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Phillip Fazio is the Artistic Director of the NorShor Theatre at The Duluth Playhouse. His Off-Broadway directing credits include THE BOOK THAT I'M GOING TO WRITE, BY JUDY GARLAND (Jerry Orbach Theater) and GAY CAMP (Players Theatre). Favorite directing credits include: FOLLIES, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, PROOF, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, CAROLINE OR CHANGE, CABARET, RAGTIME, SWEENEY TODD, SPRING AWAKENING, GREY GARDENS, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, and NEXT TO NORMAL. Phillip is a member of Lincoln Center Theatre’s Directors Lab and an Associate Member of the Stage Director and Choreographers Society. He earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and a MFA in Directing from Pennsylvania State University. For more information, please visit www.phillipfazio.com

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THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Comes to Duluth Playhouse in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

This spring, Duluth Playhouse will present The Light in the Piazza. Set against the Tuscan countryside, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of a mother and daughter on a life-changing journey. 
The Naples Players Adds Phillip Fazio As Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

The Naples Players (TNP) is announcing that, after a competitive national search, Bryce Alexander - CEO & Executive Artistic Director - has selected Phillip Fazio to join him in leading the organization as TNP's new Artistic Director.
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.
Photos: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA At Duluth Playhose
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will present Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6 - 22, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre. See photos from the production.
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Comes to Duluth Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will present Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6 - 22, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre. 
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Runs This Week at The NorShor
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024

Audiences of all ages are invited to journey to Neverland at Duluth Playhouse's Main Stage production of Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan, now open at the NorShor Theatre. Running through June 2, Rick Elice's Tony Award-winning, music-filled play is an origin story for one of popular culture's most enduring and beloved characters.
Duluth Playhouse Opens PETER AND THE STARCATCHER This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Duluth Playhouse fifth Main Stage play of the season is Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan.
WAITRESS, JERSEY BOYS, and More Set For Duluth Playhouse's 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

Duluth Playhouse has announced the plays and musicals slated for its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Duluth Playhouse Hosts Season Reveal Party This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024

Duluth Playhouse will invite the community to a season reveal party at the NorShor Theatre on Wednesday, March 27. For its 110th anniversary, the organization has announced that it will be producing a collection of plays and musicals never before seen in the Main Stage and Underground seasons.
Duluth Playhouse Opens THE SOUND OF MUSIC This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2023

Duluth Playhouse will present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and music promises to capture the hearts of audiences of all ages, making it the must-see holiday event of the season.
Photos: First Look At The Stars Of KINKY BOOTS At Duluth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023

Following the 10-year anniversary of KINKY BOOTS sweeping Broadway audiences off their feet, Duluth Playhouse will produce the first regional theatre production in Minnesota. See first look photos of the leading cast!
Feature: PARADE THE MUSICAL ~ Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra's Compelling Phoenix Revival
by Herbert Paine - Jun 10, 2023

Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra's presents its unique version of PARADE on June 24th at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, AZ.
Photos: INTO THE WOODS Opens At The NorShor Theatre Friday, March 17
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023

Duluth Playhouse presents Into the Woods, the hit Broadway musical at the NorShor Theatre, this Friday, March 17th. See photos from the production.
Duluth Playhouse Presents INTO THE WOODS At The NorShor Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2023

What really happens after Happily Ever After? Find out as Duluth Playhouse presents Into the Woods, the hit Broadway musical at the NorShor Theatre, running March 17th through April 2nd.
Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre and School Bids A Fond Farewell To The Depot Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2022

Having called the Depot home since 1977, Duluth Playhouse has announced the Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre and School of Performing Arts will be relocating to the NorShor Theatre facility located at 211 East Superior Street in Duluth after this Sunday's 2PM performance of Disney's High School Musical.
Duluth Playhouse's FOOTLOOSE Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2022

Duluth Playhouse will kick into high gear with opening night of the musical Footloose June 24th. Footloose runs June 24 through July 17 at the NorShor Theatre. 
Interview: Jacob Higdon of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Jun 24, 2022

The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!'
Interview: Hope Nordquist of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Jun 20, 2022

The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!' Join Ren as he moves to a new town and shares his love of music and dancing. FOOTLOOSE is a celebration of youthful innocence, the importance of listening to one another, and the healing power of forgiveness. This explosive and dynamic production is a celebration of individual expression and the power of music and dance.
Duluth Playhouse Presents Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

Based on Roald Dahl's quirky original tale, James and his new friends roll their peach into the ocean and embark on a fantastic voyage that crosses paths with seagulls, sharks, and lands them on top of the Empire State Building!
Duluth Playhouse Presents FOOTLOOSE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

The 1980s are back in style with Footloose, a jam packed musical with all your favorite hit songs from the era, such as “Holding Out For A Hero,”, “Let's Hear It For The Boy', “Almost Paradise,” and of course, “Footloose!” 

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