Creativity and chaos, at times, go hand in-hand. There are times when impossible deadlines and oversized egos meet to produce something lasting. Moonlight and Magnolias begins with one of those moments.
Category: Moonlight and Magnolias
Third Avenue Playworks begins “Moonlight” rehearsals
You may recognize “Gone With the Wind,” but Sturgeon Bay’s Third Avenue Playworks is banking on you not knowing the rest of the story. Actors performing “Moonlight and Magnolias” begin rehearsals Wednesday for the play that gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the writing and frantic rewriting of the Academy Award-winning movie.
TAP Show Supports “Amphibious” Film
Audiences attending Third Avenue PlayWorks’ (TAP) pay-what-you-will preview of Moonlight and Magnolias will also have the opportunity to help fund a local film production.
TAP’s “Heroes” faces curtain call ahead of “Moonlight”
Even though the curtain will fall for “Heroes” after its 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, it will not be long until the next TAP production takes the stage.
About Our Community Partner for Moonlight and Magnolias
The Community Partner for Heroes at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is Operation Not Alone. A portion of the proceeds from the Pay-What-You-Will performance on April 22nd will go towards our Community Partner. There will be a donation box in the lobby during the run of Heroes, April 22nd through May 10, 2026. Those interested in attending the preview to support this organization, may arrive as early as 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the performance for general admission seating. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Donations may be made in cash or with checks made out to Third Avenue PlayWorks. Half of the proceeds will benefit this show’s Community Partner.
Returning Events At TAP
With its 2026 season underway, Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) welcomes the return of pay-what-you-will previews, opening-night receptions, the Sturgeon Bay Library Play Reading Club and Check Out TAP.
Wine Nights And Networking Mixers At TAP
Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) has two new ways for audiences to connect before performances: young professionals’ networking mixers and private wine nights.
Door County theater company announces special events for 2026 season
Third Avenue PlayWorks announced the return of several special events attached to the plays in the downtown Sturgeon Bay theater company's 2026 season and added a couple of new events as well, starting with the season-opening run of "Heroes" from April 22 to May 10. Here's a look at them.
NEW & RETURNING EVENTS AT TAP FOR THE 2026 SEASON
Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) welcomes the return of Pay-What-You-Will Previews, Opening Night Receptions, Sturgeon Bay Library Play Reading Club, and Check Out TAP while also adding new events including Wine Nights and Young Professionals Networking. The season kicks off April 22nd with the first event during the run of Heroes by Gérald Sibleyras and adapted by Tom Stoppard.
TAP Kicks Off 2026 Season with Launch Party
Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) kicks off the 2026 season with a complimentary Season Launch Party on Sunday, March 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Steve & Jackie Kane Theatre at 239 N 3rd Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
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