About Opening Night Parties
These exclusive events feature complimentary food and beverage, music, a photo booth, and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! Opening night parties are included with a ticket purchased for opening night of a mainstage NMU Theatre and Dance production. Purchase your season tickets for opening nights to guarantee your spot at the celebration!
2025-2026 Opening Night Parties
Thursday, September 27th, 2025 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Thursday, October 30th, 2025 - Panowski Black Box Theatre
Thursday, November 6th, 2025 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
CO/LAB Dance Company - Love Is A Burning: A Johnny Cash Ballet
Thursday, January 29th, 2026 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 - Panowski Black Box Theatre
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Panowski Playwriting Production - Tragedy Sound
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 - Panowski Black Box Theatre
Thursday, May 29th, 2026 - Panowski Black Box Theatre
Thursday, June 25th, 2026 - Forest Roberts Theatre Lobby
Interested in becoming an opening night party sponsor? Contact the NMU Theatre and Dance Department Head, Bill Digneit at wdigneit@nmu.edu or 906-227-2044.