A look back at the performances that graced our stage in 2021.
The 2021 season marked a cautious return to live performance after the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020. Events resumed in the fall, though some late-season shows were still cancelled due to ongoing uncertainty.
Z-Theatre returns to the stage with the beloved comedy Lutheran Ladies' Luncheon. See the Z-Theatre website for tickets and more information.
Performances: September 3 (Fri 7 PM), September 4 (Sat 7 PM), September 5 (Sun 2 PM), September 10 (Fri 7 PM), September 11 (Sat 7 PM), September 12 (Sun 2 PM). At The Zumbrota State Theatre.
The 24th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens its Final Ten international short film finalists simultaneously across 400+ venues on six continents. Each film is automatically Oscar-qualified. Films hail from eight countries including the U.K., Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, Norway, Italy, Canada, France, and the USA — selected from 970 submissions from 70 countries.
Two screenings at The Zumbrota State Theatre: Saturday, September 25 and Saturday, October 2, both at 7:30 PM. Tickets $10 at the door.
Patchouli & Terra Guitarra is the #1 charting international guitar duo, awarded "2017 Best Instrumental Album of the Year" with 21 CDs and 4,500 shows across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Renowned for their trademarked visual art concept with exhibitions on three continents, they bring world-class music and world-class art together in the breathtaking Animated Painting Concert Experience: The Landscape of Guitar.
Tickets $20. At The Zumbrota State Theatre.
Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Zumbrota State Theatre and help create a venue that carries us into the next century. Plans include seat restoration, renovation of the old lobby, mural restoration, and much-needed electrical upgrades.
Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, a facility tour, and a brief program. No charge — preregistration requested. A virtual attendance option was also available.
Internationally acclaimed pianist, vocalist, and Kawai-endorsed touring artist Phil Thompson performs a night of Billy Joel and Elton John's biggest hits, with special guest Scott Dorff on saxophones. Sing along to favorites including "Bennie & The Jets," "Your Song," "My Life," "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," "Rocket Man," "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," "Crocodile Rock," "Movin' Out," "Daniel," "New York State of Mind," and "Piano Man."
At The Zumbrota State Theatre.
An Elvis show unlike any other — From the King for the King highlights and honors the legendary gospel songs Elvis lovingly performed in the early '60s along with his singing partners The Jordanaires. Not an imitation show, but a tribute to the songs that meant the most to Elvis, featuring a 9-piece band including 4 singers. Cancelled before the performance.
Cancelled.
Thomasina Petrus created a very special piece of musical cabaret celebrating the life and influence of Billie Holiday. Through a musical timeline of artists impacted by Billie — Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and more — Thomasina celebrates the history of these artists while incorporating the American history that shaped jazz and its origins. Cancelled before the performance.
Cancelled.
Mick Sterling's A Grand Ol' Opry Christmas is performed by three top Twin Cities singers — Cate Fierro, Shalo Lee, and Mick Sterling — leading a top-flight band through classic Christmas songs in a traditional country fashion.
Songs by Dolly Parton, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Merle Haggard, Glen Campbell, and many more, lovingly presented in a professional and conversational style. Traditional songs you know and some you don't — all delivered in a style that everyone loves.
Tickets $30. At The Zumbrota State Theatre.