APPLETON, Wis. — The party is roaring on in the Fox Cities. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center released its 2025-26 lineup, jam-packed with Wisconsin premieres, Broadway hits, unique speakers and more.
First up in the center’s Broadway series is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” which runs from Oct. 21 to 26, 2025, to start off the season with a pinch of magic and a touch of romance. “The Book of Mormon” will then head to Appleton from Nov. 18 to 23, 2025.
The Wisconsin premiere of “Hell’s Kitchen” runs at Fox Cities PAC from Dec. 16 to 21, 2025.
The Broadway production of “Hell’s Kitchen.” (Marc J. Franklin)
“Hamilton” will then kick off 2026, showing at the venue from Feb. 3 to 15, coinciding with the country’s 250th birthday year. “Kimberly Akimbo,” a five-time Tony-winner, follows suit and will be at the Fox Cities PAC from March 3 to 8, 2026.
A.D. Weaver as George Washington and company in “Hamilton.” (Joan Marcus)
The Wisconsin premiere of “The Great Gatsby” roars into Appleton from April 14 to 19, 2026, followed by “& Juliet,” rounding out the season from June 2 to 7, 2026.
Samantha Pauly (center) and the cast of the Broadway production of “The Great Gatsby” (Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Current Broadway season subscribers will be automatically renewed for the 2025-26 Broadway season. Subscribers will be emailed with details. Those interested in purchasing a subscription may do so, here. Individual show tickets will be made available to the public at a later date.
Rachel Simone Webb as Juliet and Michael Canu as Romeo in “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy)
“A Beautiful Noise” and “MJ The Musical” round out the current theater season.
Fox Cities PAC also released its lineup for its Bold Arts Alive! Series, which allows audiences “of all ages to dive into diverse cultural and artistic experiences spanning eras and continents.” The series will feature the following titles next season:
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men tour of “Hamlet,” Oct. 29, 2025
“Masters of Illusion – Believe the Impossible,” Oct. 30, 2025
Soweto Gospel Choir’s “PEACE,” Nov. 6, 2025
“Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” by Chip Davis, Dec. 9, 2025
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s “Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales,” Jan. 15, 2026
Drum TAO, March 13, 2026
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, May 1, 2026
The venue announced its Menasha Corporation Spotlight Series Monday night, too. As a part of this series, artists who specialize in a variety of mediums will deliver performances offering an intimate experience, as audiences are in close proximity to the performers. The series will feature the following titles:
“Sacred Winds,” music performance, Sept. 14, 2025
Lucus Bohn’s “Lesson Plans to Late Night,” comedy performance, Nov. 14, 2025
“Reunion in Song: 10 Years of Center Stage,” cabaret performance, Jan. 10, 2026
Randy Otto’s “Winston Churchill: The Blitz,” one-man performance, Jan. 13, 2026
Finally, Fox Cities PAC released its Viewpoint Speaker Series lineup for the upcoming season. Next season’s speakers include:
Ronan Donovan, “Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas,” Nov. 11, 2025
Mireya Mayor, “Pink Boots and a Machete,” Jan. 27, 2026
David McLain, “Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity,” April 28, 2026