Sue Hennessy
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Have you the courage to enter the Curry Cook-off?
Sue Hennessy | November 09, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse annual fundraiser the Curry Cook-off and Holiday/Broadway showcase is coming soon. This year we are adding holiday tunes to the line up. If you would like to perform a holiday number or a song from a Broadway show, please contact the Playhouse. This event is always a ton of fun and we get to enjoy some... READ MORE >
What is PFLAG? Come find out
Sue Hennessy | November 09, 2018
There will be a meeting to determine the interest for developing a local PFLAG chapter in Grand Marais on November 19 at 6 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, South Room (follow signs in narthex). What is PFLAG? It was founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son; PFLAG is... READ MORE >
Get your tickets now for “Ole Runs for Office”
Sue Hennessy | October 12, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse is very pleased to host the following performances at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts: “Ole Runs for Office,” a musical within a comedy that will be performed on stage October 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth. What’s the play... READ MORE >
Shrek the Musical to open July 19
Sue Hennessy | July 14, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse is very proud to present two fabulous shows to our community! Shrek the Musical opens the Grand Marais Theater Festival on July 19 at 7 p.m. It is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation’s film Shrek and William Steig’s 1990 book Shrek. The second production in the repertory is Mom’s... READ MORE >
Prepping for summer productions
Sue Hennessy | June 16, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse is abuzz with activity again this year. Fifty community members are busy working on memorizing lines, songs and dances, on costumes, scenery, painting, prepping lights and sound. This year Grand Marais will produce two shows in repertory again this summer: “Shrek the Musical” and “Mom’s Gift.” Shows will play in repertory weekends from July 19 –... READ MORE >
Get your tickets now to Shrek the Musical Jr.
Sue Hennessy | April 21, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse is very proud to present the community youth production of Shrek The Musical Jr. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts for the weekends of April 20 – 22 and 27-29. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10, youth $5 and children under... READ MORE >
Shrek the Musical Jr. coming to the Playhouse in April
Sue Hennessy | February 10, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse will produce Shrek the Musical Jr. for its annual spring Community Youth Play. The play is open to community children in grades 3-12 with priority casting going to those in grades 3-8. Vocal rehearsals will begin February 21 and 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come and learn the songs and story before auditions. These two... READ MORE >
Help needed for community youth play
Sue Hennessy | January 27, 2018
The Grand Marais Playhouse will produce Shrek the Musical Jr. for its annual spring Community Youth Play. The play is open to community youth in grades 3-12 with priority casting going to those in grades 3-8. Vocal rehearsals will begin Feb. 19- 22, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Auditions will be Feb. 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the ACA. Rehearsals will... READ MORE >
Actors needed for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Sue Hennessy | November 11, 2017
The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Grand Marais is inviting the community to participate in the production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson. The play will be directed by Sue Hennessy. An interest meeting and role selection will be held November 14 at 3:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church basement. Please come and learn... READ MORE >
Grand Marais Playhouse presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Sue Hennessy | November 11, 2017
The Grand Marais Playhouse is proud to present its 2017 Community High School Youth production of Twelfth Night or What You Will by William Shakespeare. Opening Night was Thursday, November 9 with performances November 9-12 and 16-19. Dates for this imaginative play are Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5... READ MORE >