Events and Shows

The Spongebob Musical

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Performance Dates:

Friday, April 14th at 7pm

Saturday, April 15th at 7pm

Sunday, April 16th at 2pm

Thursday, April 20th at 7pm

Friday, April 21 at 7pm

Saturday, April 22 at 7pm

Sunday, April 23 at 2pm

Thursday, April 27th at 7pm

Friday, April 28th at 7pm

Saturday, April 29th at 7pm

Ticket Prices:

Adults (18+)

At Door $25 -- Presale Online $20

Students (17 & under)/Seniors (55+)

At Door $20 -- Presale Online $15

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Carol Burnett Classics

Do you love comedy? Did you grow up loving the “Carol Burnett Show”? How would you like an evening of side-splitting laughter?? You will want to be sure to join us for this FUN “Rolicking Romp of Carol Burnett Classics”! Performed in agreement with Pioneer Drama, we are using the ORIGINAL Carol Burnett scripts! Go back in time to laugh with us and enjoy the Carol Burnett characters that you know and love, portrayed by local actors!

CLICK HERE TO MEET THE CAST!

Performance Dates:

Friday, May 5th at 7pm

Sunday, May 7th at 2pm

Sunday, May 7th at 6pm

Tickets: $20 (includes a light desert at intermission)

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The Jewels of deNial Present: Side Window

JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY! Meet the "JEWELS OF deNIAL"...the 55+ Northern Starz Performance Troupe! You are invited to attend the DEBUT of their brand new show ~ "Side Window" ~ Mother's Day weekend!!

Performed in a Radio Hour style theatre format, and based on the real life experiences of the Troupe members, this 60 minutes show will tickle your funny bone and stir up some fond memories of your own!

Thursday, May 11th, 11:30 am -- Lunch and Show! Reservations Required by May 8th

Friday, May 12th, 7 pm

Saturday, May 13th, 2::30 pm

Thursday Lunch Show Ticket $17

Friday or Saturday Show Ticket $10

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Celestial Music Festival

As a community performance nonprofit, we want to be able to offer our Annual Celestial Music Festival to family and friends to students in our music academy.

Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts relies on donors to support year-round performing arts programs that are affordable, high-quality, and accessible to all abilities and ages.

The Celestial Music Festival is free, however, if you are able to make a donation, whatever the amount, your generosity matters!! Donations will be used to support the performers and programming at Northern Starz!

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"Prom" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

It’s a story of love, acceptance and embracing the person you were meant to be.

You’re invited to The Prom, Broadway’s new smash hit and now a major motion picture on Netflix that’s full of sparkle and “Zazz!”

A troupe of hilarious, self-absorbed and down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.

The Prom – it’s about a love that unites them all!

Tony-nominated for Best Musical and winner of Best Musical Score.

Wednesday May 24th

$99.00 - Includes: Transportation to and from the performance, Choice of Entrée, selected at your table, Choice of beverage with a souvenir cup, Dinner Salad, Warm Bread & ButterSales Tax, Fees, Gratuities, Show

4:30pm: Meet at Northern Starz - Ride to Chanhassen

6:00 Dinner

8:00 Show

10:30 Leave Chanhassen

11:15 Arrive back at Northern Starz

Tickets available until April 23rd.

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A Night Under the Starz

2nd Annual Prom for individuals with disabilities and their families!

Fun, laughter, and dancing for individuals (ages 10+) with special needs!

Come, enjoy a night of enchantment under the starz, with friends and family! Put on that perfect dress or suit/tux, and dance the night away with fun music provided by DJ Drew!

Snacks and beverages will be available.

May 6th 6:00-9:00

$20.00 per person

$55.00 for a family of 3 or more

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Tiny Thumbelina

Northern Starz presents "Tiny Thumbelina"

Performance Dates:

Thursday, June 15th at 7pm

Friday, June 16th at 7pm

Saturday, June 17th at 7pm

Sunday, June 18th at 2pm

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"BeetleJuice" at the Ordway

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love and making the most of every Day-O!

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Run time: 2 hours and 35 minutes, including one intermission

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Show time: 7:30pm - meet at Northern Starz at 4:30pm

$99.00 - Includes: Transportation to and from the performance, dinner and the show.

Tickets available until August 6th

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Fight Club - Stage Combat

It’s time to hone your stage combat skills with Fight Club at Northern Starz! Led by Mason Tyer, a certified teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors! Learn the stage fighting foundations, and the art of making conflict on stage look believable (all while keeping it safe and fun!) This is a class for anyone; of all abilities!

In this 90-minute workshop will learn two of the most common actions they will use; a hit to the face and a fall. These two techniques introduce students to the principles of non-contact hits, Threat-Reaction-Action, the intersection of distance with timing, and how our performance is founded on our relationship with the audience. Students will be better equipped to learn and perform fight choreography, and a new capacity to examine and discuss fight choreography both as an audience member and as a performer.

This class is designed for those brand new to stage combat! No hard collisions to the face or ground will happen, and those with mobility limitations are encouraged to join. We will find out how YOU can perform stage combat.

Date TBD

This class is for ages 18+

Pre-Registration Required

$25

Honk Jr

Northern Starz presents: The Penguin Project "Honk Jr"

Performance Dates:

Thursday, July 20th at 7pm

Friday, July 21st at 7pm

Saturday, July 22nd at 7pm

Sunday, July 23rd at 2pm

7th Annual Student Directed Play Festival

Northern Starz presents: The 7th Annual Student Directed Play Festival

Performance Date:

Saturday, August 26th -- All Day!

The Laramie Project

Northern Starz presents "The Laramie Project"

Performance Dates:

Friday, September 22nd at 7pm

Saturday, September 23rd at 7pm

Sunday, September 24th at 2pm

At Elision Playhouse in Crystal

Friday, September 29th at 7pm

Saturday, September 30 at 7pm

Sunday, October 1 at 2pm

At Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, October 6 at 7pm

Saturday, October 7 at 7pm

Sunday, October 8 at 2pm

At White Bear Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake

Watermelon Hill

Northern Starz presents "Watermelon Hill"

Due to adult content, this show is rated PG13

Performance Dates:

Thursday, November 2nd at 7pm

Friday, November 3rd at 7pm

Saturday, November 4th at 7pm

Sunday, November 5th at 2pm

Events and Shows

The Spongebob Musical

Carol Burnett Classics

The Jewels of deNial Present: Side Window

Celestial Music Festival

Let's Go See a Show

A Night Under the Starz

Tiny Thumbelina

Let's Go See a Show!

Fight Club - Stage Combat

Honk Jr

7th Annual Student Directed Play Festival

The Laramie Project

Watermelon Hill

The Christmas Bus

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