Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. The true story of the small town that welcomed the world, Broadway’s "Come From Away" has won Best Musical all across North America! The show takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran tight, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by 2017 Tony®-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” Bring a lunch/supper for on the bus. * Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket (Mezzanine). * 12 PM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jan 5 * Fee: $135

Betty Crocker has helped shape America’s homes, kitchens, and recipes for over a century. Surprising to many, she was not a real person! As a radio and television personality, a letter-writing confidante, and a relatable icon, “Betty” has impacted multiple generations as society has grappled with questions of women’s role in American society. You will be humming the catchy music from this world-premiere musical and inspired to go home to bake something new! * Fee includes coach transportation, theatre ticket, and lunch at historic Fire Station 10, A-Side Public House (choice of: Station 10 Cheese Burger, Vegetable Pot Pie, French Onion Steak Sandwich, or Croque Monsieur served with a beverage and dessert. Sandwiches are served with frites.). * 8 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 4 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 1 * Fee: $109

Parade is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden, with book by two-time Tony Award® winner, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Academy Award® winner Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Jason Robert Brown, and co-conceived by 21-time Tony Award®-winning legend Harold Prince. The production has received overwhelming acclaim since its debut. The New York Times said, “This revival, filled with deft flourishes by director Michael Arden, recalls an era of big casts, big stories, and big talent – a time when musicals actually felt like events.” Entertainment Weekly called Parade “the most gorgeous production on Broadway.” Deadline proclaimed that Parade is “A work of art! As commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years.” Time Out New York stated that “Parade will echo for a long time to come. See it before the parade passes by.” Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another. * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (sections MF1, MF2, MF3, rows Z->CC). Bring a lunch/supper for on the bus. * 10:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Dec 1 * Fee: $109

The story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects the beauty and hardships of Molter’s solitary yet satisfying life beginning in 1934. The play, funny and passionate, explores her independence, fortitude, and love of nature. She pushes back against the premise that her time in the North Woods made her the “Loneliest Woman in America,” as the Saturday Evening Post claimed in 1952. Dorothy Molter’s story will delight all, young and old. * Fee includes coach transportation, theatre ticket, and lunch at Burger Moe's (choice of cheeseburger or veggie burger, along with fries, a beverage, and dessert) * 8 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 4 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jan 5 Fee: $105

When people are asked what their favorite Christmas albums are, the vast majority of people mention two albums: the classic “Andy Williams Christmas Album” and Bing Crosby’s “Merry Christmas” album. The songs are timeless and the treatments are a perfect reflection of the holiday season. Join us as Mick Sterling Presents brings you a wondrous afternoon of Christmas classics with an extraordinary 19-piece orchestra. Twin Cities' favorites Mick Sterling and Michael Pearce Donley will be joined onstage by delightful choral singers led by Cate Fierro, a full string section, an array of percussion, and a magnificent 4-piece horn section. Hear The Elegance Orchestra perform classic Andy Williams treatments of “Happy Holidays,” ”Jingle Bells,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and more along with timeless Bing Crosby favorites including “Mele Kalikimaka,” “Christmas in Killarney” and, of course, “White Christmas.” Join us and experience the songs you hear on your stereo performed live at CDT. Merry Christmas! * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (choice of seven entrees) at the Chanhassen, and theatre ticket. * 9:30 AM Depart Northrop parking lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 1 * Fee: $115

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Sidekick Theatre’s heartwarming, funny holiday show. Combining some of the Twin Cities' best vocalists with a dynamic band headed up by Brian Pierce, this spirited holiday show brings a modern vitality to holiday favorites from the past and present day, and promises to leave you feeling merry and bright! * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (Holiday Roasted Chicken with Cheesy Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Winter Salad, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee, Hot Tea) and theater ticket. * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 15 * Fee: $105

“An anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond." — NBC NIGHTLY NEWS Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by The Washington Post, Dear Evan Hansen is the first contemporary musical about connection in the digital age. Meet Evan Hansen, a high school student who always feels like he’s on the outside looking in. After writing a letter to himself that was never meant to be seen, Evan becomes entangled in a lie that was never meant to be told and a life he never dreamt could be his. As a result, Evan finally gets what so many of us are searching for—the chance to finally fit in. Packed with some of the most popular musical theatre songs from the last decade including “You Will Be Found,” “Waving Through A Window” and “For Forever,” Dear Evan Hansen features an uplifting score by the Tony®, Grammy®, and Oscar® winning team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson. Bring a lunch/supper for on the bus. Registration deadline: Jan 15. * Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket (seats are Mezzanine Center). * 6 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jan 15 * Fee: $129

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. This acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always. Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Bring a lunch/supper for on the bus. * Fee includes coach transportation and main floor theatre ticket (sections MF3, rows O-S). * 10:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Jan 2 * Fee: $109

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY ("30 Rock"), composer JEFF RICHMOND ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. New York Magazine cheers, "MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery." USA Today says, "We'll let you in on a little secret, because we're such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!" Registration deadline: Feb 15. * Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket (seats are Mezzanine Center). Bring a lunch/supper for on the bus. * 11:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Feb 15 * Fee: $129

Get ready to crank your holiday spirit all the way up! This production will surprise and thoroughly delight, and don’t be deceived; this isn’t a send-up to the ’50s and ’60s, but rather it’s a multi-media, musical extravaganza mixing rock hits of the ’70s to today with hilarious stories and parodies favorite yuletide songs, as you’ve never heard them before. Join an 8-piece, all-star cast of musicians as they uniquely rock their way through Christmas classics, in the most imaginative way possible, delivering as much fun as Santa himself! For example, hear the blending of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” set to Peter Frampton’s “Show Me The Way!” Each song is funnier, and yes, even more cleverly done than the one before it! * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (choice of seven entrees) at the Chanhassen, and theatre ticket. * 9:30 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 1 * Fee: $115