Past Shows
Newsies Jr.
Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action.
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July 19-22, 2023
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde follows the story of sorority president Elle Woods as she crosses the country on a mission to find love at Harvard Law School. After discovering how the law can be used to help others, she uses her new found skills to save the day!
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June 15-17, 2023
Sentry Theatre @1800
Mary Poppins Jr.
Get ready for a SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS good time! This production of “Mary Poppins JR” will feature over 60 Central Wisconsin youth.
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February 23-25, 2023
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Amidst the chaos will the Herdmans, along with the rest of the town, stumble upon the true meaning of Christmas and transform the unruly production into the best Christmas pageant ever?
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December 1 – 3, 2022
SPASH Theatre, Stevens Point
Peter Pan Jr.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget.
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Sep. 30 – Oct. 1, 2022
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
Footloose
It’s the early 80s and Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago, and his mother move to the small town of Bomont. With the help of Ariel and Willard, Ren attempts to convince the Reverend to let the teenagers dance.
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June 8 – 11, 2022
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
The Wizard of Oz
Come with us “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to the Merry Old Land of Oz, when the Playhouse Theatre Group of Central Wisconsin presents “The Wizard of Oz,”
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February 24-26, 2022
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
Willy Wonka Kids
This whimsical production of “Willy Wonka KIDS” features the characters you know and love! Follow the enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
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December 3-4, 2021
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
All Together Now!
A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from MTI’s beloved catalogue of musicals, including “Rent,” “Matilda,” “Hairspray,” “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Annie,” “Disney’s Frozen,” “Mamma Mia!” and many more!
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November 12-13, 2021
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Come with us as Ariel transforms from a mermaid to a human; trading her life “Under the Sea” for something she’s always longed for- life in the world above. This production features approximately 50 talented area youth.
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July 14-17
SPASH Theatre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is quickly approaching! Who will earn the coveted trophy and be declared the champion this year? Witness this hilarious competition and don’t forget to study up in case you’re asked to join in!
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June 3-5, 2021
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
Winnie The Pooh KIDS!
This classic Disney title features 3 new songs from the hit film as well as classic Sherman Brothers songs from “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.” WINNIE THE POOH KIDS! is a story about friendship as Pooh and his fellow friends go on an adventure in search of Christopher Robin.
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May 5-8, 2021
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
Frozen
When newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom.
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February 20-22, 2020
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
Elf: The Musical
A young orphan child named Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
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December 5-7, 2019
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
Annie
Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff, and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl.
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July 12 – 13, 2019
Sentry Theatre @1800
The Rockin' Tale of Snow White
The tale of Snow White has never felt so fresh with this funny adaptation that will make the whole family laugh out loud!
Directed by kids, for kids!
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April 2019
Ben Franklin Jr High Theater
Singin' in the Rain Jr.
In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen! Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her.
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February 15-16, 2019
Sentry Theatre @1800
Grease
Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease”.
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July 13-14, 2018
Sentry Theatre @1800
Peter Pan
Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to take them away to Neverland. It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded Captain Hook.
Show info:
February 9-10, 2018
Location: SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Playhouse Theatre Group presents ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. Performances are free and open to public to enjoy this hilarious holiday classic!
Come and share in the Christmas Spirit!
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December 7-9, 2017
Beauty and the Beast
A young prince and his castle’s servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love. Stuck in his castle, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.
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July 14-15, 2017
Sentry Theatre @ 1800
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL
Come see Ralphie navigate through trials and tribulations on his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift- an Official Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun!
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December 2 – 3, 2016
SPASH Theatre
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a tale that follows the journey of a dreamer. Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat is filled with music and laughs for the whole family.
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July 15-16, 2016
Sentry Theatre @ 1800
Seussical the Musical
Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo.
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February 26 – 27, 2016
SPASH Theatre
Princess Whatsername
Our first installment of after School Programming at Plover Whiting Elementary, Princess Whatsername tells the story of young girl who awakes in the middle of a forest with no memory at all, not even her own name! A rocking musical score adds even more fun to new takes on the classic stories everyone loves.
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November 20, 2015
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
The Wizard of Oz
Young Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale is taken by a tornado to the marvelous Land of Oz. Together with her strange new friends, she will free the people of Oz from the rule of wicked witches and false wizards in her search for a way home.
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July 17 – 18
Sentry Theatre @ 1800
Willy Wonka
Based on the Book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl
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February 20 – 21, 2015
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Playhouse will be offering four community performances that are free and open to public to enjoy this hilarious holiday classic!
Come and share in the Christmas Spirit!
Show info:
Various Venues
December 2014
Little Women: The Musical
Louisa May Alcott’s LITTLE WOMEN, The Musical
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September 26 – 27, 2014
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point
The Music Man
Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN!
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July 11 – 12, 2014
SPASH Theater, Stevens Point