NorShor Theatre

Lend Me a Tenor is a comedic romp through the high-stakes, high-strung world of opera. In this play by Ken Ludwig, the Cleveland Opera House is hosting the famous Italian tenor, Tito Merelli, whose celebrity has guaranteed a sellout performance. But is the management of the Cleveland Opera House ready for all the madness that comes with their guest star? Performances run April 5-15. Cast Tito Merelli, the Italian opera star: Jody Kujawa Maria Merelli, the fiery Italian wife of…

There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Con-man Harold Hill has made small-town River City, Iowa his next mark. The community (full of big personalities) buys into his scheme of a boys’ band including instruments, uniforms and lessons, none of which the Music Man intends to deliver. But librarian Marian Paroo is onto him. Performances run July 12-29.

Full of heart and filled with lovable misfits, this musical is based on the cult hit film of the same name. The story sees a group of unemployed steelworkers exchange pickaxes for poles in order to shore up their bank accounts and their mojos. The Full Monty runs through Sept. 13-30, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased anytime online, by calling 218-733-7555 or in-person at the box office during regular business…

The Duluth Playhouse presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast on the NorShor Theatre stage. The stage production of the Disney musical runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 16, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday's at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased anytime online, by calling 218-733-7555, or in-person and the box office during regular business hours.

Bernard is planning a romantic weekend at his charming converted French farmhouse with his side-dish, a Parisian model named Suzanne. The first order of business: get his wife, Jacqueline, on a train to see her mother. Second order of business: pick best friend Robert up from the train station because when you’re dating a model it’s hard to keep it a secret, so why bother ... Of course, even the best-laid plans often go awry. Which is what happens when…

This musical thriller tells the story of an obsessively vengeful barber and his twisted partnership with the outrageous Mrs. Lovett, who devise a devilish plot to add a special ingredient to a recipe that has all of London dying for their pies. Todd embarks on a rampage to right the wrongs of so many years ago. Sweeney Todd runs from March 28 through April 14, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased…

A farce in the truest sense of the word, The Government Inspector, follows the exploits of a small-town mayor and his accomplice as they get word that an inspector sent from the state would be examining their town incognito. Terrified that their massive corruption will be discovered, the mayor and his gang of officials mistake a low-level bureaucrat staying at a local inn as the inspector. Hilarity ensues as they try to bribe, seduce and dupe him in this case…

"Join the Rydell High School class of 1959 including head 'greaser' Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski as they try to relive their summer romance along with the T-Birds, the Pink Ladies, and the rest of the gang singing their way through 'Summer Nights,' 'Greased Lightnin' and many more. Grease runs July 11-28, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at anytime online, by calling 218-733-7555 or in-person at the box…

The Duluth Playhouse presents Leiber and Stoller’s hit musical revue, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, at the NorShor Theatre from Sept. 19-29. The production is directed by returning guest director, Michael Matthew Ferrell. Smokey Joe’s Cafe is a rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues revue featuring all the best hits of Leiber and Stoller. This musical showcases 30 songs, including songs made famous by The Coasters, Elvis Presley and The Drifters. Smokey Joe’s Cafe was nominated for seven Tony Awards and was…

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…

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…

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.

This event has been postponed. New dates have not been determined. Visit duluthplayhouse.org for updates. 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 and April 5. In this Best Musical Tony Award winner, the quest for the Holy Grail "challenges these noblemen to keep…

This event has been postponed until further notice. Visit duluthplayhouse.org for updates. "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…

This show has been canceled. Lyric Opera of the North presents Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca, sung in Italian with English supertitles. The show features a diva, an artist, and one of opera’s greatest villains. Performances are June 12 at 7:30 p.m. and June 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $37 to $57 for adults and $12 for students with identification. The show is approximately two hours and 45 minutes with intermission.

This show has been canceled/postponed due to COVID-19. 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,…

"Escape into the '80s with Kira, a beautiful Greek muse, who decided to descend from Mount Olympus to visit Venice Beach, California on a quest to inspire Sonny, a struggling artist, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time — the first roller disco. When Kira falls into a forbidden love with this mortal man, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds." The musical is directed by Phillip Fazio. Tickets are $50 for the main…

The Duluth Playhouse presents this award-winning musical lovingly ripped off from the iconic motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Spamalot is an irreverent parody of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Complete with a bevy of beautiful showgirls, catapulting cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and the infamous Knights Who Say “Ni,” this production features lively musical numbers, strange places and even stranger characters. Contact the Duluth Playhouse box office at 218-733-7555 or boxoffice @ duluthplayhouse.org.

This epic musical is based on E. L. Doctrow’s award-winning novel. Set in the melting pot of New York in 1902, the play weaves together the stories of three characters: an upper-class mother, a Jewish immigrant and a young Harlem musician. The production is led by Jarius Cliett as Coalhouse Walker Jr, Christina Stroup as Mother, and Jace LeGarde as Tateh. Joining them are Jessica Money as Sarah, Ole Dack as Father, Quinn Lorez as Sarah's Friend, and Stuart Gordon…

Anne Frank’s historical writing has become a part of how we remember one of the darkest periods of human history. In defiance of her oppressive circumstances, Anne’s spirit transcends, as she voices her belief, “in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.” The performance on May 19 at 7:30 p.m. will include American Sign Language interpretation.

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This dark musical tackles the tragic local tale with wicked dialogue and evocative music. The play looks at human behavior, law enforcement and the justice system, while recognizing that two human lives were taken on the summer night in 1977. The performance on June 9 will include American Sign Language interpretation. The production is led by Jen Maren as Marjorie Caldwell, Dane Stauffer as Roger Caldwell, and Wendy Lehr as both Elizabeth Congdon and Velma Pietila. The ensemble consists of…

This musical includes hit songs from the 1980s, such as “Holding Out For A Hero,” “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and of course, the titular track. Music-lover Ren moves to a new town and discovers dancing is forbidden. This dproduction celebrates individual expression, music and dance. Performance on July 7 at 7:30 p.m. will include American Sign Language interpretation.

This musical includes hit songs from the 1980s, such as “Holding Out For A Hero,” “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and of course, the titular track. Music-lover Ren moves to a new town and discovers dancing is forbidden. This dproduction celebrates individual expression, music and dance. Performance on July 7 at 7:30 p.m. will include American Sign Language interpretation.