Historic Vista Theater/PAAC

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Historic Vista Theater/PAAC Your home in the Central U.P. for affordable cultural events, musicals, plays, live music, seasonal, classic, & special movie screenings and more!

PAAC has owned and operated the Historic Vista Theater in Negaunee, MI since 1973. The first production was "Oklahoma" on April 30, 1975. Over the years PAAC has put on a variety theater productions and concerts. Including Spamalot, West Side Story, The Hobbit, Lombardi, Anatomy of a Murder, Annie Get Your Gun, Chicago, Godspell, Annie, The Full Monty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and 15 productions of Richard O'Brien's "Rocky Horror Show" (2000-2015). The stage has been graced by the likes of Fred Waring, The Dukes of Dixieland and Frank Nero. PAAC has also produced events such as The Vienna Boys Choir and more at other appropriate venues in the region. More recently by such local, regional, and national roots acts such as Jonathan Rundman, Austin Lucas and Chasing Steel. PAAC celebrated 40 years of productions in 2015, and 90 years of operations at the Historic Vista Theater in 2016! After the roof collapse PAAC tried for several years to raise funds for a repair and restoration. A decision was made to sell the property to the City of Negaunee because the City was able to receive funds to repair the roof and a grant was issued by the State of Michigan of 3 million dollars for the restoration of the theater. PAAC hopes to work with the City to again produce shows at the Vista upon completion of the restoration.

For a CENTURY, the Vista Theater has been filled with performances, friendships, laughter, music, memories, and generati...
09/23/2026

For a CENTURY, the Vista Theater has been filled with performances, friendships, laughter, music, memories, and generations of people who have called it home.

On November 8 at 2:00 PM, we’re coming together at the Negaunee High School Auditorium to celebrate 100 years of the Vista, and we want YOU to be part of it!

We’re looking for former Vista performers, volunteers, supporters, and friends who may be interested in singing, speaking, volunteering, helping with concessions, or participating in the celebration in another way.

Can’t be there in person? Send us a video sharing a favorite Vista memory or story! We’d also love old photos from productions, rehearsals, backstage, or simply time spent at the Vista. 🎥

If the Vista has been part of your story, we’d love for your story to be part of its 100th anniversary!

Please reach out to Eliisa Gladwell at [email protected] if you’d like to participate or have photos, videos, or memories to share.

Save the date: November 8 at 2:00 PM. More celebration details to come! 🎭

This is very late in coming, but we wanted to thank Strega Nonna, Rachael Grossman, Leslie Parkkonen, Claire Decker-Pepi...
08/24/2026

This is very late in coming, but we wanted to thank Strega Nonna, Rachael Grossman, Leslie Parkkonen, Claire Decker-Pepin and Allyse Belanger for the wonderfully successful July 2 ‘Leading Lady’ fundraising event. After expenses, we were able to raise almost $1,500 which will go toward sound and lighting equipment for the Vista Theater. Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thanks to John Mallo, who provided beautiful music for our pre-show.

07/02/2026

Congratulations Leslie Parkkonen and cast for a poignant and wonderful show! We are also grateful to Strega Nonna for hosting this wonderful event!

🎭 Join us for an evening of stories, music, laughter, and reflection as Leslie Parkkonen takes the stage in Leading Lady...
06/08/2026

🎭 Join us for an evening of stories, music, laughter, and reflection as Leslie Parkkonen takes the stage in Leading Lady.

This original theatrical journey weaves together moments from the stage and from life, celebrating the power of storytelling and the people who make our arts community so special.

📅 July 1, 2026
📍 Strega Nonna, Negaunee
🍽 Dinner Buffet at 5 PM | Show at 6 PM

Plus, 50% of ticket sales support Iron Arts Theatre.

03/14/2026

URGENT: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that the production of Leading Lady at Strega Nonna will be postponed until further notice. The predictions about Sunday’s snowstorm have become more dire, and after much thought, we have reached the conclusion that forging ahead would be unsafe. Thank you for your continued support - and a special thank you to our cast and crew and the folks at Strega Nonna, who have worked so hard to give this show the premiere it deserves. We’ll make it happen when there’s not 4 feet of snow headed our way.

03/11/2026

A conversation with Rusty Bowers and Rachael Grossman

🎭 Our upcoming Leading Lady fundraiser at Strega was recently featured! This special evening will support the continued ...
03/09/2026

🎭 Our upcoming Leading Lady fundraiser at Strega was recently featured! This special evening will support the continued programming and future of IronArts Theatre and the historic Vista Theatre.

Join us for a night of great food, great company, and an original performance celebrating the stories and legacy of our local theatre community.

Thank you My UP Now for continuing to support the arts! 🎭

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — How does dinner and show sound? You can experience that on Sunday, March 15 at Strega Nonna in Negaunee to support the Vista and Iron Arts

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PO Box 189
Negaunee, MI
49866-1828

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