Northern Sky is a must-see Door County theater experience: original musicals presented beneath stars and towering pines in Peninsula Park Amphitheater, as well as indoors at the intimate, state-of-the-art Gould Theater. No matter the venue, Northern Sky is “as much a Door County tradition as cherry preserves…one of the most exceptional professional troupes in the country” (Chicago Tribune).
Past Events
The Fisherman's Daughters
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Katie Dahl
It’s 1908. Sarah Peterson lives alone in the woods on a windy point not far from Fish Creek, a spot the governor wants to claim for Peninsula State Park. When her sister, Nora, returns home from Chicago, the two have never felt further apart—but they must decide their next steps together. A funny, touching tale of two sisters and the land they love.
Tongue 'n Cheek
Created by Fred Alley, Additional Music by Fred Alley & James Kaplan
A timeless classic that sounds like it comes straight out of a crackling front-porch farm radio. Long-suffering Naomi and her work-averse husband, George, quibble while Doc Johnson woos his skeptical neighbor Lorna. It’s a tale of flipping pancakes, curing ailments, and waltzing till the last cow comes home.
Not Even Remotely
Book, Music & Lyrics by Richard Carsey & Stephen Kovacs
Together, Chris and Sam have been planning a lavish musical version of Frankenstein. But when rehearsals are suddenly shut down, Chris and Sam are forced to perform a two-person, online version of the show instead. A madcap romp of a story about two actors whose visions of musical grandeur are hilariously thwarted by reality.
Whatever Happened to Karl Janko?
Book, Lyrics & Music by Matt Zembrowski
Long ago, Karl Janko—last seen in his metallic green Cutlass Supreme—disappeared from his tiny Wisconsin hometown without a trace. Thirty years later, everyone in town thinks they know what happened to him. They’re all wrong. Actors play multiple roles in this hilarious musical mystery extravaganza.
Naked Radio
Music by Paul Libman, Book & Lyrics by Dave Hudson
Two DJs. One Blizzard. No Records.
3 actors. 15 characters. No dead air!
The story of two local DJs forced to improvise programming when a snowstorm knocks out their station’s pre-programmed feed. A rejuvenated station brings back spontaneity and joy to the community it serves.