Commonweal Theatre

Presenting our spectacular set of posters for the 2026 Season, which launches very soon! This was part of a wonderful collaboration with Sarah Peterson (@petersoncreative ). Learn more about our 38th Season at CommonwealTheatre.org =================================== In the photos: Hal Cropp Grace Cummings Elisabeth Meyer Georgia Doolittle Tim Sailer Alex Schlesinger Adrienne Sweeney

Announcing the 2026 Season at the Commonweal Theatre Company! No Wake by Erica Berman Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Katie Forgette The Spitfire Grill music and book by James Valcq lyrics and book by Fred Alley based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff Eelpout by Paul Kruse The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley by Lauren Gunderson & Margot Melcon =============================== Get your Early Bird Season Pass Special for only $115! Use code EARLYBIRD26 at checkout. Don't delay—this offer ends on October 15! > > > /next-season/ (or visit our link in bio)

Tonight, we have our first preview for: INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP by Katie Forgette This coming-of-age comedy is sure to have you reminiscing with loads of laughter! Witness the Incident > > > /our-season/our-lady/ 📷: Grace Cummings and Elisabeth Meyer; Peterson Creative Photography & Design.

We're nearing the end of our first tech week (and beginning previews) for Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Katie Forgette! It's time to shed light on the behind-the-scenes storytellers, designers, and technicians. Meet our creative team for this chaotic coming-of-age comedy. Witness their wonderful work when you visit the Commonweal. Previews begin Saturday, May 16. Opening night is May 23. The production runs through September 5. Learn more at CommonwealTheatre.org!

We aim to make going to the theatre as affordable as possible. Katie Forgette's hilarious Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help is opening soon, and we want to let you know about some great ticket deals: DISCOUNTED PREVIEW PERFORMANCES (only $25): Saturday, May 16 (7:30 pm) Sunday, May 17 (1:30 pm) Thursday, May 21 (7:30 pm) ============================== COUNTY FREE NIGHT PREVIEW: Friday, May 22 (7:30 pm) This performance is free to anyone who lives in Fillmore and Houston counties. Limit 4 tickets per person. Claim this offer when you call the box office (800) 657-7025. ============================== PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL PERFORMANCE: Thursday, May 28 (7:30 pm) You may pay any price for your ticket to this performance! Claim this offer when you call the box office (800) 657-7025. 📷: Grace Cummings; Peterson Creative Photography & Design. County Free Nights are made possible with the generous support of AcenTek Foundation, Houston Dental Clinic, Merchants Bank of Lanesboro, Nethercut Schieber PA, and Rushford Community Foundation. "Pay-What-You-Will" Performances are made possible with generous support from Lanesboro Community Foundation and Mayo Clinic Community Contributions.

"Thoughtful. Provocative. Human. Humorous. Incredible performances- so relatable and believable....We are always blown away by this GEM of a theater in SE MN. We feel immense gratitude for this quality theater in our backyard! Congratulations!! " –Audience member Kirsten RH Now Playing at the Commonweal: No Wake by Erica Berman a poignant lakeside charmer that ripples with humor and heart This weekend's performance schedule: Friday, May 8 (7:30 pm) Saturday, May 9 (1:30 pm & 7:30 pm) Sunday, May 10 (1:30 pm) Come to the cabins > > > /our-season/no-wake/ 📷: Amanda Byars and Hal Cropp; Peterson Creative Photography & Design (

We can't wait for Lanesboro's Spring Boutique and Business Crawl on Saturday! From 10am–2pm, we'll have a bunch of Commonweal coloring pages for you! Let your playful creativity soar as you design the next great theatrical event.

We are pleased to be recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026, which makes us among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor! “Congratulations to the Commonweal Theatre Company on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026,” said Matt Dacey, Chief Marketing Officer, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2026 and beyond.” Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experience at the Commonweal. Your word of mouth makes a big difference! 📷: Amanda Byars and Hal Cropp in No Wake; Peterson Creative Photography & Design.

Rehearsals for our second production of the season are well underway. We are pleased to introduce the cast of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help by Katie Forgette and directed by Katie Lupica. Featuring: Betti Battocletti, Grace Cummings, Elisabeth Meyer, Beth Regener, and Jeremy van Meter. Previews begin May 16. Opening night is May 23. The production runs through September 5. Witness the Incident > > > /our-season/our-lady/

Join us for a Sunday Salon! We’re eager to welcome Kamala Nair, Associate Curator of Climate & Clean Water at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, MN (@minnesotamarineartmuseum ). It’s bound to be a fascinating conversation on water conservation and other environmental matters as they connect to both No Wake and our region. Sunday, May 3 in the Commonweal Events Hall, following the 1:30 pm matinee performance of No Wake.

For Mother's Day, why give Mom one gift, when you can give her five? With a Season Pass, treat her to five incredible experiences at the theatre. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, and it’s only $130 (with plenty of other perks)! Treat Mom to the Theatre > > > /season-passes/ 📷: Hannah Heil and Stela Burdt in Women in Jeopardy! (2023); Peterson Creative Photography & Design.

This year, we're delighted to have Bradley Hall's watercolor linocut prints gracing our lobby walls. “I hope to capture the beauty of the discarded places of the past. Old abandoned buildings, shrinking small towns, and barns are vanishing. There is a strong cultural heritage that these places represent. These places should be celebrated, not discarded." "I also find solace in the wide open landscapes of the prairie. A timelessness that can't be erased. A fleeting sunset, a single wispy cloud in an azure sky, or a silent sunrise are small moments to be cherished." Bradley adds color to his prints using watercolor and paints each print individually. He also makes frames from barn wood, using recycled siding from old buildings that would otherwise be discarded. He said, "I don't think many people realize how beautiful this area is. I love to travel the country roads searching for a hidden valley, or a broken down old barn or shed. All the pieces are available for purchase, and even more of his work can be found at Lanesboro Arts. (@lanesboroarts ) Learn more about Hall and his work at BradleyHallGallery.com