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
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 210 reviews
We had a lot of fun seeing “Leading Ladies” at the Commonweal. There isn’t a bad seat in the house as it’s a smaller venue. If we lived closer I would get season tickets. You get a sense that the...
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Bookmom17,
August 3, 2022
We saw Leading Laddies and it was excellent. We are experienced live theater patrons. Both in the St. Paul/Minneapolis and outstation Minnesota. The entire cast were on their game! The vocal...
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Randy W,
May 29, 2022
I was planning to see a production of a Shakespeare mashup which I have seen before. It is a very amusing show. I was in Rochester for the weekend and decided to travel to Laneboro. Prior to leaving...
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brian b,
August 2, 2021
Saw "Dancing Lessons", a romantic comedy. It was excellent! Very engaging, entertaining, and funny! Both actors played their roles persuasively.
The Commonweal is a fantastic venue. I was so...
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Randy W,
May 30, 2021
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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Trout_Dog2022,
December 24, 2019
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