Door County's Stage Presents: Seven Theaters for Performances in 2024

The Southern Door Community Auditorium, built in 1991 in Brussels, is a testament to the community's dedication and passion for the performing arts. Located on the campus of Southern Door County Schools, this 592-seat proscenium theater boasts a 40-foot-wide orchestra pit and exemplary natural acoustics, allowing it to host a wide range of performances. The auditorium is conveniently located in southern Door County, with quick access to State Highway 57, the main corridor connecting Green Bay and points south to Door County.

Upcoming 2025 Performances 

• Peninsula Symphonic Band 
• Missoula Children’s Theatre
• ABBAFAB 
• Fabulous Fifties 
• Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John

Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) is Door County's premier year-round professional theatre company, hosted in Sturgeon Bay's historic downtown area at the Steve and Jackie Kane Theatre. It hosts a range of performances, including comedies, dramas, and musicals, making it a must-visit destination for theater lovers. TAP has established itself as an integral part of Door County's flourishing arts scene, boasting a growing reputation and a long-standing presence in the community. Additionally, TAP acknowledges that its theater is located on the ancestral lands of the Potawatomi Nation and other nations, highlighting the significance of the area's history and culture while seeking to support and strengthen Indigenous sovereignty.

Upcoming 2025 Performances

• Three Viewings

• Buyer and Cellar

• The 39 Steps

• Ryan’s Pub, Trivia Night

• A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play

What began in 2013 as a spirited troupe bringing murder mystery dinners to town halls and restaurants has evolved into a vibrant community institution with a permanent home at the DC Arts Center in Sturgeon Bay. Rogue Theater’s intimate productions connect audiences with the raw passion and creativity of volunteer actors and crew, who perform not for applause, but for the sheer love of storytelling.

Upcoming 2025 Performances

• Hate Mail

• The Odd Couple

• An Audition for Murder

• The Tin Woman

• The Unexpected Man

• Dashing Through the Snow

   

Northern Sky Theater in Fish Creek creates, develops, and presents musical and dramatic productions that celebrate and illuminate the culture and heritage of the United States. Founded in 1970 as "The Heritage Ensemble," Northern Sky has been a household name for summer audiences for 55 years. The Northern Sky Theater’s Creative Center and Gould Theater offer indoor theater productions year-round and seasonal outdoor performances. 

Upcoming 2025 Performances

• Outdoor Park Theater

  • Something in the Water 

  • Dairy Heirs 

  • No Bones About It 

• Indoor Gould Theater

  • The Bachelors

For 90 years, the Peninsula Players Theatre has staged summer theater at its serene location along the shores of Green Bay. Instead of battling traffic and parking garages in the city, you can watch performances from the stunning 16-acre property in the woods, making for a surprising and breathtaking sight. You can arrive an hour early to fully appreciate the natural setting, grab a beverage at the beer garden before the show, watch the sunset, and even enjoy a bonfire during intermission, weather permitting. The theater is known for assembling an extraordinary cast of actors and designers, becoming a tradition for many to combine their Door County experience with a visit to the Peninsula Players Theater.

Upcoming 2025 Performances

• Barefoot in the Park
• Misery 
• Little Women - The Broadway Musical 
• Dear Jack, Dear Louise 
• Steel Magnolias

Door Shakespeare is under a magnificent maple tree along the banks of Lake Michigan in Baileys Harbor. This nonprofit theater company has been recognized for its excellence, with productions ranked in Wisconsin's top 10 theatrical experiences by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The outdoor theater produces live shows of the works of William Shakespeare and other playwrights while enhancing the theatrical experience through interactive educational opportunities designed for audiences of all ages. Door Shakespeare also recognizes and pays respect to the Indigenous communities who have stewarded the land upon which their performance space resides.

Upcoming 2025 Performances

• Twelfth Night

• Great Expectations

The Trueblood Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a 253-seat theater on Washington Island. TPAC is a cherished asset to the Washington Island community, providing a safe, comfortable, and climate-controlled space for diverse talent to perform. The nonprofit center hosts theater, music, presentations, literary events, movies, and more. Check out their website for upcoming show announcements.