Events

The Tolling is a play that was written, directed, and designed by Colin Ward. Colin is a senior with majors in Technical Theatre and History.

The Tolling is a play that was written, directed, and designed by Colin Ward. Colin is a senior with majors in Technical Theatre and History.

Join Gustavus music faculty and Cantor of Christ Chapel Dr. Chad Winterfeldt for an evening organ recital.

Renowned saxophone ensemble, Ancia Saxophone Quartet, will present an evening concert in Björling Recital Hall as part of the Gustavus Artist Series concerts.

The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Justin Knoepfel, will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, Minnesota on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. during their 2026 Winter Tour.

Mary Zimmerman’s The Secret in the Wings adapts a group of lesser-known fairy tales to create a theatrical work that sets their dark mystery against her signature wit and humor. The framing story features a child and the frightening babysitter with whom her parents leave her. As the babysitter reads from a book, the characters in each of the tales materialize, with each tale averting disaster just as it looms, giving way to the next one. 

Mary Zimmerman’s The Secret in the Wings adapts a group of lesser-known fairy tales to create a theatrical work that sets their dark mystery against her signature wit and humor. The framing story features a child and the frightening babysitter with whom her parents leave her. As the babysitter reads from a book, the characters in each of the tales materialize, with each tale averting disaster just as it looms, giving way to the next one. 

The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is offering a theatre day (afternoon) for high school students (grades 9-12). Students may choose from a variety of workshops taught by theatre faculty. Students will receive a free dinner on campus and a free ticket to that evening’s performance of The Secret in the Wings by Mary Zimmerman.

Mary Zimmerman’s The Secret in the Wings adapts a group of lesser-known fairy tales to create a theatrical work that sets their dark mystery against her signature wit and humor. The framing story features a child and the frightening babysitter with whom her parents leave her. As the babysitter reads from a book, the characters in each of the tales materialize, with each tale averting disaster just as it looms, giving way to the next one. 

Join the Gustavus Wind Symphony and the Philharmonic Orchestra as they present their combined winter concert!