Racine & Me: The Racine Theatre Guild presents Signature Spotlight Concert Series
RACINE, Wis (CBS 58) - Grab your snacks and take your seat as the curtain is about to rise for the Racine Theatre Guild's upcoming shows and concerts! Joycelyn Fish, Director of Marketing and Development, joined us with all the details.
Racine Children's Theatre
Treasure Island
October 4 - 6, 2024
The magic of this play comes from the way the entire audience creates the storm at sea, a mosquito-infested jungle and a treasure cave filled with eerie ghosts. Five children become members of Long John's treacherous pirate gang while others join Captain Smollet's crew. The children team up with the fearsome Ben Bulba to help defeat Red the Pirate Queen and save Long John. The audience must decide whether to hang Long John or let him sail away forever to inhabit children's dreams.
My Son Pinocchio, JR.
November 15 - 17, 2024
Performed by Gilmore Fine Arts
Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toyshop to discover the meaning of family. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish to bring his beloved puppet to life, the new father quickly learns that being a parent is full of challenges. He struggles to make his son "the perfect boy," only to lose him to a gang of Roustabouts. It is only when faced with the thought of never seeing Pinocchio again that Geppetto truly learns the joys of being a father and loving his child unconditionally. This new musical, which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved classic songs, “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz.
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide To School
January 31 - February 2, 2025
Performed by Horlick High School
The spunky heroine returns in this joyful show filled with new songs and new essential lessons. Junie B. Jones is back! Based on the bestselling books, the saga of the wisecracking first-grader continues in Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School, a goofy and heartwarming follow-up to Junie B. Jones, The Musical. A self-appointed expert on all things first grade, Junie B. is determined to write the ultimate guide - Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School. As she deals with writer's block and constantly getting into trouble, Junie B. quickly realizes that she still has a lot to learn.
Red Riding Hood: A Panto
March 7 - 9, 2025
Little Red Riding Hood plans to take a basket full of goodies to visit her gran who lives deep in the woods, but the Big Bad Wolf has other plans for her. Small but mighty, Little Red hatches a plan to outsmart the Wolf, but she needs your help! With a host of hilarious characters, join the adventure and enter the world of a girl on her way with slapstick comedy and audience participation. Explore the panto tradition of taking a favorite children’s story and turning it on its ear with an outrageous ensemble, flamboyant costumes, and tons of humor for both adults and kids of all ages.
RTG Limited Edition
Steppingstone Theatre Improv
Saturday, October 12, 2024
The best comedy isn’t one-dimensional. The best comedy is innovative, unique, educational, and fun! More people learning means more people discovering their potential. Our curriculum will focus on learning our diverse comedy history, being innovative, and achieving artistic excellence. It’s important that everyone involved in this incredible art form is educated in aspects that infrequently receive the recognition it deserves. Laughter and artistic expression are proven to be therapeutic. The name Stepping Stone Theater is intentional. We are meant to be a “stepping stone” for our performers on their way to greatness. We want to provide unique resources to help our community. We want our students and performers to grow, move on to bigger and better things, and keep paying it forward.
Vagina Monologues
Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17, 2024
A groundbreaking piece that breaks through taboo with humorous and moving stories, “The Vagina Monologues” returns after its sold-out performance last season. A hilarious, eye-opening tour into the last frontier, the forbidden zone at the heart of every woman. “The Vagina Monologues” gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, and thoroughly human stories, transforming the question mark hovering over the anatomy into a permanent victory sign. Witty and irreverent, evocative and wise, audiences are transported to a world they’ve never dared to know. Some adult content may not be suitable for younger patrons.
Michael Perry
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Michael Perry is an accidental New York Times bestselling author, corporate speaker, humorist, singer/songwriter, amateur snow plow driver, and playwright from New Auburn, WI. He also produces the popular audio newsletter “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail.” Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population: 485, Truck: A Love Story, Coop, Visiting Tom, and Montaigne in Barn Boots. Among his other dozen titles are The Scavengers (for young readers), his novel The Jesus Cow, Peaceful Persistence, Hunker, and his most recent release, the novella Forty Acres Deep. He’ll share fresh stories, a few favorites, and the same relaxed roughneck vibe that has steadily grown his fanbase for two decades. If you've ever seen Perry live, you know to expect an evening of laughter punctuated with soulful moments, surprise tangents, and steel-toed boots.
The Nanny: Drag Parody
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15, 2025
Broadway producer Mr. Maxwell Sheffield has yet to find a person to fill the role of nanny for his three children, until Fran, a flashy girl from Flushing, Queens, shows up selling makeup at his door. Will Fran be the right fit? Her best friend, Val, and her mother, Sylvia, think so- but Fran isn't so certain. She gets along with the butler, Niles, just fine...but it's Mr. Sheffield's business partner, C.C. Babcock, that Fran has to keep an eye on. Fran can't help but wonder why Mr. Sheffield hired her. Will she ever find her place within the Sheffield's Manhattan mansion? Will C.C. express her undying devotion to Maxwell? And why does she have a sudden craving for pancakes and honey glazed ham? Purse String Productions is an alternative performance troupe based out of Milwaukee. We combine original parodies of familiar and favorite television series with elements of a drag performance to entertain you with something truly unique. Some adult content may not be suitable for younger patrons.
Signature Spotlight Concert Series
Rockin' to the '50s
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Dig out your blue suede shoes and get ready to rock around the clock! The music of the 1950s is ready to wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boo! A time of innovation, of cultural shifts, and of music that would define generations to come, swing into the nostalgia from the energetic beats of rockabilly to the soulful rhythms of doo-wop. Get ready to groove and twist your way back in time as every note, every chord, and every beat resonates with the spirit of the 50’s.
The Berg Christmas Special
Wednesday, December 15, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Greg and Kathy Berg bring their own holiday spin to the Christmas season with a collection of festive favorites and some new melodic treasures! Roll out the holly, trim the tree, and gather family and friends to share in the spirit of the season. Traditional carols, merry duets, and yuletide tunes, it’s the most wonderful time of year to celebrate at the Racine Theatre Guild.
Broadway at the Movies
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Movie turned musical turned musical movie? When Broadway collides with Tinseltown, anything is possible! When the bright lights of stage explode onto the silver screen, movie magic takes hold and introduces stories and songs to theatre and film lovers alike. With new adaptations, different characters, and extra showstopping numbers, the transformation can breathe new life into these unforgettable shows.
Royal Melodies
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12, 2 and 4 p.m.
Cinderella, the Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, and all their friends are ready to sing in a concert that is just for the young and young at heart. Come dressed up in your favorite finery and create magical memories for prince, princess, and royalty alike as make-believe jumps out of the storybook. This special 45-minute concert will feature a meet and greet opportunity after the show.
For individual tickets, visit RacineTheatre.org. Flex passes can be used on the Signature Spotlight and RTG Limited Edition series for the most savings. The Racine Children’s Theatre has season tickets and Packy Passes available as well.
Contact the Box Office at (262) 633-4218 or visit at 2519 Northwestern Ave. Monday – Friday, 12 – 6 p.m. for additional assistance.