Theatre on the Bay
Theatre on the Bay opens season 47 and comes alive with the beautiful story of the Von Trapp family and the music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein directed by John Thornberry.
The UW-Marinette campus theatre is named in honor of Herbert L. Williams, associate professor of Communication Arts and Artistic Director of Theatre on the Bay from 1966 until his retirement in 1996.
Theatre Facts: Built in 1968 by Marinette County; furnished by the University; backstage area expanded in 1983; 362 seats; thrust stage; first performance Feb. 11, 1969, concert by flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal; first Theatre on the Bay production, "Lion in Winter"; first lecture, cartoonist Al Capp; first professional theatre touring performance, "Waiting for Godot" by the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. On June 28, Theatre on the Bay opened its third summer season here with six performances of "The Man Who Came to Dinner."
The Children's Theatre presents this timeless tribute to Saturday mornings in front of the TV learning all the things we should have learned in school!
Music and lyrics by Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, et al.
Just in time for the holidays, George Bailey and characters from the cherished Frank Capra film come alive through the magic of old-time radio-complete with live sound effects and commercials that can be tailored to feature local busineses.
Celebrate the unusual friendships and life's journey with Charlotte, Wilbur and Fern in this production of E.B. White's classic tale presented by The Children's Theatre.
Theatre on the Bay closes Season 47 with Beth Henley's funny, poignant comedy/drama about three very different sisters drawn back to their Southern home by a family crisis.
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