Marinette, WI — Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus announces Theatre on the Bay’s production of The Music Man – Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The Music Man is a classic, family-friendly story that has been entertaining audiences since 1957. The Music Man takes the stage July 17-26, 2026, for six public performances.
Since 1966, Theatre on the Bay has been producing theatre and providing acting opportunities for people 18 years and older. The Music Man will be produced as the capstone performance of the 2025/2026 Season at Bayshore Arts Center. This is the third time Theatre on the Bay has produced The Music Man since 1966.
“I’ve watched the Robert Preston film version of The Music Man ever since I was a child, so it’s especially exciting to me to bring this classic to the Bayshore stage,” said Music Director Brittany Welch Pilz. “After the success of Matildain 2024 we saw how powerful it is to bring youth and adult performers together. Those productions create opportunities for mentorship and truly strengthen our theatre community.”
Robby McGhee makes his directorial debut at Bayshore Arts Center with the production, bringing years of Milwaukee theatre experience to the Marinette stage. “Theatre creates community. Every rehearsal has been a reminder that when people come together with a shared purpose, they build confidence, friendships, and something much bigger than a performance,” says McGhee. “Whether audiences are experiencing The Music Man for the first time or returning to a beloved favorite, I hope they leave humming the songs, laughing with their neighbors, and remembering the power of live theatre.”
With a cast of nearly 40 actors, resident costumers Dana Sulk and Rebecca Archambault team up to tackle this unique period-piece. “Costuming The Music Man is a huge undertaking”, said Archambault. “It’s been a challenge to create period-accurate costumes that are danceable and comfortable. The Music Man features an instant, on-stage, costume reveal that we look forward to sharing with you! My favorite part of the whole experience is the casts’ reaction when they first try on our creations and feel the creativity that went into making them.”
To view the full cast and crew list, visit the Bayshore Arts Center Facebook page.
Performance Schedule | July 17-26, 2026
July 17, 18, 24, 25 – 7 p.m.
July 19, 26 – 2 p.m.
Adult (Senior 55+) and child (14 and under) tickets are available online or at the box office. Adult tickets are $22 and Senior or child tickets are $18. The box office is open every Wednesday 11 a.m. -1 p.m. and 45 minutes prior to the start of each performance for in-person sales. Please note the Center is CASHLESS for ticket sales. For questions, contact the Bayshore Arts Center by emailing bayshoreartscenter@uwgb.edu or call 920-465-5051.
Tickets are also available to purchase online.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,519 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 101,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. Featuring the region’s only Division-1 athletics, The Weidner performing arts center, campus locations in Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan, and a theatre in Marinette, the University’s access mission welcomes all who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
