Northern Sky Theater

Goodnight Irene
2005-09-01 08:00 - 2020-11-30 17:00 UTC
A celebration of the music of the Weavers, the legendary folk quartet that made famous such hits as “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and the titular “Goodnight Irene.” One of the most popular folk ensembles in American history, the Weavers wrote and performed songs from around the world, bringing vitality to the American folk scene for decades, despite being blacklisted in the 1950s. Since premiering in the fall of 1994, Goodnight Irene has become one of AFT’s most popular productions, having been performed in a variety of other venues across the country and returning twice to AFT’s own stage, in summer 1996 and fall 2005.

2016-01-02 08:00 - 2016-12-30 17:00
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Laughter
A rib-tickling new musical set in the competitive barbecue world.
Feuding families, star crossed lovers, and bitter rivalries – Sound familiar? This summer, our successful duo of Libman and Hudson re-team to tell the story of Romeo and Juliet in a way you never would have imagined, to hilarious results. In this case, ‘char’ crossed lovers, Ronny and Julie, find themselves at the Verona National Ribfest where their families are competing for the top prize. Drawing heavily from the source, No Bones About It promises to be full of love, music, but a bit more of a happy ending than Shakespeare’s play.

When Butter Churns to Gold
2016-01-02 08:00 - 2016-12-30 17:00
A dash of dastardly deeds
and dairy delights!
A villain (boo!), a hero (yay!), a heroine (aww!), and trusty sidekicks in a romp with plenty of audience interaction. “You must pay the mortgage!” “But, I can’t pay the mortgage!” “You must pay the mortgage!” “But, I can’t pay the mortgage!” Woe-is-me! Mortgage meltdowns provide the recipe for a modern musical melodrama full of madcap mayhem.

The Spitfire Grill
2016-01-02 08:00 - 2016-12-30 17:00
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, The Spitfire Grill depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison who decides to start her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town. She precipitates a journey within the town itself toward its own tenuous reawakening. A collaboration between James Valcq and AFT cofounder Fred Alley (who previously collaborated on 1994’s The Passage), The Spitfire Grill won the Richard Rodgers Production Award, administered by The American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Guys & Does
2016-09-02 08:00 - 2016-10-15 17:00
The Deer Hunting Musical that promises more bang for your buck…
A whimsical excursion into the world of Wisconsin deer-hunting. Join Fritz and Duane as they travel Up Nort’ to get away from it all, with a little male bonding and a surprising encounter!
Yes, the hunt for the wily whitetail is on in the musical comedy, GUYS & DOES! This smash-hit had a sold-out, seven-week run when it premiered in 2009. Almost 10,000 people saw the world premiere musical in Ephraim, but close to 3,000 others were turned away for lack of seats.
