Southern Door, Wis. (September 12, 2024) – The Southern Door Community Auditorium has announced its 2024-25 performing arts season, their biggest ever with 21 shows. The line-up includes a variety of local, regional and national touring acts, and yes, even an ice show live on stage!
In addition to their performing arts series, the venue will be expanding its programming by offering a new arts in education series for all educators and students in grades 4K-8 throughout Door and Kewaunee County. There will be six field trip opportunities available during the upcoming school year to enjoy literacy, STEM and music-based performances.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sdauditorium.org or call 920-676-1920.
“Oh Boy” Tribute to Buddy Holly and the Music of 1957-59
September 28, 2024 at 7pm
Wisconsin was one of the last stops for the “Winter Dance Party” in 1959. While the ending was tragic, the music remains in our hearts all these years later. This show will celebrate Buddy Holly, the music he made, the artists he played with, the songs they sang, and the great tunes of the Fifties!
Presenting Sponsor: Renard’s Cheese
Haunted Illusions-Starring David Caserta
October 4, 2024 at 7pm
Master illusionist David Caserta (as seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”, CW’s “Penn and Teller Fool Us”, and International Television) has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. There will be tricks and more than a few treats at this Halloween spectacular. Families will be captivated with dazzling spells, uproarious comedy, and audience participation that gets all the ghosts, ghouls and goblins into the act!
Supporting Sponsors: Action Realty, VerHalen, Inc. / Pella Windows and Doors of Wisconsin and Sand Bay Beach Resort & Suites
The MadHatters A Cappella
October 12, 2024 at 7pm
Founded 1997 in Madison, The MadHatters are the oldest a cappella group at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Easily identified by their trademark red jackets, the ‘Hatters entertain audiences all across the Midwest with their goofy antics and musical talent.
Supporting Sponsor: J & J Excavation
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – The Musical
November 7-9, 2024 at 7pm
November 10, 2024 at 2pm
Celebrating 55 years of high school musicals, Southern Door students cordially invite you to a timeless tale of joy and goodwill. A dazzling production in the “golden age” style, this heartwarming and spirited musical adaptation pays homage to the beloved 1954 film. Featuring 17 of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits, terrific tap dancing, beautiful backdrops, stunning costumes and incredibly talented students, it’s sure to fill your heart with nostalgia, warm humor, and delight!
The Lettermen
November 15, 2024 at 7pm
The music world could define harmony as “The Lettermen.” For more than 50 years, The Lettermen– Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when they recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight.” To their credit, The Lettermen have over 75 albums— numerous certified gold – and a myriad of hits including “When I Fall In Love,” “Come Back Silly Girl,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” and “Shangri-La.”
Presented by Brennan Seehafer Productions
Foreigner 4 Ever
November 16, 2024 at 7pm
Foreigner 4 Ever is an American 7-piece rock band formed in 2017 as a tribute to the music of British/American rock band Foreigner. Celebrate the band behind “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” “Juke Box Hero,” and so many others of rock’s most enduring anthems.
Presenting Sponsor: Quantum Technologies
Supporting Sponsor: Rewind 97.7
Let Me Be Frank Productions Presents: A Frank’s Christmas Show!
December 8, 2024 at 3pm
A baby boomers Christmas! Will there be a leg lamp in the window? It’s A Christmas Story meets Leave it to Beaver, and the Cleavers are coming over for Christmas dinner. All your favorite classic Christmas songs from the crooners of the 1950s and 1960s.
Premier Sponsor: Alberts Plastering, Inc.
Home for the Holidays
December 14, 2024 at 7pm
Celebrating the season, this show will feature some of our community’s most talented musicians as they dazzle us with their vocal and instrumental talents.
Supporting Sponsor: Southern Door Business Association
Yesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
January 17, 2025 at 7pm
It’s not just another Beatles tribute band–it’s a unique experience that puts the audience in control. Performed by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan and their band, the show relies on the audience to choose the entire set list. Before the show, audience members are asked to fill out a request card with their name, favorite Beatles song, and the reason why they chose that song. Minutes before the show starts, these cards are collected and a custom setlist is created based on the audience’s requests.Throughout the night, the band weaves the audience’s personal stories, and the McGuigan’s own heartfelt memories attached to the Beatles’ music, into the performance, creating a one-of-a-kind narrative that makes every show different.
Presenting Sponsor: Stone Harbor Resort
Supporting Sponsors: Tara Pierre – Edward Jones and Door County Medical Center
Miss Door County Scholarship Program
February 1, 2025 at 5:30pm
Come see who will compete to represent Door County in the Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin’s Teen
Pageants in 2025. Contestants in the Miss Door County Pageant, Miss Door County’s Teen Pageant, and the new Miss Cherryland Pageant will showcase their development in a number of areas, including lifestyle & fitness, talent, on-stage question, and elegance in evening wear along with private interviews. All proceeds benefit the Miss Door County scholarship fund.
Wisconsin State Association of Community Theatres Festival
February 8, 2025
The festival will feature performances by multiple community theatres from across the great state of Wisconsin as part of the biannual American Association of Community Theater Fest. Theatre groups can progress from State to Regional and all the way to National festivals through adjudication and advancement. A full listing of participating community theatres, including specific performance times, will be announced online at sdauditorium.org by January of 2025.
Presented by Wisconsin State AACTFest
Wizard of Oz on Ice
February 20, 2025 at 7pm
Experience the enchantment of “The Wizard of Oz” like never before with a dazzling ice show! Watch as
world-renowned professional skating champions bring this beloved tale to life ON ICE, combining breathtaking performances with interactive elements for audiences of all ages. From Dorothy’s iconic journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical encounters with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, every moment is filled with mesmerizing choreography and stunning visuals.
Presenting Sponsor: Patriot Motors
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure, JR.
March 7-8, 2025 at 7pm
March 9, 2025 at 2pm
Southern Door Middle Schoolers invite you to escape the “zoo” of life in Brussels and join them on a
transatlantic musical adventure. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture, the show follows a group of Central Park Zoo animals who are unexpectedly shipped to Africa. Their exciting adventure will be sure to have you tapping your toes and smiling the whole show through!
Ladies of Country: A Tribute to Dolly, Shania, Reba & Martina
March 16, 2025 at 3pm
This special production features all of your favorite country hits live on stage from some of the world’s best celebrity impersonators: Karen Hetser as Dolly Parton (Winner of Jimmy Fallon’s “Clash of the Cover Bands”), Corrie Sachs as Reba McEntire (Honored five times as “Las Vegas Singer of the Year”), Stacey Whittion Summers as Shania Twain & Martina McBride (Starred on TV shows such as ABC’s “The Next Best Thing & E! Television’s “Country’s Most Shocking”). Don’t miss this breathtaking celebration to the Ladies of Country!
Presented by Brennan Seehafer Productions
The Looney Lutherans
March 21, 2025 at 7pm
Giddyup! The Looney Lutherans are back in the saddle with their country and cowboy themed show,
“HOTDISH ON THE RANGE: All hat, no cattle”. This trio of wacky gals use music, comedy, and some help from the audience to share their age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life, the Lutheran way. The show is comedic and family friendly, and you don’t have to be Lutheran to love it!!
Supporting Sponsor: Stone Harbor Resort
The Fiddler’s Farm Band
April 5, 2025 at 7pm
Rooted in the tradition of classic country, bluegrass, and western swing music, the spirit of heartfelt music remains unchanged as The Fiddler’s Farm Band brings back the classics! The band includes 2-time Wisconsin State fiddle champion Hana Dumas on fiddle & vocals, IBMA Award winning and Grammy nominated Nick Dumas on mandolin & vocals, Dan Rass on guitar & vocals, Teri Rass on bass, and brother duo Steve & Guy Nothem on the steel guitar and drums! Get ready to be transported to a simpler time with timeless tunes from legends like Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, original tunes and more!
Supporting Sponsor: Southern Door Business Association
Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed!
April 13, 2025 at 3pm
Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way right into your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed is sure to win Best in Show!
Presenting Sponsor: Gary and Marti (Spittell) Ziegelbauer
Supporting Sponsor: Sand Bay Beach Resort & Suites
Assisted Living – The Musical
April 27, 2025 at 4pm
Everything Granny tells you about aging? Forget it! Imagine: no work, no pregnancy, and a full array of
Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals. These Boomers are partying at Pelican Roost, the very active retirement community that is home to the 18-different characters played by the show’s two actors. Pelican Roost is where 70-something is the new 20-something…only with looser skin. Assisted Living: The Musical® is for everyone who is aging, and for those who hope to!
Presenting Sponsor: Marchant’s Foods
SING, Door County!
May 10, 2025 at 7pm
This ultimate singing competition showcases talented high school students from Door County Schools, all hoping to be named best of the best! A team of judges along with audience votes will determine the winner during this LIVE show!!
Presenting Sponsors: Nicolet National Bank and Door County Medical Center
Peninsula Symphonic Band
June 19, 2025 at 7pm
The Peninsula Symphonic Band is Door County’s community band and has been thrilling audiences for 35 years. The 75+ member ensemble includes professional, semi-professional and amateur musicians from all walks of life and welcomes talented high school students as well. Programs include patriotic music, movie scores and a wide range of band literature.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
Friday, June 27 at 3:30pm and 6pm
Witness the magic as Southern Door Elementary/Middle School students and professional actors come together to create a heartwarming, one-of-a-kind performance during this week-long musical theatre residency!
Presented by Southern Door County School District
Supporting Sponsors: Marchant’s Foods, SD People Involved in Education
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