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Weidner Center for the Performing Arts

2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay, WI 54311

Weidner Center for the Performing Arts is a theatre in Appleton, WI.

Upcoming Shows

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Dec 15

Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a holiday spectacular that wraps a Broadway-style production around contemporary circus arts. The show features a cast of holiday characters, original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, dazzling scenery, and stunning...

Clue

Jan 26, 2027

Clue is a stage adaptation based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. Six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night of murder and blackmail, turning the story into an ultimate whodunit. The production keeps...

The Book of Mormon

Feb 16, 2027

The Book of Mormon is the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The New York Times called it the best musical of this century, while Entertainment Weekly described it as the funniest musical of all time. The production contains explicit language.

Pro Arte Quartet

Mar 4, 2027

The Pro Arte Quartet is one of the world's most distinguished string quartets, founded by conservatory students in Brussels in 1912. The ensemble of violin, viola, and violoncello has made its home at the University of Wisconsin for more than 75 years. In 2012, Pro Arte became...

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Apr 22, 2027

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, performs with guest artists spanning genres and generations. The JLCO produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each season in New York City and around...

Weidner Philharmonic: Sound & Seek

May 1, 2027

Green Bay's only all-professional symphony orchestra, the Weidner Philharmonic, performs under the artistic direction of Michelle McQuade Dewhirst and is conducted by UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander. The concert program features Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question...

The Wiz

Jun 3, 2027

The Wiz is a Tony Award-winning Best Musical returning in an all-new tour direct from Broadway. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz features an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk, telling the story of Dorothy's journey to find her place in a...

Articles

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Jarrod Michael · November 4, 2026

The current North American touring production of The Sound of Music is a new staging and interpretation directed by Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien, with choreography by Danny Mefford. It launched in September 2025, and follows Maria, a young postulant at an Austrian abbey who is sent to …

Review: & JULIET at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Review: & JULIET at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Jarrod Michael · June 3, 2026

& Juliet offers a contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, asking what might happen if Juliet chose a different path after Romeo’s death. Written by comedy genius David West Read (Schitt’s Creek), the musical blends Shakespearean characters with modern tastes and twists, expl…

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: NATIONAL TOUR at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: NATIONAL TOUR at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Jarrod Michael · April 16, 2026

A cornerstone of American literature by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, has been brought to life in a way never seen before. Long regarded as a challenging work to adapt due to its introspective nature and nuance, this production leans confidently into spectacle, movement, and music to expres…

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Jarrod Michael · March 4, 2026

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo arrives as one of the most resonant productions on the touring circuit this season. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, this adaptation of the play by David Lindsay-Abaire features a witty and emotional score by Jeanine Tesori.…

Review: HAMILTON at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Review: HAMILTON at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Jarrod Michael · February 5, 2026

A decade after it first reshaped the Broadway landscape, Hamilton arrives on tour not as a replica of past success, but as a living piece of American theatre that continues to justify its presence.…

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

by Jarrod Michael · December 18, 2025

Set against the grit, rhythm, and unmatched energy of 1990s New York City, Hell’s Kitchen translates Alicia Keys’ personal narrative and iconic catalog into a timeless coming-of-age story rooted in one of the city’s most well-known and misunderstood neighborhoods.…

Past Shows

18 total · showing 1–10

Daniel Ho - Hawaiian Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer/Songwriter

Oct 7

Daniel Ho is a ukulele virtuoso, slack key guitarist, composer, arranger, producer, and singer-songwriter. He performs original songs in English and Hawaiian that feature his versatility on many instruments. Two performances are scheduled on October 7, 2026 at 2pm and 7pm.

The Sky Is Not The Limit

Apr 12

The Sky Is Not The Limit concludes the Weidner Philharmonic's 2024-2025 concert series with a program celebrating the vastness of the sky and the human spirit. Under the direction of Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, the concert features performances by the Weidner Philharmonic...

Holiday Pops at The Weidner

Dec 20 – Dec 21, 2024

Holiday Pops at The Weidner features a collaboration between the Weidner Philharmonic and The Dudley Birder Chorale from St. Norbert College, bringing holiday classics to life with a fresh twist. Scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2024, this festive event promises a joyous...

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Dec 17

Mannheim Steamroller brings their beloved Christmas concert to The Weidner on December 17, 2024. Founded and led by Chip Davis, the group has been a staple of holiday music for over 35 years, blending classical and modern sounds into festive arrangements. This year's performance...

The Nutcracker at The Weidner

Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2024

The Nutcracker at The Weidner is a beloved holiday tradition taking place from November 29 to December 1, 2024. This unique production features an international cast of professional ballet dancers alongside local students, all performing to live symphony music, creating an...

Express Yourself

Sep 28

Express Yourself opens the 2024-2025 concert season at The Weidner on September 28, showcasing the Weidner Philharmonic under the direction of Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, PhD. This concert highlights freedom of expression through a diverse repertoire and celebrates the strength...

Riverdance

Riverdance

Jun 5

Riverdance as you've never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, composer, Bill...

Jo Koy | Funny is Funny World Tour

Jo Koy | Funny is Funny World Tour

Apr 30

Due to overwhelming demand, Comedian Jo Koy will bring his Funny is Funny Worl Tour to the weidner Center this spring.As one of today's premiere stand-up comics, Jo Koy, has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a Las Vegas coffee house to now selling out the world's...

Brit Floyd | World Tour 2022

Brit Floyd | World Tour 2022

Apr 26

"The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show"The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world's greatest rock tribute show. Faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour, complete with a stunning multi million dollar light show...

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