Door County, Wisconsin is known for its vibrant theater community, offering a variety of high-quality theatrical productions, especially during the summer season. Here are the key theaters and performance venues in Door County with links to their websites:
Peninsula Players Theatre
Founded in 1935, Peninsula Players is America’s oldest professional resident summer theater. Located in Fish Creek on the shores of Green Bay, it offers productions in a beautiful outdoor setting with a covered theater and gardens for pre-show enjoyment.
Specializing in original musical shows, Northern Sky performs in two venues:
– An outdoor amphitheater in Peninsula State Park during summer
– The Gould Theater, their indoor facility in Fish Creek, for fall and winter performances
Third Avenue Play Works
This year-round professional theater in Sturgeon Bay offers intimate performances in a renovated historic building.
Door Shakespeare
Presenting classical works in an outdoor garden setting at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor, Door Shakespeare typically runs productions during the summer months.
Midsummer’s Music
While primarily a chamber music organization, they occasionally collaborate with theater groups for special performances combining music and drama.
Rogue Theater
Community theater group performing comedies, dramas, and dinner theater at various venues throughout Door County.
For the most up-to-date information on current productions, ticket availability, and show times, I recommend visiting these websites directly or contacting the theaters by phone.