Upcoming Events
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
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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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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…
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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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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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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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Monty Python’s Spamalot
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Ripped off from the motion picture "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Spamalot" is the irreverent parody of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The Duluth Playhouse presents performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. between March 19 - April 5. In this Best Musical Tony Award winner, the quest for the Holy Grail "challenges these noblemen to keep their heads on straight or die terribly weird deaths." Tickets are not yet available through…
Find out more »What She Said Festival 2020
The fourth annual celebration of original one-act plays runs March 26-28. Written by women all over the world and directed by women from across the Twin Ports, this series of short plays highlights women voices and everything they have to say. Tickets are available by calling 218-733-7555 or in-person at the box office during regular business hours.
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Macbeth: The Dinner Party
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At "Macbeth: The Dinner Party," audiences sit face-to-face with the cast of Shakespeare’s original drama. The characters eat and drink with patrons all while they "battle for the crown, consult with evil spirits, devise and execute murderous plots, dance and sing enchantments, and struggle for the fate of Scotland." Performances are April 16-25 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Minnesota Whitewater Rafting is helping to sponsor the event.
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The Mousetrap
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"The Mousetrap" is about a group of strangers that become stranded in an English country boarding house, cut off by a sudden snowstorm. Just before the phone lines go dead, they discover there may be a murderer in their midst. The Duluth Playhouse presents the performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. between May 7-17. Is the murder one of the suspicious newlyweds or the spinster with the curious background? Perhaps it’s the architect (who seems more…
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A Year with Frog and Toad
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The Duluth Playhouse presents "A Year with Frog and Toad," the story of an unlikely friendship that blossoms between "the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad" as they travel through four seasons. The characters plant gardens, swim in swimming pools, rake leaves and go sledding down snowy hills, all the while learning many life lessons along the way. The story of Frog and Toad is based on Arnold Lobel's books. The run time for the show is about…
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Around the World in 80 Days
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"Around the World in 80 Days" is performed May 28-June 6 Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. "The time: 1872. The claim: The world can be traveled in 80 days. The wager: 20,000 pounds. Phileas Fogg sets off with a itinerary and new valet in tow, but with bandits, a damsel in distress, and transportation problems, the traveling pair may discover the unpredictable just might be the most rewarding of all. But, will they make the deadline?" The adventure is filled with…
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James and the Giant Peach Jr.
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The Duluth Playhouse presents "James and the Giant Peach Jr." from June 26-28 on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Instead of chopping down the old fruit tree as his aunties ask, James discovers a magic potion that makes an old peach grow to an enormous size. Finding a door to climb inside, James meets a group of outrageous over-sized insects who have made the peach their home. The story…
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The Who’s Tommy
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Based on The Who’s iconic 1960s rock opera, "The Who’s Tommy" is a five-time Tony Award-winning story. The Duluth Playhouse presents shows July 9-26, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. "Young Tommy, after witnessing the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father, is traumatized into catatonia. Reaching his teenage years, he discovers he has an uncanny knack for pinball. Shooting to superstardom and becoming the Pinball Wizard, Tommy breaks free from his constraints and inspires…
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The Tempest
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The Duluth Playhouse Family Theater presents "The Tempest," performed by youth actors ages 13-18. "Tempted by spirits, teased by sprites, and tormented by a monster, a shipwrecked king and his party face the wrath of the conjurer Prospero, a man they marooned on the enchanted island years ago. But revenge brings redemption in this journey written by William Shakespeare. The show runs for about an hour and a half.
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Mary Poppins Jr.
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Based on one the popular Disney movie, "Mary Poppins Jr." is presented by The Duluth Playhouse Family Theatre and features youth actors ages 13-18. "Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. While Mary Poppins takes the children on many adventures, Jane and Michael are not the only ones upon whom…
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The Wild Party
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The Duluth Playhouse presents "The Wild Party," with performances August 6-22, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The musical is set during the roaring twenties and is "filled with booze and flirtations" with Queenie and Burrs, lovers and fellow vaudeville performers. Dan and Christine Stocke are helping to sponsor the event.
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