Duluth, MN | 218.733.7555
Duluth, MN | 218.733.7555
New Life.
A Restoration story
The NorShor Theatre is ready for its new starring role. From the balcony to the box office, the landmark 1910 theatre underwent a total restoration. After weathering its share of milestones and misfortune, a new life and new legacy is unfolding for this legendary landmark. At center stage in downtown Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater (HART) District, the restored NorShor Theatre is bringing new productions and new possibilities for the region.
Box Office Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
NEXT UP: The Wizard of Oz (December 5-22)
The Latest.
Click your heels together three times; whether seeing it for the first time or the fifth, audiences young and old are in for a spectacular holiday treat as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the classic MGM film everyone knows and loves: The Wizard of Oz! There is truly no place like home as …
Read MoreA colorful mural showcasing some of Duluth’s performing arts history now hangs on the wall of the NorShor Theatre’s third-floor skywalk. Depictions of Charlie Chaplin at the Orpheum, the old NorShor Theatre’s marquee sign and an Ojibwe woman wearing a traditional dress are just some of the images found on this painting made up …
Read MoreThe Catalyst Television Festival, previously ITVFest, is coming to Duluth! For those of you unfamiliar with this festival, it is a film festival geared more towards episodics (think TV shows or podcasts ) rather than standalone films. Catalyst is one of the few film festivals that accept this nature of work. Catalyst prides itself on …
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A Legacy.
Years in the making
The beloved NorShor Theatre is regaining its rightful place as the Northland’s beacon of arts, entertainment, and world-class performances.
A project this important comes along once in a lifetime.
In 2010, the City of Duluth made a bold decision to purchase the NorShor Theatre and surrounding real estate with the intent of returning it to life as a vibrant cultural center and source of economic development. Developer Sherman Associates and The Duluth Playhouse joined forces to transform and manage the facility. Once complete, The Duluth Playhouse now oversees the NorShor Theatre and its culturally rich experiences, engaging the regional arts community and featuring world-class events worthy of this now-restored historic venue.
See the progress made and peek inside by visiting our Photo Gallery.
In History.