Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale
College of Saint Scholastica Theatre 1200 Kenwood Ave , Duluth, Minnesota 55811
London 1660. Orange seller Nell Gwynn discovers her talent for the stage and becomes one of the first female performers of the era. As she takes the Restoration world by storm, she catches the eye of King Charles II and soon becomes his favorite mistress. Being the king’s mistress and the world’s most beloved actress is not without its risks, however, as this darling of the stage soon discovers. Soon Nell must decide whether she wants a life in the palace or a life on the stage. Written for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Nell Gwynn is the 2016 Olivier Award winner for Best New Comedy.
Contains mature content
$17 general admission, $12 students and seniors, $7 CSS students with ID, free for Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery (ticket prices include a $2 ticket fee from Ticketspice)