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INDIVIDUAL SHOWS:

The Sound of Music

the world's most beloved musical

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Dates
December 1, 2023 - December 17, 2023

Showtimes
2:00PM & 7:30PM

Description

Directed by Phillip Fazio
Choreography by Wes Drummond
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein III
Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse

Duluth’s favorite holiday tradition continues with the iconic Rodgers & Hammerstein collaboration that has become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a score of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. This inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, proves that love and family can overcome the darkest of times.

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Murder on the Orient Express

the most anticipated play of the season

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Dates
January 26, 2024 - February 4, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM & 7:30PM

Description

Directed by Julie Ahasay
Written by Agatha Christie
Adapted by Ken Ludwig

World-famous detective Hercule Poirot climbs aboard the extravagant Orient Express, a train packed with the most eccentric passengers ever seen. When a snowdrift stalls the train and a passenger is discovered murdered in his bed, trouble ensues. Poirot must solve the crime before the culprit escapes. This classic murder mystery by the world’s most popular mystery writer and adapted by the king of comedy Ken Ludwig, will have you laughing one moment and gasping the next.

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2024 Duluth Comedy Fest

Featuring Maria Bamford, Drew Lynch & Friends!

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Dates
February 16, 2024 - February 17, 2024

Showtimes
9pm

Description

This fan-favorite comedy festival is returning in 2024, and it’s bound to be a side-splitting extravaganza! Join us at the iconic NorShor Theatre for two unforgettable nights of laughter at the 2024 Duluth Comedy Fest ft. Maria Bamford, Drew Lynch & Friends.

Friday, February 16th, will showcase the uproarious Drew Lynch, with a surprise opening act leaving you in stitches.

Saturday, February 17th, will feature the comedic genius Maria Bamford, joined by the incredibly talented Jackie Kashian.

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up specials: Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford, the special, special, special! Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in the Comedy Central series The Comedians of Comedy and Netflix’s Comedians of Comedy: The Movie. She also created and starred in the cult hit web series The Maria Bamford Show, in which she plays all the characters. Maria is often recognized for her prolific voiceover work, including characters on Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, Summer Camp Island, Adventure Time, Talking Tom and Friends, Bob’s Burgers, Legend of Korra, Puss in Boots, CatDog and PBS’s Emmy-winning series Word Girl. She also stars as Tilly Mulch in Team Coco’s scripted podcast Frontier Tween. Maria played DeBrie Bardeaux on Netflix’s Arrested Development and recurred on the ABC hit series Fresh off the Boat. She is the 2014 winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Club Comic. Maria’s late night appearances include CONAN, The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences. In February 2023, Drew released his second special ‘And These Are Jokes’ which is catching steam all over the internet. He also appeared in a recurring role in the final season of IFC’s hit series Maron as well as TBS’ Conan. A favorite on the podcast circuit, Drew has made multiple appearances on some of the most downloaded shows, giving his unique take on everything from pop culture to news headlines to the life of a traveling comic.

Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, and or heard on NPR and Audible. Touring 45 weeks a year, she calls it The Neverending Story Tour and you should check to see if she’s gonna be in a town near you. Her 5 comedy albums and specials have been number one on Amazon and Apple and #3 on Billboard. In addition to two podcasts “The Jackie and Laurie Show” and “The Dork Forest,” you can also read her writing in “The Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies” and the comic book “Comics Comics Quarterly”. Currently, she has a new TINY comedy special “LOOKING BACK” shot from the camera of a Mazda 6 in reverse.

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Next to Normal

an audacious musical that speaks to today

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Dates
March 15, 2024 - March 31, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM & 7:30PM

Description

Directed by Wes Drummond
Music by Tom Kitt
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey

This Pulitzer Prize-winning, contemporary musical invites audiences into the minds and hearts of the Goodmans, a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness. This brave and breathtaking story features an unforgettable rock score by Tom Kitt and original book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Named “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, this truly authentic piece of musical theatre goes where few can with honesty and conviction.

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Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

a one-act musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie!

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Dates
April 26, 2024 - April 28, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM, 5:00PM & 7:00PM

Description

Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn
Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Adapted by Lindsay Anderson
Based on 2003 Disney / Pixar film “Finding Nemo”

This one-act musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie Finding Nemo has brand new music written by the songwriting team from Frozen. Join Marlin, an anxious father, on his epic journey across the ocean to find his adventurous son Nemo. Along the way, audiences will meet some loveable friends, including the optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang. With inventive stagecraft and puppetry, Finding Nemo Jr. will delight audiences of all ages.

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Peter and the Starcatcher

a witty, innovative and adventurous night at the theatre

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Dates
May 24, 2024 - June 2, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM & 7:30PM

Description

Play by Rick Elice
Directed by Phillip Fazio
Music by Wayne Barker
Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

A must-see! This wildly theatrical adaptation upends the classic story of the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. 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. Featuring a dozen actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters, Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life.

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Godspell Jr.

a Broadway favorite from the creator of Wicked!

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Dates
June 21, 2024 - June 23, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM & 7:00PM

Description

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Michael Tebelak

Come sing about love! Prepare Ye the Way for Duluth Playhouse’s 2024 Junior Intensive. Godspell, the beloved classic from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked, retells the greatest story ever told. Enjoy one of the most enduring shows of all time with an eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville. This timeless tale has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. Join the celebration of kindness, tolerance, and friendship.

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9 to 5, The Musical

a Broadway hit with jubilant music by Dolly Parton

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Dates
July 12, 2024 - July 28, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM & 7:30PM

Description

Directed by Ann Aiko Bergeron
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture

An unpredictable story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, 9 to 5 The Musical is an outrageous look at the life of the “working woman”. Pushed to the boiling point, three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do. With jubilant music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, this Broadway hit is based on the iconic 1980 movie. Hilarious, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 The Musical will fill your summer days with laughter.

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Mean Girls, High School Version

an upbeat pop musical based off the hysterical film

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Dates
August 16, 2024 - August 18, 2024

Showtimes
2:00PM, 6:00PM & 7:00PM

Description

Play by Tina Fey
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Book by Tina Fey
Based on Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls

You CAN sit with us! Duluth Playhouse’s 2024 Teen Intensive presents a popular production. This “fetch” musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde), and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, a fun pop score, and all your favorite moments from the film. This wildly vicious tale of ridiculous but relatable social situations will have you rolling in the aisles. Whether you’re a newbie or a frenemy, you’ll want to join in on the fun.

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