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Duluth Playhouse Announces Departure Of Producing Artistic Director Phillip Fazio
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The Duluth Playhouse Board of Directors has announced that Phillip Fazio, Producing Artistic Director, will be stepping down after five years of leadership that has had a lasting impact on both the Playhouse and the greater Duluth community.

Wes Drummond Announced as New Executive Director of Duluth Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021

The Duluth Playhouse Board of Directors announces that Wes Drummond has been hired as Executive Director, effective May 11, 2021. He joins Phillip Fazio, who was recently hired as Producing Artistic Director.

Christine Gradl Seitz Ends Distinguished Career with Duluth Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020

The Board of Directors of the Duluth Playhouse has announced Christine Gradl Seitz will retire from her position as Executive and Artistic Director of the Duluth Playhouse effective September 30, 2020. Seitz has been leading the Playhouse since January 2000.

Duluth Playhouse Has Announced New NorShor Theatre Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2020

The Duluth Playhouse and its Board of Directors have announced that Phillip Fazio will become the NorShor Theatre's next Artistic Director. Fazio will succeed Christine Gradl Seitz, who has served as both the Artistic and Executive Director for the organization for the past 20 years.

The Duluth Playhouse Will Present Style, Sass, and Sisterhood in STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020

The Duluth Playhouse is sending its audiences to the beauty parlor when it presents Robert Harling's hilarious comedy, Steel Magnolias, which will be performed January 30-February 9, 2020 at the NorShor Theatre. This show is directed by Playhouse veteran, Julie Ahasay.

Duluth Playhouse to Open 2019-2020 Season with SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019

The Duluth Playhouse presents Leiber and Stoller's hit musical revue, Smokey Joe's Cafe, at the NorShor Theatre beginning September 19 through September 29, 2019. This production is directed by returning guest director, Michael Matthew Ferrell.

Duluth Playhouse Welcomes New Director Of Development
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

The Duluth Playhouse is thrilled to announce the hiring of Devin Stigsell as the organizations new Director of Development. It's a new position for the Playhouse but one they have been looking to fill for quite some time.