We know 2024 is going to be just fantastic, and there’s no one we’d rather enjoy it with than you!
Northern Sky will present three shows outdoors in Peninsula State Park during the summer: Belgians in Heaven (the 30th anniversary production of Northern Sky’s iconic musical comedy), Hell’s Belgians (a world premiere prequel to Belgians in Heaven), and The Fisherman’s Daughters (back from its preview production in 2021).
Indoors for the summer at the Gould Theater, the company will premiere Girls on Sand (think Guys on Ice, but with gals on a beach). Indoors at the Gould for the fall will be the premiere of Reality Trip (a contemporary musical about how technology helps and hinders us). The season will close out at the Gould with And If Elected (Northern Sky’s fan favorite election year tradition).
The three summer shows at the Park will run in repertory six nights a week, including two double show nights on Mondays and Thursdays. The summer show in the Gould will also run six nights a week. The fall indoor shows will run six nights a week in September and October.
 OUTDOOR SEASON |
 World Premiere Book, Music & Lyrics by Katie Dahl Peninsula State Park Amphitheater – Summer 2024 The Fisherman’s Daughters tells the story of two sisters in 1908 Fish Creek who must reckon with their differences when Wisconsin’s governor decides to turn their homestead into part of Peninsula State Park. Northern Sky did a limited preview production in 2021 and now look forward to giving this gorgeous show a proper full premiere. Show Sponsors: On Deck Clothing Company, The White Gull Inn Purchase tickets now |
 World Premiere Book & lyrics by Frederick Heide, Lee Becker Music by Frederick Heide & James Kaplan Peninsula State Park Amphitheater – Summer 2024 Hell’s Belgians is the long-awaited prequel to the much beloved musical comedy Belgians in Heaven, which has sold over 70,000 tickets and earned a passionate return audience. This hilarious and uplifting show brings back bumbling Belgian brothers, Roger and Leo, who square off in a bedeviled bowling contest, as their wannabe guardian angel, Angelique, contends with the funny forces of Farming Hell. Plus, see the diabolical origin of Mildred, the talking chicken! Fun for all ages, Hell’s Belgians is an absolute must-see for fans of Belgians in Heaven, while also being completely understandable to anyone who has yet to see the original Northern Sky cult classic. Thank heaven the outdoor season schedule allows audience members to see both shows on the same night in either order Show Sponsors: Door County Medical Center, Parkwood Lodge, Wulf Brothers Purchase tickets now |
 Book & lyrics by Frederick Heide, Lee Becker Music by Frederick Heide & James Kaplan Peninsula State Park Amphitheater – Summer 2024 The world’s only metaphysical cheese curd musical returns for its 30th anniversary! This side-splitting show about “two Wisconsin farmers, an angel, and a talking chicken” is set in Southern Door County’s Belgian community and combines nonstop hilarity with a moving endorsement of brotherly love. Belgians in Heaven has earned 11 productions and draws a devoted return audience of one out of every three patrons. Come see the hit show that’s been called “a popular laugh-fest with a profound metaphysical theme at its heart.” (Green Bay Press-Gazette) “Every year it manages to pack the house. The hilarity and sweet message of Belgians in Heaven shine through. You cannot miss this play!” (Peninsula Pulse) Show Sponsors: Belgian Heritage Center, Villagios Purchase tickets now |
 INDOOR SEASON |
 World Premiere Book & Lyrics by Lachrisa Grandberry and Molly Rhode Music by Alissa Rhode Gould Theater – Summer 2024 Girls on Sand takes place on a July day spent with Grace and Zoey as they try to follow their one beach rule: No Negativity. Can the sun melt their troubles away? These life-long besties hysterically work to keep each other in check, ‘cause life can be a son of a beach! Brought to you by the creators of Sunflowered and inspired by the Alley/Kaplan mega-hit Guys on Ice. Show Sponsors: Jason Feldman Landscapes, KindGoods, Nicolet Bank, Oneida Nation, Women’s Fund of Door County Purchase tickets now |
 World Premiere Book & Lyrics by Richard Castle Music by Ron Barnett Gould Theater – Fall 2024 Reality Trip follows three college friends vacationing in Door County who want to get off the grid and reconnect. But a charming (and infinitely helpful) A.I. home-assistant installed at their rental cottage changes up the plans. What does it take for us to truly unplug nowadays? This musical comedy is about the importance of real human connection in a distraction-filled, digital world. Show Sponsors: Door County Medical Center, Main Street Market, Quantum Technologies Purchase tickets now |
 Created by Dave Peterson Additional material by Fred Alley and Jeff Herbst Gould Theater – October 2024 And If Elected, is a returning tradition at Northern Sky. Performed almost every election year since 1992, it features facts, jokes, and songs from presidential elections dating back to 1787. Show Sponsors: Wisconsin Public Radio Purchase tickets now |
See you soon!
Jeff Herbst, Artistic Director
Molly Rhode, Associate Artistic Director