A fast-paced, comic mystery featuring Lunt-Fontanne Fellows Allen Gilmore and Steve Pickering as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Fish Creek, Wis. (August 30, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, is proud to announce performances of “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” beginning on September 6 for a six-week run at Door County’s premiere professional […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 21, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of Joanna McClelland Glass’s “Trying,” Judge D. Todd Ehlers will host a special pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the theater before the 8:00 p.m. performance. “Trying” is based on the time Glass spent as secretary to Judge Francis […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 14, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of “Trying” by Joanna McClelland Glass and the return of actor Lee E. Ernst to Wisconsin.  “Trying” runs for three weeks, August 16 through September 3, and is generously sponsored by Main Street Market. […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2023) –  The Board of Directors of Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, recently honored Wendy Halloran, Ted Laitner and Bill Parsons for their service as members of the theater’s board of directors. At August’s board meeting, Board President Jill Herlache presented Laitner and Parsons with a plaque for their […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of the musical comedy, “Dames at Sea,” Peninsula Players Theatre Artistic Director Linda Fortunato and Music Director David Corlew will host a special pre-show seminar on musical theater and movie musicals Friday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m., in the theater before the 8:00 p.m. performance. “Dames at Sea” is […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 27, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of the tap-happy musical comedy “Dames at Sea” with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. “Dames at Sea” runs for three weeks, July 26 through […]

Speaking on Noël Coward before the Saturday, July 22 performance of “Blithe Spirit.” Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” Peninsula Players Theatre will host Agatha Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan Saturday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Chan will speak about Noël Coward and […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of Noël Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit.”  This witty, haunting play has been a smash hit in London, on Broadway and around the world since 1941. “Blithe Spirit” runs for three weeks, starting July […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to open its five-show season starting on June 13 and seeks volunteer ushers for each performance through October 15. Those interested in helping with ushering duties may call the Box Office at (920) 868-3287 to register for open dates.  “We deeply appreciate the dedication of our […]

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 1, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the artistic company for its 88th season, performing June 13 through October 15, 2023. Nestled in Door County, along Wisconsin’s scenic shore, the professional theater has been enthralling generations of audiences in its […]