Norah will join Lori Dokken for an evening of music and fun.
One night only, so grab your tickets soon!
When: April 17, 2023
Where: The Woman's Club, 410 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis
Tickets: https://www.womansclub.org/public-events
Doors open @ 5:00 for cocktails and lite dinner
Show time 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Love Lori Dokken? Want to know a little more? Click here.
One night only, so grab your tickets soon!
When: April 17, 2023
Where: The Woman's Club, 410 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis
Tickets: https://www.womansclub.org/public-events
Doors open @ 5:00 for cocktails and lite dinner
Show time 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Love Lori Dokken? Want to know a little more? Click here.
Club Day Monday
November 19 - December 18, 2022
Cherry and Spoon: "...a story of love and acceptance across religions and traditions. ...Ron Peluso directs this fantastic cast, striking a nice balance between the lighter moments and the more somber."
St. Paul Pioneer Press: "[A] heartwarming finale from History Theatre’s artistic director."
playoffthepage.com: "...endearing characters, gorgeous music, social and familial conflict, resolve and understanding."
Book by John Fenn
Music & lyrics by Drew Jansen
Directed by Ron Peluso
Musical direction by David Lohman
Cherry and Spoon: "...a story of love and acceptance across religions and traditions. ...Ron Peluso directs this fantastic cast, striking a nice balance between the lighter moments and the more somber."
St. Paul Pioneer Press: "[A] heartwarming finale from History Theatre’s artistic director."
playoffthepage.com: "...endearing characters, gorgeous music, social and familial conflict, resolve and understanding."
Book by John Fenn
Music & lyrics by Drew Jansen
Directed by Ron Peluso
Musical direction by David Lohman
6:30pm - 8:30pm, Wednesday September 7th and 28th, 2022
Norah Long partners with Seri Johnson and pianist Erin Roe to create a lively, intimate evening of music and stories for this open-air fine-dining cabaret! Surrounded by fantastic views of the. St. Croix River, you'll enjoy a 3-course meal and wine pairings. Different menu each evening, with room for 120..
Seri Johnson (vocalist) has worked in regional theaters spanning 10 states, off Broadway and on cruise ships as a principal singer. Locally you may have seen Seri at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Old Log, Guthrie and Jungle Theaters. She also enjoys doing on-camera and voice-over work.
Erin Roe (piano) is a teacher, performer, music conductor, and choral accompanist. She performs regularly in both solo and chamber settings, and works with groups including Apollo Chorus, Treble Tones, metro high school choirs, and Stillwater's own Valley Chamber Chorale.
Norah Long partners with Seri Johnson and pianist Erin Roe to create a lively, intimate evening of music and stories for this open-air fine-dining cabaret! Surrounded by fantastic views of the. St. Croix River, you'll enjoy a 3-course meal and wine pairings. Different menu each evening, with room for 120..
Seri Johnson (vocalist) has worked in regional theaters spanning 10 states, off Broadway and on cruise ships as a principal singer. Locally you may have seen Seri at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Old Log, Guthrie and Jungle Theaters. She also enjoys doing on-camera and voice-over work.
Erin Roe (piano) is a teacher, performer, music conductor, and choral accompanist. She performs regularly in both solo and chamber settings, and works with groups including Apollo Chorus, Treble Tones, metro high school choirs, and Stillwater's own Valley Chamber Chorale.
Stepping offstage to direct North Central University's production of Into the Woods, Norah approaches this classic through a distinctly modern lens, planting these well-known "fairy" tales solidly in 21C soil. 9 public performances.
This production is on hold until we all come out of the woods. Hang on, hang in there, and watch for details as we all emerge!
This production is on hold until we all come out of the woods. Hang on, hang in there, and watch for details as we all emerge!
Into the Woods postponed
Based on the memoir Packinghouse Daughter by Cheri Register, adapted for the stage by Eva Barr, and directed by Laura Leffler, Wilson's Girl is an emotionally charged recounting of the turmoil in Albert Lea during the 1959 Wilson’s meatpacking strike as seen through the eyes of a teenager. Originally read as part of History Theatre's 2020 Raw Stages series, Norah returns in the lead role for this Zoom workshop and subsequent streamed reading of this new piece, slated for History Theatre's stage when we can return in person!
STREAMING OCTOBER 2-8, 2020
CLICK HERE to stream. Enjoy the show!
STREAMING OCTOBER 2-8, 2020
CLICK HERE to stream. Enjoy the show!
Sweet Land, adapted for the stage by an all-female team from the film by Ali Selim and the short story "A Gravestone Made of Wheat" by Will Weaver, is the poignant WWII-era story of a Minnesota farmer set to welcome a bride sent over from his homeland of Norway, only to discover she is German. Both he and his small, conservative town must now decide how to respond. This specially-released video is of the musical's 2017 premiere at History Theatre.
STREAMING OCTOBER 9-22, 2020
Running time: Act 1: 71 mins Act 2: 50 mins
Click here to stream. Enjoy the show!
STREAMING OCTOBER 9-22, 2020
Running time: Act 1: 71 mins Act 2: 50 mins
Click here to stream. Enjoy the show!
Sweet Land and Wilson's Girl stream Fall 2020
Norah was pleased to perform for Yellow Tree Theatre's 2020 Gala Benefit, singing "Always Better" from the musical The Bridges of Madison County. The sold-out event brought in $56K toward their $60K goal!
Help them get the rest of the way:
Help them get the rest of the way:
Music/Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Norah Long
Stepping offstage to direct North Central University's production of Into the Woods, Norah approaches this classic through a distinctly modern lens, planting these well-known "fairy" tales solidly in 21C soil. Journey with us and see these beloved stories through a fresh lens!
Performance Times:
Thursday, March 19 7pm
Friday, March 20 7pm
Saturday, March 21 1pm
Saturday, March 21 7pm
Sunday, March 22 3pm
Thursday, March 26 9pm PRIVATE PERFORMANCE
Friday, March 27 7pm
Saturday, March 28 1pm
Saturday, March 28 7pm
Sunday, March 29 3pm
Location:
Anderson Chapel
North Central University
1400 Elliot Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Norah Long
Stepping offstage to direct North Central University's production of Into the Woods, Norah approaches this classic through a distinctly modern lens, planting these well-known "fairy" tales solidly in 21C soil. Journey with us and see these beloved stories through a fresh lens!
Performance Times:
Thursday, March 19 7pm
Friday, March 20 7pm
Saturday, March 21 1pm
Saturday, March 21 7pm
Sunday, March 22 3pm
Thursday, March 26 9pm PRIVATE PERFORMANCE
Friday, March 27 7pm
Saturday, March 28 1pm
Saturday, March 28 7pm
Sunday, March 29 3pm
Location:
Anderson Chapel
North Central University
1400 Elliot Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Into the Woods March 19-29, 2020
SUMMER 2019 TIGERLION ARTS National Tour Nature: A Walking Play
FEBRUARY 1 - MARCH 3, 2019 YELLOW TREE THEATRE World Premiere Musical Flowers for the Room
Norah joins the cast for the world premiere musical Flowers for the Room running February 1 - March 3, 2019! Cast includes Jessica Lind Peterson, Zachary Stofer, Kendall Anne Thompson and Daniel Hines.
MORE INFO/TICKETS
MORE INFO/TICKETS
Beyond the Rainbow at History Theatre
Two Degrees at the Guthrie Theater
This powerful, relevant new play by Tira Palmquist, co-produced by the Guthrie Theater and Prime Productions, featured Norah in the lead role and played to sold-out houses and rave reviews in October 2018. Here are some highlights:
Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Long capably embodies a woman driven by both rigorous logic and raw, almost palpable, grief." How Was the Show: "Emma Phelps [is] expertly played by Norah Long." Broadway World: "In the lead, Norah Long brings refreshing variety to the role of Emma: by turns she's messy, she's smart, she's clueless, she's tough, she's clear, she's needy, she's independent, and yes, she persists." Cherry and Spoon: "Norah Long is one of our best actors, period, and it's wonderful to see her tackle the role of a smart, mature, vibrant, messy woman. ...I've already mentioned Norah Long and how fantastic she is in the role, creating a full, flawed, complex, sympathetic character. You feel every raw emotion that Emma goes through, from grief to anger to hope, and everything in between. ...It is a strong quartet of actors with brilliant featured soloist Norah Long." St. Paul Pioneer Press: "Norah Long is adept at conveying the grieving wife (carrying almost a physical weight on her shoulders), the wronged friend (swallowing disbelief and dismay like it's a cup of poison) and the passionate climate scientist (hectoring, with fiery eyes, a Senate committee)." Matthew Everett: "The play in large part belongs to Norah Long as Emma. Because of the strength of Long’s performance, you never get lost in the timeline of the story. A great production of a great new script - a sexy, funny, sad, smart, human story with global consequences. I can’t recommend this play highly enough." Minnesota Playlist: "This show is sincere, to the f--ing point and the f--ing-point (which is different trust me), and brutally honest. Norah Long’s wonderfully-played Emma is an emotional two-step. Her hypocrisy is interesting to watch as she suffers, coalesces, and eventually triumphs. Long explores these feelings in big and little moments, but doesn’t force them with the big ideas. Emma’s actions are big, but Long plays the long game (no pun intended I swear) in showing us who she is with flicks of emotion that matter. You should run to this show."
Ordway Center with Nachito Herrera
Norah and Cuban jazz pianist Nachito Herrera reunited to reprise her Havana performance and more in this December 2018 Afro-Latin evening filled with high-energy stars! El Minnesota de Hoy and Cuban press covered the event.
READ REVIEW IN SPANISH
READ REVIEW IN SPANISH
Norah joins the cast for the world premiere musical Flowers for the Room running February 1 - March 3, 2019! Cast includes Jessica Lind Peterson, Zachary Stofer, Kendall Anne Thompson and Daniel Hines.
MORE INFO/TICKETS
MORE INFO/TICKETS
2019 Yellow Tree Theatre premiere musical
Norah and Nachito reunite to reprise her Havana, Cuba performance and more in this Afro-Latin evening filled with high energy stars! With an orchestra, band, soloists, and dancing, this is an event not to be missed! Start off the holiday season with a celebration! MORE INFO AND TICKETS
DECEMBER 1, 2018 ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS in concert with Nachito Herrera
Minneapolis Star Tribune named Arbeit Opera Theatre's inaugural production of The Consul as one of the 10 best classical picks for Fall 2018! Norah sings the lead role of Magda in this "bitingly topical" opera, performing at St. Paul's Paul Wellstone Center November 29-30, 2018.
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RESERVE TICKETS
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NOVEMBER 29 -30, 2018 ARBEIT OPERA THEATRE Menotti's The Consul - TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY
A powerful new play by Tira Palmquist and directed by Shelli Place, this coproduction between PRIME Productions and the Guthrie Theater features Norah in the lead role of paleoclimatologist Emma Phelps. Critics are hailing Norah's work as expert, nuanced, and heart-wrenching in this timely and relevant piece, giving the entire cast five stars. Don't miss it!
MORE INFO AND TICKETS
MORE INFO AND TICKETS
TPT to produce documentary on Nature
Nature will be featured in a 2018 TPT documentary on the heels of its smash-hit run in Concord, MA. Keep your eyes out for the feature on this moving and immersive outdoor theatrical experience!
Tiger Lion Arts
Tiger Lion Arts
Norah reprises her award-winning role as Mother Superior for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' remounting of Sister Act, running November 2017 through February 2018. Lavender Magazine and Minneapolis Star Tribune both named her Best Supporting Musical Actress of 2015 for her performance. For more information, click here.
Award-winning Sister Act is back!
Norah and the Nautilus Music-Theater team will be bringing Twisted Apples: Stories from Winesburg, Ohio to New York City on January 15, 2018, performing excerpts for the Opera America Conference. Read a review from the show's 2017 run here.
READ REVIEW
READ REVIEW
Twisted Apples: Stories from Winesburg, Ohio
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Nature
Sister Act
Sweetland
Orphan Train
Olympus
Sunday in the Park
Twisted Apples
North Central University
new headshot
updated bio
Walking Across Poland
the Polish cabaret one (Hanka Ordono...)
compositions?
Cubadisco
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