2025
Shows &
Concerts
Dancing With The Ely Stars - 2025
Join us for an unforgettable night of community, dance, and giving back!
Dancing with the Ely Stars returns for its third spectacular year on Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 PM, live at Ely’s Historic State Theater.
Tickets are $25 and include 3 votes to support your favorite dancing duo. Additional votes can be purchased at the door for $1 each.
All proceeds help Northern Lakes Arts Association bring high-quality, accessible arts programming to the Ely area. With the arts under increasing threat, your support matters now more than ever.
Get your tickets today— and this event has sold out two years in a row! Don’t wait.
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The Northern Lakes Arts Association’s 2025 season, Together We Rise, is a celebration of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of connection. This carefully curated lineup features three extraordinary musicals—Matilda The Musical, Next to Normal, and Sister Act—each telling unique and powerful stories of courage and perseverance. From Matilda’s bold defiance of adversity to the Goodman family’s journey through mental health struggles in Next to Normal, to the joyful sisterhood forged in Sister Act, these productions reflect the strength of the human spirit in the face of life’s challenges. Together, they form a season that entertains, inspires, and reminds us that we are always stronger when we rise together.
Evening Performance
Matinee Performance
Pay-What-You-Can Performance
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Next To Normal
A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION
sponsored by Jeff and Angel Carradus
Northern Lakes Arts Association presents Next to Normal, a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that delves into the raw realities of mental health, grief, and healing. Following Diana Goodman, a mother battling bipolar disorder, and her family, this groundbreaking production offers an honest, deeply moving exploration of resilience, love, and the strength it takes to face life’s challenges. As a cornerstone of our 2025 season, Together We Rise, this story reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there is light—and that healing is a journey we are never meant to take alone.
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Sister Act
A PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION
sponsored by Jeff and Angel Carradus
Northern Lakes Arts Association presents Sister Act, the feel-good musical comedy that will have you clapping along and laughing out loud.
Join us for this heartwarming story of Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer who unexpectedly finds herself in witness protection at a convent. With her vivacious personality and incredible voice, Deloris transforms the convent’s struggling choir into a soulful sensation, building an unbreakable sisterhood along the way. Featuring a vibrant score by Alan Menken, Sister Act is a celebration of music, friendship, and the joy of lifting one another up.
Reflections Dance Company
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Spring Showcase: Water 2.0
Experience an evening of artistry and movement as dancers of all ages share works-in-progress from Water 2.0, the company’s upcoming summer production premiering in August 2025.
The Spring Showcase features a diverse range of dance styles, including acro, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. Proceeds from this performance will ben for Reflections Dance Company, supporting the dancers and development of future productions.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can—everyone is welcome and every contribution makes a difference.
Northern Lakes Arts Association Ticket Policy
At Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA), we strive to provide an enjoyable and accessible theatre experience for all patrons. Please review our ticket policies below before purchasing.
General Ticket Policies
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All Sales Are Final – Tickets are non-refundable.
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Ticket Exchanges – Tickets may be exchanged for another performance of the same production, subject to availability. A $5 exchange fee applies, which is waived for NLAA members. Exchanges must be requested at least 24 hours before the scheduled performance.
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Late Seating – Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house manager and may be placed in designated areas to minimize disruption.
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Inclement Weather Policy – Performances will proceed as scheduled unless deemed unsafe. In the event of a cancellation, ticket holders will be contacted regarding rescheduling or credit options.
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Accessibility Accommodations – We are committed to making our performances accessible. If you require accommodations, please contact us in advance to ensure we can best meet your needs.
Pay What You Can Nights
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Tickets for Pay What You Can performances start at a minimum of $5.
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Patrons may contribute any amount above the minimum, with full-price ticket purchases helping to support theatre accessibility for others.
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Limited at-the-door tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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No refunds apply to Pay What You Can tickets, and standard ticket exchange policies remain in effect.
Group Sales & Special Discounts
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Group Discounts – Special rates may be available for groups of 10 or more. Contact us for details.
If you have any questions please reach out via email at Contact@northernlakesarts.org or by calling 218-235-9937
Vermilion Fine Arts Theater Seating Chart
