What is the Boldt Arts Alive Series?

Here at the Center we hear a lot of excitement from our patrons about the Broadway Season announcement each spring, but did you know we also have another series offering cultural performances, dramatic plays and solo musical artists?

There are not too many places where you can go to see a Grammy® Award winning Mariachi band, a step company that has performed to a sold-out crowd at the Kennedy Center, and a member of the band Genesis all in a matter of months right in your own backyard.

You can experience all of these cultural performances and more when you attend a Boldt Arts Alive! Series performance at the Fox Cities P.A.C. Not only is the Arts Alive! Series filled with cultural performances from around the globe (including performers from right here in the Fox Cities), it is also a chance to broaden your horizons in a way that you may never have deemed possible without checking a bag to get on a plane to Africa, Mexico or Japan!

As the old saying goes, “you don’t know what you don’t know” so here’s your chance to take a risk and explore various artists and genres from throughout the United States and still be home in time to watch your favorite late night television show!

And who knows, you just may decide to pursue that old dream you had of learning Taiko drumming.

What is War Horse?

War Horse is making its Wisconsin Premier at the Fox Cities P.A.C. June 25-30. Learn more about the show The New York Times raves as, "theatrical magic."


THE STORY
As World War I begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

THE PUPPETRY
Life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses that are strong enough for men to ride. The horses’ flanks, hides and muscles are built of steel, leather and aircraft cables.

THE MUSIC
It’s a play with music! War Horse includes a young girl who sings and plays the fiddle, accompanied by a male vocalist who also plays the accordion.

THE AWARDS
Winner of five 2011 Tony®-Awards including Best Play.

THE MOVIE
War Horse was the inspiration for 2011 Steven Spielberg’s feature film of the same name, which earned six Oscar nominations including Best Picture.

Tickets for War Horse are onsale now and available at the Fox Cities P.A.C. ticket office or online. Kids' Day on Broadway is Saturday, June 29 at 2 p.m. Buy one adult ticket, receive a kid's (age 18 and under) ticket free. Restrictions apply. Click here to learn more.

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For more information of becoming a Season Ticket Holder, visit foxcitiespac.com or call the ticket office at (920) 730-3760.

A King-Sized Thank You!

After 32 unforgettable performances and one magical fundraising event with ROAR: A 10^th Anniversary Safari Event, the last trucks are packing up Disney's The Lion King and hitting the road today. Thank you to all who came out to experience this Broadway blockbuster. Click through our photo albums on Facebook to see any moments you missed and share your favorite memories with us online on Facebook, Twitter and Blogspot!

Here are a few of our favorite moments!

Window clings installed on the outside of the Center.

The Center all decked out for the return of The Lion King

Head Carpenter Bill Kimbley walks local press through the Pride Rock set piece.

The Lion King cast and crew enjoy an opening night cast party.

The Lion King cast and crew enjoy an opening night cast party.

Patrons dressed up at the photo station.

Ticket buyers received a behind-the-scenes look at The Lion King at the ROAR Fundraiser.

Ticket buyers arrive for a mid-week matinee.

Schools groups had the opportunity to attend a mid-week matinee performance.

Patrons arriving for an afternoon performance.

Thank you for making the return engagement a success!

What were your favorite moments?

Meet Joey

Fun Facts about Joey, the star of War Horse


Photo © Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

1. The puppet, Joey, which weighs 120lbs, is handmade by 14 people. Its frame is mostly cane, soaked, bent and stained.

2. An aluminum frame along the spine, lined partly with leather for comfort, allows the horse to be ridden.

 3. Stretched, hosiery-like Georgette fabric makes up the “skin” beneath the frame.



4. A puppeteer at the head controls the ears and head; one in the heart controls breathing and front legs; a third in the hind controls the tail and back legs.

5. A harness connects the puppet’s and puppeteer’s spines so his or her movements become the breathing of the horse.

6. The tail and ears are moveable instead of the lips or eyelids, because that’s how horses usually express themselves.



Photo © Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

7. Two levers connected with bicycle brake cables control the leather ears.

8. The puppet, just under 10ft long and about 8ft tall, has about 20 major joints. Vertical levers curl the knees and lift the hooves.

9. The neck is made of carbon fiber glass for flexibility.

10. The eyes are black color behind clear resin so light refracts through them.

11. The right hind lever moves the tail up and down; the left hind lever, left to right; moved together, it spirals.



Photo © Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

12. The hair in the mane and tail is made of Tyvek, a plastic-like paper.

See War Horse at the Fox Cities P.A.C. June 25-30, 2013. Great seats are still available!