Latest News by Appleton Theater
Dates announced for The Book of Mormon
With NINE Tony Awards - including Best Musical - a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and leading New York Times critic Ben Brantley himself calling it the "best new musical of the century", The Book of Mormon's 2011 debut was a pop culture moment. Still enjoying concurrent engagements in London's West End and on Broadway, the bad boy of musical theatre remains a top draw, leaving audiences either outraged or in pain from laughing to this day. Now heading out across the country, don't miss your chance to catch this modern classic. Just be prepared for the lewd, the crude, and downright naughty songs and antics along the way......
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After rapturous runs at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in late 2023 and on Broadway, this brand-new Tony-nominated musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age masterpiece will now offer national audiences a peek into mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby's world! The production features book by Kait Kerrigan, a score by Tony Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, and is directed by Marc Bruni....
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Nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best New Musical! If you've been waiting for a musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and The Weeknd, your day is finally here! Following its rapturous run on Broadway, & Juliet features music by songwriter extraordinaire Max Martin and now heads out on tour! This brand-new tuner is bound to be a season highlight and an unforgettable night out!...
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This all-new inspirational musical is now heading across 30 states on a brand-new North American tour, beginning performances in fall 2025. Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys. Largely drawn from the award-winning singer's own story, the Hells Kitchen is based on Keys' own life growing up in the Bronx. Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role, with Kecia Lewis winning Best Featured Actress in a Musical....
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A true cultural phenomenon, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton is changing the face of the modern musical. An exhilarating historical epic, that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., this record-breaking Broadway musical traces the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most important (and colorful) historical figures....
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Join Belle and the Beast for one of the great musicals of the modern era as it embarks on a national tour in 2025! Adapted from the classic Disney animation, Beauty and the Beast has been enjoyed by over 35 million people worldwide since its premiere in 1994. Featuring all the beloved songs from the original movie, including 'Be Our Guest' and the title track, the show includes additional numbers. The magic of Beauty and the Beast sets the standard by which all others must be judged!...
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