July 2, 2023

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Events
Events for July 3 through July 16
 
Show logo    Friday, July 7 @ 7:00 PM  Dear Edwina, Jr.
   presented by: Fridley Community Theatre
   at: Fridley District Auditorium in Fridley

Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza." Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.
 
Show logo    Friday, July 7 @ 7:00 PM  School of Rock
   presented by: Delano Dramatic Company
   at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano

This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 8 @ 2:00 PM  Dear Edwina, Jr.
   presented by: Fridley Community Theatre
   at: Fridley District Auditorium in Fridley

Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza." Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 8 @ 6:30 PM  Out of the Hat
   presented by: Bemidji Community Theater
   at: BCT Performing Arts Center in Bemidji

A bunch of writers, directors and actors … And none of them know what they are doing! All aspects of theatre are needed for this 24 hour creative process.

 
Show logo    Saturday, July 8 @ 7:00 PM  School of Rock
   presented by: Delano Dramatic Company
   at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano

This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
 
Show logo    Sunday, July 9 @ 2:00 PM  School of Rock
   presented by: Delano Dramatic Company
   at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano

This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
 
Show logo    Monday, July 10 @ 6:30 PM  Auditions for: Those Shining Lives
   presented by: Grand Rapids Players
   at: Reif Center in Grand Rapids

THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it's true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to […]
 
Show logo    Monday, July 10 @ 7:00 PM  Auditions for: Arsenic and Old Lace
   presented by: Theatre in the Round Players
   at: Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis

Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. However, when Mortimer Brewster discovers his aunts' macabre hobby of poisoning lonely old men, having skeletons in the closet takes on a whole new meaning.
 
Show logo    Tuesday, July 11 @ 7:00 PM  Auditions for: Arsenic and Old Lace
   presented by: Theatre in the Round Players
   at: Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis

Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. However, when Mortimer Brewster discovers his aunts' macabre hobby of poisoning lonely old men, having skeletons in the closet takes on a whole new meaning.
 
Show logo    Tuesday, July 11 @ 8:00 PM  Registration Deadline for Student Directed Play Festival
   presented by: Northern Starz Theatre Company
   at: Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts in Ramsey

For students grades 6-12 (as of fall of 2023) Need: Directors (grades 11-12) Actors (grades 6-12) Tech Students (grades 6-12) Auditions: July 25 at 6:00 Rehearsals: August 14 – 18 and 21 – 25 3:00pm – 5:30pm Dance Party: August 25 at 6:00pm Show Date: August 26 – ALL DAY REGISTRATION DEADLINE — July 11, […]
 
Show logo    Thursday, July 13 @ 2:00 PM  Dogs! A Tail-Wagging Musical
   presented by: County Seat Theater Company
   at: Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet

Here's a tail-wagging musical about everybody's best friend! Ralph, a lonely kind of guy, and Angel, a special young woman from "up North," care for homeless dogs at the city animal shelter. Each dog has a special story to tell in song. Only Max, with leather jacket, greased back ears, and sunglasses, is too cool […]
 
Show logo    Thursday, July 13 @ 6:00 PM  Dogs! A Tail-Wagging Musical
   presented by: County Seat Theater Company
   at: Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet

Here's a tail-wagging musical about everybody's best friend! Ralph, a lonely kind of guy, and Angel, a special young woman from "up North," care for homeless dogs at the city animal shelter. Each dog has a special story to tell in song. Only Max, with leather jacket, greased back ears, and sunglasses, is too cool […]
 
Show logo    Thursday, July 13 @ 7:00 PM  Phantom Tollbooth
   presented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
   at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
 
Show logo    Friday, July 14 @ 7:00 PM  School of Rock
   presented by: Delano Dramatic Company
   at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano

This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
 
Show logo    Friday, July 14 @ 7:00 PM  Phantom Tollbooth
   presented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
   at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
 
Show logo    Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 PM  Kinky Boots
   presented by: Duluth Playhouse
   at: NorShor Theatre in Duluth

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this […]
 
Show logo    Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 PM  Jack and the Virus
   presented by: Prairie Wind Players
   at: Roosevelt Hall in Barrett

Instead of reading the stories in the book he's supposed to read, Jack looks up various famous tales from around the world on his computer. The tales then come alive on the stage – but are often interrupted by a nasty computer virus.
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 15 @ 2:00 PM  Kinky Boots
   presented by: Duluth Playhouse
   at: NorShor Theatre in Duluth

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this […]
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 15 @ 3:00 PM  Phantom Tollbooth
   presented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
   at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 15 @ 7:00 PM  School of Rock
   presented by: Delano Dramatic Company
   at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano

This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 15 @ 7:30 PM  Kinky Boots
   presented by: Duluth Playhouse
   at: NorShor Theatre in Duluth

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this […]
 
Show logo    Saturday, July 15 @ 7:30 PM  Jack and the Virus
   presented by: Prairie Wind Players
   at: Roosevelt Hall in Barrett

Instead of reading the stories in the book he's supposed to read, Jack looks up various famous tales from around the world on his computer. The tales then come alive on the stage – but are often interrupted by a nasty computer virus.
 
Show logo    Sunday, July 16 @ 2:00 PM  School of Rock
   presented by: Delano Dramatic Company
   at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano

This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
 
Show logo    Sunday, July 16 @ 2:00 PM  Jack and the Virus
   presented by: Prairie Wind Players
   at: Roosevelt Hall in Barrett

Instead of reading the stories in the book he's supposed to read, Jack looks up various famous tales from around the world on his computer. The tales then come alive on the stage – but are often interrupted by a nasty computer virus.
 
Show logo    Sunday, July 16 @ 3:00 PM  Phantom Tollbooth
   presented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
   at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
 
Show logo    Sunday, July 16 @ 6:00 PM  Auditions for: Deer Camp the Musical
   presented by: County Seat Theater Company
   at: Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet

Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of them coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way- none of them know how […]