Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC)

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1215 Ordean Ct.
Duluth, MN 55812 United States Get Directions
Phone 218-726-8981
Website https://cahss.d.umn.edu/centers-facilities/marshall-performing-arts-center
Within the Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) there is a 550-seat flexible thrust/proscenium theatre as well as a black-box experimental theatre. Multiple studios provide designated space for actors, designers, and dancers, while fully equipped scenic, welding, and costume shops, in addition to state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, allow student designers and technicians to explore their crafts in lab and production work. Reflecting the collaborative energy that is at the heart of the performing arts, MPAC is an active home for performers, writers, directors, designers, and technicians, as well as audiences.

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  • Giselle

    Giselle

    Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) 1215 Ordean Ct., Duluth, MN, United States

    Giselle is a captivating ballet that weaves together ethereal beauty and haunting emotion. Set in a mystical world where love, betrayal, and the supernatural collide, the story follows a young woman whose tragic fate leads her into a ghostly realm of vengeful spirits. With its stunning choreography and evocative music, Giselle remains one of the most beloved and enduring works in the classical ballet repertoire. The ballet’s haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, complemented by its breathtaking score, offer an unforgettable journey into a realm where beauty and mystery intertwine, leaving audiences spellbound. Performances at 7:00 pm October 24 and 3:00 pm October 25-26, 2025 at UMD's Marshall Performing Arts Center.

    $50
  • Giselle

    Giselle

    Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) 1215 Ordean Ct., Duluth, MN, United States

    Giselle is a captivating ballet that weaves together ethereal beauty and haunting emotion. Set in a mystical world where love, betrayal, and the supernatural collide, the story follows a young woman whose tragic fate leads her into a ghostly realm of vengeful spirits. With its stunning choreography and evocative music, Giselle remains one of the most beloved and enduring works in the classical ballet repertoire. The ballet’s haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, complemented by its breathtaking score, offer an unforgettable journey into a realm where beauty and mystery intertwine, leaving audiences spellbound. Performances at 7:00 pm October 24 and 3:00 pm October 25-26, 2025 at UMD's Marshall Performing Arts Center.

    $50
  • Giselle

    Giselle

    Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) 1215 Ordean Ct., Duluth, MN, United States

    Giselle is a captivating ballet that weaves together ethereal beauty and haunting emotion. Set in a mystical world where love, betrayal, and the supernatural collide, the story follows a young woman whose tragic fate leads her into a ghostly realm of vengeful spirits. With its stunning choreography and evocative music, Giselle remains one of the most beloved and enduring works in the classical ballet repertoire. The ballet’s haunting atmosphere and emotional depth, complemented by its breathtaking score, offer an unforgettable journey into a realm where beauty and mystery intertwine, leaving audiences spellbound. Performances at 7:00 pm October 24 and 3:00 pm October 25-26, 2025 at UMD's Marshall Performing Arts Center.

    $50

  • La Bohème

    La Bohème

    Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) 1215 Ordean Ct., Duluth, MN, United States

    It’s Paris. The love stories are tumultuous. The friends are chosen family. The highs and the lows are operatic. And it all sounds like Puccini. LOON’s first production of Puccini’s classic, featuring passionate lovers, struggling artists, and soaring singing. One of the most beloved operas of all time. What: La Bohème, Composed by Giacomo Puccini with Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Appropriate for adults and children 10 and up. Where: Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on the UMD campus. 1215 Ordean Ct, Duluth, MN 55812. When: Friday, June 14 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 16 at 3:00 pm. Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including one intermission. Two performances only. Tickets: Assigned Seating from $39-$59. Students with valid student ID $12. Buy tickets and find more information at loonopera.org or by calling 218-464-0922. Who: Lacy Sauter as Mimi Gennard Lombardozzi as Rodolfo...

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    Lyric Opera of the North presents Hansel and Gretel

    Lyric Opera of the North presents Hansel and Gretel

    Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) 1215 Ordean Ct., Duluth, MN, United States

    After two years of alternative programming, Lyric Opera of the North returns to in-person performance with Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved Hansel and Gretel. Based on the Grimm fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel is layered with scrumptious melodies, engaging characters, mystery, and magic. Taking inspiration from the 47th parallel, LOON invites opera goers to wander in the boreal forest to enjoy sounds of some of the most sumptuous music of the last century. What: Hansel and Gretel, based on the Grimm Fairy Tale. Composed in 1893 by Engelbert Humperdinck with libretto by Adelheid Humperdinck Wette. Sung in English with English supertitles. Appropriate for adults and children. Where: Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on the UMD campus. 1215 Ordean Ct, Duluth, MN 55812 When: Friday, June 10 at 7:00pm and Sunday, June 12 at 3:00pm. Approximately 2 hours long with intermission. Two performances only.

    $12 – $57
  • graphic for a hansel and gretel play
    Lyric Opera of the North presents Hansel and Gretel

    Lyric Opera of the North presents Hansel and Gretel

    Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) 1215 Ordean Ct., Duluth, MN, United States

    After two years of alternative programming, Lyric Opera of the North returns to in-person performance with Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved Hansel and Gretel. Based on the Grimm fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel is layered with scrumptious melodies, engaging characters, mystery, and magic. Taking inspiration from the 47th parallel, LOON invites opera goers to wander in the boreal forest to enjoy sounds of some of the most sumptuous music of the last century. What: Hansel and Gretel, based on the Grimm Fairy Tale. Composed in 1893 by Engelbert Humperdinck with libretto by Adelheid Humperdinck Wette. Sung in English with English supertitles. Appropriate for adults and children. Where: Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on the UMD campus. 1215 Ordean Ct, Duluth, MN 55812 When: Friday, June 10 at 7:00pm and Sunday, June 12 at 3:00pm. Approximately 2 hours long with intermission. Two performances only.

    $12 – $57