Northern Sky Theater

Enjoy one-of-a-kind musical theater at the Peninsula Park Amphitheater this summer season. The amazing setting has you tucked into the forest of one of Wisconsin’s most-loved state parks. Under the pines and starry sky, we’ll lift your spirits.

Experience our new indoor Gould Theater during the summer & fall seasons. Located a few minutes from the park. Set on 40 wooded acres, it’s modern, yet blends with Door County’s natural elements. Towering windows frame the trees and stars. 

Northern Sky is a unique and wonder-filled theater experience, one where even getting to your seat is a joy. Book your group event of 17 or more people today at northernskytheater.com/tickets/groups!

Tickets for the performances go on sale one hour before each show at the theater or can be purchased via phone at 920-854-6117 or at www.northernskytheater.com.

Summer Outdoor at the Park: 

June 10 – August 29, 2020

Love Stings

Book & Lyrics by Richard Castle
Music by Matthew Levine

While planning a lavish wedding on a 1960s Door County bee farm, Bill Zapper begins to wonder if he and his reluctant fiancée are truly right for each other.  Will the outrageous wedding go off without a hitch?  Or is this the calm before the swarm?  This honey of a show is sure to be all the buzz. WORLD PREMIERE

Location: Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, 10169 Shore Rd, Fish Creek

Mondays @ 8:30pm, Wednesdays @ 8pm, Thursdays @ 6pm, Saturdays @ 8pm

Fishing for the Moon

Book and Lyrics by Fred Alley

Music by James Kaplan

Will confusing calamities ensue when a Southern gentleman rides north, seeking a crazy Union officer who thinks his cows are soldiers? You betcha! Set in rural Wisconsin after the Civil War, this lighthearted romantic comedy features a harebrained cast of characters.

Location: Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, 10169 Shore Rd, Fish Creek

Tuesdays @ 8pm & Fridays @ 8pm

Belgians In Heaven

Book and Lyrics by Frederick Heide & Lee Becker

Story by Frederick Heide

Music by Frederick Heide & James Kaplan

Belgians follows the antics of bachelor farmers and brothers, Roger and Leo Dewarzeger. Angelique, a clumsy guardian angel, and Mildred, the invisible chicken, help Roger and Leo discover the meaning of life and save the universe. An audience favorite!

Location: Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, 10169 Shore Rd, Fish Creek

Mondays @ 6pm & Thursdays @ 8:30pm

Summer Indoor in the Gould: 

June 16 – September 5, 2020

Dad’s Season Tickets

Book, Music & Lyrics by Matt Zembrowski

A musical comedy celebrating family, folly and football. Who will inherit Frank’s treasured season tickets? The Kosinski sisters employ every trick in the playbook on the way to relearning that family isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.

Location: Northern Sky’s New Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek

Showing June 23 – September 5, 2020

Tuesdays @ 7pm • Wednesdays @ 2pm • Fridays @ 7pm • Saturdays @ 2pm

Plus additional performances for the week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 5

Song of the Island Seas

Created by David Peterson

The inaugural show of the Heritage Ensemble in 1970, Song of the Inland Seas is a musical revue of the nineteenth century on the Great Lakes weaving jokes, journal entries, and narration together with authentic folk songs.

Six Performance Special for 50th Anniversary

June 16 @ 7pm • June 17 @ 2pm • June 19 @ 7pm • June 20 @ 7pm

June 25 @ 5pm • June 27 @ 7pm

Location: Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek

The Mountains Call My Name

Created by Frederick Heide

A one-man show depicting the life of John Muir, founder of the national park system and the Sierra Club. Written by Northern Sky co-founder Doc Heide, the show contains both original and traditional music and has been aired on PBS.

Showing July 8 – August 15, 2020

Wednesday 7pm • Saturday 7pm

Location: Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek

SkyWriting!

Assembled by Ray Jivoff

Music by Brett Ryback

A whimsical new musical celebrating nature, conservation and young writers. A perfect companion piece to The Mountains Call My Name.

Showing July 2 – August 27, 2020 • Thursdays at 5pm

Location: Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek

Fall Indoor in the Gould: 

September 11 – October 31, 2020

Naked Radio

Music by Paul Libman
Book & Lyrics by Dave Hudson

Two DJs. One Blizzard. No Records. When a snowstorm knocks out the county and the local radio station loses its tie to the pre-programmed feed, the DJs have to punt, and a rejuvenated station brings back spontaneity and joy to the community it serves. 3 actors – 15 characters – no dead air!

Monday – Saturday at 7pm, Wednesday & Saturday at 2pm*

*Schedule changes starting October 12 - See website for details

Location: Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek

And If Elected

Created by David Peterson

Additional Material by Fred Alley & Jeffrey Herbst

A musical tongue-in-cheek romp through our national pastime – the Presidential Election! This show, which has been performed during every election year since 1992, features facts, jokes, and songs from presidential elections from 1776 to the present.

Showing October 9 – 29, 2020

Monday – Friday, see website for days and times

Location: Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek

Home for the Holidays 2020

Reunite with Northern Sky favorites for an uplifting evening of intimate seasonal songs, dazzling instrumental fireworks, and delightful holiday humor. Celebrating the season, Home for the Holidays will be performed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Location: Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek