Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm.  Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen. 

Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale.  All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton from December 5th through 8th and from December 12th through 15th.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1:00 pm performance on December 7th. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.

To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, Door #1, located under the arched canopy.  10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 11th & May 16th

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 11th & May 16th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Saturday morning, May 11th and Thursday evening, May 16th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2024-2025 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website:  www.christmasstars.orgAuditions are by appointment.  Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to present “God’s Healing through Music, Story & Art” on April 22nd at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to present “God’s Healing through Music, Story & Art” on April 22nd at Xavier Fine Arts

On Monday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to present “God’s Healing through Music, Story & Art”. This special night will bring together internationally known singer/songwriter and recording artist Luke Spehar, author Bob Kroll (“The Father Wound”), and artist Brian Keliher (Ars Deo “Art for God”). 

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives is an all-volunteer, lay Catholic ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay. It exists to encourage and enable Catholics to “investigate their faith” through a variety of events involving speakers, live performances, films, etc. We gratefully acknowledge our collaboration with St. Francis Xavier High School, Appleton WI.

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Thursday evening, January 18th and Saturday morning, January 20th, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production. 

Performances dates for the 2024 season are March 21st through March 24th, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on March 20th

Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available.  Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.

Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists and actors in leading roles also rehearsing on some Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show’s musical director and Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer.

For more information visit the show’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.

Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols – December 18th – Presented By St. Ignatius Gr. 7-12 Choir and Band

Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols – December 18th – Presented By St. Ignatius Gr. 7-12 Choir and Band

St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy will present Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols Prayer Service on Monday, December 18th 6 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church (308 Desnoyer St in Kaukauna).

This is presented by St. Ignatius upper school (grades 7-12) choir and band students. This inspiring evening Advent event will feature the reading of Sacred Scripture interspersed with the singing and playing of Sacred Music.

The event is free, open to the public and family friendly. Any and all parishioners from the community are encouraged to attend!

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm.  Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen. 

Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale.  All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton, November 30 -December 10.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1pm performance on December 2nd. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.

To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, door #1, located under the arched canopy.  10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.