May 27-30: Minnesota State Mankato's Highland Summer Theatre Season Opens with 'Always...Patsy Cline'

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Opening night

Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Performing Arts News Release

MANKATO – Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Department of Performing Arts opens its 2026 Highland Summer Theatre season May 27-30 with “Always...Patsy Cline” in the Andreas Theatre.

You’re invited to the honky tonk to be transported back with Patsy Cline’s toe-tapping songs and Louise Seger’s narration. Senior BFA Musical Theatre candidate Callie McConnell plays the role of Patsy Cline, and will stun audiences with her velvety vocals. Long-time Highland Summer Theatre alum Christi Smith plays the friend and pen pal of Patsy, Louise Seger. This production runs for four nights only in the intimate Andreas Theatre.

Highland Summer Theatre continues with Disney’s “Freaky Friday,” June 10-13 in the Ted Paul Theatre. Season tickets are available online for only $40 for both shows and individual tickets are $25. Minnesota State University, Mankato students can get $5 tickets online or at the box office.

This production is made possible by a generous sponsorship from TRIO Student Support Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The Box Office is open 4-6 p.m. weekdays in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center, or buy tickets online at MSUTheatre.com. Call the Box Office at 507-389-6661.