Duluth Playhouse

The sixth annual What She Said Festival celebrates female-identifying playwrights and directors. Submissions are accepted from playwrights from all over the country. The selected plays are then brought to life by local actors and directors May 9-12. Duluth Playhouse Underground will present six original works in The Lab performance space at the NorShor Theatre. Selected Plays A Brush with a Gentle Giantess Written by Robin Berl; Jessup, MD Directed by Brittany Paasch Featuring Tom Maloney, Karen Niedermier, Molly Stonesifer A…

The Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, the tale of an orphan boy who became Peter Pan. Performances run May 24 to June 2. Creating a clever backstory for Peter Pan and all his friends, this tale explores the depths of greed and the bonds of friendship. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the world of make believe. Directed by Phillip Fazio, the show features a dozen…

The Duluth Playhouse closes out its Main Stage season with 9 to 5: The Musical. The hit Broadway musical, based on the iconic 1980 movie, is a comedic look at friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, featuring a jubilant score by Dolly Parton. Performances run July 12-28. Tickets are available at duluthplayhouse.org.

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre presents Godspell Jr., the Broadway classic from Stephen Schwartz, award-winning composer of Wicked. Performances run Aug. 9-11. With a commitment to providing performance opportunities for young people, Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre allows students to put their skills into action while connecting with their peers and growing as young artists. Tickets are available at duluthplayhouse.org.