Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Venue Tickets, Schedules, Seating Charts, and Information

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. The Center was inaugurated on 25th November 2002 and the construction work had begun in May 2000. The Aid Association for Lutherans contributed $10 million in the building of the Center. It was the largest philanthropic corporate gift in the history of the Fox cities. The private contributions from over 2,700 local residents and businesses and the Center's board of directors collectively raised up a fund of $45 million. The Toronto-based Zeidler Partnership Architects have designed the building. At present the Center serves as home to the Broadway Across America – Fox Cities series, the Boldt Arts Alive series, the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Education Series and the Fox Valley Symphony. The Wisconsin premieres of the Broadway blockbusters Disney’s The Lion King and The Producers were also held in this Center. It will also be hosting the Wicked in February 2009.

Currently, the Center consists of Thrivent Financial Hall, Kimberly-Clark Theater, Founders Room and Entrance 21. Founders Room can accommodate up to 75 people during meetings and receptions. It is located off the Dress Circle Lobby. Entrance 21 is a private lounge that is used for pre-performance and intermission time small gatherings during events at the Center. It is located on the Dress Circle level. Kimberly-Clark Theater is a flexible black box space that spreads over 4,160 square foot. It consists of retractable telescoping seating risers and a portable stage platform. It has a seating capacity for 450 people and it is used for receptions, banquets, lectures and intimate music and theatrical presentations. Thrivent Financial Hall comprises of a 40-foot proscenium, a 5,000 square foot stage and a 21,000-seat theater. So to enjoy the next performance at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, go and grab its tickets as soon as possible.