Shutdown ‘Devastating’ for Local Theatres

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted more than just businesses across the Northland. Non-profit organizations have also been hit hard. Audiences can’t fill theatre seats. That means organizations like the Duluth Playhouse haven’t had their primary revenue source for the last two months. “When we had projected $1.2 million in ticket sales, it’s apparent that’s about […]

A message from the Playhouse regarding COVID-19

Dear Playhouse Patrons, Your health and well-being are our first priority here at the Duluth Playhouse. We realize the recent news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) may have you thinking about attending upcoming events. We wanted to give you an update on Playhouse activities at this time. There are no changes to our performance calendar. All […]

REVIEW: ‘Steel Magnolias’ offers laughter, tears

This theatre review was written by Lawrance Bernabo, for the Duluth News Tribune | Jan 31st 2020 As soon as I saw the cast that director Julie Ahasay had assembled for Steel Magnolias, I looked forward to the production that opened Thursday night (1/30) at the NorShor Theatre. I was eager to see what those six actresses would […]

REVIEW: ‘Time Stands Still’ tackles the limitations of time to heal wounds

In Time Stands Still, the timely drama that opened Thursday (June 1) at the Playhouse, photojournalist Sarah Goodwin (Cheryl Skafte) and writer James Dodd (John Pokrzywinski) have come home after Sarah is severely injured by a car bomb in Iraq. Dealing with a near-death experience requires physical and psychological rehabilitation, but Sarah bears the burden […]