From Rochester and points north - take Hwy 52 South; turn left in Fountain onto County Road 8; go approximately 11 miles to Lanesboro; turn left onto Parkway Ave and the Commonweal is 1/4 mile on the right.
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A not-for-profit, professional theatre company dedicated to delighting and challenging the audiences of our region. Run by a collective of artists and administrators, we are committed to the values of collaboration, community, diversity, and artistic integrity, and to making educational opportunities and live theatre accessible to as many as possible.
Hours & Dates
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening performances at 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30pm. The Commonweal is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.Rates
General admission ticket price is $35 with discounts available for students and groups of 10 or more. Phone 800/657-7025 for reservations.
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Green Practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Meetings & Conferences
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
Reviews
Based on 218 reviews
An amazing play wonderfully acted and produced, as we have come to expect. The Commonweal is not just something to do while in Lanesboro or SE Minnesota, it is the reason to make a visit.
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Chris W,
March 6, 2023
This is our 2nd year as season ticket holders since we moved to SE MN. Every play has been great. The Actors are all so talented. I feel so fortunate to have the Commonweal in our community. I'm...
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Nora B,
December 11, 2022
Just saw "Alice in Winter Wonderland." A very nice Holiday play and experience. The set was perfect. The props and costuming very imaginative and fit the story well. I want a pair of the light...
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TheUtterMarilyn,
December 6, 2022
Let Us All be Upstanding for Adrienne Sweeney!!!!
We have attended this Theatre many times and thoroughly enjoy the performances of Adrienne, Hal , Brent & Jeremy, but Adrienne's acting...
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N2616UIdianas,
December 4, 2022
My 12 year old daughter and i had a date night and she is obsessed with Alice in Wonderland. I thought this would be perfect. It did NOT disappoint!!! We LOVED it SO much! What an absolutely...
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kateW3204DU,
December 3, 2022
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