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Interview: Jaiden Leo Riley On Making His Professional Leading Man Debut as Edward Lewis in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Clear Space Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 17, 2026

Jaiden Leo Riley discusses making his professional leading man debut as Edward Lewis in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Clear Space Theatre Company, running July 1 through August 25, 2026 in Rehoboth Beach.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The UK Is Investing in Theatre — Is It Enough?
by Alex Freeman - Apr 20, 2026

From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.

Wes Drummond To Step Down As Executive Producing Artistic Director Of Duluth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

Wes Drummond will step down as Executive Producing Artistic Director of Duluth Playhouse. His tenure included navigating the pandemic and expanding accessibility initiatives. A national search for new leadership is underway.

Duluth Playhouse Will Stage LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at NorShor Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026

Duluth Playhouse will stage the popular musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at NorShor Theatre starting March 13. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Duluth Playhouse Reveals New Artistic Leadership
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Duluth Playhouse has revealed a new chapter in its artistic leadership. Learn more about the changes in leadership about the company, and see what's to come here.

Duluth Playhouse Announces Departure Of Producing Artistic Director Phillip Fazio
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

The Duluth Playhouse Board of Directors has announced that Phillip Fazio, Producing Artistic Director, will be stepping down after five years of leadership that has had a lasting impact on both the Playhouse and the greater Duluth community.

JERSEY BOYS Comes to Duluth Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will kick off its 2024-2025 season with the global smash-hit sensation Jersey Boys, running September 13 - 29, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre.

New Native Theatre to Present FALLENSTAR: THE WATCHOVERERS at The NorShor
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

In collaboration with Duluth Playhouse, New Native Theatre will present Fallenstar: The Watchoverers, an exciting new superhero play by Ramón Esquivel. Running October 11 - 13, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre, this Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) play has been commissioned by the BIPOC Superhero Project.

Duluth Playhouse Hosts Season Reveal Party This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

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.

NEXT TO NORMAL to be Presented at Duluth Playhouse in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will present Next to Normal, running March 15 - 31, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre.

Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is Coming to Duluth Playhouse This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023

Get ready for some side-splitting laughter as Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN comes alive this fall at Duluth Playhouse. Experience the timeless comedy and memorable songs that have made this show a hit. Don't miss out on this hilarious production!

Duluth Playhouse Announces 2023-2024 Underground Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

Duluth Playhouse has announced their 2023-2024 Underground season, a collection of plays at the pulse of what's happening in contemporary theater. Duluth Playhouse Underground is dedicated to high-quality productions of unique stories. This fresh series of remarkable productions has an independent spirit of its own. 

Photos: First Look at Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre's TUCK EVERLASTING TYA
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

On Friday, April 28 Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre will open TUCK EVERLASTING TYA at the NorShor Theatre. Based on Natalie Babbitt’s best-selling children’s classic, this Theatre for Young Audiences edition of TUCK EVERLASTING is a condensed version of the Broadway musical. With a run time of 70 minutes, this production is great for folks of all ages. Check out production photos here!

Duluth Playhouse Presents LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

​​​​​​​Duluth Playhouse celebrates the opening night of Little Women, The Musical. Destined to be the holiday event of the season, this musical telling was created for the whole family. The production opens December 2 and runs through December 18, 2022 at the NorShor Theatre.

Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre and School Bids A Fond Farewell To The Depot Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2022

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 to Stage MAKE BELIEVE
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022

Duluth Playhouse produces the Minnesota premiere of the psychological drama Make Believe at the Underground Theatre May 19-28th. For the Conlee kids, playing house is no longer a game when their parents inexplicably disappear. Thirty-two years later and now adults returning to their childhood attic, the search for answers continues. Make Believe opened to rave reviews during its Off-Broadway run in 2019, with the New York Times naming it a Critic's Pick. Tony-nominated playwright Bess Wohl’s rich and moving drama invites the audience to rethink their own childhood experiences and explore the questions we carry with us.

Duluth Playhouse Announces Consolidation And New Artistic Partnerships
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022

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. 

Wes Drummond Announced as New Executive Director of Duluth Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021

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.

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual Presents THE LIVING ROOM PROJECT Episode 2 With Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020

Penn State Centre Stage Virtual will present The Living Room Project, the second of a series of online episodes to benefit for the School of Theatre Future Fund, at 8 p.m. EDT, on Thursday, August 13.

STAGE TUBE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Cast Bids Farewell in Final Vlog
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 23, 2015

We're goin' courting! Take a look backstage with Carver Duncan (Caleb) and Corinne Munsch (Sarah) of the National Tour of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!' In Episode 10 of Goin' Vlogging, 'Thank You!', Carver and Corinne take you behind the scenes of making an audition tape for the TV Show 'Minute to Win It' to secure work now that they're unemployed. Also, they go around to the cast and have them each thank a member of the creative team for their endless hard work on the production. Thanks for watching!