“Justice strikes not in the day, but in the night; And therefore is wing’d Bat vengeance’d sight.”

A ridiculous parody retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with classic Batman heroes and villains, told entirely in (almost) Shakespearean verse. With a stage full of love potions, fear toxins, Jokers, and Harley Quinns, will Batman and Robin escape the dreaded Arkham Asylum? There beith one way to find out.

And don’t forget to purchase your Wacky Fun Balls to throw at the actors during the performance!

6/4 – 6/7 : The Salvation Army @2080 Woodlynn Ave. St. Paul.
6/12 – 6/14 : The Blue Box @1750 Weir Drive Ste. 6A, Woodbury.
6/19 – 6/21 : The Hive @677 Hamline Ave N, St. Paul.
8/6 – 8/15 : <insTheatre In The Round 245 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that’s had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!

Open Arts Minnesota’s New Offshoot Theatre to present public performance on Monday, June 22nd.

Offshoot Theatre, Open Arts Minnesota’s new theatre experience for actors in Aktion Club Theatre provide participants the opportunity to learn and develop theatre skills. Requested by several actors, Offshoot Theatre brings in community members who specialize in theatre to share experiences and techniques in improvisation, memorization of dialogue, auditioning and more.

Using the tools that they learn, the group practices and weaves this wisdom into the show that Aktion Club Theatre will present in July, The Mystical Cats of the Monroe. A public performance on Monday, June 22nd from 7-8 PM at Emy Frentz in Mankato and will showcase techniques that have been learned during the Offshoot Theatre season.

The event is free and open to the public. ASL will be provided.

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.

From the bustling streets of Edwardian London to the glittering ballrooms of high society, My Fair Lady enchants with its unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and one of the most beloved scores in musical theatre history. Follow the spirited journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller with a fierce will and a voice ready to bloom. When the pompous professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform her into a proper lady, neither expects the transformation that unfolds. Featuring iconic songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “The Rain in Spain.”

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand. and his name is Shrek.

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

June 19-21 & 25-28

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that’s had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!

Fridley Community Theatre Presents: High School Musical Theatre Summer Intensive Experience “Dear Evan Hansen”

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper
than he bargained for.

Performance dates: June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm

Into the Woods is a musical that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and several others, all woven into this upside-down fairytale for adults. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family. They interact with a witch who has placed a curse on them and encounter other storybook characters during their journey.

Performance:
June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm
June 28 @ 2:00 pm

From the bustling streets of Edwardian London to the glittering ballrooms of high society, My Fair Lady enchants with its unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and one of the most beloved scores in musical theatre history. Follow the spirited journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller with a fierce will and a voice ready to bloom. When the pompous professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform her into a proper lady, neither expects the transformation that unfolds. Featuring iconic songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “The Rain in Spain.”

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand. and his name is Shrek.

By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart

Directed by Brenna Jones

JUNE 18-21 & JUNE 25-28, 2026

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. This stage adaptation, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, premiered at the Barbican Centre in London on December 17, 1987. The production starred Imelda Staunton as Dorothy and featured Bille Brown as the Wicked Witch of the West, Paul Greenwood as the Scarecrow and John Bowe as the Tin Man. Imelda Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter (of Downton Abbey fame) played the Cowardly Lion.

Our local production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is directed by Brenna Jones, and musically led by Katrina Hart.

Auditions will be held in April 2026 at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals will begin in late April or early May, with an anticipated Monday through Thursday evening (and occasional Sunday afternoon) rehearsal schedule. We need men, women and children to round out the cast. This is the perfect show for the entire family to be involved.

THE WIZARD OF OZ will take the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on June 18-21, 2026 and June 25-28, 2026. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m.

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is located at 104 Main Street East (Pipestone). Guests can park in the freelots surrounding the theatre, in the First Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot or the City Parking lot behind the Historic Calumet Inn Hotel. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the PPAC; this is where guests can check in, use the restrooms and be guided to their seats before enjoying the performance.

Tickets are $18.00 for adults, and $15.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the PPAC website at www.pipestoneperformingartscenter.com, or by calling the Box Office at 507-825-2020 or 877-722-2787 (Tuesday through Friday, 12p-4p).

2026 Summer Stock
Showcase performance
Disney’s Frozen Kids

Age: Students entering grades 4-8
Showcase: Friday, June 26, 3:00pm (subject to change)

Showcase performance highlighting this heartwarming stage adaptation based on the well known movie, Frozen. Students will study and stage the Musical Frozen Kids throughout the week with a final performance that will definitely melt your heart. There will be a showcase for families at the end of the week. There will also be an optional opportunity for some students to perform at the Ramsey Art Fair on Saturday, July 18th.

In June, we have Theater Camp for children, ages 7 to 15, a summer experience that goes far beyond the ordinary. In partnership with New Ulm Park and Recreation, two youth theater camps are opening the curtain to imagination. The first is a two-week immersive musical theater camp, where participants collaborate to bring Disney’s The Aristocats for Kids to life. From the first rehearsal to the final bow, campers will learn what it truly means to be part of an ensemble.

The second camp is a one-week camp centered around an original play, “I Am Wanda Gág,” written by yours truly. This production introduces campers to the legacy of one of New Ulm’s most cherished artists and storytellers. This camp also includes a series of short puppet shows featuring beloved local characters like Gertie the Goose and Herbie the Hedgehog. It’s an experience that culminates in a live performance for family and friends. Join us for this free production on Friday, June 26th at 5 pm. Both camps encourage English language learners and campers on the spectrum to attend.

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

June 19-21 & 25-28

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

Book by David Klickman (local playwright)
directed by Nan Strauss

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that’s had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!

Fridley Community Theatre Presents: High School Musical Theatre Summer Intensive Experience “Dear Evan Hansen”

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper
than he bargained for.

Performance dates: June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm

Into the Woods is a musical that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and several others, all woven into this upside-down fairytale for adults. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family. They interact with a witch who has placed a curse on them and encounter other storybook characters during their journey.

Performance:
June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm
June 28 @ 2:00 pm

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

Book by L. Frank Baum
Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg.
Background music by Herbert Stothart.
Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard, orchestration by Larry Wilcox.
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

From the bustling streets of Edwardian London to the glittering ballrooms of high society, My Fair Lady enchants with its unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and one of the most beloved scores in musical theatre history. Follow the spirited journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller with a fierce will and a voice ready to bloom. When the pompous professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform her into a proper lady, neither expects the transformation that unfolds. Featuring iconic songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “The Rain in Spain.”

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand. and his name is Shrek.

By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart

Directed by Brenna Jones

JUNE 18-21 & JUNE 25-28, 2026

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. This stage adaptation, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, premiered at the Barbican Centre in London on December 17, 1987. The production starred Imelda Staunton as Dorothy and featured Bille Brown as the Wicked Witch of the West, Paul Greenwood as the Scarecrow and John Bowe as the Tin Man. Imelda Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter (of Downton Abbey fame) played the Cowardly Lion.

Our local production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is directed by Brenna Jones, and musically led by Katrina Hart.

Auditions will be held in April 2026 at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals will begin in late April or early May, with an anticipated Monday through Thursday evening (and occasional Sunday afternoon) rehearsal schedule. We need men, women and children to round out the cast. This is the perfect show for the entire family to be involved.

THE WIZARD OF OZ will take the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on June 18-21, 2026 and June 25-28, 2026. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m.

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is located at 104 Main Street East (Pipestone). Guests can park in the freelots surrounding the theatre, in the First Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot or the City Parking lot behind the Historic Calumet Inn Hotel. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the PPAC; this is where guests can check in, use the restrooms and be guided to their seats before enjoying the performance.

Tickets are $18.00 for adults, and $15.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the PPAC website at www.pipestoneperformingartscenter.com, or by calling the Box Office at 507-825-2020 or 877-722-2787 (Tuesday through Friday, 12p-4p).

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.

From the bustling streets of Edwardian London to the glittering ballrooms of high society, My Fair Lady enchants with its unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and one of the most beloved scores in musical theatre history. Follow the spirited journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller with a fierce will and a voice ready to bloom. When the pompous professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform her into a proper lady, neither expects the transformation that unfolds. Featuring iconic songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “The Rain in Spain.”

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that’s had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!

Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.

June 19-21 & 25-28

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

Book by David Klickman (local playwright)
directed by Nan Strauss

Fridley Community Theatre Presents: High School Musical Theatre Summer Intensive Experience “Dear Evan Hansen”

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper
than he bargained for.

Performance dates: June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm

Into the Woods is a musical that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and several others, all woven into this upside-down fairytale for adults. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family. They interact with a witch who has placed a curse on them and encounter other storybook characters during their journey.

Performance:
June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm
June 28 @ 2:00 pm

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

Book by L. Frank Baum
Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg.
Background music by Herbert Stothart.
Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard, orchestration by Larry Wilcox.
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek..” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand. and his name is Shrek.

By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart

Directed by Brenna Jones

JUNE 18-21 & JUNE 25-28, 2026

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. This stage adaptation, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, premiered at the Barbican Centre in London on December 17, 1987. The production starred Imelda Staunton as Dorothy and featured Bille Brown as the Wicked Witch of the West, Paul Greenwood as the Scarecrow and John Bowe as the Tin Man. Imelda Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter (of Downton Abbey fame) played the Cowardly Lion.

Our local production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is directed by Brenna Jones, and musically led by Katrina Hart.

Auditions will be held in April 2026 at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals will begin in late April or early May, with an anticipated Monday through Thursday evening (and occasional Sunday afternoon) rehearsal schedule. We need men, women and children to round out the cast. This is the perfect show for the entire family to be involved.

THE WIZARD OF OZ will take the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on June 18-21, 2026 and June 25-28, 2026. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m.

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is located at 104 Main Street East (Pipestone). Guests can park in the freelots surrounding the theatre, in the First Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot or the City Parking lot behind the Historic Calumet Inn Hotel. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the PPAC; this is where guests can check in, use the restrooms and be guided to their seats before enjoying the performance.

Tickets are $18.00 for adults, and $15.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the PPAC website at www.pipestoneperformingartscenter.com, or by calling the Box Office at 507-825-2020 or 877-722-2787 (Tuesday through Friday, 12p-4p).

A Classic Comedy by Noël Coward
Directed by Dann Peterson

June 19 to July 12, 2026

In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly.

Book by L. Frank Baum
Music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg.
Background music by Herbert Stothart.
Dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard, orchestration by Larry Wilcox.
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based upon the classic motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

From the bustling streets of Edwardian London to the glittering ballrooms of high society, My Fair Lady enchants with its unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, and one of the most beloved scores in musical theatre history. Follow the spirited journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower seller with a fierce will and a voice ready to bloom. When the pompous professor Henry Higgins wagers he can transform her into a proper lady, neither expects the transformation that unfolds. Featuring iconic songs like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “I Could Have Danced All Night,” and “The Rain in Spain.”

June 19-21 & 25-28

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

Book by David Klickman (local playwright)
directed by Nan Strauss

By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart

Directed by Brenna Jones

JUNE 18-21 & JUNE 25-28, 2026

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The MGM film The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, premiered Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, 1939. This stage adaptation, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, premiered at the Barbican Centre in London on December 17, 1987. The production starred Imelda Staunton as Dorothy and featured Bille Brown as the Wicked Witch of the West, Paul Greenwood as the Scarecrow and John Bowe as the Tin Man. Imelda Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter (of Downton Abbey fame) played the Cowardly Lion.

Our local production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is directed by Brenna Jones, and musically led by Katrina Hart.

Auditions will be held in April 2026 at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals will begin in late April or early May, with an anticipated Monday through Thursday evening (and occasional Sunday afternoon) rehearsal schedule. We need men, women and children to round out the cast. This is the perfect show for the entire family to be involved.

THE WIZARD OF OZ will take the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on June 18-21, 2026 and June 25-28, 2026. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m.

The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is located at 104 Main Street East (Pipestone). Guests can park in the freelots surrounding the theatre, in the First Farmers & Merchants Bank parking lot or the City Parking lot behind the Historic Calumet Inn Hotel. The Box Office is located in the lobby of the PPAC; this is where guests can check in, use the restrooms and be guided to their seats before enjoying the performance.

Tickets are $18.00 for adults, and $15.00 for students. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the PPAC website at www.pipestoneperformingartscenter.com, or by calling the Box Office at 507-825-2020 or 877-722-2787 (Tuesday through Friday, 12p-4p).

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s only musical written directly for the screen is now a stage musical that’s had critics raving from coast to coast. Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their children Margy and Wayne find romance and heartbreak on the midway. Set to the magical strains of an Academy Award-winning score and augmented by other titles from the Rodgers & Hammerstein songbook, State Fair is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!

Into the Woods is a musical that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and several others, all woven into this upside-down fairytale for adults. The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family. They interact with a witch who has placed a curse on them and encounter other storybook characters during their journey.

Performance:
June 25, 26 & 27 @ 7:00 pm
June 28 @ 2:00 pm

Promptly at 4:00 pm, the fun begins. Led by proprietor John Grimm, a troupe of performers gathers on stage to join in a lively theme song during which members are introduced. For the next two hours, guests enjoy a diverse mix of music and entertainment ranging from popular standards to concert hall classics; from goofy comedy and colorful costumes to inspirational gospel and harmonic collaborations.

Performance dates for 2026 (all on Sundays):
April 26
June 28
August 30
October 25
December 06