APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fox Cities, Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) is celebrating a milestone year as its Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program kicks off its 10th anniversary season with a record 35 participating schools.
Launched in 2016 with just 14 schools, the program has more than doubled in size, according to a release, offering opportunities for students across Northeast Wisconsin to showcase their talents while building skills in confidence, creativity and teamwork.
The 2025-26 season includes workshops with local and touring theater professionals, leadership opportunities through the Student Ambassadors program and performances by the Encore Singers ensemble.
It all leads up to a Tony Awards-style Showcase on Saturday, May 2026, where students from all 35 schools will come together for a night of celebration and performance.
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Tickets for the showcase go on sale September 19 at noon, starting at $15 in person at the Fox Cities P.A.C. ticket office. Online and phone orders will include additional fees. Tickets also are available available at foxcitiespac.com, through the venue’s mobile app, or on Ticketmaster.
This season’s lineup features everything from the classics like The Sound of Music and Oklahoma! to modern hits such as Hadestown: Teen Addition and Mean Girls. Multiple schools, including Green Bay Southwest, Neenah, and St. Mary Catholic, have been part of the program since its very first year.
The program is supported by Fox Communities Credit Union along with other community partners and donations to the Center’s Annual Partner Campaign.
For the full list of participating schools and musical productions, visit foxcitiespac.com.
