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Phillip Fazio is the Artistic Director of the NorShor Theatre at The Duluth Playhouse. His Off-Broadway directing credits include THE BOOK THAT I'M GOING TO WRITE, BY JUDY GARLAND (Jerry Orbach Theater) and GAY CAMP (Players Theatre). Favorite directing credits include: FOLLIES, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, PROOF, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, CAROLINE OR CHANGE, CABARET, RAGTIME, SWEENEY TODD, SPRING AWAKENING, GREY GARDENS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, and NEXT TO NORMAL. Phillip is a member of Lincoln Center Theatre’s Directors Lab and an Associate Member of the Stage Director and Choreographers Society. He earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and a MFA in Directing from Pennsylvania State University. For more information, please visit www.phillipfazio.com

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Duluth Playhouse Opens PETER AND THE STARCATCHER This May


Duluth Playhouse fifth Main Stage play of the season is Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan.

WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Duluth Playhouse's 2024-2025 Season


Duluth Playhouse has announced the plays and musicals slated for its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Duluth Playhouse Hosts Season Reveal Party This Month


Duluth Playhouse will invite the community to a season reveal party at the NorShor Theatre on Wednesday, March 27. For its 110th anniversary, the organization has announced that it will be producing a collection of plays and musicals never before seen in the Main Stage and Underground seasons.

Duluth Playhouse Opens THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Holiday Season


Duluth Playhouse will present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and music promises to capture the hearts of audiences of all ages, making it the must-see holiday event of the season.

Photos: First Look At The Stars Of KINKY BOOTS At Duluth Playhouse


Following the 10-year anniversary of KINKY BOOTS sweeping Broadway audiences off their feet, Duluth Playhouse will produce the first regional theatre production in Minnesota. See first look photos of the leading cast!

Feature: PARADE THE MUSICAL ~ Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra's Compelling Phoenix Revival


Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra's presents its unique version of PARADE on June 24th at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, AZ.

Photos: INTO THE WOODS Opens At The NorShor Theatre Friday, March 17


Duluth Playhouse presents Into the Woods, the hit Broadway musical at the NorShor Theatre, this Friday, March 17th. See photos from the production.

Duluth Playhouse Presents INTO THE WOODS At The NorShor Theatre


What really happens after Happily Ever After? Find out as Duluth Playhouse presents Into the Woods, the hit Broadway musical at the NorShor Theatre, running March 17th through April 2nd.

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre and School Bids A Fond Farewell To The Depot Stage


Having called the Depot home since 1977, Duluth Playhouse has announced the Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre and School of Performing Arts will be relocating to the NorShor Theatre facility located at 211 East Superior Street in Duluth after this Sunday's 2PM performance of Disney's High School Musical.

Duluth Playhouse's FOOTLOOSE Opens Tonight


Duluth Playhouse will kick into high gear with opening night of the musical Footloose June 24th. Footloose runs June 24 through July 17 at the NorShor Theatre. 

Interview: Jacob Higdon of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre


The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!'

Interview: Hope Nordquist of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre


The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!' Join Ren as he moves to a new town and shares his love of music and dancing. FOOTLOOSE is a celebration of youthful innocence, the importance of listening to one another, and the healing power of forgiveness. This explosive and dynamic production is a celebration of individual expression and the power of music and dance.

Duluth Playhouse Presents Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR.


Based on Roald Dahl's quirky original tale, James and his new friends roll their peach into the ocean and embark on a fantastic voyage that crosses paths with seagulls, sharks, and lands them on top of the Empire State Building!

Duluth Playhouse Presents FOOTLOOSE


The 1980s are back in style with Footloose, a jam packed musical with all your favorite hit songs from the era, such as “Holding Out For A Hero,”, “Let's Hear It For The Boy', “Almost Paradise,” and of course, “Footloose!” 

INTO THE WOODS, KINKY BOOTS & More Announced for Duluth Playhouse 2022-2023 Season


The Duluth Playhouse has announced their new roster of incredible entertainment for the 2022-23 season. After grappling with disruptions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, The Playhouse is offering top notch shows presented in the HART District.

Duluth Playhouse Announces Consolidation And New Artistic Partnerships


Duluth Playhouse has announces it is bringing the Family Theatre series and The Duluth Playhouse School of Performing Arts to the Norshor Theatre facility located at 211 East Superior Street in Duluth. In addition, The Underground series will now be produced at Zeitgeist in the Zeitgeist Teatro Performing Arts Theater at 222 East Superior Street. 

RAGTIME Begins Performances at Duluth Playhouse, March 18


Duluth Playhouse returns to live performances with the epic, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Ragtime at the NorShor Theatre, running March 18th through April 3rd.

ANNIE Will Be Performed at Duluth Playhouse Next Month


Spend the holidays with everyone's favorite red headed orphan and her dog Sandy as they escape the dastardly Miss Hannigan by getting whisked off to the mansion of Oliver Warbucks. Join Annie as she navigates 1930s New York City in search of community, connection, and a place to call home. Her bravery and childlike wisdom bring hope to a recovering nation in need.

XANADU Opens At The NorShor Theatre, July 15


This summer, Duluth Playhouse presents the award-winning hit Broadway musical XANADU, skating into the NorShor Theatre on July 15th and running through August 1st. This zany satire, based on the 1980 cult film starring Olivia Newton-John, features all the chart-topping songs from the film's soundtrack including “Magic,” “I'm Alive,” and 'Xanadu.'

Wes Drummond Announced as New Executive Director of Duluth Playhouse


The Duluth Playhouse Board of Directors announces that Wes Drummond has been hired as Executive Director, effective May 11, 2021. He joins Phillip Fazio, who was recently hired as Producing Artistic Director.

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