Minnesota State University, Mankato Theatre & Dance

05/29/2026

“Always…Patsy Cline” continues tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. You don’t want to miss this one! 🎵

🎟️Tickets: MSUTheatre.com | 507-389-6661

🎼Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley
🎼Directed by James C. Van Oort
🎼Musical direction by Nicholas Wayne
🎼Production stage manager: Jay Wetenkamp
🎼Assistant stage manager: Faith Biorn
🎼Costume design by Esther Iverson
🎼Scene designer and paint charge: Eve Gilmore
🎼Lighting design by Steven Smith
🎼Sound design by Anastasiia Didenko

05/26/2026

Tonight we celebrate our sponsor!

Thank you to for the generous sponsorship of “Always…Patsy Cline.”

We open tomorrow!
May 27-30 in the Andreas Theatre

05/22/2026

We can’t wait for you to see “Always…Patsy Cline” next week!
We run May 27-30 in the Andreas Theatre. 🎼

🎟️Tickets: MSUTheatre.com | 507-389-6661

05/21/2026

Read all about it!
“Always…Patsy Cline” opens May 27!

The musical “Always...Patsy Cline,” opens for a four-night run on May 27 in the Andreas Theatre. BFA musical theatre candidate Callie McConnell (pictured on left, with Christi Smith) portrays legendary country singer Patsy Cline, who recorded the classics “Walking After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces” and “Crazy” among others. For tickets and times, visit msutheatre.com.

05/20/2026

We open in one week!! "Always...Patsy Cline" runs May 27-30.
Listen as Matt, Corrie and Lisa chat all things Highland Summer Theatre!

Highland Summer Theatre is back at MSU! Corrie Eggimann & Matt Caron return to invite us and tell us all about the 2 shows! https://share.transistor.fm/s/9925698d  

05/14/2026

Highland Summer Theatre season tickets are available online: only $40 for both shows!
Grab your tickets now for the best price and the best seats!
"Always...Patsy Cline" runs May 27-30.
Disney's "Freaky Friday" runs June 10-13.
https://hss.mnsu.edu/academic-programs/theatre-arts/performances-tickets/

05/09/2026

What an awesome week! Four students were honored at a ceremony for their global travel, we got to celebrate our Blethen Award winner Clayton, and we cheered as 19 Performing Arts students crossed the stage at graduation! 🎉🎓😈💛💜

05/08/2026

Congratulations Performing Arts Graduates! 🧑‍🎓🎉
We’re so proud of you! 💛😈💜

05/07/2026

Last day of Contemporary Dance class 😢
Celebrating some of our graduating seniors: Lauren, Kristyn, Theresa and Lillie! 🌷👩🏼‍🎓🎉

05/05/2026

A celebration in ballet class:
dancing for joy as the semester wraps up. 🎉🌷🧑‍🩰🩰