Teaser for Commonweal Apprentice Capstone: The Effect by Lucy Prebble CommonwealTheatre 2024-02-28 | A heart-wrenching, mind-bending dramaby Lucy PrebbleMarch 8 – 23When Connie and Tristan meet as patients in a clinical trial, they are pulled together by magnetic chemistry, skyrocketing dopamine, and a rush of endorphins. As their relationship develops at break-neck speed, the validity of their feelings for each other comes into question. Is their connection organic, or can it be attributed to a side effect within their antidepressant? The pharmaceutical team controlling the trial debate the illicit nature of Connie and Tristan’s relationship, leading them to examine the ethics of the trial itself. This mind-bending play examines the uncertainty of love, the terrifying wasteland of depression, and the limitations of neuroscience.A heart-wrenching, mind-bending dramaby Lucy PrebbleMarch 8 – 23When Connie and Tristan meet as patients in a clinical trial, they are pulled together by magnetic chemistry, skyrocketing dopamine, and a rush of endorphins. As their relationship develops at break-neck speed, the validity of their feelings for each other comes into question. Is their connection organic, or can it be attributed to a side effect within their antidepressant? The pharmaceutical team controlling the trial debate the illicit nature of Connie and Tristan’s relationship, leading them to examine the ethics of the trial itself. This mind-bending play examines the uncertainty of love, the terrifying wasteland of depression, and the limitations of neuroscience.Purchase Tickets: commonwealtheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0OPI000000tVj72AE===========================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
The 2023–2024 Apprentice Class Reveals their Capstone Production: Lucy Prebbles THE EFFECT CommonwealTheatre 2024-01-24 | A heart-wrenching, mind-bending dramaby Lucy PrebbleMarch 8 – 23When Connie and Tristan meet as patients in a clinical trial, they are pulled together by magnetic chemistry, skyrocketing dopamine, and a rush of endorphins. As their relationship develops at break-neck speed, the validity of their feelings for each other comes into question. Is their connection organic, or can it be attributed to a side effect within their antidepressant? The pharmaceutical team controlling the trial debate the illicit nature of Connie and Tristan’s relationship, leading them to examine the ethics of the trial itself. This mind-bending play examines the uncertainty of love, the terrifying wasteland of depression, and the limitations of neuroscience.Purchase Tickets: commonwealtheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0OPI000000tVj72AE===========================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Director Anne Byrd chats about the wonder of SHE LOVES ME CommonwealTheatre 2023-12-03 | SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bockan effervescent musical comedyNov 4 – Dec 23===============SYNOPSIS: In an elegant Budapest parfumerie, two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” newspaper ad, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. But will love continue to blossom once their identities are finally revealed? With a luscious score and sparkling wit, "She Loves Me" absolutely bubbles with charm. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this effervescent musical comedy that goes straight to the heart.===============Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal:Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Trailer for She Loves Me at the Commonweal Theatre CommonwealTheatre 2023-11-19 | SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bockan effervescent musical comedyNov 4 – Dec 23===============Rehearsal fun for "She Loves Me" at the Commonweal Theatre===============SYNOPSIS: In an elegant Budapest parfumerie, two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” newspaper ad, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. But will love continue to blossom once their identities are finally revealed? With a luscious score and sparkling wit, "She Loves Me" absolutely bubbles with charm. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this effervescent musical comedy that goes straight to the heart.===============Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgLike Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Josiah Laubenstein Chats Playing Georg Nowack in She Loves Me CommonwealTheatre 2023-11-18 | SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bockan effervescent musical comedyNov 4 – Dec 23===============Rehearsal fun for "She Loves Me" at the Commonweal Theatre===============SYNOPSIS: In an elegant Budapest parfumerie, two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” newspaper ad, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. But will love continue to blossom once their identities are finally revealed? With a luscious score and sparkling wit, "She Loves Me" absolutely bubbles with charm. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this effervescent musical comedy that goes straight to the heart.===============Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgLike Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
She Loves Me commercial at the Commonweal Theatre CommonwealTheatre 2023-10-28 | SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bockan effervescent musical comedyNov 4 – Dec 23===============SYNOPSIS: In an elegant Budapest parfumerie, two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” newspaper ad, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. But will love continue to blossom once their identities are finally revealed? With a luscious score and sparkling wit, "She Loves Me" absolutely bubbles with charm. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this effervescent musical comedy that goes straight to the heart.===============Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
A peek at rehearsals for SHE LOVES ME at the Commonweal CommonwealTheatre 2023-10-20 | SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, music by Jerry Bockan effervescent musical comedyNov 4 – Dec 23===============Rehearsal fun for "She Loves Me" at the Commonweal Theatre===============SYNOPSIS: In an elegant Budapest parfumerie, two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” newspaper ad, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. But will love continue to blossom once their identities are finally revealed? With a luscious score and sparkling wit, "She Loves Me" absolutely bubbles with charm. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this effervescent musical comedy that goes straight to the heart.===============Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Director Mark Baer discusses Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde at the Commonweal Theatre Company CommonwealTheatre 2023-10-14 | DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDEadapted by Jeffrey Hatcherbased on the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonA horror classic. Reimagined.Aug. 26 – Oct. 29=====================================On the fog-bound streets of London, Dr. Henry Jekyll conducts mysterious experiments that unleash a shadow self—Edward Hyde. He’s an eerily endearing brute who’s unafraid to pursue his basest desires. When Hyde falls in love with a young chambermaid, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But is it too late? Thus begins a savage game of cat-and-mouse, leaving a trail of mayhem in its wake. Commonweal favorite Jeffrey Hatcher reimagines this classic tale of horror that probes the nature of humanity and oozes with suspense.=====================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Follow Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde trailer at the Commonweal Theatre CommonwealTheatre 2023-09-18 | DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDEadapted by Jeffrey Hatcherbased on the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonA horror classic. Reimagined.Aug. 26 – Oct. 29=====================================On the fog-bound streets of London, Dr. Henry Jekyll conducts mysterious experiments that unleash a shadow self—Edward Hyde. He’s an eerily endearing brute who’s unafraid to pursue his basest desires. When Hyde falls in love with a young chambermaid, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But is it too late? Thus begins a savage game of cat-and-mouse, leaving a trail of mayhem in its wake. Commonweal favorite Jeffrey Hatcher reimagines this classic tale of horror that probes the nature of humanity and oozes with suspense.=====================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Follow Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Tim Sailer on Jeffrey Hatchers adaptation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde CommonwealTheatre 2023-08-17 | DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDEadapted by Jeffrey Hatcherbased on the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonA horror classic. Reimagined.Aug. 26 – Oct. 29=====================================On the fog-bound streets of London, Dr. Henry Jekyll conducts mysterious experiments that unleash a shadow self—Edward Hyde. He’s an eerily endearing brute who’s unafraid to pursue his basest desires. When Hyde falls in love with a young chambermaid, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But is it too late? Thus begins a savage game of cat-and-mouse, leaving a trail of mayhem in its wake. Commonweal favorite Jeffrey Hatcher reimagines this classic tale of horror that probes the nature of humanity and oozes with suspense.=====================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Follow Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Season Pass Perks at the Commonweal Theatre CommonwealTheatre 2023-08-17 | A Season Pass has great value and a bundle of perks.Get yours today: commonwealtheatre.org/season-passes
Meet the Real Apprentices of Commonweal! CommonwealTheatre 2023-07-27 | Introducing the 2023-24 Apprentice Class in this "Real Housewives" spoof!====================================The Commonweal Theatre Company offers exciting, demanding and rewarding apprenticeships intended to help young theatre artists transition into the professional world. For approximately eleven months, each apprentice is immersed in the workings of our producing, professional theatre company.Best suited for those who have either completed undergraduate coursework or have commensurate experience, our apprenticeship is an experiential learning program based on the traditional mentor/apprentice relationship. The apprenticeship also affords regular classroom opportunities and culminates in a production on the main stage of the Commonweal.Learn more about the Apprentice Program by visiting:commonwealtheatre.org/education/apprenticeships
Director Craig Johnson on Wendy MacLeods Women in Jeopardy! CommonwealTheatre 2023-07-27 | WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!by Wendy MacLeoda flirty comic caperJuly 7 – October 21==================================It’s "Murder, She Wrote" meets "Sex and the City!" Best friends Mary, Jo, and Liz are divorced and single, enjoying their Chardonnay Tuesdays. But danger looms when Liz starts dating an unhinged dentist who may be a serial killer! To save their friend, Mary and Jo ditch their wine glasses for spy glasses—launching into midlife Nancy Drew mode. In this flirty comic caper, Wendy MacLeod’s Women in Jeopardy! shows the ridiculous lengths we’ll go to help our friends.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.org==================================Stay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Teaser for Jeffrey Hatchers adaptation of DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE CommonwealTheatre 2023-07-23 | DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDEadapted by Jeffrey Hatcherbased on the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonA horror classic. Reimagined.Aug. 26 – Oct. 29=====================================On the fog-bound streets of London, Dr. Henry Jekyll conducts mysterious experiments that unleash a shadow self—Edward Hyde. He’s an eerily endearing brute who’s unafraid to pursue his basest desires. When Hyde falls in love with a young chambermaid, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But is it too late? Thus begins a savage game of cat-and-mouse, leaving a trail of mayhem in its wake. Commonweal favorite Jeffrey Hatcher reimagines this classic tale of horror that probes the nature of humanity and oozes with suspense.=====================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Follow Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Trailer for Women in Jeopardy! by Wendy MacLeod at the Commonweal Theatre Company CommonwealTheatre 2023-07-22 | WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!by Wendy MacLeoda flirty comic caperJuly 7 – October 21==================================It’s "Murder, She Wrote" meets "Sex and the City!" Best friends Mary, Jo, and Liz are divorced and single, enjoying their Chardonnay Tuesdays. But danger looms when Liz starts dating an unhinged dentist who may be a serial killer! To save their friend, Mary and Jo ditch their wine glasses for spy glasses—launching into midlife Nancy Drew mode. In this flirty comic caper, Wendy MacLeod’s Women in Jeopardy! shows the ridiculous lengths we’ll go to help our friends.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.org==================================Stay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Stela Burdt on Women in Jeopardy! by Wendy MacLeod CommonwealTheatre 2023-06-25 | WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!by Wendy MacLeoda flirty comic caperJuly 1 – October 21==================================It’s "Murder, She Wrote" meets "Sex and the City!" Best friends Mary, Jo, and Liz are divorced and single, enjoying their Chardonnay Tuesdays. But danger looms when Liz starts dating an unhinged dentist who may be a serial killer! To save their friend, Mary and Jo ditch their wine glasses for spy glasses—launching into midlife Nancy Drew mode. In this flirty comic caper, Wendy MacLeod’s Women in Jeopardy! shows the ridiculous lengths we’ll go to help our friends.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.org==================================Stay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Director Jaclyn June Johnson discusses all things DEATHTRAP CommonwealTheatre 2023-06-12 | DEATHTRAPby Ira Levina devilishly clever thrillerMay 6–Aug 19=============================“A twisting plot of hidden meanings, shock-inducing moments, dark laughs, and maze-like intrigue.” (The Daily Express) Sidney Bruhl is a washed-up, has-been playwright. He’ll go to any length for a hit. Any length. When a young protégé sends him a draft of a surefire Broadway hit, he hatches a plot to—well, we wouldn’t want to spoil anything now, would we? From the mischievous mind of Ira Levin, Deathtrap is a devilishly clever thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat till the final bow. =============================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Women in Jeopardy! Commercial CommonwealTheatre 2023-05-28 | WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!by Wendy MacLeoda flirty comic caperJuly 7 – October 21==================================It’s "Murder, She Wrote" meets "Sex and the City!" Best friends Mary, Jo, and Liz are divorced and single, enjoying their Chardonnay Tuesdays. But danger looms when Liz starts dating an unhinged dentist who may be a serial killer! To save their friend, Mary and Jo ditch their wine glasses for spy glasses—launching into midlife Nancy Drew mode. In this flirty comic caper, Wendy MacLeod’s Women in Jeopardy! shows the ridiculous lengths we’ll go to help our friends.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.org==================================Stay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Deathtrap Trailer CommonwealTheatre 2023-05-24 | DEATHTRAPby Ira Levina devilishly clever thrillerMay 6–Aug 19=============================“A twisting plot of hidden meanings, shock-inducing moments, dark laughs, and maze-like intrigue.” (The Daily Express) Sidney Bruhl is a washed-up, has-been playwright. He’ll go to any length for a hit. Any length. When a young protégé sends him a draft of a surefire Broadway hit, he hatches a plot to—well, we wouldn’t want to spoil anything now, would we? From the mischievous mind of Ira Levin, Deathtrap is a devilishly clever thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat till the final bow. =============================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Laurie Roberts on playing Myra Bruhl in DEATHTRAP CommonwealTheatre 2023-05-21 | DEATHTRAPby Ira Levina devilishly clever thrillerMay 6–Aug 19=============================“A twisting plot of hidden meanings, shock-inducing moments, dark laughs, and maze-like intrigue.” (The Daily Express) Sidney Bruhl is a washed-up, has-been playwright. He’ll go to any length for a hit. Any length. When a young protégé sends him a draft of a surefire Broadway hit, he hatches a plot to—well, we wouldn’t want to spoil anything now, would we? From the mischievous mind of Ira Levin, "Deathtrap" is a devilishly clever thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat till the final bow. =============================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Teaser for Deathtrap by Ira Levin CommonwealTheatre 2023-04-20 | DEATHTRAPby Ira Levina devilishly clever thrillerMay 6–Aug 19=============================“A twisting plot of hidden meanings, shock-inducing moments, dark laughs, and maze-like intrigue.” (The Daily Express) Sidney Bruhl is a washed-up, has-been playwright. He’ll go to any length for a hit. Any length. When a young protégé sends him a draft of a surefire Broadway hit, he hatches a plot to—well, we wouldn’t want to spoil anything now, would we? From the mischievous mind of Ira Levin, Deathtrap is a devilishly clever thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat till the final bow. =============================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Sculpting a Play: Director Amanda Rafuse on Bernhardt/Hamlet CommonwealTheatre 2023-04-20 | BERNHARDT/HAMLETby Theresa Rebeckruns March 25 - June 24high comedy + human drama==================================Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses—and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” It’s 1897 in Paris, and legendary diva Sarah Bernhardt needs a crowd-pleaser to save her debt-ridden theatre company. So she decides to ditch the dresses and tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet! The city watches to see whether this bold plan will be her legacy or folly. High comedy and human drama collide in this vivid account of a 19th century woman issuing a challenge to the system. And it’s as timely as ever.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgLike Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
BERNHARDT/HAMLET Trailer at the Commonweal Theatre CommonwealTheatre 2023-04-12 | BERNHARDT/HAMLETby Theresa Rebeckruns March 25 - June 24high comedy + human drama==================================Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses—and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” It’s 1897 in Paris, and legendary diva Sarah Bernhardt needs a crowd-pleaser to save her debt-ridden theatre company. So she decides to ditch the dresses and tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet! The city watches to see whether this bold plan will be her legacy or folly. High comedy and human drama collide in this vivid account of a 19th century woman issuing a challenge to the system. And it’s as timely as ever.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgLike Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
Adrienne Sweeney as Sarah Bernhardt CommonwealTheatre 2023-03-24 | BERNHARDT/HAMLETby Theresa Rebeckruns March 25 - June 24high comedy + human drama==================================Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses—and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” It’s 1897 in Paris, and legendary diva Sarah Bernhardt needs a crowd-pleaser to save her debt-ridden theatre company. So she decides to ditch the dresses and tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet! The city watches to see whether this bold plan will be her legacy or folly. High comedy and human drama collide in this vivid account of a 19th century woman issuing a challenge to the system. And it’s as timely as ever.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.org
Photoshoot Montage for the 2023 Season at the Commonweal Theatre Company CommonwealTheatre 2023-03-15 | Here's the 2023 lineup at the Commonweal Theatre Company | Lanesboro, MNBERNHARDT/HAMLETby Theresa RebeckHigh Comedy + Human DramaMar 25–Jun 24=======DEATHTRAPby Ira Levina devilishly clever thrillerMay 6–Aug 19=======WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!by Wendy MacLeoda flirty comic caperJul 1–Oct 21=======DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDEadapted by Jeffrey Hatcherbased on the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonA chilling classic. Reimagined.Aug 26–Oct 29========SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnickbased on a play by Miklos Laszloan effervescent musical comedyNov 4–Dec 23========Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.CommonwealTheatre.org
Teaser for BERNHARDT/HAMLET at the Commonweal Theatre Company CommonwealTheatre 2023-02-28 | BERNHARDT/HAMLETby Theresa Rebeckruns March 25 - June 24high comedy + human drama==================================Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses—and then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” It’s 1897 in Paris, and legendary diva Sarah Bernhardt needs a crowd-pleaser to save her debt-ridden theatre company. So she decides to ditch the dresses and tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet! The city watches to see whether this bold plan will be her legacy or folly. High comedy and human drama collide in this vivid account of a 19th century woman issuing a challenge to the system. And it’s as timely as ever.==================================Season Passes and Tickets now available(800)-657-7025 | www.CommonwealTheatre.orgLike Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatre
An interview with playwright Janet Allard on Alice in Winter Wonderland CommonwealTheatre 2022-12-01 | ALICE IN WINTER WONDERLANDby Janet Allard & Michael Bigelow Dixonan enchanting holiday adventureruns Nov. 12–Dec. 18===================================Alice is having a horrible holiday. Her parents are busy, her neighbors are mean, and her brother is, like, totally annoying. And she has homework – on Christmas Eve! – a book report on Alice in Wonderland. Disheartened, a drowsy Alice falls down her own rabbit hole and lands in an icy, wonder-less Wonderland. With Siri as her guide, and the help of the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and others, she sets off to restore wonder to their wintry world. Perfect for the whole family, this enchanting adventure is sure to warm your heart for the holidays.===================================Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.CommonwealTheatre.org
Alice in Winter Wonderland is a Hoot! CommonwealTheatre 2022-11-25 | ALICE IN WINTER WONDERLANDby Janet Allard & Michael Bigelow Dixonan enchanting holiday adventureruns Nov. 12–Dec. 18===================================Alice is having a horrible holiday. Her parents are busy, her neighbors are mean, and her brother is, like, totally annoying. And she has homework – on Christmas Eve! – a book report on Alice in Wonderland. Disheartened, a drowsy Alice falls down her own rabbit hole and lands in an icy, wonder-less Wonderland. With Siri as her guide, and the help of the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and others, she sets off to restore wonder to their wintry world. Perfect for the whole family, this enchanting adventure is sure to warm your heart for the holidays.===================================Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Meet Maria Cina, our Alice in Alice in Winter Wonderland! CommonwealTheatre 2022-11-10 | ALICE IN WINTER WONDERLANDby Janet Allard & Michael Bigelow Dixonan enchanting holiday adventureruns Nov. 12–Dec. 18===================================Alice is having a horrible holiday. Her parents are busy, her neighbors are mean, and her brother is, like, totally annoying. And she has homework – on Christmas Eve! – a book report on Alice in Wonderland. Disheartened, a drowsy Alice falls down her own rabbit hole and lands in an icy, wonder-less Wonderland. With Siri as her guide, and the help of the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and others, she sets off to restore wonder to their wintry world. Perfect for the whole family, this enchanting adventure is sure to warm your heart for the holidays.===================================Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
2023 Season Announcement CommonwealTheatre 2022-10-27 | Here's the 2023 lineup at the Commonweal Theatre Company | Lanesboro, MNBERNHARDT/HAMLETby Theresa RebeckHigh Comedy + Human DramaMarch–June=======DEATHTRAPby Ira Levina devilishly clever thrillerMay–August=======WOMEN IN JEOPARDY!by Wendy MacLeoda flirty comic caperJuly–October=======DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDEadapted by Jeffrey Hatcherbased on the novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonA chilling classic. Reimagined.August–October========SHE LOVES MEbook by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnickbased on a play by Miklos Laszloan effervescent musical comedyNovember–December========Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Alice in Winter Wonderland commercial CommonwealTheatre 2022-10-17 | ALICE IN WINTER WONDERLANDby Janet Allard & Michael Bigelow Dixonan enchanting holiday adventureruns Nov. 12–Dec. 18===================================Alice is having a horrible holiday. Her parents are busy, her neighbors are mean, and her brother is, like, totally annoying. And she has homework – on Christmas Eve! – a book report on Alice in Wonderland. Disheartened, a drowsy Alice falls down her own rabbit hole and lands in an icy, wonder-less Wonderland. With Siri as her guide, and the help of the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and others, she sets off to restore wonder to their wintry world. Perfect for the whole family, this enchanting adventure is sure to warm your heart for the holidays.===================================Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.CommonwealTheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Director Megan K. Pence discusses Good People at the Commonweal Theatre Company CommonwealTheatre 2022-10-10 | "Good People"by David Lindsay-AbaireA riveting dramaSeptember 3—November 6They say “money talks,” but who hears you if you’re poor? A single mother of a disabled daughter, Margie has lost her job at the dollar store and faces eviction. Desperate, she tracks down an old friend who escaped their blue-collar neighborhood to become a wealthy doctor. Margie decides he’s her last chance to turn her life around. Brimming with sharp humor, Good People will have you talking long after the show about the struggle between the haves and the have-nots in America.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Director Craig Johnson discusses The Mystery of Edwin Drood CommonwealTheatre 2022-09-22 | "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"by Rupert HolmesA rollicking musical whodunit!Jul 9 – Oct 29Welcome to London’s rowdy Music Hall Royale! It’s 1882 and the evening’s entertainment is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens’s final novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But…there’s a hitch: Dickens died before he finished the story. No one knows how it ends. Who killed Edwin Drood?! That’s up to you! You’ll become the ultimate detective as the audience casts their vote at every show. With sweeping melodies, boisterous comedy, and 400 possible endings, this Tony Award-winning musical promises a jolly good time at the theatre.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Creating a Character: Jaclyn June Johnson on Margie in Good People CommonwealTheatre 2022-09-12 | "Good People"by David Lindsay-AbaireA riveting dramaSeptember 3—November 6They say “money talks,” but who hears you if you’re poor? A single mother of a disabled daughter, Margie has lost her job at the dollar store and faces eviction. Desperate, she tracks down an old friend who escaped their blue-collar neighborhood to become a wealthy doctor. Margie decides he’s her last chance to turn her life around. Brimming with sharp humor, Good People will have you talking long after the show about the struggle between the haves and the have-nots in America.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Good People Trailer CommonwealTheatre 2022-09-12 | "Good People"by David Lindsay-AbaireA riveting dramaSeptember 3—November 6They say “money talks,” but who hears you if you’re poor? A single mother of a disabled daughter, Margie has lost her job at the dollar store and faces eviction. Desperate, she tracks down an old friend who escaped their blue-collar neighborhood to become a wealthy doctor. Margie decides he’s her last chance to turn her life around. Brimming with sharp humor, Good People will have you talking long after the show about the struggle between the haves and the have-nots in America.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Good People Commercial CommonwealTheatre 2022-08-18 | "Good People"by David Lindsay-AbaireA riveting dramaSeptember 3—November 6They say “money talks,” but who hears you if you’re poor? A single mother of a disabled daughter, Margie has lost her job at the dollar store and faces eviction. Desperate, she tracks down an old friend who escaped their blue-collar neighborhood to become a wealthy doctor. Margie decides he’s her last chance to turn her life around. Brimming with sharp humor, Good People will have you talking long after the show about the struggle between the haves and the have-nots in America.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Trailer CommonwealTheatre 2022-08-15 | "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"by Rupert HolmesA rollicking musical whodunit!Jul 9 – Oct 29Welcome to London’s rowdy Music Hall Royale! It’s 1882 and the evening’s entertainment is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens’s final novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But…there’s a hitch: Dickens died before he finished the story. No one knows how it ends. Who killed Edwin Drood?! That’s up to you! You’ll become the ultimate detective as the audience casts their vote at every show. With sweeping melodies, boisterous comedy, and 400 possible endings, this Tony Award-winning musical promises a jolly good time at the theatre.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Sarah Peterson on Becoming a Sponsor or Underwriter CommonwealTheatre 2022-08-07 | Underwriters play leading roles in funding our programs and productions—and enjoy great opportunities to get their brand or business name seen by a lot of people. As thanks for your participation as an underwriter, we will place your name or company logo in our season program (reaching more than 17,000 people annually). Our actors will thank your business during the curtain speeches, you will be recognized in all press releases, and you’ll receive several free tickets for your employees or clients.For more information about sponsorship or underwriting a production, contact Jeremy van Meter by emailing jeremyvm@commonwealtheatre.org or calling (507) 467-2905 x211.
Creating a Character: Lizzy Andretta as Rosa Bud/Deirdre Peregrine in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. CommonwealTheatre 2022-08-04 | "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"by Rupert HolmesA rollicking musical whodunit!Jul 9 – Oct 29Welcome to London’s rowdy Music Hall Royale! It’s 1882 and the evening’s entertainment is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens’s final novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But…there’s a hitch: Dickens died before he finished the story. No one knows how it ends. Who killed Edwin Drood?! That’s up to you! You’ll become the ultimate detective as the audience casts their vote at every show. With sweeping melodies, boisterous comedy, and 400 possible endings, this Tony Award-winning musical promises a jolly good time at the theatre.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Leading Ladies Enhancement Video CommonwealTheatre 2022-07-22 | Director Jaclyn June Johnson discusses what lies at the heart of the comedy in "Leading Ladies!"LEADING LADIES by Ken LudwigMay 14 – Aug 27Synopsis: In this sparkling screwball comedy, two actors are so down on their luck they’re stuck performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit in Amish country. Upon learning that a local millionaire may not be long for this world, they hatch a plot: they’ll masquerade as her long-lost relatives, make off with the fortune, and solve all their problems with her cash. But things go topsy-turvy when the actors fall in love with a roller-skating waitress and a theatre-loving heiress. It’s a delightful romp full of hijinks, high heels, and heart that you won’t want to miss!----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Meet the 2022-23 Apprentice Class CommonwealTheatre 2022-06-24 | This 10-month immersive experience in directing, acting, technical theatre or theatre administration is an ideal transition from undergraduate studies into the professional world. For more information, visit: commonwealtheatre.org/education/apprenticeships
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Commercial CommonwealTheatre 2022-06-23 | "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"by Rupert HolmesA rollicking musical whodunit!Jul 9 – Oct 29Welcome to London’s rowdy Music Hall Royale! It’s 1882 and the evening’s entertainment is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens’s final novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But…there’s a hitch: Dickens died before he finished the story. No one knows how it ends. Who killed Edwin Drood?! That’s up to you! You’ll become the ultimate detective as the audience casts their vote at every show. With sweeping melodies, boisterous comedy, and 400 possible endings, this Tony Award-winning musical promises a jolly good time at the theatre.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTheatreFollow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
I Ought to Be in Pictures Trailer CommonwealTheatre 2022-05-25 | I Ought to Be in Picturesby Neil SimonA poignant comedy.Runs from April 7 – July 2 at the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, MNTake a road trip with Libby as she impulsively hitchhikes from New York to Hollywood! With dreams of stardom, Libby expects her estranged screenwriter father to atone for his past mistakes and launch her acting career. But when she arrives at her Dad’s run-down bungalow, it soon becomes obvious that he is in no position to advance anyone’s career—including his own. With huge heart and wicked one-liners, Neil Simon (of The Odd Couple fame) crafts a poignant comedy about the lengths we’ll go to for a second chance.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealt...Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Creating a Character: Tim Sailer as Leo in Leading Ladies CommonwealTheatre 2022-05-25 | "Leading Ladies" by Ken LudwigA sparkling screwball comedy!May 14 – Aug 27Synopsis: In this sparkling screwball comedy, two actors are so down on their luck they’re stuck performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit in Amish country. Upon learning that a local millionaire may not be long for this world, they hatch a plot: they’ll masquerade as her long-lost relatives, make off with the fortune, and solve all their problems with her cash. But things go topsy-turvy when the actors fall in love with a roller-skating waitress and a theatre-loving heiress. It’s a delightful romp full of hijinks, high heels, and heart that you won’t want to miss!----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealt...Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Leading Ladies Commercial CommonwealTheatre 2022-05-08 | Leading Ladies by Ken LudwigA sparkling screwball comedy!May 14 – Aug 27Synopsis: In this sparkling screwball comedy, two actors are so down on their luck they’re stuck performing Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit in Amish country. Upon learning that a local millionaire may not be long for this world, they hatch a plot: they’ll masquerade as her long-lost relatives, make off with the fortune, and solve all their problems with her cash. But things go topsy-turvy when the actors fall in love with a roller-skating waitress and a theatre-loving heiress. It’s a delightful romp full of hijinks, high heels, and heart that you won’t want to miss!----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealt...Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Creating a Character: Grace Cummings as Libby in I Ought to Be in Pictures CommonwealTheatre 2022-04-02 | I Ought to Be in Picturesby Neil SimonA poignant comedy.Runs from April 7 – July 2 at the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, MNTake a road trip with Libby as she impulsively hitchhikes from New York to Hollywood! With dreams of stardom, Libby expects her estranged screenwriter father to atone for his past mistakes and launch her acting career. But when she arrives at her Dad’s run-down bungalow, it soon becomes obvious that he is in no position to advance anyone’s career—including his own. With huge heart and wicked one-liners, Neil Simon (of The Odd Couple fame) crafts a poignant comedy about the lengths we’ll go to for a second chance.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commonwealt...Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
I Ought to Be in Pictures Commercial CommonwealTheatre 2022-03-20 | I Ought to Be in Picturesby Neil SimonA poignant comedy.Runs from April 7 – July 2 at the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, MNTake a road trip with Libby as she impulsively hitchhikes from New York to Hollywood! With dreams of stardom, Libby expects her estranged screenwriter father to atone for his past mistakes and launch her acting career. But when she arrives at her Dad’s run-down bungalow, it soon becomes obvious that he is in no position to advance anyone’s career—including his own. With huge heart and wicked one-liners, Neil Simon (of The Odd Couple fame) crafts a poignant comedy about the lengths we’ll go to for a second chance.----Season Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
2022 Behind-the-Scenes Photo Shoot Montage CommonwealTheatre 2022-03-06 | Take a quick behind-the-scenes look at our photo shoot for the 2022 season.The lineup is:"I Ought to Be in Pictures"by Neil Simon"Leading Ladies"by Ken Ludwig"The Mystery of Edwin Drood"by Rupert Holmes"Good People"by David Lindsay-Abaire"Alice in Winter Wonderland"by Janet Allard and Michael Bigelow DixonSeason Passes and Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/commonwealtheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
A Christmas Carol Trailer CommonwealTheatre 2021-12-05 | "A Christmas Carol"by Charles Dickens, adapted by the CommonwealNov 19 – Dec 19Our unique adaptation of this holiday classic returns—in a brand new light! Commonweal’s own Adrienne Sweeney, in the iconic role of Scrooge, brings a fresh perspective. Years after the death of her business partner, Scrooge withers in the shadows of greed and bitterness. Can the Spirits of Christmas illuminate a new path for her before it’s too late? With clever theatricality and an abundance of warmth, this audience favorite will delight the entire family!--------Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram @CommonwealTheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
Creating a Character: Adrienne Sweeney as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol CommonwealTheatre 2021-11-22 | "A Christmas Carol"by Charles Dickens, adapted by the CommonwealNov 19 – Dec 19Our unique adaptation of this holiday classic returns—in a brand new light! Commonweal’s own Adrienne Sweeney, in the iconic role of Scrooge, brings a fresh perspective. Years after the death of her business partner, Scrooge withers in the shadows of greed and bitterness. Can the Spirits of Christmas illuminate a new path for her before it’s too late? With clever theatricality and an abundance of warmth, this audience favorite will delight the entire family!--------Tickets now availableFor Ticket Orders: (800)-657-7025www.commonwealtheatre.orgStay connected for the latest happenings at the Commonweal!Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealTh...Follow Us On Instagram @CommonwealTheatreFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Commonweal
