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We’ve got an action-packed season for the whole family to enjoy, live and onstage!
Our first show, Nine Girls, is a gripping 1940s mystery filled with twists, secrets, and suspense that will keep you hooked—and guessing—right up to the final moment. Think you can solve the mystery before the night’s over? Come find out!
A must-see for the whole family: If you loved the animated classic The Prince of Egypt, get ready to experience it live on the Knight Hall stage. Expect dazzling spectacle, breathtaking dance, and an epic story of Biblical grandeur brought vividly to life.
Come see what happens when Christmas gets turned upside down! From comic catastrophe to touching surprise, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a festive romp filled with laughs, love, and a fresh look at the true meaning of Christmas.
Bathrobes are back — and better than ever! It’s our beloved tradition where talented students write and direct their own brand-new 10-minute plays that complement our Christmas production. This year, crafted entirely by the next generation of theatre makers, three standout plays have been chosen to kick off an unforgettable evening of theater: Savanah Hunter’s Deck the Dolls, Carter Lambert’s Heart to Heart, and Kaylee Selin’s Assisted Living.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in the industrial revolution…and a little bit of steampunk: Don’t Dream It—Live It. In this world of gears and glamour, moonlight and machinery, Shakespeare’s timeless tale bursts with invention, humor, and heart. We’re excited to bring back a Thursday Student Matinee on February 26th, at 10 a.m.
If you’ve seen the original 12 Angry Men, why not experience it anew—with one all-male cast and one all-female cast bringing fresh perspectives to the story? Experience a powerful journey of conflict, conviction, and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last verdict.
This season has all of your favorites; we do hope that you will enjoy the laughter, tears, spectacle, and pure entertainment from UNW Theatre this year!
Jennifer Hunter Artistic Director and Professor of Theatre
Embrace the artist in every student...
At University of Northwestern, we strive to embrace the artist in every student, foster the growth of the individual and bring to light their creative gifts. I believe that we glorify the ultimate Creator when we, in His likeness, create theatre to represent and mirror life. “God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold, loving and sensible.”—II Timothy 1:7
a 1940’s murder mystery
September 4–13, 2025
Patsy Miller Studio Theater
By Wilfred H. Pettitt
Directed by Jennifer Hunter
Step back to 1944… and into a night of suspense. When a chilling radio broadcast reveals that their sorority sister has been found murdered, nine college girls trapped in a remote cabin in the California SierraNevada mountains must become detectives. But with a relentless storm cutting off all escape, the terrifying question looms: Is the killer one of them?
Join us for a gripping murder mystery filled with secrets, suspicion, and suspense. As the rain pounds down and tensions rise, every shadow hides a clue — and every friendship is tested. Who will solve the case before dawn?
Prepare for a night of twists, turns, and heart-pounding drama you won’t forget.
Individual Tickets Available: August 6, 2025
Adults: $21
Students/Seniors: $18
Recommended for ages 10 & above
The moving and epic tale of two brothers that will change the world based on the beloved, Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film.
October 31–November 15, 2025
Beverly & John Lord Knight Performance Hall
Words and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Jennifer Hunter
Book by Philip LaZabnik
Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.
The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical featuring original songs from the DreamWorks Animation film, including Schwartz’s Academy Award-winning song, “When You Believe.”
Premium Seating
Adults: $25
Students/Seniors: $22
Standard Seating Adults: $21
Students/Seniors: $18
Individual Tickets Available: August 6, 2025
Recommended for ages 4 & above
The Bathrobe Drama Cristmas Festival featuring
December
9–13, 2025
Patsy Miller Studio Theater
By Barbara Robinson
Directed by Jaylin Hustedde
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids—probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem—and the fun—when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!
The festival also features three original 10-minute plays, written and directed by talented UNW students—Savanah Hunter, Carter Lambert, and Kaylee Selin. This beloved annual tradition is a favorite for audiences and families of all ages, offering fresh voices and captivating stories in every performance.
Individual Tickets Available: November 5, 2025
Adults: $21
Students/Seniors: $18
Recommended for ages 4 & above
Where Gears Turn, Magic Whirls, and Love Runs Wild...
February 20–28, 2026 Beverly & John Lord Knight Performance Hall
School group matinee Thursday, Feb. 26th @ 10 a.m. (visit unwtickets.com for more information)
By William Shakespeare Directed and Adapted by Jennifer Hunter
Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy gets a bold new twist—set against the smoky skies and brass-bound wonder of the Industrial Revolution. Welcome to a steampunk-inspired dreamworld, where steam power meets fairy power, and nothing is as it seems.
On the shortest—and strangest—night of the year, four wildly entertaining tales collide: a royal wedding amid the rise of industry, a feud between the mechanicalminded fairy king and his fierce queen, young lovers thrown into a whirlwind of romantic confusion, and a troupe of amateur actors cobbling together a play with more ambition than talent.
Expect love, mischief, and a touch of steam-powered magic. This is A Midsummer Night’s Dream like you’ve never seen it before.
Premium Seating
Adults: $25
Students/Seniors: $22
Standard Seating
Adults: $21
Students/Seniors: $18
Individual Tickets Available: December 10, 2025
Recommended for ages 6 & above
April 23–May 2, 2026
Patsy Miller Studio Theater
Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel
Directed by Mitch Geiken
One story. Two casts. Alternating performances with both male and female juries—our fresh take on 12 Angry Men meets 12 Angry Women.
Step inside the tense, gripping world of a jury room where twelve strangers must decide the fate of a young man accused of murder. What starts as a nearly unanimous guilty verdict quickly unravels when one juror dares to question the evidence—and the rest are forced to confront their own biases and doubts. Which cast will you see? Or better yet, why not catch them both and compare the powerful performances?
Individual Tickets Available: February 25, 2026
Recommended for ages 8 & above
Adults: $21
Students/Seniors: $18
UNW Dance Theatre
Spring Dance Concert
An evening of concert dance featuring original choreography by dance faculty and Artistic Director Sarah Pieper along with select student works performed by University of Northwestern Dance Theatre and special guest artists.
Season Extras
April 9, 2026
Knight Performance Hall
General Admission
$15
Not included in season ticket packages
Music Theatre Cabaret
Showcasing the very best from our Music Theatre Workshop class! Enjoy solos, duets, trios, and full ensemble performances packed with singing and dancing to Broadway’s biggest and brightest hits.
May 7, 2026
Knight Performance Hall
General Admission
$15
Not included in season ticket packages
Season Tickets
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• Choose your seats before tickets go on sale to the general public.
• Have the flexibility to exchange your seats for another performance date up to the performance start time.
• Full-season ticket holders are eligible to purchase up to two buddy passes!
Season tickets can be ordered by phone at 651-631-5151 or in person at the Ticket Office. For ease of ordering, please know which performances you would like to attend when you contact the Ticket Office.
Mainstage Package
$120
4 tickets to both Knight Performance Hall productions (8 tickets total)
Amazing deal! Bring your family or friends and watch the mainstage shows together!
Full-Season Package
Adults: $85
Students/Seniors: $75
One ticket to every show (5 tickets total)
Take in all this season has to offer with guaranteed seats for every production!
Mini-Season Package
Adults: $57
Students/Seniors: $48
One ticket to three shows of your choosing (3 tickets total)
Most flexible package!
UNW Ticket Office
Totino Fine Arts Center 3003 Snelling Ave N. St. Paul, MN 55113
For Group Ticket reservations (10+), visit unwtickets.com or call 651-631-5151.