APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025-26 season, showcasing an exciting array of Wisconsin Broadway premieres, international performances, and live cultural experiences. The season reveal event on March 24, 2025, was met with enthusiasm from over 1 ,300 attendees, including Season Ticket Holders, donors, and community leaders. Maria Van Laanen, President and CEO of Fox Cities P.A.C., expressed her excitement, stating, “It’s thrilling to hear and see the response from the community for the 2025-26 Season featuring world-class talent across four incredible series.” The event featured Broadway performers from the upcoming Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America-Fox Cities Series, as well as big-band jazz from Shawn Postell and the Cornerstone Jazz Orchestra. Flamenco artist Tania Tandias also showcased a preview of the upcoming QUINTO ELEMENTO performance by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana. Boldt Arts Alive! Series This series offers diverse cultural and artistic performances for audiences of all ages, from drama to dance. The 2025-26 season includes: Hamlet by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – Oct. 29, 2025 Masters of Illusion – Believe the Impossible – Oct. 30, 2025 Soweto Gospel Choir – PEACE – Nov. 6, 2025 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – Dec. 9, 2025 Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales – Jan. 15, 2026 Drum TAO – Mar. 13, 2026 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana – May 1, 2026 Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series This series brings closer engagement with a variety of performing arts, including: Sacred Winds – Sept. 14, 2025 Lucas Bohn – Lesson Plans to Late Night – Nov. 14, 2025 Reunion in Song: 10 Years of Center Stage – Jan. 10, 2026 Randy Otto is Winston Churchill: The Blitz – Jan. 13, 2026 Viewpoint Speaker Series The 2025-26 series also includes lectures by captivating speakers, including: Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas by Ronan Donovan – Nov. 11, 2025 Pink Boots and a Machete by Mireya Mayor – Jan. 27, 2026 Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity by David McLain – Apr. 28, 2026 Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America – Fox Cities Series The Broadway season includes multiple major productions, including: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Oct. 21-26, 2025 Hell’s Kitchen (Wisconsin Premiere) – Dec. 16-21, 2025 Hamilton – Feb. 3-15, 2026 Kimberly Akimbo – Mar. 3-8, 2026 The Great Gatsby (Wisconsin Premiere) – Apr. 14-19, 2026 & Juliet – Jun. 2-7, 2026 The Book of Mormon (Season Option) – Nov. 18-23, 2025 Tickets for the Flex Pass and group sales are already on sale, with more individual tickets to be released later. Season Ticket Packages are also available for the Broadway series. ...read more read less