FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2025
Don’t miss the student talent in ‘Big Fish: Small Cast Edition’ in November
Green Bay, Wis. – For more than 250 years, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world with its timeless beauty and inspiring message. This December, the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music invites the community to experience this beloved holiday tradition in a powerful collaborative performance on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Cofrin Family Hall at The Weidner.
The performance will feature the UW–Green Bay Concert Choir, University Singers and String Orchestra, joined by guest instrumentalists, soloists and choirs from local high schools Ashwaubenon High School, Preble High School and Seymour High School. Together, these ensembles will bring Handel’s masterwork to life in a celebration of community, artistry and the enduring spirit of the season.
Adding to the evening’s splendor, the concert will also include Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto Grosso in G minor (Christmas Concerto,) a luminous and expressive work by Handel’s contemporary that perfectly complements the festive program.
Event Details:
What: Handel’s Messiah – UW–Green Bay Concert Choir, University Singers, Orchestra & guest High School Choirs
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7 p.m.
Where: Cofrin Family Hall, Weidner Center for the Performing Arts
Purchase tickets or for more information, visit The Weidner’s web site.
UW-Green Bay student talent is showcased in the Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music production of Big Fish: Small Cast Edition, co-produced with UW-Green Bay Theatre & Dance. The show is a heartwarming musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by John August. Performances will take place November 13–15 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre, Theatre Hall, on the UW–Green Bay campus.
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed Tim Burton film, Big Fish follows the larger-than-life adventures of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose fantastical stories charm everyone around him—especially his devoted wife, Sandra. As Edward’s son, Will, prepares to become a father himself, he sets out to separate fact from fiction and discover the truth about his father’s incredible tales.
Filled with humor, heart, and a touch of magic, Big Fish explores the enduring power of storytelling, the importance of family, and the ways our stories shape who we are. With a soaring score and unforgettable characters, this musical offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that celebrates love, legacy, and the wonder of life’s journey. Please visit this page to purchase your tickets.
About The Weidner
The Weidner at UW-Green Bay is known for its elegant design and the acoustic excellence of its 2,000-seat main hall, Cofrin Family Hall. It also houses two smaller performance spaces, the Fort Howard recital hall and the Jean Weidner Theatre, along with a dance studio and Grand Foyer. The Weidner has a distinct benefit in being part of a leading institution of higher learning. The Weidner is a home for UW-Green Bay Music and Theatre and Dance programs, community events and productions, and performances by visiting artists and touring companies. Beyond the large-scale touring productions that grace the stage, The Weidner also focuses on scholastic development, programming and an impactful education series — Stage Doors. For more information visit WeidnerCenter.com and sign-up for The Weidner Wire.
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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. With campuses in Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan, and a theatre in Marinette, the University’s access mission welcomes all students 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.
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