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GUYS ON ICE to Open Lake George Dinner Theatre 58th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Lake George Dinner Theatre will open its 58th season with Guys on Ice, The Ice Fishing Musical with book and lyrics by Fred Alley, and music by James Kaplan. Learn more!

Lake George Dinner Theatre Unveils 58th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

Lake George Dinner Theatre will present a season of 'Friends and Family' for its 58th year entertaining audiences. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - Nov 15, 2024

'Lumberjacks in Love' offers an evening of much-needed laughs.

LUMBERJACKS IN LOVE to be Presented at Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Stackner Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

Milwaukee Rep will present Lumberjacks in Love from Fred Alley and James Kaplan, the creators behind Guys on Ice, in the Stackner Cabaret. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.

Review: Get Off Your Keister for GUYS ON ICE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Kelsey Lawler - Jan 16, 2024

What did our critic think of GUYS ON ICE at MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER? In the Milwaukee Rep’s 25th anniversary production of Guys on Ice, heaven is a place where there’s always “a couple two-tree” Leine’s in the cooler and every day is Packers Sunday. At a glance, this hit show may feel like a precursor to that Charlie Berens brand of Midwest-focused “ya der hey” humor—and it is. It’s also more than that.

GUYS ON ICE to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Milwaukee Rep will present the return of the funny Wisconsin favorite, Guys on Ice, celebrating its 25th anniversary of when it premiered at Milwaukee Rep.

GUYS ON ICE Receives State Proclamation From Representative Joel Kitchens In Honor of 25th Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023

On July 23, Northern Sky Theater hosted a fundraising event at which the 25th Anniversary of their musical Guys on Ice was celebrated. During this event, Representative Joel Kitchens presented a celebratory citation by the assembly to the composer of the show, James Kaplan.

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

Northern Sky Theater has announced its 2023 season in Peninsula State Park and at their Gould Theater. The Door County theater plans four shows in two summer venues, as well as a September outdoor concert show and a fall indoor show. Exact dates will be announced later.

Tickets On Sale Now For Northern Sky Theater's 2022 Outdoor & Indoor Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

Tickets are on sale now for Northern Sky's 2022 season, which features two original musicals performed outdoors at the Peninsula State Park amphitheater and two performed indoors at their Gould Theater in Fish Creek.

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021

Northern Sky Theater has announced the slate of shows for its 2022 season. In 2022, the theater plans a robust season in two venues after their virtual 2020 season and streamlined 2021 season. The season will feature two world premiere musicals and resurrecting two past hits.

THE JEFF & KATIE SHOW Returns To Northern Sky
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2021

On Saturday, October 16, at 3 p.m., Northern Sky Theater will present an in-person installment of The Jeff & Katie Show, indoors at the Gould Theater in Fish Creek. After the show, the in-person audience will be invited to a bonfire outside featuring cider and cookies from the show. The show will also be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube.  

Northern Sky Theater Will Offer Filmed Versions Of NOT EVEN REMOTELY and TONGUE 'N CHEEK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2021

Each show was filmed in front of a live audience during its in-person run. Both shows close to in-person audiences August 7 and open for on-demand streaming at midnight on August 9.

Northern Sky Remounts TONGUE, IN CHEEK The Company's First-Ever Book Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2021

Beginning July 12, Northern Sky Theater will remount its first-ever book musical, Tongue 'n Cheek, created by Fred Alley with additional music by James Kaplan. The show will run through August 7, outdoors at the Northern Sky amphitheater in Peninsula State Park.  

Tickets On Sale June 1 For Northern Sky Theater's 2021 Outdoor & Indoor Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021

Tickets go on sale June 1 for Northern Sky's 2021 season, which features three original musicals performed outdoors at the Peninsula State Park amphitheater and two performed indoors at the troupe's Gould Theater in Fish Creek.

Northern Sky Theater Returns To Its Roots With Simplified, People-Centric Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2021

Northern Sky Theater has announced the slate of shows for its 2021 summer and fall seasons. In crafting a season that could employ as many theater professionals as possible and still prioritize Covid safety.

CAPA Partners with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to Present Free, Online Series of Original Programs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has been a national leader in the development and production of free, virtual programming.

NJPAC's American Songbook Series Presents: FRANK SINATRA THROUGH THE DECADES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020

It's a virtual event with New Jersey's own Ol' Blue Eyes! Sinatra historians James Kaplan and Chuck Granata share recordings of Frank Sinatra's most celebrated performances, accented by conversation about his songs, career and legacy with NJPAC President John Schreiber.

Northern Sky Theater Offers TRUNK SONGS as Part of Their Ongoing Virtual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2020

As part of its ongoing virtual season, at 7 p.m. on August 7, Northern Sky Theater will present Trunk Songs, a virtual concert of songs that were written for original Northern Sky musicals but didn't make that particular show's final cut.

BWW Previews: INFO ABOUT--STATION HOPE, CLEVELAND OPERA THEATER, SETH CONCERT SERIES, THE 24-HOUR PLAYS, DISCOVER IRVING BERLIN, ATCA/BLACK LIVES MATTER
by Roy Berko - Jun 4, 2020

On Saturday, June 27, from 6:00-9:00 (ET). Cleveland Public Theatre's Staff will (safely and responsibly) broadcast Station Hope, a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland's social justice history and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity. It is free, family-friendly, and open to all. CPT will publish how to participate online in the weeks to come.