Special Events

Saturday, January 31, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dowling Studio

As Somewhere illuminates the Guthrie stage this winter, our musical theater theme plays on with a special event featuring Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, author of the acclaimed biography Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist. Enjoy a captivating exploration of Miranda’s artistic journey, including how the creator of the hit Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights found his unique voice and helped to redefine American musical theater. To help tell Miranda’s story, students from the University of Minnesota will perform hits from his songbook paired with excerpts from the biography. Daniel will conclude the event with a book signing, so be sure to grab a copy at the Guthrie Store.

This event is presented by the Guthrie Theater in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Department of Theatre Arts & Dance. NOTE: Lin-Manuel Miranda will not be at this event.

Tickets are free and open to all ages, but registration is required. 

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Tuesdays, February 3–24, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Level Five

From Ovid to Boccaccio to Holinshed’s Chronicles, Shakespeare loved borrowing a good story — so it is fitting that many of his plays have been adapted into new forms throughout the centuries. In this four-week play club, you’ll read scripts from four Bard-inspired adaptations and engage in lively group discussions led by a member of the Guthrie’s Artistic Team. You may attend all four weeks or drop in for individual weeks based on your interests.

Each play club session is free, but registration is required for each individual session.

Schedule and featured plays:

• February 3: Fat Ham by James Ijames (2021)
• February 10: Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief by Paula Vogel (1993)
• February 17: Une Tempête (A Tempest) by Aimé Césaire (1969)
• February 24: Equivocation by Bill Cain (2009)

Scripts are available for purchase in the Guthrie Store or at guthriestore.com.

February 12, 13, 14 and 15

Make your entrance as bold as Shakespeare’s most thrilling tragedy. On select performance dates, visit the MAC Lip Bar on Level Four one hour before showtime for a complimentary lipstick application inspired by the fearless style of Lady Macbeth.

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February 24 and March 6

Join us from 5:30–7 p.m. on Level Five as we celebrate Shakespeare in a festive tailgating atmosphere. Enjoy cold beer, bratwurst, a delicious side salad and chips alongside Bard-related trivia. Then keep the festivities going with a performance of Macbeth at 7:30 p.m.

Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Excludes Area 1A. Vegetarian food options will be available.

Tickets will be on sale soon!

Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m. 

Join us for the Shakespeare Classic — a popular event designed to introduce theater-loving youth to the enduring works of Shakespeare. All tickets for this performance are $10 and include a post-show reception with educational activities.

Every order must have at least one but no more than two adults per young person between the ages of 10 and 17. To purchase tickets, stop by the Box Office or call 612.377.2224 (not available online).

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Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. – noon  
Dowling Studio 

Enter the chilling world of Macbeth and learn how Guthrie artists brought Shakepseare's shortest and darkest play to life onstage. Moderated by a member of the Guthrie’s Artistic Team, this behind-the-scenes discussion will explore the rehearsal process, set design, costume inspiration, lighting, sound and more. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. 

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