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.
NEXT UP: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Dec. 13-16)
The Latest.
This review originally appeared in the Duluth News Tribune on 11/30/2018 and was written by Sheryl Jensen. Dancing forks, showgirls as plates, a feather duster cavorting with a candlestick, a talking teacup, the obligatory plucky heroine, and a brooding hero. The Duluth Playhouse’s enchanting Beauty and the Beast had all the bells and whistles to …
Read MoreEmily Ahrens keeps two photographs on her dressing room mirror in the lower level of the NorShor Theatre, a prep space away from home for her three-month stint rehearsing for and playing Belle in the Duluth Playhouse’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. To the left is Laura Osnes, a Twin Cities’ actor, Ahrens’ …
Read MoreFROM THE DULUTH PLAYHOUSE: Yes, we are very excited to announce the cast list of the musical thriller for Sweeney Todd, but first, we want to say THANK YOU. Thank you to each and every one of you who walked into the rehearsal studio to share your talents at auditions. We can’t do what we do without …
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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.