A Christmas Story: The Musical at Duluth Playhouse
Dates: 12/4/2026 - 12/20/2026
📍 Theatre: Duluth Playhouse
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A Christmas Story: The Musical brings the beloved holiday classic to life on the NorShor stage, following young Ralphie Parker and his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift: an official Red Ryder BB gun. Set in 1940s Indiana, the show features a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman. Packed with musical numbers, humor, and nostalgia, this production is a celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit for audiences of all ages.
Cast and Creative Team for A Christmas Story: The Musical at Duluth Playhouse
Creative Team
Jennifer Haley
Playwright
Sean Naughton
Director
Matthew Tishler
Orchestrator
Madeline Smith
Vocal and Incidental Arrangements
Nick Blaemire
Lyricist
Kate Hamill
Director
Justin Paul
Composer
Michael Bennett
Director
Benj Pasek
Composer
Jess Hughes
General Manager
Terry Cartie Norton
Photographer
Evan Kelly
Photographer
Paisley Kern
Photographer.
The Sound Company
Producer
Jennifer Haley
Playwright
Sean Naughton
Director
Matthew Tishler
Orchestrator
Madeline Smith
Vocal and Incidental Arrangements
Nick Blaemire
Lyricist
Kate Hamill
Director
Justin Paul
Composer
Michael Bennett
Director
Benj Pasek
Composer
Jess Hughes
General Manager
Terry Cartie Norton
Photographer
Evan Kelly
Photographer
Paisley Kern
Photographer.
The Sound Company
Producer
News About A Christmas Story: The Musical at Duluth Playhouse
A CHORUS LINE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2026-27 Season
April 13, 2026 Duluth Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season in Minnesota. The lineup will include mainstage musicals, plays, and youth theatre productions. The season will feature a mix of classic titles and new work.About the Theatre
Duluth Playhouse Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre?
Women in Theatre, New Play Festival (6/11/26-6/11/26)
A Chorus Line (9/11/26-9/27/26)
Disney's Descendants (10/9/26-10/11/26)
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (10/22/26-11/8/26)
Emma (1/22/27-1/31/27)
TBD (The Sound Company) (2/18/27-2/28/27)
Dear Evan Hansen (3/12/27-3/21/27)
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. (4/23/27-4/25/27)
A Streetcar Named Desire (5/28/27-6/6/27)
Sister Act (7/9/27-7/25/27)
The Prom (School Edition) (8/6/27-8/8/27)
School of Rock: Young Actors Edition (8/13/27-8/15/27)
A Chorus Line (9/11/26-9/27/26)
Disney's Descendants (10/9/26-10/11/26)
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (10/22/26-11/8/26)
Emma (1/22/27-1/31/27)
TBD (The Sound Company) (2/18/27-2/28/27)
Dear Evan Hansen (3/12/27-3/21/27)
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. (4/23/27-4/25/27)
A Streetcar Named Desire (5/28/27-6/6/27)
Sister Act (7/9/27-7/25/27)
The Prom (School Edition) (8/6/27-8/8/27)
School of Rock: Young Actors Edition (8/13/27-8/15/27)
What shows have played recently at Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre?
White Rabbit Red Rabbit (2/19/26-3/1/26)
Dial M for Murder (1/30/26-2/8/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical (11/22/25-12/21/25)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/10/25-10/12/25)
Million Dollar Quartet (9/12/25-9/28/25)
Rock of Ages: Teen Edition (8/15/25-8/17/25)
Cats: Young Actors Edition (8/8/25-8/10/25)
Waitress (7/11/25-7/27/25)
Home, I'm Darling (5/23/25-6/1/25)
Every Brilliant Thing (4/3/25-4/13/25)
Dial M for Murder (1/30/26-2/8/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical (11/22/25-12/21/25)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/10/25-10/12/25)
Million Dollar Quartet (9/12/25-9/28/25)
Rock of Ages: Teen Edition (8/15/25-8/17/25)
Cats: Young Actors Edition (8/8/25-8/10/25)
Waitress (7/11/25-7/27/25)
Home, I'm Darling (5/23/25-6/1/25)
Every Brilliant Thing (4/3/25-4/13/25)
What shows are coming up next at Duluth Playhouse?
Legally Blonde The Musical (07/10/26-07/26/26)
A Chorus Line (09/11/26-09/27/26)
Disney's Descendants (10/09/26-10/11/26)
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (10/22/26-11/08/26)
Emma (01/22/27-01/31/27)
TBD (The Sound Company) (02/18/27-02/28/27)
Dear Evan Hansen (03/12/27-03/21/27)
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. (04/23/27-04/25/27)
A Streetcar Named Desire (05/28/27-06/06/27)
Sister Act (07/09/27-07/25/27)
The Prom (School Edition) (08/06/27-08/08/27)
School of Rock: Young Actors Edition (08/13/27-08/15/27)
A Chorus Line (09/11/26-09/27/26)
Disney's Descendants (10/09/26-10/11/26)
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (10/22/26-11/08/26)
Emma (01/22/27-01/31/27)
TBD (The Sound Company) (02/18/27-02/28/27)
Dear Evan Hansen (03/12/27-03/21/27)
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. (04/23/27-04/25/27)
A Streetcar Named Desire (05/28/27-06/06/27)
Sister Act (07/09/27-07/25/27)
The Prom (School Edition) (08/06/27-08/08/27)
School of Rock: Young Actors Edition (08/13/27-08/15/27)
What shows have played recently at Duluth Playhouse?
Women in Theatre, New Play Festival (06/11/26-06/11/26)
The Comedy of Errors (05/29/26-06/07/26)
White Rabbit Red Rabbit (02/19/26-03/01/26)
Dial M for Murder (01/30/26-02/08/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical (11/22/25-12/21/25)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/10/25-10/12/25)
Million Dollar Quartet (09/12/25-09/28/25)
Rock of Ages: Teen Edition (08/15/25-08/17/25)
Cats: Young Actors Edition (08/08/25-08/10/25)
Waitress (07/11/25-07/27/25)
The Comedy of Errors (05/29/26-06/07/26)
White Rabbit Red Rabbit (02/19/26-03/01/26)
Dial M for Murder (01/30/26-02/08/26)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical (11/22/25-12/21/25)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/10/25-10/12/25)
Million Dollar Quartet (09/12/25-09/28/25)
Rock of Ages: Teen Edition (08/15/25-08/17/25)
Cats: Young Actors Edition (08/08/25-08/10/25)
Waitress (07/11/25-07/27/25)
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