Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Address:
400 W College Avenue
Appleton, WI 54911
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center History
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center opened its doors to the public on November 25, 2002 in Appleton, Wisconsin to rave reviews.
Each seating level boasts lobby space and its own concessions stations for a total of 25,000 square feet. The lobby is ideal for community gatherings on performance days and can also host receptions, meetings, and other events. The lobby services both the 2,100-seat Thrivent Financial Hall and the smaller, multi-purpose Kimberly-Clark Theater.
Shows at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2027 | - | 5/2/2027 | |
| 3/2/2027 | - | 3/7/2027 | |
| 2/9/2027 | - | 2/14/2027 | |
| 1/12/2027 | - | 1/17/2027 | |
| 12/15/2026 | - | 12/20/2026 | |
| 11/3/2026 | - | 11/8/2026 | |
| 10/16/2026 | - | 10/17/2026 | |
| 6/2/2026 | - | 6/7/2026 | |
| 4/14/2026 | - | 4/19/2026 | |
| 3/3/2026 | - | 5/17/2026 | |
| 2/3/2026 | - | 2/15/2026 | |
| 12/16/2025 | - | 12/21/2025 | |
| 10/21/2025 | - | 10/26/2025 | |
| 6/3/2025 | - | 6/8/2025 | |
| 4/29/2025 | - | 5/4/2025 | |
| 3/11/2025 | - | 3/16/2025 | |
| 1/8/2025 | - | 1/26/2025 | |
| 12/17/2024 | - | 12/22/2024 | |
| 11/19/2024 | - | 11/24/2024 | |
| 6/11/2024 | - | 6/23/2024 | |
| 4/16/2024 | - | 8/4/2024 | |
| 3/19/2024 | - | 3/24/2024 | |
| 2/20/2024 | - | 2/25/2024 | |
| 12/5/2023 | - | 9/14/2025 | |
| 10/24/2023 | - | 10/29/2023 | |
| 6/20/2023 | - | 6/25/2023 | |
| 5/9/2023 | - | 5/21/2023 | |
| 4/22/2023 | - | 4/22/2023 | |
| 3/24/2023 | - | 3/26/2023 | |
| 2/21/2023 | - | 6/30/2024 | |
| 1/17/2023 | - | 1/22/2023 | |
| 12/6/2022 | - | 12/11/2022 | |
| 8/24/2022 | - | 8/28/2022 | |
| 5/18/2022 | - | 9/1/2024 | |
| 4/19/2022 | - | 7/2/2023 | |
| 2/15/2022 | - | 2/20/2022 | |
| 12/14/2021 | - | 12/19/2021 | |
| 10/27/2021 | - | 11/14/2021 | |
| 12/4/2019 | - | 12/15/2019 | |
| 10/1/2019 | - | 10/20/2019 | |
| 4/30/2019 | - | 5/5/2019 | |
| 4/2/2019 | - | 4/7/2019 | |
| 2/7/2019 | - | 2/24/2019 | |
| 1/8/2019 | - | 1/13/2019 | Anastasia (2018) [Cancelled] Buy Tickets
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| 5/11/2018 | - | 5/13/2018 | |
| 4/24/2018 | - | 4/29/2018 | |
| 3/20/2018 | - | 3/25/2018 | |
| 2/20/2018 | - | 2/25/2018 | |
| 1/23/2018 | - | 1/28/2018 | |
| 11/28/2017 | - | 12/3/2017 | |
| 8/30/2017 | - | 9/10/2017 | |
| 5/30/2017 | - | 6/4/2017 | |
| 4/17/2017 | - | 4/22/2017 | |
| 2/28/2017 | - | 3/5/2017 | |
| 1/17/2017 | - | 1/22/2017 | |
| 12/13/2016 | - | 12/18/2016 | |
| 10/4/2016 | - | 10/9/2016 | |
| 5/17/2016 | - | 5/22/2016 | |
| 4/5/2016 | - | 4/10/2016 | |
| 3/8/2016 | - | 3/13/2016 | |
| 2/2/2016 | - | 2/7/2016 | |
| 12/18/2015 | - | 12/20/2015 | |
| 10/13/2015 | - | 10/18/2015 | |
| 5/5/2015 | - | 5/10/2015 | |
| 5/5/2015 | - | 5/10/2015 | |
| 3/24/2015 | - | 3/29/2015 | |
| 1/27/2015 | - | 2/1/2015 | |
| 6/11/2014 | - | 6/22/2014 | |
| 5/6/2014 | - | 5/11/2014 | |
| 2/12/2014 | - | 3/2/2014 | |
| 11/12/2013 | - | 11/17/2013 | |
| 6/25/2013 | - | 6/30/2013 | |
| 11/13/2012 | - | 11/18/2012 | |
| 11/1/2012 | - | 11/1/2012 | |
| 6/19/2012 | - | 6/24/2012 | |
| 4/24/2012 | - | 4/29/2012 | |
| 3/23/2012 | - | 3/25/2012 | |
| 3/6/2012 | - | 3/11/2012 | |
| 2/7/2012 | - | 2/12/2012 | |
| 11/15/2011 | - | 11/20/2011 | |
| 10/5/2011 | - | 10/16/2011 | |
| 6/1/2011 | - | 6/19/2011 | |
| 3/29/2011 | - | 4/3/2011 | |
| 1/26/2011 | - | 2/20/2011 | |
| 11/9/2010 | - | 11/14/2010 | |
| 4/20/2010 | - | 4/25/2010 | |
| 3/23/2010 | - | 3/28/2010 | |
| 1/13/2010 | - | 1/17/2010 | |
| 12/8/2009 | - | 12/13/2009 | |
| 10/20/2009 | - | 10/25/2009 | |
| 5/5/2009 | - | 5/10/2009 | |
| 2/4/2009 | - | 3/1/2009 | |
| 10/26/2004 | - | 10/31/2004 | |
News
BOLDT ARTS ALIVE! and MENASHA CORPORATION SPOTLIGHT SERIES Tickets to Go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will release individual tickets for its 2026-27 Boldt Arts Alive! and Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series, featuring Ballet Hispánico, Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will release individual tickets for its 2026-27 Boldt Arts Alive! and Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series, featuring Ballet Hispánico, Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, and more.
Review: & JULIET at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Jarrod Michael - Jun 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, exploring themes of self-discovery, independence, and second chances.
by Jarrod Michael - Jun 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, exploring themes of self-discovery, independence, and second chances.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.S. tour, with Nina West returning as host alongside RuPaul's Drag Race winner Myki Meeks, Crystal Methyd, Silky Ganache, and Drag Race Season 18 stars.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.S. tour, with Nina West returning as host alongside RuPaul's Drag Race winner Myki Meeks, Crystal Methyd, Silky Ganache, and Drag Race Season 18 stars.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS is Coming to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
You better not pout, you better not cry, because the world’s longest running drag tour is coming back to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
You better not pout, you better not cry, because the world’s longest running drag tour is coming back to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre this holiday season.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Unveil 2026 Tour Dates Across the U.S.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
A Drag Queen Christmas is going back on the road this holiday season. Produced by Murray & Peter Present, the long-running drag tour returns for its 12th year, with a 39-city national tour this November and December.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
A Drag Queen Christmas is going back on the road this holiday season. Produced by Murray & Peter Present, the long-running drag tour returns for its 12th year, with a 39-city national tour this November and December.
Video: First Look at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
You can now get a first look into the North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera featuring Isaiah Bailey and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
You can now get a first look into the North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera featuring Isaiah Bailey and more.
Straight No Chaser Sets 'Making Spirits Bright' Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their 2026 fall tour titled “Making Spirits Bright.' The US dates range from California to Massachusetts and Florida to Indiana.
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026
RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser has announced their 2026 fall tour titled “Making Spirits Bright.' The US dates range from California to Massachusetts and Florida to Indiana.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER to Perform at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A cappella group Straight No Chaser announced a stop at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI, presented by NiteLite. The performance will take place in Thrivent Hall.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
A cappella group Straight No Chaser announced a stop at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, WI, presented by NiteLite. The performance will take place in Thrivent Hall.
Fox Cities PAC Announces 2026 Center Stage Program Honorees
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 18, 2026
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 representatives of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program: Amara Kennedy of Sheboygan Falls and Antonio Thompson of Oshkosh North.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 18, 2026
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 representatives of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program: Amara Kennedy of Sheboygan Falls and Antonio Thompson of Oshkosh North.
Fox Cities P.A.C. Unveils 2026-27 Amcor Education Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center revealed its 2026-27 Amcor Education Series, featuring productions for PreK–12 students including The Great Gatsby, Pete the Cat, and Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center revealed its 2026-27 Amcor Education Series, featuring productions for PreK–12 students including The Great Gatsby, Pete the Cat, and Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure.
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY: NATIONAL TOUR at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Jarrod Michael - Apr 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 express the internal longing that defines the novel.
by Jarrod Michael - Apr 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 express the internal longing that defines the novel.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Unveils Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program Recognition Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced its 2025-26 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program recognition recipients, celebrating over 2,200 students across 34 schools in its 10th anniversary season.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced its 2025-26 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program recognition recipients, celebrating over 2,200 students across 34 schools in its 10th anniversary season.
& JULIET National Tour Starring Joey Fatone is Coming to The Bushnell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Pop music superstar Joey Fatone is joining the North American Tour company of & Juliet, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an engagement when the show plays The Bushnell in Hartford.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Pop music superstar Joey Fatone is joining the North American Tour company of & Juliet, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an engagement when the show plays The Bushnell in Hartford.
Fox Cities P.A.C. Reveals 2026-27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced its lineup for the 2026-27 season, featuring a variety of Broadway hits and cultural performances. The season will kick off with the acclaimed musical HAMILTON, followed by other notable productions such as WICKED and THE LION KING. This announcement highlights the center's commitment to bringing diverse and high-quality entertainment to the region. The full season schedule and additional show details are available for those interested in atten
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced its lineup for the 2026-27 season, featuring a variety of Broadway hits and cultural performances. The season will kick off with the acclaimed musical HAMILTON, followed by other notable productions such as WICKED and THE LION KING. This announcement highlights the center's commitment to bringing diverse and high-quality entertainment to the region. The full season schedule and additional show details are available for those interested in atten
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Jarrod Michael - Mar 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.
by Jarrod Michael - Mar 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.
58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Embarks on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
The North American Tour is underway for THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour began performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026, before playing in various cities across North America. Check out the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
The North American Tour is underway for THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical. The tour began performances in Baltimore, MD at The Hippodrome Theatre on January 31, 2026, before playing in various cities across North America. Check out the reviews here!
BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER TALES Comes to Fox Cities PAC
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales comes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center this week. The performance is on January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm at Thrivent Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales comes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center this week. The performance is on January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm at Thrivent Hall.
STAYIN' ALIVE Comes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
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 dazzling imagery.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
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 dazzling imagery.
Joey Fatone to Join & JULIET North American Tour for Limited Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
Joey Fatone will join the North American Tour company of & Juliet, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an exclusive engagement in his hometown when the show plays Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
Joey Fatone will join the North American Tour company of & Juliet, reprising the role of ‘Lance’ following his recent Broadway run. Fatone will join the touring cast for an exclusive engagement in his hometown when the show plays Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL.
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