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Sorry! Wrong Chimney!
One event on Dec 7, 2019 at 7:00pm
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County Seat Theater Company presents Leo W. Sears and Jack Sharkey's comedy Sorry! Wrong Chimney!, directed by Larry Anderson. Plot: David Tuttle is moonlighting as a department store Santa so he can buy his wife a fur for Christmas. He tells her he’s working late at the office, but she finds out he isn’t at the office. A suspected other woman, hypnotism, the notorious Santa Burglar Kris Kreigle and his gun-toting fiancèe, and a confused policeman add up to a…
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Childe Roland (Merlin’s Story)
One event on Dec 7, 2019 at 7:30pm
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StageNorth Groundlings present Ron Nichol's fairy tale Childe Roland, directed by Liesel Settgas. Synopsis: Childe Rowland and his sister Burd Ellen are playing by the church when Burd Ellen mysteriously disappears. Rowland consults the wizard Merlin, who suspects that Ellen might have been spirited away by Elves. Performances run Dec. 6-8 and 12-15. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens, $16 for students with valid…
Find out more »The Santaland Diaries
The holiday comedy starring Crumpet is back again. Based on the essays of David Sedaris, this play recounts the true-life tale of an out-of-work writer’s stint as a Macy’s department-store elf. Performances of The Santaland Diaries run Dec. 12-14. Tickets can be purchased by calling 218-733-7555 or in-person at the box office during regular business hours.
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The Wizard of Oz
An event every week that begins at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 22, 2019
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The Wizard of Oz is presented by The Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre Dec. 5-22 Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Synopsis: Living on a Kansas farm with her aunt, uncle and dog Toto, Dorothy Gale wishes for more. When a twister hits, Dorothy is whisked away to a fantastical world filled with munchkins, a living scarecrow, a tin man with no heart, a cowardly lion and a wicked witch that will do whatever…
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Renegade Improv Comedy
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Every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m., Renegade Theater Company's improv troupe splits into two teams to compete for points (which they earn from the referee) and laughter (which they earn from the audience). Tickets are $6 at the door or reserved seating is available online for $10.
Find out more »A Holiday Spectacular Extravaganza Pageant
Zeitgiest and Renegade Theater Company present A Holiday Spectacular Extravaganza Pageant, a holiday variety show featuring performances by Colder By The Lake, Superior Shorts, Beer & Hymns, Duluth Ukulele Community Strum, Nerd Nite Duluth, Twin Ports Choral Project, ZOZATRAS, Twin Portals and more.
Find out more »Storm Wars: The Rise of Lakewalker
Rubber Chicken Theater's 11th annual holiday revue features original comedy sketches poking fun at local, regional and national issues. There will also be beer, wine and revue-themed drinks available from the Boat Club Restaurant. (The show is more entertaining after a couple of Smashed Lakewalks.) The local theater group has been writing and performing sketch comedy revues since its inception in 2008. Revues are like local versions of Saturday Night Live and come from a long theatrical tradition started by…
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Disney’s Frozen Jr.
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"For the first time in forever," the Disney Broadway musical nominated for three Tony Awards graces the Duluth Playhouse Family Theatre stage. Performances are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., January 10-26. "Tucked away in the kingdom of Arendelle live Princesses Anna and Elsa. Anna is a fearless, spirited dreamer, and Elsa, while timid, harnesses magic in her fingertips capable of creating worlds of ice and snow. When an icy outburst causes a…
Find out more »Circle Mirror Transformation
StageNorth Groundlings present Annie Baker's award-winning play Circle Mirror Transformation, directed by Alan Spaude Filipczak. Synopsis: It's the summer of 2008 in small-town Vermont. Marty has gained approval to hold a six-week adult drama class, and if you include her husband, four people have signed up. Over the course of these six weeks, Marty leads her motley troupe through intense avant-garde theater exercises, with unexpected bonds forming in the awkward small talk of downtime water breaks. Performances run Jan. 10-12.…
Find out more »Amahl and the Night Visitors
Lyric Opera of the North presents Gian Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors, the family-friendly favorite with Vicki Fingalson returning to star as the mother. Sung in English, with English supertitles. No intermission. Performances are Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $32 for general seating, $42 for premium seating, and $12 for students with valid I.D.
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Steel Magnolias
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Hairspray is flying at Truvy’s beauty shop where the motto is “there is no such thing as natural beauty” in The Duluth Playhouse's production of "Steel Magnolias." Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. There will be brunch with the Sunday show. "Over the buzz of blow dryers, six southern spitfires gather each week to gossip, needle, and support each other through thick and thin from weddings and divorces to babies and funerals. And…
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Almost, Maine
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St. Scholastica Theatre presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani. Synopsis: One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and comical ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend — almost — in this midwinter night’s dream. Performances are Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances are Feb.…
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The Little Prince
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"The Little Prince" is a show by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The University of Minnesota-Duluth's performance is directed by Ann Bergeron. The classic children's story includes a theme of questioning adulthood and, “One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Performances are Feb. 6-8 and 12-15 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee show Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. The Feb. 9 show is also…
Find out more »I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
In celebration of Valentine's Day, The Duluth Playhouse presents "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." Guests can choose to attend early for a cocktail hour. The show "takes on the truths and myths behind that conundrum known as 'the relationship.'" A kiss cam is featured during the show. There are opportunities for audience participation onstage where guests may be challenged on "how well they know their date." Tickets are not yet available through The Duluth Playhouse.
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Bright Star
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Performances are Feb. 14-16, 20-23, 27-29. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. Matinees at 2 p.m. More information to be available later.
Find out more »Valentine’s Day Swing Dance
Join the UWS Jazz Band for an evening of Big Band music in the Yellowjacket Union Great Room. Free swing dance lessons are provided. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and free for students.
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The Arsonists
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"The Arsonists" is a "dark comedy" and social commentary taking aim at the roots and manifestation of fascism, written in a politically tense setting of 1950s Germany. "A respected member of his community, George Biederman has made his fortune by selling hair follicle replacer. He enjoys wine, his cigars and relishing his success while scoffing at the gullibility of the citizens of his town who let strangers into their homes. And with a string of arson fires around town, he…
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Roald Dahl’s Matilda
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Inspired by the book by Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning production "Matilda: The Musical" is about "childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life." The Duluth Playhouse Family Theatre shows the musical March 5-22 Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
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The UWS Symphonic Band performs music that celebrates the coming of spring. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for seniors and students.
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Machinal
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UMD Theatre presents Sophie Treadwell's Machinal, directed by Bill Payne. Performances run March 5-7 and 17-21 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens, UMD staff and military veterans, $15 for non-UMD students and $10 for UMD students. The box office can be reached at 218-726-8561.
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