Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

Get your Golden Ticket and join us for a magical, musical adventure! Follow Charlie as he wins the chance of a lifetime: a tour of the mysterious and marvelous chocolate factory owned by the eccentric genius Willy Wonka. Charlie journeys through a world of pure imagination that includes edible inventions, Oompa Loompas, unforgettable songs, and colorful characters.

Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Red Wing Arts Fall Festival

Take in fall color at its peak in beautiful downtown Red Wing! Our juried two-day fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core programming events, designed to feature and celebrate 120-plus regional artists in the heart of Red Wing. Festival attendees can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired, whether it’s listening to concerts in the bandshell, creating something beautiful, or eating delicious food.

Our Scandinavian Julia Child

Join us for a special screening of Baking with Julia featuring “our Scandinavian Julia Child” as she demonstrates how to make a variety of Danish pastry pockets. The moderated conversation after the screening will feature Bea Ojakangas, along with stories about both Bea and Julia from Eleanor Ostman (former recipe columnist for the Pioneer Press), and Elaine Kumpula (Honorary Consul for Finland). Conversation will continue at the reception afterwards.

Mr. Specific with Massive Green and Weald @ Day Block Brewing

Mr. Specific is a vibe. You could try and fit them into any number of genres but that would be doing them a disservice. With influences ranging from Umphrey’s McGee to J Dilla to Snarky Puppy, their musical palate has many different extremes. With this unique batch of ingredients they’re cookin’ up something special for ya.
$10 Presale, $15 day of
Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm

Misery

When bestselling author Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, he quickly realizes he’s not a guest—he’s a prisoner in her secluded home. What begins as care and admiration spirals into obsession and violence as Annie forces Paul to write a new ending for her favorite book as if his life depends on it.

By William Goldman
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Studio shows are intended for mature audiences.

LIZZIE: The Musical

It’s bold. It’s bloody. It’s badass. LIZZIE: The Musical takes the legend of Lizzie Borden and cranks up the volume in this ferocious rock musical that explodes with unapologetic female power. Based on the true, and still unsolved, story of the 1892 axe murders that shocked the nation, LIZZIE dives headfirst into the life of one of America’s most infamous women and explores themes of betrayal, oppression, rage, and liberation.

By Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner & Alan Stevens Hewitt 
Studio shows are intended for mature audiences.

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

Justin Willman - One For The Ages Tour

Fresh off the release of Magic Lover—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages.

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

Rochester will be a key stop on the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™100 Year Tour—the most legendary tour in Globetrotters history—playing at Mayo Civic Center on February 16, 2026. This centennial season is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of jaw-dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” moments, and 100 Years of basketball thrills. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver.

Fall Dance Concert

Witness the artistry and dedication of the dance faculty, guest artists, and students through original choreography and the culminations of an entire semester’s worth of work. Multiple dance styles will be presented that range from contemporary modern, to ballet, to urban dance.

The Disruption of a Routine: An Evening of Unscripted Longform Improv

Every night is a little different as student performers create scenes, characters and dialogue on the spot based on a simple suggestion from the audience! We are excited to welcome guest artist Butch Roy of Five Man Job, one of the longest running improv groups in the Twin Cities, as the director of this production. 

Studio shows are intended for mature audiences.