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Superior Arts Youth Theater presents

THE ADDAMS FAMILY young@part

Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE

Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA

Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, November 5th - 7:00PM (Opening Night Party)

Friday, November 6th - 7:00PM

Saturday, November 7th - 1:00PM (Theatre For All)

Saturday, November 7th - 7:00PM

Sunday, November 8th - 1:00PM 

LOCATION: Forest Roberts Theatre

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1hr 15mins | 15min Intermission

TICKETS: Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu! For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

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POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

Play by Selina Fillinger

A fast-paced, all-female, political farce.

One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble.

DATES:

Thursday, October 29th -7:30PM (Opening Night Party)

Friday, Friday, October 30th - 7:30PM

Saturday, October 31st - 1:00PM (Theatre For All)

Saturday, October 31st - 7:30PM

Thursday, November 5th - 7:30PM

Friday, November 6th - 7:30PM

Saturday, November 7th -1:00PM

Saturday, November 7th - 7:30PM

LOCATION: Panowski Black Box Theatre

CONTENT WARNING - MEANT FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE: This production contains Intense Adult Language and Themes including stage violence, fake blood use, fake vomit, prop gun usage, mentions of suicide, references to pregnancy, mentions of abortions, references to drug use, and extreme explicit language.

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1HR 50MINS | 12min Intermission

“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu! For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

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Join us for this cult classic Halloween favorite!

The Rocky Horror Show humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to the early 1960s. The plot follows a newly engaged couple who, after being caught in a storm, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There, they encounter his latest creation, Rocky, a Frankenstein-like figure who is a fully grown, physically perfect muscle man with blonde hair and a tan.

CONTENT WARNING: This production is intended for mature audiences and contains intense adult themes and language. 

Performance Dates and Times

• Thursday, Oct. 22 – 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night)
• Friday, Oct. 23 – 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 – 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Approximate run time: 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission.

All performances will take place at Forest Roberts Theatre. 

Audience Participation Guidelines

• Callouts: allowed
• Costumes: allowed
• Throwing props: not permitted unless provided by the theatre

*Props for throwing during the show will be available to purchase by donation in the lobby before the 10:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday evening.

Tickets

This production is a fundraiser and is not included in the Season Ticket Package.

• General public: $25
• NMU employees, seniors, and military: $22
• Youth: $15
• NMU students: $5

Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu! For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

For more information about the production, please visit our Rocky Horror webpage.

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A Celebration of NMU's Brightest Stars! 

We’re back, Wildcats! Enjoy a beginning-of-the-year showcase of our theatre and dance students featuring a collection of scenes, songs, monologues, and dance pieces.

Performances:

• Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night Party)
• Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. (Theatre For All)
• Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

All performances will take place in the Panowski Black Box Theatre.

Approximate run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. 

Tickets

Get your tickets at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu. For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032. 

For more information about the production, please visit our Wildcat Theatre Follies webpage.

Theatre and Dance

A Celebration of NMU's Brightest Stars! 

We’re back, Wildcats! Enjoy a beginning-of-the-year showcase of our theatre and dance students featuring a collection of scenes, songs, monologues, and dance pieces.

Performances:

• Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night Party)
• Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. (Theatre For All)
• Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

All performances will take place in the Panowski Black Box Theatre.

Approximate run time: 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. 

Tickets

Get your tickets at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu. For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032. 

For more information about the production, please visit our Wildcat Theatre Follies webpage.

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Join us for the 5th Annual North Coast Dance Festival, a spectacular celebration of dance!

Professional dancers from across the country will gather alongside the NMU CO/LAB Dance Company for engaging educational experiences and mesmerizing performances. Don't miss this unforgettable event filled with grace, talent, and artistry. We are thrilled to welcome back Giordano Dance Chicago, who will be performing two dynamic concert jazz pieces, Dumb Luck! (musical theatre) and Sabroso (ballroom), and professional ballet dancers, Julia Feldman and Mate Szentes.

MASTERCLASS:

Wednesday, June 24th - 6:30pm

Jazz Master Class with Nan Giordano of Giordano Dance Chicago. Registration is now OPEN!

REGISTER HERE!

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, June 25th - 7:30pm

Friday, June 26th - 7:30pm

***Friday night only - Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Dancers will perform as well.

LOCATION: Forest Roberts Theatre

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1hr 15mins | No Intermission

TICKETS:

Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu

FREE TICKETS FOR ALL NMU STUDENTS!

For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

For more information about the production, please visit our North Coast Dance Festival webpage.

This event is generously sponsored by the Siril Endowment for the Arts.

Theatre and Dance

Join us for the 5th Annual North Coast Dance Festival, a spectacular celebration of dance!

Professional dancers from across the country will gather alongside the NMU CO/LAB Dance Company for engaging educational experiences and mesmerizing performances. Don't miss this unforgettable event filled with grace, talent, and artistry. We are thrilled to welcome back Giordano Dance Chicago, who will be performing two dynamic concert jazz pieces, Dumb Luck! (musical theatre) and Sabroso (ballroom), and professional ballet dancers, Julia Feldman and Mate Szentes.

MASTERCLASS:

Wednesday, June 24th - 6:30pm

Jazz Master Class with Nan Giordano of Giordano Dance Chicago. Registration is now OPEN!

Registration Link: REGISTER HERE!

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, June 25th - 7:30pm

Friday, June 26th - 7:30pm

***Friday night only - Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Dancers will perform as well.

LOCATION: Forest Roberts Theatre

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1hr 15mins | No Intermission

TICKETS:

Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu

For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

For more information about the production, please visit our North Coast Dance Festival webpage.

Theatre and Dance

CO/LAB Dance Company is NMU’s resident on-campus dance company — an exciting opportunity to train in an environment modeled after a professional company while building your artistry, versatility, and collaborative skills. Company members participate in weekly company class and rehearsals every Friday from 1–5pm, working with faculty and guest artists to create and perform original work.

Auditions: Friday, April 24 at 1:00PM in McClintock 117. All participants should complete the audition form as soon as possible.

Commitment: Full academic year
2026–2027 Season Performance: March 18–20, 2027

Featured repertoire for the 2026–2027 season includes:

• A classical ballet production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream choreographed by Karina Johnson
• A contemporary ballet set to excerpts from Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons choreographed by Christopher Houston

In addition to Friday rehearsals, company members participate in:

• Pre-semester Choreography Bootcamp: August 17–21, 2026
• Additional rehearsals as season performance approaches: typically weekday evenings (except Sundays), 7–10pm
• All rehearsals required, including tech and dress rehearsals

CO/LAB offers a focused, supportive environment designed to help you grow as a performer while experiencing the expectations and rewards of company life. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with peers and faculty, develop professional habits, and perform in a fully produced concert as part of NMU Theatre & Dance’s vibrant season.

Audition specifics and a link to fill out your audition form (which must be completed in advance) are included HERE.

Learn more about NMU Theatre and Dance and CO/LAB Dance Company!

Theatre and Dance

Join us for the 5th Annual North Coast Dance Festival, a spectacular celebration of dance! Professional dancers from across the country will gather alongside the NMU CO/LAB Dance Company for engaging educational experiences and mesmerizing performances. Don't miss this unforgettable event filled with grace, talent, and artistry.

This event is generously supported by the Siril Endowment for the Arts.

FOREST ROBERTS THEATRE

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1HR 15MIN | 15min Intermission

Theatre and Dance

A Pride Celebration Event!

Join NMU Theatre and Dance for a DRAG CABARET to get us ready for Pride Month! Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Marquette and beyond as performers make the Panowski Black Box Theatre stage their own.

PANOWSKI BLACK BOX THEATRE

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1HR 30MINS