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Just Released: 2010/11 Annual Report to the Community - The Four Seasons in Review

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to share its
2010/11 Annual Report to the Community – The Four Seasons in Review. 

Click here to view the report online!

Broadway Buzz: The New Witches on Broadway

Last February the Fox Cities P.A.C. welcomed two talented witches to the stage in the musical WICKED, and now they have made it to Broadway! Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz took the Broadway stage September 27 as Elphaba and Glinda in New York at the Gershwin Theatre. The ladies will be joining Kathy Fitzgerald as Madame Morrible and Tom McGowan as the Wizard.

Congratulotions Jackie and Chandra on landing Broadway roles!

WICKED Returns in Grand Fashion

By all accounts, WICKED has returned to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in grand fashion. And by grand fashion, we mean the Tony Award®-winning costumes designed by Susan Hilferty. 

Using more than 7,000 fabrics in hand-crafted couture pieces designed down to the smallest sequins, Hilferty helped create the iconic images of Glinda's stunning ball gown and Elphaba's striking black hat that add layer upon layer to the theatrical land of Oz. Whether it is your first time experiencing WICKED or your 50th, the magic is there in every performance, in every detail onstage.

CLICK TO WATCH:  Susan Hilferty guides us backstage to explore the world of fashion she designed forWICKED

If you want to see these amazing costumes come to life, WICKED will be playing at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center tonight through February 20. Tickets are still available through the Fox Cities P.A.C. ticket office and ticketmaster.com!

Wicked at the Fox Cities P.A.C.

I find it difficult to sum up in a few words how great Wicked was.  Awesome, spectacular, moving, powerful, incredible, hilarious and amazing all come to mind.  

Everything I believed, as a child, to be true about OZ has just been turned upside down.  This show takes you on a journey of twists, turns and surprises from the opening scene to the jaw dropping, tear provoking ending, as the "true" story of OZ is revealed.

I encourage you all to put aside some time, grab a loved one, buy your tickets and experience the amazing vocal talents that Wicked has to offer. Keep your eyes open for a cameo appearance from Dorothy and never count out the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion.

Enjoy the show, and I encourage your feedback.
Shirley

Just Announced! Kick-off a WICKED OzBowl Party on February 6

Kick-off a fantastic performance of the Broadway blockbuster WICKED with the OzBowl Party! If you're more interested in flying monkeys than flying footballs, the Fox Cities P.A.C. has the hottest ticket in town forWICKED on Sunday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. Ticket holders will receive green or pink gift bags, refreshments and a chance to win Elphaba and Glinda prize packages in a preshow raffle.* Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. 

If you haven't bought your WICKED tickets yet, here's the best part. All remaining seats for the 6:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, February 6 will be priced at $45! Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or the Center’s ticket office at (920) 730-3760. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Fox Cities P.A.C.'s Ticket Office or online at foxcitiespac.com. Use the password "OZBOWL."

Already have tickets for the OzBowl? Call the Fox Cities P.A.C. Ticket Office today at (920) 730-3760 to upgrade your seats at no cost!

*OzBowl gift bags will be available while supplies last. This promotional ticket price does not apply to previously purchased tickets and is valid only on the 6:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, February 6.

Explore WICKED with Community Engagement Activities

If you have the songs from WICKED playing in your mind days after you saw the show or you just want to learn more about one of Broadway’s biggest hits, join the Fox Cities P.A.C. and members of the cast for two very special Appleton Papers Inc. Community Engagement Activities.

Harmony Cafe Conversation Café
February 3, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a WICKED Conversation Café at Appleton's Harmony Café on Thursday, February 3 at 4:00 p.m. Contribute to a question and answer session with WICKED cast and be a part of round table discussions about topics from the Broadway blockbuster including bullying, judging on first appearances and acceptance of people’s differences. This event is FREE and open to the public with community support from Appleton Papers Inc. 

Appleton Public LibraryFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Appleton Public Library for a WICKED discussion with cast from the show on Wednesday, February 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the lower level meeting room. Why do you think Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West? Explore a character study of Elphaba and share your thoughts on all your favorite WICKEDcharacters. This event is FREE and open to the public with community support from Appleton Papers Inc.

Behind-The-Scenes with WICKED

The Fox Cities P.A.C. is buzzing this week as the Broadway blockbuster WICKED returns January 26 – February 20. With 16 semis of set pieces, costumes and props to unload and time ticking down to opening night, we had the rare chance to step into the theater and catch a few minutes with WICKED's company manager, Steve Quinn, and production stage manager, Peter Van Dyke. Take a look at theWICKED load-in!

Win Big with the WICKED Lottery

If you’re a fan of WICKED and you just happen to have the afternoon free, stop by the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center January 26 - February 20 for a chance to win big with theWICKED Lottery. Starting 2½ hours prior to the curtain, people who present themselves at the Center’s Ticket Office will have their names placed in a lottery drum. Thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for the chance to purchase a limited number of seats at $25. Entrants must be present to win, and if selected, they can purchase up to two tickets (cash only) with a valid photo i.d. 

Feeling lucky? Visit foxicitiespac.com for show dates, times and complete details on how you can win with theWICKED Lottery.

Spend Valentine's Day with the Cast and Crew of WICKED

This week green and gold are the primary colors, but let’s add a splash of pink and red in time for Valentine’s Day. On Monday, February 14, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host Our WICKED Romance – A Jazz Cabaret in the Center’s intimate Kimberly-Clark Theater. It’s a rare chance for the cast and crew to step out of their WICKED roles and raise some money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the mission-based programs at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. 

Plus, you can take home a piece of WICKED with both live and silent auctions of WICKED memories and memorabilia from flying monkey masks to a Glindified prize package, backstage access and even the chance to perform in the cast of WICKED in a Fox Cities walk-on role! Bidding starts when the doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for Our WICKED Romance went on sale at 10:00 a.m. today only through the Fox Cities P.A.C. Ticket Office, in-person or by phone at (920) 730-3760. Tickets start at $45.00. Space is limited – so call today to make your Valentine’s reservations! 

Beware of Third Party Ticket Brokers!

As the calendar flips closer to 2011 and WICKED’s return engagement at the Fox Cities P.A.C. January 26 – February 20, there’s something third party ticket brokers don’t want you to know. The Fox Cities P.A.C. and Ticketmaster have the tickets you want and are the only authorized sellers for WICKED in the Fox Cities. Plus, tickets are still available for all shows! 

Top Three Reasons To Avoid Third Party Tickets
1) YOUR TICKETS AREN’T GUARANTEED
Brokers make no guarantees, and the Fox Cities P.A.C. can do nothing if your tickets are lost or stolen if you purchase them from a third party. Brokers have even been known to sell fake tickets. When you buy them through the Fox Cities P.A.C. Ticket Office or Ticketmaster, the Center has a record of your purchase. 

2) YOU’LL PAY MORE
Brokers know when tickets are a hot commodity, and they’ll hike the price to make a profit. It’s not uncommon for brokers to charge double or even triple the face value of a ticket as the event approaches. 

3) YOU WON’T BE IN THE LOOP
What if there’s a special opportunity for WICKED ticket holders or an update regarding your ticket? If you purchase your tickets through the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center or Ticketmaster, you’ll be in the loop for any updates regarding your tickets. Keep your e-mail address and phone number up to date for the latest information!

Visit foxcitiespac.com for details, and purchase your tickets to WICKED today before you get swept up in the holidays!

Welcome to the Fox Cities P.A.C. Blog!

We’re on a new adventure into the blogosphere for the 2010/11 Season, and it’s going to be a wild ride . This year is packed with amazing performances like WICKED, Jersey Boys, Cirque Dreams Illumination and Liza Minnelli – just to name a few. I can’t believe the season is almost here. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

South Pacific opens in just a few short weeks!

With so many great titles headed your way, it’s the perfect time to launch a new forum to share some behind the scenes details, insights on the upcoming shows and create a place where people can comment and converse about the performing arts in the Fox Cities. Just a couple things you can expect to find here this year – news from the Center, behind the scenes features and reviews from audience members just like you!

There will be lots to talk about this season. We're digging deep, looking for the latest and greatest to make your Fox Cities P.A.C. experience even more exciting. Do you have an idea for a blog post? We'd love to hear it!

Stay tuned in September for more from your Fox Cities P.A.C. Blog!

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About the Editor – Kari Navis

In my third year at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, I’m thrilled to be a part of this organization and the performing arts in the Fox Cities. Officially, I serve as the organization’s copywriter. Unofficially, I’m the resident language geek and social media manager. I’ve been a fan of the arts since I was four years old and first saw Fiddler on the Roof in a tiny high school auditorium with my (now) sister-in-law cast as the fiddler. Of course, she was the only person in town that could play the violin. I love the arts and creative people, traveling, “Mad Men” and riding my horse and making the trek back home to see the family whenever I can.
Have an idea for the blog? Send me your ideas at knavis@foxcitiespac.com!