One of the nation’s oldest continually running non-profit theaters, providing high-quality theatrical performances and education to our region. Founded in 1914, Duluth Playhouse is one of the oldest, continuously running, non-profit theatres. FOUNDED IN 1914, DULUTH PLAYHOUSE IS ONE OF THE NATION'S OLDEST CONTINUALLY RUNNING NON-PROFIT THEATRES, PRODUCING YEAR-ROUND SEASONS PACKED WITH DRAMAS AND MUSICALS ALONG WITH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING WITHIN OUR SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS ALIKE. THE MISSION OF DULUTH PLAYHOUSE IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES IN THEATRICAL ARTS THAT EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND ENGAGE THE REGION. THE PLAYHOUSE OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT, TRAINING, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES IN THEATRE ARTS THAT INSPIRE AND CHALLENGE ITS COMMUNITY.THE PLAYHOUSE VALUES ITS PATRONS AND WORKS TO OFFER UNFORGETTABLE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES IN THE NORTHLAND COMMUNITY. MAKING ITS HOME AT THE ICONIC NORSHOR THEATRE, THE PLAYHOUSE STRIVES TO HAVE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE SUCCESS OF DOWNTOWN DULUTH AND THE BUSINESSES LOCATED THERE.