographic explorer Mireya Mayor on a wild and inspiring romp through her unconventional path to success. From her early days ...

Hamilton
Hamilton
2/3 - 2/15/2026


A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding ...

Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
2/3 - 2/15/2026


HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
3/3 - 3/8/2026


The 2023 Tony-winner for best musical, based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s play of the same title, revolves around a teenage girl named Kimberly Levaco, who suffers ...

Drum TAO
Drum TAO
3/13


Prepare to be swept away by the extraordinary rhythms and breathtaking performances of DRUM TAO! With over 10 million spectators worldwide, this electrifying ensemble blends ...


Justin Willman brings his tour, One for the Ages, to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on April 10, 2026. Known for his dynamic blend ...

The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
4/14 - 4/19/2026


THE PARTY’S ROARING IN THE FOX CITIES!  THE GREAT GATSBY  is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” ( Entertainment Weekly ). Based ...


The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc ...

The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity with Photographer David McLain


Join photographer David McLain on a journey to a life well-lived as he uncovers the secrets of the Blue Zones—where people around the planet regularly ...

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana


Experience the power and passion of flamenco as Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana brings QUINTO ELEMENTO (Fifth Element) to the stage. This bold new work by ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
6/2 - 6/7/2026


Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told.  & Juliet  asks: ...



Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Will Match Gifts Up to $10,000


by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2025

This holiday season, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is inviting community members to make a donation to support the Center's educational, multicultural and sensory-inclusive programming....

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Welcomes New Public Relations and Communications Manager


by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2025

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the hiring of Tyler Sjostrom as the new Public Relations and Communications Manager. Tyler joined the Center in his role as Public Relations and Communications Manager in October....

SIXTIESMANIA Comes To To Fox Cities Performing Arts Center In Spring 2026


by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2025

​​​​​​​SixtiesMania will bring its acclaimed A Journey Through the 60’s tour, presented by Diamond Horseshoe Productions, to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for a one-night-only performance in Thrivent Hall....

Bradley Klingsporn, CPA Named Chief Financial Officer of Fox Cities Performing Arts Center


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has appointed Bradley Klingsporn as Chief Financial Officer. Learn more about Klingsporn and about the position here!...

Fox Cities P.A.C. Unveils Individual Onsale Dates For Broadway Shows In Its 2025-2026 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025

​The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has revealed onsale dates for tickets to individual shows in the 2025-26 Season of Broadway Across America – Fox Cities Series. Learn more!...

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Returns to Fox Cities Performing Arts Center December 13


by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2025

A Magical Cirque Christmas returns to Appleton for two  performances at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Combining breathtaking acrobatics, comedy, contortion, and aerial stunts with modern renditions of Christmas classics, A Magical Cirque Christmas offers a fes...

Fox Cities P.A.C. Reveals New Members for Board of Directors for 2025-26 Season


by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Board of Directors has announced new leaders in the upcoming 2025-26 Season including Omar Atassi, Will Flett, Patrick Gill, Morgan O'Regan Hogerty, Steve Murray and Dr. Michael Ryan, MD....

Rising Stars Theater Camp Invites Preteen Students to Train with Industry Professionals


by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has partnered with nationally recognized theater professionals to broaden horizons for Northeast Wisconsin students ages 10-15 to learn performance and life skills on Saturday, August 16....

Fox Cities P.A.C. Announces On Sale Date For Tickets And Experiences In 2025-26 Season


by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced single tickets for the 2025-26 Boldt Arts Alive! Series and Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series will go on sale to the general public on June 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ...

HAPPY TOGETHER Tour is Coming to Fox Cities P.A.C.


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2025

 The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will present THE 'HAPPY TOGETHER' TOUR. The line-up features favorites: THE TURTLES, JAY AND THE AMERICANS, LITTLE ANTHONY, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Past Shows

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
11/18 - 11/23/2025


The  New York Times  calls it “the best musical of this century.”  The Washington Post  says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your ...

Sal Vulcano: Everything’s Fine Tour


Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time,  Impractical Jokers , comedian ...

Lucas Bohn – Lesson Plans to Late Night


With boundless energy and a razor-sharp wit, Lucas Bohn proves once again his mastery of impressions and storytelling, weaving together smart, bold humor with a ...

A Motown Christmas


A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown’s most legendary groups…Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The Miracles and The ...

Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas with Photographer Ronan Donovan


What does it mean to be human? We are, at our core, social mammals. We build relationships, communicate, reproduce, establish territories, and adapt to shrinking ...

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip Davis


Get ready to experience Mannheim Steamroller like never before! This iconic American ensemble, founded in 1974, is known for its signature fusion of classical music, ...

Soweto Gospel Choir – PEACE


In a return to your Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, be swept away once more by the electrifying energy and soul-stirring harmonies of the Soweto ...

Music in Motion: Soundtracks


Listen. Play. Dance. Music in Motion, a collaboration event between the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra,  Expressive Therapies , and your Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, ...

Masters of Illusion – Believe the Impossible


Starring the world's greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st-century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before - filled with modern illusions and arts of ...

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men tour of Twelfth Night


Though the story has changed, the adventure remains! This fall, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – the UK’s premier all-male Shakespeare company – brings the lively ...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
10/21 - 10/26/2025


Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. ...

Sacred Winds co-presented with IndUS of the Fox Valley


Sacred Winds  is a remarkable musical experience featuring North Indian classical and semi-classical traditions, ranging from ragas to folk and devotional music. The performance showcases ...

Tormé Sings Tormé


Tormé Sings Tormé, a landmark tribute celebrating what would have been the 100th birthday of the iconic Mel Tormé. This once-in-a-lifetime concert is led by ...

Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown! Featuring Jeff Babko and special guest Alison Brown and Fair Weather Friends


Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the ...

Happy Together


Get ready for the ultimate blast from the past! In 2025, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR marks its 16th year of bringing unforgettable ‘60s and ‘70s ...

Theresa Caputo


For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits, has shared her ...

A Special Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Bobby Rush


Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning blues legend Bobby Rush and five-time Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, unite for a very special collection of new blues songs ...

Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles


A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold ...

Make Music Day


Performed by anyone. Free for everyone. Welcome to Make Music Day 2025! On Saturday, June 21 more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries worldwide will ...

Chicago
Chicago
6/20


Hailed as one of the most important bands in music history, Chicago is the highest-charting American band in Billboard’s Top 125 Artists of All Time. ...

Chicago
6/20


Chicago, the legendary rock band renowned for its fusion of rock and jazz, will perform at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on June 20, ...

Sister's Summer School Catechism


It’s summer and Sister is NOT happy. It seems the diocese has decided to offer a summer school catechism course for those students who weren’t ...

Killers of Kill Tony


Building upon the success and energy of “Kill Tony,” “Killers of Kill Tony” showcases the diverse talent pool of comedians who have graced the stage ...

MJ The Musical
MJ The Musical
6/3 - 6/8/2025


He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to the Fox Cities in  MJ , ...

One Night in Memphis


One Night in Memphis®. Created and directed by John Mueller, this is the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute to legendary Sun Records recording ...


One Night in Memphis is a tribute concert celebrating the iconic music of Sun Records legends including Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and ...

Center Stage High School Musical Theater Showcase


Join us in a community celebration of the incredible achievements of local high school students in musical theater programs throughout Northeast Wisconsin who are a ...

RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles


RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance ...


RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles comes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on May 11, 2025. This live performance takes audiences on ...

Grand Finale with NEWVoices


Join the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra for our Grand Finale! Don’t forget to join us for the pre-concert talk and the post-concert reception!...

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical


Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself,  A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical  is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn ...

The Simon and Garfunkel Story


The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing ...

Katha Dance Theatre: Prakritir Pratisodh – Nature’s Revenge!


Find yourself drawn into the emotionally compelling story presented in a series of dance vignettes exploring nature’s elements and how their balance, or lack thereof, ...

National Geographic Live: The Untold Story of Sharks


Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs and have evolved into more than 500 species. But only recently have we begun to ...

Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?


Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven? Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers the timeworn questions of the season like ...

Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?


Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven? Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers the timeworn questions of the season like ...

One Night Of Queen


“More than a likeness.” – Brian May, Queen Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s ‘The Works Tour’. For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The ...

Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real!


Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense ...

Songs and Stories of the Black Wolf – Wade Fernandez


Soar around the world through multiple genres of music, all with Menominee Indian Reservation roots alongside Wade Fernandez/Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew (Walks With The Black Wolf). You ...

Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth


The ninety-minute live experience celebrates the long-running program Ancient Aliens on The HISTORY Channel and features leading Ancient Astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist ...

Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot
3/11 - 3/16/2025


Wisconsin Premiere! We’re coming in HOT, Fox Cities! Set in Prohibition era, this hilarious musical follows two down-on-their-luck musicians who, after witnessing a mob hit, ...

Tarzan
3/7 - 3/9/2025


Tarzan will be presented at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from March 7 to March 9, 2025. This adaptation of the classic story features ...

The Sound of Music
3/6 - 3/9/2025


The Sound of Music will be hosted at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from March 6 to March 9, 2025. This beloved musical tells ...

An Evening with Time For Three and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra


Enjoy a redefining night of classical music with GRAMMY® and Emmy®-winning ensemble Time For Three with the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra. Hear classic and contemporary sounds ...

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band


The driving, music force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical ROCK OF AGES…This band of Rock Star musicians and Lead ...

The Improvised Broadway Musical


Build a brand-new musical on the spot! Your suggestions determine the characters, plot, singing, dancing and everything in between. Together with your fellow patrons and ...

An Evening With Mandy Gonzalez


Your breath will be taken away as film, TV and stage actor, and author of young adult novel series FEARLESS, Mandy Gonzalez, delights in a ...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2/21 - 2/23/2025


The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be presented by Luxemburg-Casco High School at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from February 21 to February 23, ...

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour


CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the  Manitowoc Minute . He creates weekly content ...


Charlie Berens, a comedian and Emmy-winning journalist known for his Midwest-focused humor, presents his Good Old Fashioned Comedy Special. This one-night performance on February 21, ...

Jenny Thiel Cabaret


Pull up a chair and enjoy a cabaret-style experience with jazz vocalist, Jenny Thiel and a five-piece band. Experience the inviting ambiance of the Kimberly-Clark ...

Music In Motion: A Sensory Inclusive Performance


Listen. Play. Dance. Experience the power of music and movement with Fox Valley Symphony’s quartet with Expressive Therapies! Engage with interactive elements like scarves and ...

Trampled By Turtles


Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett ...

DRUMLine Live


Be prepared to laugh, sing, dance and cry with this musical roller coaster ride that hits every emotion. Featured on SHAQ-TACULAR Spectacular New Year’s Eve ...

70 Years of Everest: Peter Hillary


Hear authentic, spine-tingling, often hilarious stories about what it takes to travel to the ends of the Earth from a member of one of the ...


Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella showcases the enchanting tale of a young woman who overcomes hardship and mistreatment with the help of her fairy godmother, leading ...

Oceana
Oceana
2/8


Join the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra for their Winter Concert! Don’t forget to join us for the pre-concert talk and the post-concert reception!...

The Lightning Thief
2/6 - 2/8/2025


The Lightning Thief is set to captivate audiences at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from February 6 to February 8, 2025. This engaging adaptation ...

Cirque Kalabanté’s Afrique en Cirque


You’ll be in awe of acrobats executing gravity-defying moves accompanied by contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora in an unforgettable journey inspired by ...

Footloose
1/23 - 1/26/2025


Footloose will take the stage at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from January 23 to January 26, 2025. This energetic musical, based on the ...

Freaky Friday
1/23 - 1/26/2025


Freaky Friday is a vibrant musical that tells the story of an adventurous mother-daughter duo navigating the challenges of life after they magically swap bodies. ...

Disney’s Newsies
12/6 - 12/7/2024


Disney’s Newsies brings the story of young newspaper sellers fighting for their rights to the stage at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on December ...

The Drowsy Chaperone
11/22 - 11/23/2024


The Drowsy Chaperone is set to be performed by Ashwaubenon High School on select dates in November 2024. This comedic musical intertwines a musical theatre ...

Between the Lines
11/15 - 11/17/2024


Between the Lines, presented at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, showcases the talent of local high school students as part of the Center Stage ...

Catch Me If You Can
11/14 - 11/17/2024


Catch Me If You Can will take the stage at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from November 14 to November 17, 2024. This spirited ...

Annie
11/14 - 11/16/2024


Annie is set to take the stage at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from November 14 to November 16, 2024. This beloved musical follows ...

Elf The Musical
11/14 - 11/16/2024


Elf The Musical brings the holiday spirit to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from November 14 to November 16, 2024. This beloved musical adaptation ...

Little Shop of Horrors
11/14 - 11/16/2024


Little Shop of Horrors will be performed at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from November 14 to November 16, 2024. This classic musical tells ...

Steve-O
11/13


Steve-O, renowned for his daring stunts and comedic talent, brings his unique brand of humor to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on November 13, ...

Disney’s High School Musical
11/7 - 11/10/2024


Disney’s High School Musical will be performed at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from November 7 to November 10, 2024. This lively production captures ...

Hadestown: Teen Edition
11/8 - 11/10/2024


Hadestown: Teen Edition is a transformative adaptation of the acclaimed musical, presenting the timeless story of Orpheus and Eurydice through the lens of youthful performers. ...


Irving Berlin’s White Christmas brings the iconic holiday spirit to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Featuring timeless music and heartwarming stories, this production is ...

The Addams Family
11/8 - 11/10/2024


The Addams Family will be presented at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center from November 8-10, 2024. This musical adaptation captures the eerie charm of ...


Kaukauna High School presents the high school version of Mean Girls, showcasing the trials and tribulations of teenage life through the lens of popular culture. ...

Once Upon a Mattress
11/7 - 11/9/2024


Chilton High School presents Once Upon a Mattress, a comedic twist on the classic fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea. This production, featuring ...


Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) brings a fresh take on the beloved fairy tale, showcasing the transformation of a young girl into a princess ...


Disney's The Little Mermaid will be presented at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. This beloved tale follows Ariel, a young mermaid who dreams of ...

Guys and Dolls
10/16 - 10/20/2024


Guys and Dolls is bringing the vibrant tale of gamblers and showgirls to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. This production explores the romantic escapades ...

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The Great Gatsby in Appleton, WI The Great Gatsby
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