(does not include auditions or special events – see This Week’s Events below or the calendar page for full listing)

Andria Theatre
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:00 PM
Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:00 PM

Grades 3-6 production

This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain, and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked-up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!

Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:00 PM

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

Hive Collaborative
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Little Theatre of Owatonna
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:30 PM

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

book by Neil simon

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:30 PM

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Fri, May 1, 2026 07:30 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 2, 2026 02:00 PM

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…. He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when Daddy’s little girl announces her engagement, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down.

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 2, 2026 02:00 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts
Sat, May 2, 2026 02:00 PM

Grades 3-6 production

This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain, and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked-up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!

Andria Theatre
Sat, May 2, 2026 07:00 PM

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts
Sat, May 2, 2026 07:00 PM

Grades 3-6 production

This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain, and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked-up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!

Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church
Sat, May 2, 2026 07:00 PM

Our 2026 spring production: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, the classic swash-buckling romantic comedy!! Show dates are April 17-18, 24-25-26, and May 1-2.

“Cyrano” tells the story of a brilliant but self-conscious poet and swordsman, Cyrano, who is in love with his cousin Roxane. He is too insecure about his large nose to confess his love. Instead, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo Roxane by writing love letters for him. Roxane falls for the words, unaware they are Cyrano’s. Ultimately, Cyrano sacrifices his own happiness for Roxane’s, the play explores themes of love, self-sacrifice, inner vs. outer beauty, and the power of language.

Hive Collaborative
Sat, May 2, 2026 07:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Little Theatre of Owatonna
Sat, May 2, 2026 07:30 PM

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

book by Neil simon

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 2, 2026 07:30 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Andria Theatre
Sun, May 3, 2026 02:00 PM

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Sun, May 3, 2026 02:00 PM

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

book by Neil simon

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sun, May 3, 2026 02:00 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts
Sun, May 3, 2026 02:00 PM

Grades 3-6 production

This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above, where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain, and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked-up “beanstalk” and embarks on an adventure down below!

Hive Collaborative
Sun, May 3, 2026 02:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Andria Theatre
Thu, May 7, 2026 07:00 PM

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Hive Collaborative
Thu, May 7, 2026 07:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Thu, May 7, 2026 07:30 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Andria Theatre
Fri, May 8, 2026 07:00 PM

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Hive Collaborative
Fri, May 8, 2026 07:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Theatre in the Round
Fri, May 8, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Fri, May 8, 2026 07:30 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 9, 2026 02:00 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Andria Theatre
Sat, May 9, 2026 07:00 PM

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Hive Collaborative
Sat, May 9, 2026 07:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Theatre in the Round
Sat, May 9, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Theatre in the Round
Sun, May 10, 2026 02:00 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Andria Theatre
Sun, May 10, 2026 02:00 PM

Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sun, May 10, 2026 02:00 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sun, May 10, 2026 02:00 PM

This sequel to Run for Your Wife finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.

Hive Collaborative
Sun, May 10, 2026 02:00 PM

by Molière • Directed by Gary Davis​

In this gender-blind production of Molière’s classic satire, Argan, a hypochondriac, schemes to marry their child to a doctor to get free healthcare. Known for its sharp wit and humor, we believe this play is very timely, even though it was written more than 350 years ago.​

Performances: ​April 30 – May 3 and May 7–10, 2026

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Theatre in the Round
Wed, May 13, 2026 07:30 PM

Step into a realm of fantasy and adventure where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. In this improvised fantasy campaign, The Bearded Company will tell you a tale you won’t soon forget. Each show will be an epic story in the lives of legendary adventurers. Dragons will be slain, dungeons will be explored and, nerd or not, there’s something for everyone.

Performances:
May 13 @ 7:30 pm
May 14 @ 7:30 pm
May 15 @ 10:30 pm
May 17 @ 7:30 pm

Encore Performing Arts Center
Thu, May 14, 2026 07:00 PM

This sequel to Run for Your Wife finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.

Theatre in the Round
Thu, May 14, 2026 07:30 PM

Step into a realm of fantasy and adventure where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. In this improvised fantasy campaign, The Bearded Company will tell you a tale you won’t soon forget. Each show will be an epic story in the lives of legendary adventurers. Dragons will be slain, dungeons will be explored and, nerd or not, there’s something for everyone.

Performances:
May 13 @ 7:30 pm
May 14 @ 7:30 pm
May 15 @ 10:30 pm
May 17 @ 7:30 pm

Encore Performing Arts Center
Fri, May 15, 2026 07:00 PM

This sequel to Run for Your Wife finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.

Theatre in the Round
Fri, May 15, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Fri, May 15, 2026 07:30 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Fri, May 15, 2026 07:30 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

Theatre in the Round
Fri, May 15, 2026 10:30 PM

Step into a realm of fantasy and adventure where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. In this improvised fantasy campaign, The Bearded Company will tell you a tale you won’t soon forget. Each show will be an epic story in the lives of legendary adventurers. Dragons will be slain, dungeons will be explored and, nerd or not, there’s something for everyone.

Performances:
May 13 @ 7:30 pm
May 14 @ 7:30 pm
May 15 @ 10:30 pm
May 17 @ 7:30 pm

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 16, 2026 02:00 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

State Street Theatre
Sat, May 16, 2026 07:00 PM

A Life for the Revolution
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2 PM

Following the Sunday, May 17, 2 PM performance will be a “Talk back” Q and A session with the German Playwright Erich Becker.

A Life for the Revolution follows the extraordinary true story of Ludwig Bogen, a spirited German revolutionary whose lifelong fight for justice carries him from the upheaval of 19th-century Europe to the young American Midwest.

The play traces Bogen’s early idealism, shaped by the 1830s student movements and the failed German revolutions of 1848. Through tense interrogations, family conflict, and political struggle, we see a young man determined to challenge oppression and advocate for a democratic Germany. Even as imprisonment, censorship, and exile threaten to break his resolve, Bogen refuses to surrender his belief that ordinary people deserve a voice.

When hopes for reform collapse, he immigrates to the United States, seeking a place where the freedoms he dreamed of are already woven into civic life. In New Ulm, Minnesota, he becomes a writer, publisher, and community leader, still fighting for fairness, still calling out injustice, and still striving for a better future. His work bridges two continents, tying the revolutionary ideals of Europe to the emerging democratic identity of the American frontier.

Spanning five decades, the play blends political history with deeply personal moments, family bonds, moral struggles, and the weight of sacrifice. A Life for the Revolution honors Ludwig Bogen not only as a revolutionary but as a steadfast advocate for liberty whose voice, even in hardship, continued to shape the community he called home.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 16, 2026 07:00 PM

This sequel to Run for Your Wife finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.

Theatre in the Round
Sat, May 16, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sat, May 16, 2026 07:30 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Theatre in the Round
Sun, May 17, 2026 02:00 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sun, May 17, 2026 02:00 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Hanifl Performing Arts Center
Sun, May 17, 2026 02:00 PM

The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.

State Street Theatre
Sun, May 17, 2026 02:00 PM

A Life for the Revolution
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7 PM
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2 PM

Following the Sunday, May 17, 2 PM performance will be a “Talk back” Q and A session with the German Playwright Erich Becker.

A Life for the Revolution follows the extraordinary true story of Ludwig Bogen, a spirited German revolutionary whose lifelong fight for justice carries him from the upheaval of 19th-century Europe to the young American Midwest.

The play traces Bogen’s early idealism, shaped by the 1830s student movements and the failed German revolutions of 1848. Through tense interrogations, family conflict, and political struggle, we see a young man determined to challenge oppression and advocate for a democratic Germany. Even as imprisonment, censorship, and exile threaten to break his resolve, Bogen refuses to surrender his belief that ordinary people deserve a voice.

When hopes for reform collapse, he immigrates to the United States, seeking a place where the freedoms he dreamed of are already woven into civic life. In New Ulm, Minnesota, he becomes a writer, publisher, and community leader, still fighting for fairness, still calling out injustice, and still striving for a better future. His work bridges two continents, tying the revolutionary ideals of Europe to the emerging democratic identity of the American frontier.

Spanning five decades, the play blends political history with deeply personal moments, family bonds, moral struggles, and the weight of sacrifice. A Life for the Revolution honors Ludwig Bogen not only as a revolutionary but as a steadfast advocate for liberty whose voice, even in hardship, continued to shape the community he called home.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sun, May 17, 2026 02:00 PM

This sequel to Run for Your Wife finds the bigamist taxi driver John Smith still keeping his two families in different parts of London, both happy and blissfully unaware of each other. However, his teenage children, a girl from one family and a boy from the other, have met on the Internet and are anxious to meet in person since they have so much in common name, surname and taxi driving dad! Keeping them apart plunges John into a hell hole of his own making. His lodger Stanley could be a savior, but he is about to go on holiday with his decrepit old father who turns up thinking he is already at the guest house. The situation spirals out of control as John juggles outrageously with the truth.

Theatre in the Round
Sun, May 17, 2026 07:30 PM

Step into a realm of fantasy and adventure where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. In this improvised fantasy campaign, The Bearded Company will tell you a tale you won’t soon forget. Each show will be an epic story in the lives of legendary adventurers. Dragons will be slain, dungeons will be explored and, nerd or not, there’s something for everyone.

Performances:
May 13 @ 7:30 pm
May 14 @ 7:30 pm
May 15 @ 10:30 pm
May 17 @ 7:30 pm

Marshall-Lyon County Library
Mon, May 18, 2026 07:00 PM

An original Play about dementia
Produced in cooperation with Boulder Creek and Marshall-Lyon County Library
May 18th, 7 pm
at Marshall-Lyon County Library Community room

Theatre in the Round
Fri, May 22, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Fri, May 22, 2026 07:30 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Theatre in the Round
Sat, May 23, 2026 02:00 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Theatre in the Round
Sat, May 23, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sat, May 23, 2026 07:30 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Theatre in the Round
Sun, May 24, 2026 02:00 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sun, May 24, 2026 02:00 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Theatre in the Round
Fri, May 29, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Fri, May 29, 2026 07:30 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Theatre in the Round
Sat, May 30, 2026 07:30 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sat, May 30, 2026 07:30 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

Theatre in the Round
Sun, May 31, 2026 02:00 PM

a Family Fantasy adapted by Greg Banks
Co-directed by Scott Gilbert & Noah Bremer

May 8 to May 31, 2026

Join Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined dwarves, Bilbo faces trolls, goblins, riddles, and a dragon named Smaug—with bravery he never knew he had. The Hobbit is a thrilling adventure for all ages—and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sun, May 31, 2026 02:00 PM

In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes. From rags to riches, Molly Brown tackled big issues and looked out for the little guy, using her personality, platform, and resources to “Share the Luck.”

Book by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan
Music by Meredith Willson
Lyrics by Meredith Willson & Dick Scanlan

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 MACT operates on a two year cycle.  In even numbered years we put on FAST*Fest, a non-adjudicated festival of 20-minute plays.  In odd numbered years we produce MACT*Fest, which is an adjudicated festival of 60-minute plays which is part of the AACTFest cycle.  Along with the performances at our festivals there are workshops and networking events.

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