Boat Club Productions rolled out their new season announcement with a splashy Theatre Gala on January 3 in Fitger’s Spirit of the North Theatre and the August Fitger Room. The event included appetizers, dinner, and dessert from Boat Club Restaurant, a silent auction, and games.
A Broadway-themed theatre showcase from some of the area’s most talented performers was an exciting part of the festivities.
Over the last five years, Boat Club Productions, led by Jason Vincent, has made substantial improvements to the Spirit of the North Theatre and positioned itself as a thriving theater company with a growing subscription base.
100 percent of the proceeds from the Gala evening will benefit Boat Club Productions’ 2026 season.
One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the four-show Main Stage Season and the announcement of three special productions that will also add to the four shows that are part of their subscription series.
Mainstage Boat Club Productions Season Shows
The season opens with Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, April 17-26. 2026
April 17-18 7:30 pm | April 19 2:00 pm
April 24-25 7:30 pm | April 26 2:00 pm
“This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Felix Ungar, who has just been separated from his wife, arrives late. Fastidious and depressed, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together.”
Tickets will be available Feb/Mar at destinationduluth.co/bcp-odd-couple
Ole & Lena’s Wedding Dinner Theatre, June 11-20, 2026
June 11-13 7:30 pm | June 14 2:00 pm
June 18-19 7:30 pm | June 20 2:00 pm
“Ole Olafsson Jr., a Norwegian, and Lena Handspringinnen, a Finn, are getting married at their local Lutheran Church. Of course, their nuptials go down about as nicely as a mouthful of Lutefisk. Lena’s mother, Gladys, fusses over all the food she’s prepared “without any help from anyone” for the reception. An accordion player comes down from Eveleth because all the Catholics are getting married, and the organists are all booked up. Finally, after 45 minutes of service, the guests retire to the banquet hall for food and a chance to do the Hokey Pokey, the Chicken Dance, and the Polka.”
Tickets will be available Apr/May at destinationduluth.co/bcp-ole-lenas-wedding
Church Basement Ladies, October 1-11, 2026
October 1-3 7:30 pm | October 4 2:00 pm
October 9-10 7:30 pm | October 11 2:00 pm
“A heartwarming and comedic musical that takes place in a small Midwestern town. The story revolves around a group of women who tirelessly work behind the scenes in the church basement, preparing food and organizing events for the congregation. The ladies, including the witty matriarch Vivian, the sweet and wise matriarch’s daughter Signe, the enthusiastic and cheerful Mavis, and the sassy and mischievous Karin, form a tight-knit sisterhood as they navigate the joys and challenges of their roles in the church community.”
Tickets will be available Sept at destinationduluth.co/bcp-church-basement-ladies
Regional Premiere of the musical Come From Away, December 3-13, 2026
December 3-5 7:30 pm | December 5-6 2:00 pm
December 10-12 7:30 pm | December 12-13 2:00 pm
“What began as an average day in the town of Gander, Newfoundland, turned into an international sleepover when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers with music, an open bar, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.”
Tickets will be available Oct at destinationduluth.co/bcp-come-from-away
Season Supporter Tickets
Boat Club Productions invites you to join them for their 2026 show lineup of timeless classics, dramas, musicals, and comedies. Visit destinationduluth.co/bcp-season-supporter to learn how to become a season supporter, with season tickets for The Odd Couple, Ole & Lena’s Wedding, Church Basement Ladies, and Come From Away.
Supporters also receive preferred seating at the four productions, acknowledgment in each playbill and in the lobby at performances, free onsite parking, and no ticketing service fees.
Boat Club’s 2026 Season Special Shows
86’ed
A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
March 5-7, 2026
All shows start at 6:30pm
“Welcome to Don’s Steakhouse, a local fine dining restaurant, where the steaks are rare, and the stakes are high!. . . As the maître d’ works to keep the restaurant running smoothly, staff keep disappearing for smoke breaks and gossip, someone is stealing tips, and one server thinks the restaurant is her own personal performance space. . . Threats are made, lovers quarrel, and tensions build, leading one person to resort to cold-blooded murder. As if by fate, an Inspector shows up right on time to help crack the case.”
Tickets will be available soon at destinationduluth.co/bcp-86ed
Go, Dog. Go!
May 27-29 10:30am & 1pm – Elementary School matinees – contact jason@boatclubrestaurant.com for information
May 30-31 2pm – general attendance (tickets on sale in April)
“P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color, and space. The dogs delve into life with gusto, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to feast upon. They snorkel. They howl at the moon. They ride a Ferris wheel. They sing, dance, and climb trees. This is a rollicking free-for-all of chicanine-ery. A big and little musical world of doggy fun. Like a pop-up book that comes to life, and never stops.”
Tickets will be available April at destinationduluth.co/bcp-go-dog-go
