Women in Theatre, New Play Festival at Duluth Playhouse
Dates: 6/11/2026
📍 Theatre: Duluth Playhouse
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The Women in Theatre, New Play Festival is a one-night-only event on the NorShor Stage dedicated to elevating women's voices in theatre. The festival centers diverse perspectives and bold storytelling, featuring new work by women playwrights that is daring, personal, and essential. By highlighting the creativity and insight women bring to theatre, the festival creates work that challenges assumptions and sparks conversation.
Cast and Creative Team for Women in Theatre, New Play Festival at Duluth Playhouse
Creative Team
Evan Kelly
Photography
Michael Bennett
Director
Kate Hamill
Adaptor
Benj Pasek
Composer
Justin Paul
Composer
Nick Blaemire
Book and additional lyrics
Madeline Smith
Music Adaptations, Vocal and Incidental Arrangements
Matthew Tishler
Orchestrations and Music Produced
The Sound Company
Producer
Jess Hughes
General Manager
Sean Naughton
General Manager
Terry Cartie Norton
Photography
Paisley Kern
Photography
News About Women in Theatre, New Play Festival at Duluth Playhouse
Lineup Set For WOMEN IN THEATRE Festival at Duluth Playhouse
May 19, 2026 Duluth Playhouse Underground announced the lineup for its annual WOMEN IN THEATRE New Play Festival, featuring nine original short plays written by women and directed by local women directors at the NorShor Theatre.
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.
Duluth Playhouse Reveals Lineup for the 2025 WOMEN IN THEATRE New Play Festival
May 12, 2025 Duluth Playhouse Underground has announced the return of its annual new play festival–now reimagined as the Women in Theatre, New Play Festival, taking place June 6, 2025, at the NorShor Theatre.
DISNEY’S FROZEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2025-26 Season
March 26, 2025 Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Duluth Playhouse's 2024-2025 Season
March 29, 2024 Duluth Playhouse has announced the plays and musicals slated for its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!About the Theatre
Duluth Playhouse Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre?
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)
A Christmas Story: The Musical (12/4/26-12/20/26)
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)
Disney's Descendants (10/9/26-10/11/26)
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom (10/22/26-11/8/26)
A Christmas Story: The Musical (12/4/26-12/20/26)
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)
A Christmas Story: The Musical (12/04/26-12/20/26)
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)
A Christmas Story: The Musical (12/04/26-12/20/26)
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?
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)
Home, I'm Darling (05/23/25-06/01/25)
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)
Home, I'm Darling (05/23/25-06/01/25)
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