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, and Monday evening performances at 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30pm. The Commonweal is closed on 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
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 206 reviews
I didn’t really know what to expect. My wife suggested we bring my 82 year old mother for a Christmas play hoping she would like getting out and see something entertaining. The cast and...
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RandomIdea,
December 24, 2019
This show is funny witha serious side. A good reminder of what's important in life. Every casy member is VERY talent, this I've know. But I was blown away by the outpouring of various talents. Not...
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Kammy R,
December 20, 2019
We saw a play on Halloween. The acting was first rate. I like that no matter where you sit in the theater, you can see and hear perfectly. It's a great little gem in Lanesboro!
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gypsylady75,
December 10, 2019
The Commonweal Theatre is an example of just how good small town mid-west theatre can be. If you are anywhere near Lanesboro go see one of their productions. Great shows, great venue and great...
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BackPacker802436,
October 13, 2019
We have been to all their Productions in 2019 and not disappointed by any
Their actors are professionally trained and have quite the resume for such a small town I would highly recommend this as one...
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rodeocowgirl,
October 1, 2019
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