THEATER

Fanny Devine, played by Maria Lockwood, left, and Anders Anderson, played by Matt Davey, center, get some direction from director Kathy Laakso

Local

Time Arc Theatre presents two-part melodrama in Superior

"You Can't Keep a Good Man Down" features a good-hearted hero, an innocent young woman and a villain in 1893 Superior.

Local

'It was beautiful': Granddaughter of former Theatre Princess owner recalls the historic venue

Linda Dee doesn't have vivid recollections of the theater her grandfather owned, but does remember it was beautiful.

June 21, 2022 07:00 AM

A Black woman sings into a vintage microphone, wearing a white dress and looking distraught. In the background, numerous additional actors are seen in a cluster out of focus.

Arts and Entertainment

Bob Dylan musical set in Duluth to launch national tour in Minneapolis

"Girl From the North Country," incorporating 20 Dylan songs, will play at the Orpheum Theatre in fall 2023.

May 10, 2022 12:38 PM

Spongebob, played by Gwen Hall, front center, leads the cast in the opening musical number

Local

Superior High School breaks musical drought with 'Spongebob'

A cast and crew of more than 50 bring Nickelodeon's porous yellow hero to the stage.

May 05, 2022 07:00 PM

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Six people on the red carpet at the Academy Awards: three men in tuxedos flanking three women in gowns, two red and one silver-glitter

Arts and Entertainment

Duluth actor Daniel Durant on 'CODA' and 'Best Picture' win

"The world is changing," Durant said about the rising representation of the Deaf community onscreen.

March 29, 2022 08:36 AM

By Jay Gabler

Arts and Entertainment

Superior man pens play, musical based on Nellie Bly's life

Robby Steltz, a Superior High School graduate, said he was inspired to write the play after reading the investigative journalist's novel, "10 Days in a Mad-House."

March 11, 2022 08:00 AM

By Maria Lockwood

Arts and Entertainment

Superior thespians serve up holiday cheer with 'A Christmas Carol'

The production is the first stage play at SHS in two years.

November 26, 2021 07:00 AM

By Maria Lockwood

Arts and Entertainment

Minnesota musician Gaelynn Lea tapped for Broadway production of 'Macbeth'

Gaelynn Lea will create the music for a revival of "Macbeth" directed by Sam Gold.

September 29, 2021 11:00 PM

By Christa Lawler

Arts and Entertainment

Traveling players bring Shakespeare to Pattison Park

The fun includes an educational workshop and a performance of "The Winter's Tale."

July 09, 2021 04:45 AM

By Maria Lockwood

The Vault

A 'young, attractive' woman in sleepwear haunted the ruins of Duluth's Temple Opera House

The sighting drew hundreds of ghost hunters to the spot on Second Avenue East and Superior Street in Duluth

April 27, 2021 09:05 AM

By Christa Lawler

News

Spring theater takes interactive route at Superior High School

The cast and crew are filming an original "choose-your-own-adventure"-style video.

April 20, 2021 04:40 AM

By Maria Lockwood

Arts and Entertainment

Northwestern thespians combine old, new formats for vaudeville musical

The 1920s-themed work includes black and white video, classic songs.

February 09, 2021 05:30 AM

By Maria Lockwood

Arts and Entertainment

Twin Ports writers, actors make pandemic-themed comedy show

Andrew Kirov and other writers from "Twin Ports Tonight" have created "COmedy VIDeo 2020," available for streaming on iFan.tv now.

December 10, 2020 01:52 PM

By Christa Lawler