Sue Hennessy, Grand Marais Playhouse Director The Grand Marais Playhouse is kicking off its 50th season with An Evening of Ten-Minute Plays on February 25 & 26 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. The company includes Rose Arrowsmith, Karen Blackburn, Sara Hingos, Michael McHugh, Braidy Powers and Lola Rohl. Six of the shorts will be directed... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is excited to announce a community youth musical production, “We Will Rock You.” Young@Part® Music and lyrics are by QUEEN. The story and script are by Ben Elton. Young@Part Edition adapted by Marc Tumminelli and originally workshoped at Broadway Workshop in NYC featuring chart-topping Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,”... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is pleased to present The Edgar Allen Poe Afterlife Radio Show by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarello. A tap at a chamber door, and the beat of a hideous heart evoke the very best and creepiest of Edgar Allan Poe. So, when Poe sets out to keep his stories alive from beyond the grave, an otherworldly... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is taking auditions for the Edgar Allen Poe Afterlife Radio Show, which will be performed live on-stage Halloween weekend at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. There are roles for five or more people high school age to adult. The cast includes Edgar Allen Poe, a smart alec cat, and actors that perform sections from, The... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is jumping into fall with after school programing, a Halloween play and joining a global musical event celebrating local theater. There are many opportunities for community members of any age to get involved! The After-school programing begins September 20 and runs through November 18. This year, instead of gathering a large cast to perform in the... READ MORE >
The Playhouse ended the school year with a wonderful production of The Tempest and finished the run with the awarding of the annual Excellence in Theater Arts Award to graduating seniors that have contributed significantly to the life of the local theater. This year’s recipients are Sylvia Berka, Saira Smith, Izy Sparks and Abbey Stoddard. Congratulations and best wishes on... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is proud to present “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare, Abridged by Cass Foster on May 7, 8 and 9. Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday May 8 and 9 at 2 p.m. The Tempest will be live streamed in front of a limited audience. All tickets are ONLY available at www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com. In person... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Playhouse is very pleased to present “A Wrinkle In Time” by Morgan Gould. The play is based on Madeline L’Engle’s novel and will be performed on March 12, 13 and 14. The play will be presented live at the ACA for a limited audience following COVID-19 safety protocols and live-streamed. The performances are Friday, March 12 at... READ MORE >
The Cook County High School One Act play has begun rehearsals and is working toward a virtual performance to be sent in to contest officials on January 29. The play is a satirical farce “All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad Murder Mystery” by Werner Trieschmann. The Actors are Abbey Stoddard, Saira Smith, Bryn... READ MORE >
Beginning November 14, the Grand Marais Playhouse will present the “No Show!” on its website grandmaraisplayhouse.com! Come enjoy performances from community members near and far! For the past few years, this weekend would have been the opening weekend of our fall youth play. Celebrating the talents of our youth and building strong connections between the community on stage, backstage and... READ MORE >
