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Interactive Music Events and Community Performances highlight family-friendly afternoon of activities

Make Music Day returns to Downtown Appleton on Sunday, June 21, for the ninth year. Celebrated worldwide as part of the Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day invites community members to celebrate music in all its diverse forms, and will be hosted on the front lawn of The History Museum at the Castle, 330 E. College Ave., starting at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, June 12

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is excited to announce that individual tickets for the 2026-27 Boldt Arts Alive! and Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series will go on sale to the public on Friday, June 12, at 10 a.m.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AT 10:00 A.M.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that Murray & Peter Present, A Drag Queen Christmas will be performing on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Tickets for the 8:00 p.m. performance in Thrivent Hall go on sale Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY 21 AT 10:00 A.M.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the hit a cappella group returns with NiteLite Presents Straight No Chaser on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Tickets for the 7:00 p.m. performance in Thrivent Hall go on sale Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The Jimmy Awards®/National High School Musical Theatre Awards® in New York City in June

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the 2026 representatives of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program: Amara Kennedy of Sheboygan Falls and Antonio Thompson of Oshkosh North. These nominees were first announced live at the 10th Annual Center Stage Showcase on Saturday, May 16, and will now head to New York City to represent our region at the prestigious Jimmy Awards®/National High School Musical Theatre Awards® from June 12-23.

Season features world-class productions for students from PreK through Grade 12

Following a special event celebrating our region’s educators, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to reveal the 2026-27 Amcor Education Series. This announcement comes on the heels of a historic season in which the Center officially welcomed its 500,000th student attendee to the Amcor Education Series since opening its doors in 2002, marking a monumental achievement in Northeast Wisconsin’s commitment to arts-integrated learning.

In a landmark 10th anniversary season, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center’s Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program has named its 2025-26 recognition recipients, highlighting the talent and contributions of more than 2,200 participating students across 34 area schools.

Top 200 Pollstar Ranking sets stage for World Theatre Day on March 27

As the global arts community prepares to celebrate World Theatre Day on March 27, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is marking the occasion by building on the momentum of a significant industry recognition reached earlier this season. The Center has been officially recognized as one of the top-performing theaters in the world, according to year-end data recently released by Pollstar.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce a monumental achievement in its mission to support the growth of young people in Northeast Wisconsin: 500,000 students have now participated in the Amcor Education Series.

Find Yourself at the Center of it All

Your Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2026–27 Season – four distinct series designed to entertain, inspire exploration, and bring our community together through shared experiences. The announcement showcases a vibrant lineup for the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series, the Boldt Arts Alive! Series, the Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series, and the Viewpoint Speaker Series presented with support from the David L. & Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the

The Lee & Rougeux families are longtime supporters of the performing arts in Northeast Wisconsin

This holiday season, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is inviting community members to join a season of discovery! Audiences can discover their impact by making a donation to support the Center's educational, multicultural and sensory-inclusive programming.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announces 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. Going forward, he will be the primary point of contact for media communications and coordination.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 10:00 A.M.

SixtiesMania has announced that their highly anticipated A Journey Through The 60's tour, presented by Diamond Horseshoe Productions, is coming to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Klingsporn as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Bradley will leverage his expertise in non-profit accounting and strategic planning, and his passion for people, to drive organizational success and make a meaningful impact within the community.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 10:00 A.M.

Kevin James announced his highly anticipated stand-up tour 'Eat the Frog' is coming to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program Participating Schools Announced

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce a milestone year as the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program enters its 10th anniversary season, continuing its tradition of celebrating and supporting the achievements of young performers across Northeast Wisconsin. This year, the program welcomes a record 35 participating high schools.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 10:00 A.M.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce Outback presents Justin Willman One for the Ages Tour will perform on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced onsale dates for tickets to individual shows in the 2025-26 Season of Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America – Fox Cities Series.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 25 AT 10:00 A.M.

Ho-ho-hold on to seats! Nitelite Presents MagicSpace Entertainment’s A Magical Cirque Christmas returns in 2025 for a very merry tour to more than 30 U.S. cities this holiday season. The ultimate holiday variety show will mesmerize, twist, flip and jingle all the way to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for two shows on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Tickets go on sale July 23!

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce its second annual à la cARTe! fall fundraiser on Friday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. This celebration for a cause at the Fox Cities P.A.C. will embrace art, creativity and community spirit while raising vital funds to support initiatives that unite the community through inspiring performances and programs.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Board of Directors welcomes 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.

Individual tickets on sale Friday, July 18, 2025.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce single tickets for the 2025-26 Viewpoint Speaker Series will go on sale to the general public on July 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Full show lineups and ticket information regarding the July 18 on sale are listed below.

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.

STUDENTS REPRESENT NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH THE FOX CITIES P.A.C.'S CENTER STAGE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce Greta Nolte and Isaac Schultz made their debut on a Broadway stage at the 16th annual The Jimmy Awards®/National High School Musical Theatre Awards®. The national showcase was hosted by Josh Groban.

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 AT 10:00 A.M.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. for his 2025 Christmas tour on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Individual Boldt Arts Alive! and Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series tickets on sale Friday, June 20, 2025.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce 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. Full show lineups and ticket information regarding the June 20 on sale are listed below.

The Jimmy Awards®/National High School Musical Theatre Awards® in New York City in June

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the 2025 representatives of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program: Isaac Schultz of Brillion High School and Greta Nolte of Fox Valley Lutheran High School.

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 16 AT 10:00 A.M.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the hit a cappella group returns with NiteLite Presents Straight No Chaser Holiday Road Tour on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Educators invited to explore innovative education and live arts integration experiences in the upcoming school year

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced its 2025-26 Amcor Education Series Season to Northeast Wisconsin educators attending the Educator Appreciation Event on Thursday, May 8, 2025, during National Teacher Appreciation Week.