Welcoming 34 schools to the ninth year of the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program

September 23, 2024

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is thrilled to announce the continuation of its celebrated tradition, as the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program enters its ninth year with a remarkable expansion to include 34 participating high schools from Northeastern Wisconsin. Schools participating for the first time include Gibraltar, Howards Grove, Sheboygan Falls and Valders.

"Expanding to include 34 high schools this year is a testament to the program’s growing impact and the vibrant talent within our community. Through the Center Stage Program, students gain invaluable experiences and forge lasting connections with their peers, enriching their passion for theater and contributing to a more united and supportive community."
Amy Gosz, Chief Programming Officer

Since its inception in 2016, the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program has aimed to honor and support the accomplishments of high school musical theater while fostering confidence, creativity, and collaboration among students throughout Northeast Wisconsin. This year’s program offers a rich array of educational opportunities for students and educators to refine their skills and grow together.

Students will engage in a variety of learning experiences, including a dance workshop led by local professionals and additional workshops with touring arts experts. Some students will be selected as Student Ambassadors or invited to join the auditioned ensemble, Encore Singers, performing at Center-hosted and community events.

The season will culminate in a Tony Awards®-style showcase at the Center on May 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Showcase will go on sale Wednesday, September 25, at 10:00 a.m.

Tickets are $15.08 and can be purchased at foxcitiespac.com, through the Fox Cities P.A.C. mobile app, or by contacting the ticket office in person or by phone at (920) 730-3760. Tickets are also available via Ticketmaster online. For ticket office hours, please visit foxcitiespac.com/events-tickets/ticket-office. Additional fees may apply. Please note that performance schedules, prices, and performers are subject to change.

The 2024-25 participating high schools and their scheduled musicals include:

Appleton East High School
Les Misérables
November 1-3, 7-9, 2024

Ashwaubenon High School
The Drowsy Chaperone
November 22-23, 29-30, December 1, 2024

Brillion High School
Elf The Musical
November 14-16, 2024

Chilton High School
Once Upon a Mattress
November 7-9, 2024

De Pere High School
Annie
November 14-16, 2024

Denmark High School
The Addams Family
November 8-10, 15-17, 2024

Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Tarzan
March 7-9, 2025

Gibraltar High School
TBD
March 14-16, 2025

Green Bay East High School
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
November 1-2, 8-9, 2024

Green Bay Southwest High School
Disney’s Newsies
December 6-7, 12-14, 2024

Green Bay West High School
TBD
March 14-16, 2025

Hortonville High School
Disney’s High School Musical
November 7-10, 2024

Howards Grove High School
Catch Me If You Can
November 14-17, 2024

Kaukauna High School
Mean Girls High School Version
November 7-9, 2024

Little Chute High School
Little Shop of Horrors
November 14-16, 2024

Luxemburg-Casco High School
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
February 21-23, 2025

Manitowoc Lincoln High School
The Lightning Thief
February 6-8, 2025

Menasha High School
The Wizard of Oz
March 13-15, 2025

Mishicot High School
Disney’s Newsies
November 1-3, 2024

Neenah High School
Guys and Dolls
October 16-20, 2024

New London High School
Guys and Dolls
November 8-10, 2024

Notre Dame Academy
Freaky Friday
January 23-26, 2025

Oshkosh North High School
Catch Me If You Can
February 13-16, 2025

Oshkosh West High School
Footloose
January 23-26, 2025

Pulaski High School
Once Upon a Mattress
February 15-16, 22-23, 2025

Shawano Community High School
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Original)
February 6-9, 2025

Sheboygan Falls High School
Mamma Mia!
November 14-16, 2024

Southern Door High School
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
November 7-10, 2024

St. Francis Xavier High School
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)
November 8-9, 15-16, 2024

St. Mary Catholic High School
The Sound of Music
March 6-9, 2025

Two Rivers High School
Between the Lines
November 15-17, 2024

Valders High School
Hadestown: Teen Edition
November 8-10, 2024

Weyauwega-Fremont High School
TBD
March 7-9, 2025

Winnebago Lutheran Academy
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)
November 7-10, 2024

COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program is an educational initiative of the Fox Cities P.A.C. with support from corporate partner Fox Communities Credit Union. Additional partners in this program include Johnson Financial Group, Schneider Foundation, Nicolet National Bank, WFRV, Wipfli LLP and Angelo and Jennifer Ninivaggi. Programs like the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program are also supported in part by contributions to the Center’s Annual Partner Campaign.