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✨ Event Highlights: • Classic English Tea Service: Assorted sandwiches, sweets, scones and tea • Cash Bar: Specialty holiday-themed cocktails • Live Entertainment: A narrated synopsis of The Nutcracker by Minnesota Ballet dancers • Craft Corner: Decorate your own gingerbread cookie • Photo Station: Pose with ballerinas and Nutcracker characters in a turn-of-the-century-inspired setting • Discounted Minnesota Ballet merchandise & tickets available onsite 🎄 Special Offer for Families Receive $5 off children’s tickets when you purchase two or more using promo code TEA4THREE at checkout! 💎VIP Upgrades Available Treat yourself or someone special to the VIP experience, featuring: Priority seating at a private table A complimentary cocktail or mocktail A nutcracker-themed souvenir/toy Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or creating a new one, the Holiday High Tea with the Minnesota Ballet is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season.
URINETOWN By Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis Directed by Robert Lee Musical Direction by Beth Brophy Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt…
Karl von Rabenau’s original choreography transforms Washington Irving’s legendary ghost story into the ultimate Halloween weekend event — a tale of rivalry, romance, and one very unforgettable ride through Sleepy Hollow. Performances at 7:00 pm on October 30, 2026 and 3:00 pm on October 31-November 1, 2026, at UMD’s Marshall Performing Arts Center.
2026 marks the 20th Anniversary of Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge, an annual fundraising event that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from the company for a fun and competitive evening of dance. Participants perform in a range of styles—such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary—and audience members vote for their favorites. The event includes a social hour, refreshments, and a high-energy show. Social hour with appetizers and cash bar starts at 5:30; performance at 7:00 pm in the Depot Theatre. Proceeds from the Celebrity Dance Challenge support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement.
The holiday tradition that leaves every audience spellbound — this season featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Performance at 7:00 pm on December 11, and 3:00 pm on December 12-13, 2026, at DECC’s Symphony Hall. Tickets available through Ticketmaster, or save more than $20/ticket in fees by calling the Minnesota Ballet Box Office (218-733-7570) to reserve your seats.
Presented by The Depot Foundation, GRAVEYARD GROOVE: Dance TV’s Halloween Dance Party is taking over The St. Louis County Depot’s Great Hall for a spooktacular evening of dancing, performances, costumes, cocktails, spooky games, prizes, and Halloween fun! Come dance the night away with music by Techno Club, performances by the Dance TV cast, and the 2026 Halloween Queen Costume Competition. Costumes encouraged! Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8 PM–12 AM | The Depot Great Hall, Duluth | 21+
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