The Grand Marais Playhouse is excited to announce a very special event at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 21. The skyBLUEtrio and theORANGEgirl, with guest Al Anderson, will perform A Century of Jazz, a concert presentation of the different jazz genres of the last century. This includes early jazz, swing jazz, jazz standards derived from musicals,... READ MORE >
Summer is never boring around the Playhouse. Jack Nickolay, our assistant technical director and lighting technician, leads this year’s summer staff. He keeps the crew of Will Brandenburg, Yvonne Block, Maria Nickolay, Melanie Stoddard and Sarah Warren plugging away at the lengthy lists that Director Sue Hennessy sends their way. Lucy Callander and Amelia Roth, through the “Incredible Exchange Program,”... READ MORE >
The first play of the season was a success! Little Women delighted audiences with a few new faces onstage and a great job done by all. Following the last performance on Sunday, April 29, the Grand Marais Playhouse awarded Maria Nickolay with the 2012 “Commitment to Excellence in Theater Arts” award and a $250 scholarship. Maria is well deserving of... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is ready to kick off its regular theatrical season April 19 with the production of Little Women adapted by Kristen Laurence from the beloved book by Louisa May Alcott. High School Senior Maria Nickolay directs this production. It is the first studentdirected production in many years for the Playhouse. Maria’s past experience as a talented actor... READ MORE >
At press time, the Luck o’ the Irish was smilin’ on the Grand Marais Playhouse because upcoming entertainment included a fabulous opportunity to see a professional dance company perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Friday, March 9. Zenon Dance Company, the professional modern and jazz dance repertory company, will perform at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center... READ MORE >
As I said last time the 2012 season started off running and we are keeping up that pace. The Grand Marais Playhouse is busy putting together a fantastic season of plays and special entertainment for the Grand Marais area. At press time, Shout! The Mod Musical returns as dinner theater for Valentine’s Day weekend on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 6:30... READ MORE >
Buzz is definitely the right word for the Playhouse this January. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! 2012 starts off running and doesn’t slow down. First, the auditions for The Beaux’ Stratagem went very well and is all set to reconnect in June. The cast includes Jeff Fenwick, Katrina Axtell, Jordyn Kirk, Tina Kraus, Jack Nickolay, David Warren, Mike DeBevec, Sarah Warren, Sarah... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse announces its 2012 season—six productions and some very special events. The Playhouse will present a classic drama, murder mystery dinner theater, a restoration comedy, two musicals and a hilarious modern comedy. In an effort to attract more participants, the Playhouse will cast plays in the winter months and rehearse over a longer, more relaxed period of... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse ends a very successful summer season thanks to the talented community members who graced the stage in Love Letters, Shout! The Mod Musical, Always, Patsy Cline and Gas and Candles. Behind the scenes, there was another talented group of people that made the shows run smoothly, assisted the performers with sound, costumes and props, then changed... READ MORE >
This weekend will be the final performances of Always, Patsy Cline and Shout! The Mod Musical, the Playhouse’s experiment in repertory theater. More than 2,500 tickets have been sold, many smiles and much laughter shared, outstanding performances presented by our neighbors and many friendships made and strengthened. A success all around! This extraordinary company of talented community members has given... READ MORE >
