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

Encore Performing Arts Center
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:00 PM
It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones).Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over-the-top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!
Blue Box
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:00 PM

Reiss is cursed. Her father’s pocketwatch now belongs to her, and she knows it’s only a matter of time. Luthier, her butler, has sworn to help her break the curse. However, once a lead on the curse finds Reiss meeting Meumous, a young clocksmith, a romance begins to blossom that changes Reiss’s priorities. Taking place in 1880s London, Pocketwatch is a romantic drama that combines idiotic watchmen, villainous sibling aristocrats, and, of course, mysterious curses in a retelling of Reiss Dreighson’s unusual life.

Andria Theatre
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Reif Center
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:00 PM

“One ventriloquist learns the hard way, that some things are best left…un-FELT.”

Victor is a high school ventriloquist, who isn’t very good. Along with his friend, Ian Gorski (Igor for short) they create a new puppet for Victor. With some fancy science experiments, they bring this new creation to life. Can Victor and Igor keep this secret under wraps or will Puppet prove to be too much for them and their friendship to handle?

Frankenfledt is an original play written as a family friendly dark comedy. If you like shows with humor, heart, and some slight creepiness, this is the show for you.

Theatre in the Round
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:30 PM

15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under
suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is illequipped
to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his
road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Performance dates:
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:30 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Phoenix Theatre
Fri, October 2, 2026 07:30 PM

Can an altered past lead to a better future? A touching story of fate, second chances and accepting what we can’t change.

Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a 12-year-old computer genius who can hack into the AT&T mainframe, build an artificially-intelligent friend named Grace, and convince the Department of Defense to send her high-powered lasers. But when she realizes that time travel is a lot easier to figure out than trying to convince her parents to get back together (no matter how many statistics she shows them), she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a heartwarming story of second chances and learning that sometimes the things you can’t change are the things that should have happened all along.

Performances:
September 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 27 @ 2:00 pm

Reif Center
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:00 PM

“One ventriloquist learns the hard way, that some things are best left…un-FELT.”

Victor is a high school ventriloquist, who isn’t very good. Along with his friend, Ian Gorski (Igor for short) they create a new puppet for Victor. With some fancy science experiments, they bring this new creation to life. Can Victor and Igor keep this secret under wraps or will Puppet prove to be too much for them and their friendship to handle?

Frankenfledt is an original play written as a family friendly dark comedy. If you like shows with humor, heart, and some slight creepiness, this is the show for you.

Blue Box
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:00 PM

Reiss is cursed. Her father’s pocketwatch now belongs to her, and she knows it’s only a matter of time. Luthier, her butler, has sworn to help her break the curse. However, once a lead on the curse finds Reiss meeting Meumous, a young clocksmith, a romance begins to blossom that changes Reiss’s priorities. Taking place in 1880s London, Pocketwatch is a romantic drama that combines idiotic watchmen, villainous sibling aristocrats, and, of course, mysterious curses in a retelling of Reiss Dreighson’s unusual life.

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:00 PM

It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones).

Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over-the-top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!

Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!

Andria Theatre
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:30 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:30 PM

15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under
suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is illequipped
to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his
road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Performance dates:
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:30 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Phoenix Theatre
Sat, October 3, 2026 07:30 PM

Can an altered past lead to a better future? A touching story of fate, second chances and accepting what we can’t change.

Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a 12-year-old computer genius who can hack into the AT&T mainframe, build an artificially-intelligent friend named Grace, and convince the Department of Defense to send her high-powered lasers. But when she realizes that time travel is a lot easier to figure out than trying to convince her parents to get back together (no matter how many statistics she shows them), she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine Starr-Kidd is a heartwarming story of second chances and learning that sometimes the things you can’t change are the things that should have happened all along.

Performances:
September 24, 25 & 26 and October 1, 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 27 @ 2:00 pm

Reif Center
Sun, October 4, 2026 02:00 PM

“One ventriloquist learns the hard way, that some things are best left…un-FELT.”

Victor is a high school ventriloquist, who isn’t very good. Along with his friend, Ian Gorski (Igor for short) they create a new puppet for Victor. With some fancy science experiments, they bring this new creation to life. Can Victor and Igor keep this secret under wraps or will Puppet prove to be too much for them and their friendship to handle?

Frankenfledt is an original play written as a family friendly dark comedy. If you like shows with humor, heart, and some slight creepiness, this is the show for you.

Theatre in the Round
Sun, October 4, 2026 02:00 PM

Nick Carraway leaves Minnesota for New York in the summer of 1922 and is drawn into the glittering world of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular obsession: rekindling his lost romance with Daisy. This theatrical adaptation captures the lyric beauty of Fitzgerald’s classic while exploring love, ambition, illusion, and the fragile promise of the American Dream.

Performance dates:
September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3 @ 7:30 pm
September 13, 20 & 27 and October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sun, October 4, 2026 02:00 PM

It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones).

Oh, for cryin’ in yer snow shoes! It’s the coldest day of the year in Bunyan Bay when a slick karaoke salesman arrives at the bar and turns the locals’ lives upside down. With its over-the-top songs and crazy characters, this Minnesota love story with singin’ and stuff will have you laughing until the spring thaw!

Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson wants to sell the business and move to Florida. Clara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiance, Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen, promises to bring romance into their lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all heck breaks loose!

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Sun, October 4, 2026 02:00 PM

15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under
suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is illequipped
to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his
road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Performance dates:
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Andria Theatre
Sun, October 4, 2026 02:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Sun, October 4, 2026 02:00 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Blue Box
Sun, October 4, 2026 07:00 PM

Reiss is cursed. Her father’s pocketwatch now belongs to her, and she knows it’s only a matter of time. Luthier, her butler, has sworn to help her break the curse. However, once a lead on the curse finds Reiss meeting Meumous, a young clocksmith, a romance begins to blossom that changes Reiss’s priorities. Taking place in 1880s London, Pocketwatch is a romantic drama that combines idiotic watchmen, villainous sibling aristocrats, and, of course, mysterious curses in a retelling of Reiss Dreighson’s unusual life.

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Wed, October 7, 2026 07:30 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Franconia Sculpture Park
Thu, October 8, 2026 07:00 PM

Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. Among the most produced plays since its 1953 debut, THE CRUCIBLE is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.

Hive Collaborative
Thu, October 8, 2026 07:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Andria Theatre
Thu, October 8, 2026 07:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Thu, October 8, 2026 07:30 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Fri, October 9, 2026 06:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Franconia Sculpture Park
Fri, October 9, 2026 07:00 PM

Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. Among the most produced plays since its 1953 debut, THE CRUCIBLE is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.

Hive Collaborative
Fri, October 9, 2026 07:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Andria Theatre
Fri, October 9, 2026 07:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Dassel History Center
Fri, October 9, 2026 07:00 PM

Flavio Betrayed is a high-spirited comedy, filled with disguise, deceit, insults, romance, friendship, stinky cheese, and outrageous hats. Told in the traditional Commedia style through an undeniably modern lens, this romantic romp follows the delightfully convoluted story of our hero Flavio, whose best friend is trying to steal the hand of his beloved Isabella, while her father attempts to marry her off to another suitor who is considerably past his prime. Penned by local playwright Scott Ford, this fast-paced comedy has something for everyone – highbrow humor, lowbrow humor, and everything in between. In the author’s own words, “Watching this play will make you feel smarter and dumber at the same time.”

Performance dates:
October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:00 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:00 pm (Possible added performance at 2:00 pm on October 17)

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Fri, October 9, 2026 07:30 PM

15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under
suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is illequipped
to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his
road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Performance dates:
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Fri, October 9, 2026 07:30 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Sat, October 10, 2026 06:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Dassel History Center
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:00 PM

Flavio Betrayed is a high-spirited comedy, filled with disguise, deceit, insults, romance, friendship, stinky cheese, and outrageous hats. Told in the traditional Commedia style through an undeniably modern lens, this romantic romp follows the delightfully convoluted story of our hero Flavio, whose best friend is trying to steal the hand of his beloved Isabella, while her father attempts to marry her off to another suitor who is considerably past his prime. Penned by local playwright Scott Ford, this fast-paced comedy has something for everyone – highbrow humor, lowbrow humor, and everything in between. In the author’s own words, “Watching this play will make you feel smarter and dumber at the same time.”

Performance dates:
October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:00 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:00 pm (Possible added performance at 2:00 pm on October 17)

Blue Box
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:00 PM

Reiss is cursed. Her father’s pocketwatch now belongs to her, and she knows it’s only a matter of time. Luthier, her butler, has sworn to help her break the curse. However, once a lead on the curse finds Reiss meeting Meumous, a young clocksmith, a romance begins to blossom that changes Reiss’s priorities. Taking place in 1880s London, Pocketwatch is a romantic drama that combines idiotic watchmen, villainous sibling aristocrats, and, of course, mysterious curses in a retelling of Reiss Dreighson’s unusual life.

Franconia Sculpture Park
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:00 PM

Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. Among the most produced plays since its 1953 debut, THE CRUCIBLE is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.

Hive Collaborative
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Andria Theatre
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:30 PM

When Eddie’s mid life crisis hits, he escapes from his picture perfect family and establishes a swinging bachelor’s pad in New York City, complete with the sexy Miss Tush as his roommate. His new life is a success, so why is he cheating with his wife? She has put her anger at his desertion behind her, done an emotional and physical make over and is moving on with her life. When Eddie is ready to go back home, will it be too late? This uproarious comedy about relationships new and old touches anyone who has ever fought and forgiven.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 @ 2:00 pm

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Sat, October 10, 2026 07:30 PM

15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under
suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is illequipped
to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his
road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Performance dates:
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Sun, October 11, 2026 12:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Dassel History Center
Sun, October 11, 2026 02:00 PM

Flavio Betrayed is a high-spirited comedy, filled with disguise, deceit, insults, romance, friendship, stinky cheese, and outrageous hats. Told in the traditional Commedia style through an undeniably modern lens, this romantic romp follows the delightfully convoluted story of our hero Flavio, whose best friend is trying to steal the hand of his beloved Isabella, while her father attempts to marry her off to another suitor who is considerably past his prime. Penned by local playwright Scott Ford, this fast-paced comedy has something for everyone – highbrow humor, lowbrow humor, and everything in between. In the author’s own words, “Watching this play will make you feel smarter and dumber at the same time.”

Performance dates:
October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:00 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:00 pm (Possible added performance at 2:00 pm on October 17)

Little Theatre of Owatonna
Sun, October 11, 2026 02:00 PM

15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbor Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under
suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog.

Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at math, but he is illequipped
to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his
road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel TheCurious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Performance dates:
October 2, 3, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Hive Collaborative
Sun, October 11, 2026 02:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Andria Theatre
Sun, October 11, 2026 02:00 PM

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Performance dates:
October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 @ 7:00 pm
October 4 & 11 @ 2:00 pm

Blue Box
Sun, October 11, 2026 07:00 PM

Reiss is cursed. Her father’s pocketwatch now belongs to her, and she knows it’s only a matter of time. Luthier, her butler, has sworn to help her break the curse. However, once a lead on the curse finds Reiss meeting Meumous, a young clocksmith, a romance begins to blossom that changes Reiss’s priorities. Taking place in 1880s London, Pocketwatch is a romantic drama that combines idiotic watchmen, villainous sibling aristocrats, and, of course, mysterious curses in a retelling of Reiss Dreighson’s unusual life.

Hive Collaborative
Thu, October 15, 2026 07:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Encore Performing Arts Center
Fri, October 16, 2026 06:00 PM

Although this one-hour performance is fun for all ages, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) is designed specifically to entertain, educate, and inspire children and young people.

Written by Ernie Nolan and based on the book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, this production brings the story to life: a boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of feeding them. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa—watch out!

A special Family Rate of $40 is available for this production by calling the Box Office.

Performances:
October 16 @ 6:00 pm
October 17 @ 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
October 18 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Fri, October 16, 2026 06:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Dassel History Center
Fri, October 16, 2026 07:00 PM

Flavio Betrayed is a high-spirited comedy, filled with disguise, deceit, insults, romance, friendship, stinky cheese, and outrageous hats. Told in the traditional Commedia style through an undeniably modern lens, this romantic romp follows the delightfully convoluted story of our hero Flavio, whose best friend is trying to steal the hand of his beloved Isabella, while her father attempts to marry her off to another suitor who is considerably past his prime. Penned by local playwright Scott Ford, this fast-paced comedy has something for everyone – highbrow humor, lowbrow humor, and everything in between. In the author’s own words, “Watching this play will make you feel smarter and dumber at the same time.”

Performance dates:
October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:00 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:00 pm (Possible added performance at 2:00 pm on October 17)

Hive Collaborative
Fri, October 16, 2026 07:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Fri, October 16, 2026 07:30 PM

A musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.

Performance dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
October 18 & 25 @ 2:00 pm

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 17, 2026 02:00 PM

Although this one-hour performance is fun for all ages, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) is designed specifically to entertain, educate, and inspire children and young people.

Written by Ernie Nolan and based on the book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, this production brings the story to life: a boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of feeding them. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa—watch out!

A special Family Rate of $40 is available for this production by calling the Box Office.

Performances:
October 16 @ 6:00 pm
October 17 @ 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
October 18 @ 2:00 pm

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 17, 2026 05:00 PM

Although this one-hour performance is fun for all ages, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) is designed specifically to entertain, educate, and inspire children and young people.

Written by Ernie Nolan and based on the book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, this production brings the story to life: a boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of feeding them. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa—watch out!

A special Family Rate of $40 is available for this production by calling the Box Office.

Performances:
October 16 @ 6:00 pm
October 17 @ 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
October 18 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Sat, October 17, 2026 06:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Hive Collaborative
Sat, October 17, 2026 07:00 PM

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses — and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Theresa Rebeck’s new play rollicks with high comedy and human drama, set against the lavish Shakespearean production that could make or break Bernhardt’s career.

Performances: October 8–11 and 15–17, 2026

Dassel History Center
Sat, October 17, 2026 07:00 PM

Flavio Betrayed is a high-spirited comedy, filled with disguise, deceit, insults, romance, friendship, stinky cheese, and outrageous hats. Told in the traditional Commedia style through an undeniably modern lens, this romantic romp follows the delightfully convoluted story of our hero Flavio, whose best friend is trying to steal the hand of his beloved Isabella, while her father attempts to marry her off to another suitor who is considerably past his prime. Penned by local playwright Scott Ford, this fast-paced comedy has something for everyone – highbrow humor, lowbrow humor, and everything in between. In the author’s own words, “Watching this play will make you feel smarter and dumber at the same time.”

Performance dates:
October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:00 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:00 pm (Possible added performance at 2:00 pm on October 17)

Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 17, 2026 07:30 PM

A musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.

Performance dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
October 18 & 25 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Sun, October 18, 2026 12:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Sun, October 18, 2026 02:00 PM

A musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.

Performance dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
October 18 & 25 @ 2:00 pm

Dassel History Center
Sun, October 18, 2026 02:00 PM

Flavio Betrayed is a high-spirited comedy, filled with disguise, deceit, insults, romance, friendship, stinky cheese, and outrageous hats. Told in the traditional Commedia style through an undeniably modern lens, this romantic romp follows the delightfully convoluted story of our hero Flavio, whose best friend is trying to steal the hand of his beloved Isabella, while her father attempts to marry her off to another suitor who is considerably past his prime. Penned by local playwright Scott Ford, this fast-paced comedy has something for everyone – highbrow humor, lowbrow humor, and everything in between. In the author’s own words, “Watching this play will make you feel smarter and dumber at the same time.”

Performance dates:
October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7:00 pm
October 11 & 18 @ 2:00 pm (Possible added performance at 2:00 pm on October 17)

Encore Performing Arts Center
Sun, October 18, 2026 02:00 PM

Although this one-hour performance is fun for all ages, Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) is designed specifically to entertain, educate, and inspire children and young people.

Written by Ernie Nolan and based on the book by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri, this production brings the story to life: a boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of feeding them. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa—watch out!

A special Family Rate of $40 is available for this production by calling the Box Office.

Performances:
October 16 @ 6:00 pm
October 17 @ 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
October 18 @ 2:00 pm

Wadena Youth Center
Thu, October 22, 2026 07:00 PM

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is finally laid to rest in a striking and novel manner.

Performance dates:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Roosevelt Hall
Thu, October 22, 2026 07:00 PM

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.

As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Performances:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Mantorville Opera House
Fri, October 23, 2026 06:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Roosevelt Hall
Fri, October 23, 2026 07:00 PM

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.

As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Performances:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Wadena Youth Center
Fri, October 23, 2026 07:00 PM

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is finally laid to rest in a striking and novel manner.

Performance dates:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Fri, October 23, 2026 07:30 PM

A musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.

Performance dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
October 18 & 25 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Fri, October 23, 2026 07:30 PM

A Co-Production with FAIR School for Arts
(Competition version)

Edward Tulane is a beautiful china rabbit who cares only for himself—until an accident sends him overboard on an ocean voyage. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, this magical adaptation for young audiences and families tells a moving story about learning to open one’s heart.

Performance dates:
October 23, 24, & 30 @ 7:30
October 25 and November 1 @ 2:00

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Fri, October 23, 2026 07:30 PM

Gadzooks! Make way for this Shakespearean parody of the 1980 comedy classic, Caddyshack. Join Dardanius, Titus, Lavinia Bottom, and asst. greenskeeper Carliolanus as the putt-putt makes putzes out of them all. Gophers, Kenny Loggins, and a poolside Baby Ruth help motivate these dukes, duffers, and damsels as they hook and slice their way through the Shakespearean couplets. Fore!

Mantorville Opera House
Sat, October 24, 2026 06:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Roosevelt Hall
Sat, October 24, 2026 07:00 PM

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.

As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Performances:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Wadena Youth Center
Sat, October 24, 2026 07:00 PM

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is finally laid to rest in a striking and novel manner.

Performance dates:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Sat, October 24, 2026 07:30 PM

A musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.

Performance dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
October 18 & 25 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Sat, October 24, 2026 07:30 PM

A Co-Production with FAIR School for Arts
(Competition version)

Edward Tulane is a beautiful china rabbit who cares only for himself—until an accident sends him overboard on an ocean voyage. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, this magical adaptation for young audiences and families tells a moving story about learning to open one’s heart.

Performance dates:
October 23, 24, & 30 @ 7:30
October 25 and November 1 @ 2:00

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sat, October 24, 2026 07:30 PM

Gadzooks! Make way for this Shakespearean parody of the 1980 comedy classic, Caddyshack. Join Dardanius, Titus, Lavinia Bottom, and asst. greenskeeper Carliolanus as the putt-putt makes putzes out of them all. Gophers, Kenny Loggins, and a poolside Baby Ruth help motivate these dukes, duffers, and damsels as they hook and slice their way through the Shakespearean couplets. Fore!

Mantorville Opera House
Sun, October 25, 2026 12:00 PM

A happy housewife named Marsha, hopelessly addicted to reading murder mysteries, overhears her loving husband discussing her upcoming birthday surprise with an interior decorator. To her ears, though, it sounds like they are planning to murder her!

A dinner theatre. Friday & Saturday – dinner @ 6:00 pm show @ 7:00 pm Sunday – dinner @ 12:00 pm show @ 1:00 pm

Roosevelt Hall
Sun, October 25, 2026 02:00 PM

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.

As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Performances:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Wadena Youth Center
Sun, October 25, 2026 02:00 PM

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is finally laid to rest in a striking and novel manner.

Performance dates:
October 22, 23 & 24 @ 7:00 pm
October 25 @ 2:00 pm

Pipestone Performing Arts Center
Sun, October 25, 2026 02:00 PM

A musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. Funny and down-to-earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God.

Performance dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30 pm
October 18 & 25 @ 2:00 pm

Theatre in the Round
Sun, October 25, 2026 02:00 PM

A Co-Production with FAIR School for Arts
(Competition version)

Edward Tulane is a beautiful china rabbit who cares only for himself—until an accident sends him overboard on an ocean voyage. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, this magical adaptation for young audiences and families tells a moving story about learning to open one’s heart.

Performance dates:
October 23, 24, & 30 @ 7:30
October 25 and November 1 @ 2:00

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sun, October 25, 2026 02:00 PM

Gadzooks! Make way for this Shakespearean parody of the 1980 comedy classic, Caddyshack. Join Dardanius, Titus, Lavinia Bottom, and asst. greenskeeper Carliolanus as the putt-putt makes putzes out of them all. Gophers, Kenny Loggins, and a poolside Baby Ruth help motivate these dukes, duffers, and damsels as they hook and slice their way through the Shakespearean couplets. Fore!

Discovery Auditorium
Thu, October 29, 2026 07:00 PM

It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

October 29 & 30 and November 6 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
November 1 & 8 @ 2:00 pm

Discovery Auditorium
Fri, October 30, 2026 07:00 PM

It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.

October 29 & 30 and November 6 & 7 @ 7:00 pm
November 1 & 8 @ 2:00 pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Fri, October 30, 2026 07:30 PM

Gadzooks! Make way for this Shakespearean parody of the 1980 comedy classic, Caddyshack. Join Dardanius, Titus, Lavinia Bottom, and asst. greenskeeper Carliolanus as the putt-putt makes putzes out of them all. Gophers, Kenny Loggins, and a poolside Baby Ruth help motivate these dukes, duffers, and damsels as they hook and slice their way through the Shakespearean couplets. Fore!

Theatre in the Round
Fri, October 30, 2026 07:30 PM

A Co-Production with FAIR School for Arts
(Competition version)

Edward Tulane is a beautiful china rabbit who cares only for himself—until an accident sends him overboard on an ocean voyage. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, this magical adaptation for young audiences and families tells a moving story about learning to open one’s heart.

Performance dates:
October 23, 24, & 30 @ 7:30
October 25 and November 1 @ 2:00

Northfield Arts Guild Theatre
Sat, October 31, 2026 07:30 PM

Gadzooks! Make way for this Shakespearean parody of the 1980 comedy classic, Caddyshack. Join Dardanius, Titus, Lavinia Bottom, and asst. greenskeeper Carliolanus as the putt-putt makes putzes out of them all. Gophers, Kenny Loggins, and a poolside Baby Ruth help motivate these dukes, duffers, and damsels as they hook and slice their way through the Shakespearean couplets. Fore!

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