Appleton, WI Theatre + Broadway News

Tickets Go on Sale Today for GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY National Tour!

(5/17/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale today, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Appleton, WI

Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett's GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Kick Off National Tour, Oct 2013

(5/10/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

THE LION KING Celebrates Second Sold-Out Engagement in Appleton

(5/7/2013) - Disney's THE LION KING is celebrating its second sold-out engagement in the Fox Cities, which concluded on Sunday, May 5 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. The triumphant four-week return grossed over $4.7 million at the ticket office and entertained more than 61,000 patrons during 32 performances. The award-winning musical's six-week Wisconsin premiere engagement in 2007 played a sold-out run at the Fox Cities P.A.C.

THE LION KING Sells Out in Appleton

(5/6/2013) - Disney's THE LION KING celebrated its second sold-out engagement in the Fox Cities, which concluded on Sunday, May 5 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. The triumphant four-week return grossed over $4.7 million at the ticket office and entertained more than 61,000 patrons during 32 performances. The award-winning musical's six-week Wisconsin premiere engagement in 2007 played a sold-out run at the Fox Cities P.A.C.

High School in the Spotlight: Shorewood High, WI

(5/6/2013) - This week, we're thrilled to feature the Drama Department at Wisconsin's Shorewood High School under the direction of Joe King.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Appleton, WI

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Shorewood High School to Stage Unedited SPRING AWAKENING, 5/10-18

(4/29/2013) - Shorewood Drama will present an unedited version of the musical SPRING AWAKENING for six performances only beginning May 10 in the SHS Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Students.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Appleton, WI

Bemis Company Education Series Announces Upcoming Season

(4/26/2013) - With characters ranging from Worrying Worm and The Ugly Ducking to Laura Ingalls Wilder and Hamlet, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 's 2013-14 Bemis Company Education Series will create an exciting platform for learning onstage. The new lineup was announced Thursday, April 25 at the Center's annual Together for the Arts Educator Open House.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Appleton, WI

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Appleton, WI

SALOON to Open Peninsula Players' 78th Summer Season, 6/11

(4/12/2013) - The 78th season of summer stock theater along the shores of Green Bay opens in Juen when the Peninsula Players raises the curtain on 'Saloon' by Terry Twyman. Summer stock theaters sprang up in the early decades of the 20th century in empty barns, old mills and haylofts across the country. They became venues for movie studio producers to scope out new talent.

THE LION KING Opens Tonight in Appleton

(4/11/2013) - The Fox Cities' return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, May 5. The production performed two preview performances on Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Appleton, WI

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Appleton, WI

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Warns Patrons About Third Party Tickets to THE LION KING

(3/28/2013) - The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center proudly presents some of the most popular touring productions with its Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series. The upcoming four-week engagement of Disney's The Lion King is no exception, and tickets are in hot demand as the event draws near. Tickets are still available through the only authorized online ticket seller, Ticketmaster.com, by calling (800) 982-2787 or in person at the Center' s ticket office.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for Appleton, WI

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Appleton, WI

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for Appleton, WI

THE LION KING Opens 4/9 at Fox Cities P.A.C.

(3/6/2013) - Casting has been announced for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 's engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING. The Fox Cities 'most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Center' s stage from Tuesday, April 9 to Sunday, May 5. The press opening night is Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The show's six-week premiere engagement in 2007 played a sold-out run at the Fox Cities P.A.C.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Appleton, WI

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 2/24/2013

(2/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Appleton, WI

STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Dominican High School's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; On Stage Thru 2/24

(2/18/2013) - Dominican High School's Department of Fine Arts is honored to present the longest running musical in history - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! Watch the video below with scenes from the production currently on stage and playing through February 24.

WAR HORSE Now On Sale in Appleton

(2/18/2013) - The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards, will make its premiere at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center June 25-30.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 2/17/2013

(2/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Appleton, WI

Photo Flash: West De Pere High Presents LEGALLY BLONDE; Opens 2/21

(2/12/2013) - West De Pere High School presents LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL! The show opens Feb. 21 and runs through Feb. 23 in the auditorium at West De Pere High, 665 Grant Street, De Pere, WI. Scroll below to see production photos!

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 2/10/2013

(2/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Appleton, WI

Fox Cities P.A.C. Thanks Supporters with ScrapArtsMusic Fan Day, 3/20

(2/7/2013) - The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is taking the opportunity to say thank you to fans of all ages at an upcoming performance of ScrapArtsMusic on Wednesday, March 20. Ticket holders are invited to arrive early and stay after the performance for special family-friendly activities in honor of the Center's 10th Anniversary Season.

WAR HORSE Now On Sale in Appleton

(2/4/2013) - The National Theatre of Great Britain's epic War Horse, winner of five 2011 Tony Awards, will make its premiere at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center June 25-30.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 2/03/2013

(2/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/03/2013 for Appleton, WI

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Goes On Sale in Appleton

(1/30/2013) - The 2013 national tour of the new musical The Addams Family, based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center February 26 - March 3, 2013 as part of the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series.

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 1/27/2013

(1/27/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/27/2013 for Appleton, WI

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 1/20/2013

(1/20/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/20/2013 for Appleton, WI

Now Playing Onstage in Appleton, WI - Week of 1/13/2013

(1/13/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 1/13/2013 for Appleton, WI

Join the STUDENT CENTER Team and Cover Theater in Your School!

(1/10/2013) - Classes are back and so is BroadwayWorld's Student Center! Whether you're involved with your school's productions backstage or onstage, we have some exciting opportunities for you to promote your shows and theater programs! Read on and apply today!

BWW TV: First Look at Andrew Veenstra, Albert Narracott and More in Highlights of WAR HORSE US Tour

(1/8/2013) - Producers Bob Boyett and The National Theatre of Great Britain present the Denver engagement of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Play, War Horse. The company, comprised of more than 30 performers, includes Andrew Veenstra as Albert Narracott, Brian Keane as Arthur Narracott, Michael Wyatt Cox as Billy Narracott, Todd Cerveris as Ted Narracott, Colorado native Angela Reed as Rose Narracott, Jason Loughlin as Lieutenant James Nicholls, Jason Alan Carvell as Private Schnabel and Colorado native Mat Hostetler as Veterinary Officer Martin. War Horse plays the Buell Theatre tonight, January 8-20. Tickets are on sale now at denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the show below!

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Presents PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, 2/5

(1/7/2013) - This February, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center faces its own British invasion. Leading the way, the BBC Concert Orchestra will make a much-anticipated North American tour stop on Tuesday, February 5. On Valentine's Day, L.A. Theatre Works' will present the classic British romantic comedy, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. For a full list of upcoming performances, visit foxcitiespac.com.