West Bend Theatre Co. Past Shows
Over the years, we’ve been delighted to give back to the community by sharing with area nonprofit organizations, who benefit from the increased exposure and engagement. We appreciate the opportunity to work with talented cast and crew, and present many fun and meaningful plays and musicals. Take a look back over our 10 year history to see where we've been!
Our board invites 501(c)(3) organizations to submit a request to become a nonprofit partner. Just send an e-mail expressing your interest we’ll help in completing a grant application. E-mail us via info@info@wbtheatreco.com
Use our contact form, or e-mail us directly to share your ideas and suggestions. Let us know what we can do better - or tell us that you loved one of our performances. (Actors love to hear that!)
2018 Show Season
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
BY OSCAR WILDE
Directed by Rick Bingen
Feb. 10th, 15th, 17th @ 7:30 PM and also Sunday Matinee - Feb. 11th & 18th @ 1 PM
Jug's Hitching Post Event Hall, 5781 N. Main St, West Bend, WI 53090
What's in a name? Juliet argued that a name doesn't matter, but John Worthing would beg to differ. John leads a double life. In the country he is a reliable guardian of a young woman, and in the city he is the bill-dodging Ernest. All is well until the woman he loves tells him she may not have loved him if his name wasn't Ernest. Enjoy the classic show in a classic venue. Half of the show's proceeds will go to the Half of the show's proceeds will go to the Historic West Bend Theatre.
Show Tunes With Joseph Gallo
Saturday, May 19, 2018
7:30 PM 11:00 PM
This benefit cabaret night to support the West Bend Theatre Company will be hosted at Bibinger’s (the former Schwai’s) in Cedar Creek, with appetizers, select wines and beers available, with reserved seats. It will be an evening of intimate entertainment from a man and his piano.
Note, Bibinger’s performances are on the 2nd floor. As a historic site, it is not wheelchair accessibile, although we will do our best to accommodate.
SHAKESPEARE’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Thursday, August 23 – Sunday, August 26, 2018
Jansen Family Park
The romantic comedy features music and dance from the 1980’s, in a fresh spin of Shakespeare.
Performance: August 23 – 26, 2018.
Proceeds benefit Concordia University Theatre Department
2017 Show Season
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
BY CHARLES DICKENS
Directed by David Pecsi
Produced by Nancy Storrs
Dec 1 - 3, 2017
Silver Lining Arts Center at West Bend High School
West Bend's 8th Annual production has moved to the beautiful Silver Lining Arts Center stage, and half of the proceeds of the show will go to the West Bend High School Choirs. The show will feature new musical arrangements, a live orchestra, and stunning special effects to bring Dickens' classic tale alive. Live musicians will also perform prior to each performance.