Current & Upcoming Events
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SHOW INFORMATION
The Hobbit
By Greg Banks, Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences, Directed by Reed Sigmund
(Outdoor show)
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Bilbo Baggins would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. But when the Wizard Gandalf arrives at his door, this little Hobbit embarks on a magical adventure.
Show Dates:
July 23rd, 7:00 P.M.
July 24th, 7:00 P.M.
July 25th, 7:00 P.M.
July 26th, 2:00 P.M. (Sunday Matinee, Captioned Show)
&
July 30th, 7:00 P.M.
July 31st, 7:00 P.M.
August 1st, 7:00 P.M.
August 2nd, 2:00 P.M. (Sunday Matinee)
Location:
Aamodt’s Apple Farm & Saint Croix Vineyard 6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Tickets on sale now!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!!
The Hobbit is already attracting Media coverage!
See recent & upcoming articles below:
St. Croix Valley Magazine, July 14, 2026:
St. Croix Valley Magazine: Zephyr Theatre Presents The Hobbit
Broadway World, July 14, 2026:
Broadway World- The Hobbit - Zephyr Theatre - Outdoor Performance
Broadway World, July 15, 2026:
Broadway World-Interview-Reed Sigmund of The Hobbit at The Zephyr Theatre
Minnesota Monthly - July 17, 2026
KSTP - Sunday, July 19, 6:50 am
WCCO- Monday, July 20, 9 am
KARE11- Wednesday, July 22 at noon
FOX-9 Mention on Roundup next week
Cherry and Spoon- review upcoming
Stages of MN- review upcoming
Be sure to tune in!
The Zephyr Theatre Presents:
"An Evening of Jazz"
With The River City Quintet
An outdoor event, open to the public! Join us for an evening of jazz music on the Erickson Plaza as we kick back and enjoy the sounds of Stillwater and a view of the iconic lift bridge.
The Zephyr Theatre Educates. We create opportunities for youth to gain experience and knowledge about live arts performance and create space to perform. We create young professionals who will grace our stages for years to come.
Free Admission - Open to the public
DATE: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
TIME: 6:30 P.M.–8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Erickson Plaza at Ascension Church 214 3rd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Invite your friends and neighbors to come join us for this jazz-filled evening in front of the beautiful St. Croix ambiance!
The Zephyr Theatre’s 9th Annual Haunted History Trolley Tour!
The 9th straight year running!
On a dark and eerie evening, you leisurely board your trolley to tour one of the oldest cities in Minnesota. But this tour goes downhill quickly when uninvited characters begin boarding. Traveling to areas of Stillwater's haunted past, ghosts wander onto the trolley bringing these stories to life - creepy characters telling their own true horror stories of Stillwater long ago!!!
Coming October of 2026
Tickets go on sale next month!
The Big Holiday Stillwater Sing
If you’re looking for an event that’s guaranteed to put you in a holiday mood, you won’t want to miss The Big Stillwater Holiday Sing. Host Dan Chouinard presents a special holiday singalong that is sure to warm your heart and raise your spirits.
With guest appearances from local artists.
Coming December of 2026
More information coming this fall!
“A Very Good Christmas Carol”
Back by popular demand!
Two Dickensian orphans present their own version of “A Christmas Carol.” They’ve only got each other and a handful of props, and with their fingers going numb, they might need some help! What could possibly go wrong? Come for a fresh, madcap take on a heartwarming classic, stay for the never-ending thrill of audience participation!
Show Dates: December 16th-20th, 2026
Location: The Grand Banquet Hall 301 2nd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082
More information coming this fall!
THE ZEPHYR IN YOUR SCHOOL
Zephyr Theatre In School Educational Programs build confidence and promote Social-Emotional Learning in students of all ages! Whether your student is enrolled in public school, private school, or receives their education at home, we have programs that are accessible and right for your family.
As each student works toward achieving their developmental milestones, we’ll encourage them to explore the joys of storytelling through collaboration, movement, and song. In our classes, we will build stories together, emphasizing the importance of connection and relationships. In our student productions, we will bring characters to life studying language, music, and choreography. All of our programs will focus on strengthening each student’s large and fine motor skills, creativity, empathy, communication, and collaboration.
ZEPHYR PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING (ZPAT)
The Zephyr Theatre is proud to host programs and opportunities for young performers with any degree of theatrical experience. From storytelling classes for kindergarteners, dance classes for elementary school students, or acting intensive workshops for those in high school, our programs aim to inspire, support, and challenge those seeking to grow in the theatrical arts. Simultaneously, our classes and productions are tailored to meet the developmental needs of each specific age group. Combined with exciting training in the performing arts, these programs focus on helping students gain the crucial social and emotional skills required to grow and succeed onstage, in life, and in the classroom.
Education
Mission
We strive to educate, connect, and inspire a vibrant community through live theatrical arts in the St Croix Valley.
