Fall 2025
Disney’s Frozen JR.
A little wonder. A lot of heart.
THANK YOU FOR OUR BEST SEASON YET
The applause
belongs to you.
To our performers, families, volunteers, creative teams, donors and audiences: you made the 2025–2026 season unforgettable.
And there’s more ahead.
MANKATO PLAYHOUSESEASON RETROSPECTIVE
2025—2026
Three shows.
A community of possibility.
A community of possibility.
Made possible by you.THANK YOU.
A season we made together.
2025–2026 · A SEASON TO REMEMBER
Three shows.
So much to celebrate.
From the first rehearsal to the last round of applause, you made this our best season yet. Here’s to the stories we shared—and the people who made them possible.
Revisit the season
Winter 2026
Disney’s High School Musical JR.
A whole community, in this together.
Spring 2026
Seussical JR.
Imagination took center stage.
THESE ARE COMPLETED PRODUCTIONS.Next-season news will be shared when plans are ready.
For every ride to rehearsal. Every stitch. Every standing ovation.
Thank you for being part of our story.
WHY IT MATTERS
The impact goes
beyond the stage.
We bring high-quality theatrical experiences to Greater Mankato and help develop the next generation of performers and creators.
Get to know your Playhouse
A place to find your voice.
Auditions, rehearsals and performances give young people opportunities to try something new, practice their craft and grow in confidence.
A community to belong to.
On stage and behind the scenes, theatre is a shared effort. Performers, families and volunteers make something together that none could create alone.
Something special, right here.
Live theatre gives neighbors a reason to gather, local talent a place to shine and families an experience to share close to home.
A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED NONPROFIT
Give the next act
a place to begin.
A donation is the most helpful way to support Mankato Playhouse right now.
Your generosity supports the work between seasons as we pursue a long-term home, develop expanded programming and prepare for the performances still to come.
Every gift is a vote of confidence in local theatre—and in the people whose lives it touches.
Make a donation (opens in a new tab)You’ll be taken to our Arts People donation page to choose your gift.THE NEXT CHAPTER, IN YOUR INBOX
Stay close
to the story.
There’s more to share. Be here when we do.
Join our email list for news about our next season, expanded programming, auditions and the future of Mankato Playhouse.
Join our email list (opens in a new tab)Sign up through our existing Arts People mailing list.
Is Mankato Playhouse closing?
No. Mankato Playhouse is continuing. After our best season yet, we’re taking time to find a long-term home and expand our programming. This is the work of preparing for our next chapter, not an ending.
When will the next season be announced?
We don’t have an announcement date to share yet. We’ll announce productions, performance dates and opportunities to participate as plans are ready. Join our email list (opens in a new tab) to stay informed.
Where will future performances take place?
We’re working to find a long-term home for Mankato Playhouse. We haven’t announced a new venue. Confirmed locations will be shared with future production details.
What is the best way to help right now?
Make a donation through our Arts People giving page (opens in a new tab). Your support helps our ongoing work and future plans. You can also share our story or contact us about volunteering or partnerships.