From Broadway classics to equestrian artistry, Wisconsin’s performance venues deliver unforgettable group experiences

When it comes to entertainment, Wisconsin knows how to take thestage. Across the state, theaters large and small invite groups to sit back, relax, and enjoy everything from side-splitting comedy to heartfelt drama and spectacular musical productions.

In Wisconsin Dells, the Legacy Dinner Theater offers year-round performances that pair dining with dazzling production value. Its signature holiday show, Christmas in the Dells, transforms the stage into a winter wonderland filled with soaring angels, sugar plum fairies, dancing elves, and one of the region’s largest living nativities. With a four-course turkey and ham dinner, pyrotechnics, laser lights, and live music, it’s a feast for all the senses.

Up in Door County, Peninsula Players Theatre has been delighting audiences since 1935, earning its title as America’s oldest professional resident summer theater. Nestled among cedartrees on the shores of Green Bay, the venue combines rustic charm with modern comfort—including a heated, all-weather pavilion. Also in Door County is Third Avenue PlayWorks, a professional theater that provides year-round entertainment in Sturgeon Bay. Renowned for its captivating performances, TAP offers diverse educational programs and is a vital part of the vibrant arts community.

Nearby, Northern Sky Theater offers a different kind of magic—an open-air summer stage under the stars at Peninsula State Park, and a cozy fall season at the climate-controlled Gould Theater. Known for its original comedies and heart-warming local stories, Northern Skyis a group favorite.

In Green Bay, laughter takes center stage with Let Me Be Frank Productions at the historic Meyer Theatre. Now celebrating its 27th season, this troupe blends comedy sketches and pop music in one-of-a-kind original musicals that feel part Saturday Night Live, part concert, and completely Wisconsin.

For decades, the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson has been a favorite for motorcoach groups seeking first-class entertainment and dining. The 2026 season lineup includes crowd-pleasers like Beehive- the ‘60s Musical, The Addams Family, Hairspray-The Broadway Musical, Disney’s FROZEN, and A Christmas Story.

In Milwaukee, the Marcus Performing Arts Center brings the bright lights of Broadway to the city’s downtown cultural district. Upcoming shows include Mrs. Doubtfire, Howthe Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and Monty Python’s Spamalot.

And for a show that truly stands apart, Dancing Horses Theatre near Lake Geneva offers a 90-minute spectacle where Arabian horses and their trainers perform in perfect harmony. Guests can add meal packages or even go behind the scenes to meet the horses up close. Holiday performances from November through January add extra sparkle to an already enchanting experience.