State Theatre

The State Theatre will be temporarily closed for the summer of 2024, but exciting things are happening!  The restoration of the old lobby will be done during this time. We hope to have it completed in early fall, if not it will still be functional as a venue while we complete this project.

We are working on the fall schedule.
Additional shows will be added and ticket links up soon.

Here is what we have so far…….

Late September / early October – Manhattan Film Festival

10/26 Jackson Browne Tribute
Boyd Lee and his band will be adding Jeff Engholm (Collective Unconscious) in this fabulous tribute the music of Jackson Browne

11/2 Mick Sterling
MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES / The Songs of The Grand Ole Opry and Sun Records

11/9 Belfast Cowboys
is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002.

11/23 Disco Kingz
If you missed this show last year, don’t let this one pass you by.
https://discokingz.com/

Billy McLaughlin Holiday Show – date not yet confirmed

The following events are at The Zumbrota State Theatre.

  • Fri
    03
    Jan
    2020
    7:30 PMCrossings Event at The Zumbrota State Theatre

    white-sidewalls-2017

    The Whitesidewalls Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue was founded in 1972 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. College classmates Pat Brown and Eric Satterlund discovered a mutual love for 50s and 60s music and decided to form such a group. The Whitesidewalls grew quickly in popularity and became a fixture of the Twin Cities music scene, appearing at ballrooms, bars, corporate and community events and celebrations throughout the 5-state area. They presented the Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue for many summers at the Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee Minnesota, and were a part of the first Winter Dance Party revival (the annual event commemorating the last shows of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper at the Surf Ballroom) in Clear Lake Iowa in 1979, and have returned to perform many times at the February event. The Whitesidewalls have operated continuously since 1972 and carry on today, bringing the best of rock and roll, rockabilly and doo-wop from 1954 to 1964 (the “golden age of rock and roll”) to many thousands of friends, fans and dancers each year.[read more…]

  • Sat
    11
    Jan
    2020
    10:00 AMZumbrota State Theatre

    Sponsored by Zumbrota VFW

  • Sun
    12
    Jan
    2020
    2:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre
  • Sun
    19
    Jan
    2020
    2:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    Treat yourself and your friends to a creative evening of fun! Tickets HERE!
    Benefits the State Theatre and sponsored by the Friends of the Theatre!

    A Fun evening out! Wine and Watercolor at the State Theatre.  Just bring yourselves, all materials are included.  You will paint with professional grade supplies and be instructed by Linda Smith on techniques and be entertained with the best Ole 'N Lena jokes around.  We will paint a Chickadee!  Enjoy a beverage and relax!

  • Tue
    21
    Jan
    2020
  • Mon
    27
    Jan
    2020
    4:15 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    Come explore the world of theatre! Each winter Goodhue County 4-H partners with Missoula Children’s Theatre to provide a weeklong performing arts opportunity for all youth in grades K-12! There are roles for everyone, including acting parts, stagehands, and assistant directors! Auditions are necessary to assign roles—however no participants will be cut from the production.

    January 27—February 1, 2020
    Zumbrota State Theatre, Zumbrota
    Grades K-12
    Cost: $25/participant

    Auditions are Monday, January 27th beginning at 4:15PM.
    Register by January 22, 2020.
    To register: z.umn.edu/GCmissoula2020
    [read more…]

  • Sat
    01
    Feb
    2020
    3:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    Goodhue County 4-H is proud to partner with Missoula Children’s Theatre and the Zumbrota State Theatre to present the charming tale of PINOCCHIO, the wooden puppet who longed to become a real, live boy.

    Audition and additional information

    Ticket Link

  • Sat
    01
    Feb
    2020
    5:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    Goodhue County 4-H is proud to partner with Missoula Children’s Theatre and the Zumbrota State Theatre to present the charming tale of PINOCCHIO, the wooden puppet who longed to become a real, live boy.

    Audition and additional information

    Ticket Link

  • Sat
    08
    Feb
    2020
    10:00 AMZumbrota State Theatre
  • Sun
    09
    Feb
    2020
  • Mon
    10
    Feb
    2020
    6:00 PM Zumbrota State Theatre

    Be Part of the Cast of MAMMA MIA!
    Z-Theatre is hosting open auditions at the State Theatre in Zumbrota on
    February 10 & 11 at 6:00 PM.
    Directed by Michele Nyman
    Vocal direction by Dylon Starr

    More information on Z-Theatre web site

  • Tue
    11
    Feb
    2020
    6:00 PM Zumbrota State Theatre

    Be Part of the Cast of MAMMA MIA!
    Z-Theatre is hosting open auditions at the State Theatre in Zumbrota on
    February 10 & 11 at 6:00 PM.
    Directed by Michele Nyman
    Vocal direction by Dylon Starr

    More information on Z-Theatre web site

  • Fri
    14
    Feb
    2020
    7:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    The Twin Cities in Minnesota is home to one of the premier Beatles tributes in the country - Rubber Soul The Tribute. These five Beatle-crazed guys, fans before anything, enjoy and share their mutual passion with their audience. The line-up consists of Brian McGuire (Paul McCartney), Jonathan Ehresmann (George Harrison), Whelan Keenan (Ringo) and Mike McDonough (John Lennon). David Gores is a unique addition to the Fab Four on keyboards (ala Billy Preston). He performs the predominant keyboard parts from all of the Beatles catalog, and also contributes background vocals and extra percussion.

    Rubber Soul features the entire Beatles history in one night! Early Beatles, the psychedelic era of Sgt Pepper/Magical Mystery Tour and later Beatles, covering the “White Album” release through “Abbey Road/Let it Be.” They also incude some hits of John, Paul, George, and RIngo, after the break up of the band. Their performance includes the use of authentic guitars, amplifiers, and costumes, and have been performing for audiences of all ages for more than 15 years.

    Please note the Dinner Option for this concert is SOLD OUT.

    Tickets

    Band Website

     

  • Thu
    20
    Feb
    2020
  • Fri
    13
    Mar
    2020
    7:30 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    CANCELLED AS OF MARCH 13TH

    Collective Unconscious is:
    Jeff Engholm, bass and vocals
    Muggsy Lauer, guitar and vocals
    Nathan Nesje, guitar and vocals
    George Maurer, keys
    Andy Deckard, bass

    With the CU String Quartet and Horn Section

    Collective Unconscious presents Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in its entirety for the 50th Anniversary of this groundbreaking album. We drop the needle on S&G's last record as a duo. Complete with Strings and Horns, it's a true sonic representation of the original arrangements, down to the last meticulous detail.

    Bridge Over Troubled Water generates a unique set of feelings in us. The lyrics are so visual that taking the album down and placing it on the record player (the only real way to listen to BOTW) is like paging through a childhood photo album long lost. The record is simultaneously somber and joyous, deep and light. It’s only now, looking back across some 50 years that we get a sense of the placeholder in time that was BOTW. Released as it was in 1970, BOTW truly served as a marker between the decades, a nod to the ideals and folksy simplicity of the sixties mixed with the global complexities and inward thinking that was to dominate the decade to come. BOTW was a balm in a confusing time and remains so today.

    Tickets

  • Sat
    14
    Mar
    2020
    10:00 AMZumbrota State Theatre

    Sponsored by Zumbrota Ford

  • Sun
    15
    Mar
    2020
    2:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    Sponsored by Thrivent Financial

  • Fri
    01
    May
    2020
    Zumbrota State Theatre

    Mamma Mia!
    Sophie and her dad have a confusing relationship - confusing because she doesn’t know which of three different men it is! While Sophie’s mom Donna is busy preparing for her daughter’s wedding, the three possible dads all show up for the occasion! Who will walk Sophie down the aisle? Find out in Z-Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia featuring all of your favorite ABBA hits!

    April 30 - May 9, 2021

    MAMMA MIA! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

  • Sun
    25
    Oct
    2020
    2:00 PMZumbrota State Theatre

    There is frost on the pumpkin in this watercolor painting event! Proceeds benefit the State Theatre Restoration and is sponsored by the Friends of the Theatre! This event has limited enrollment!

    Tickets

  • Sat
    21
    Nov
    2020
    Sat
    28
    Nov
    2020
    Online

    Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the area, the Zumbrota Area Arts Council (ZAAC) is rescheduling the Youth Art Contest from the State Theatre in Zumbrota on Saturday, November 21, to an online event. It will be on the ZAAC website at www.zaac.org

    See Youth Art Contest page for more information