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After nearly eight years of planning and more than a year and a half of construction, the $30.5 million restoration of Duluth's last remaining historic playhouse culminates tonight with a grand opening performance of the musical "Mamma Mia."

After nearly eight years of planning and more than a year and a half of construction, the $30.5 million-dollar restoration of Duluth's last remaining historic playhouse culminates tonight with a grand opening performance of the musical Mamma Mia.

Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre stages a revival

There is a completely new stage and orchestra pit.

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Renovation includes such spaces as the upper and lower seating sections.

Developer George Sherman talks about the progress of construction.

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Renovation involves restoration of the building's original elements.

Construction continues on the historic NorShor Theater.

Duluth Playhouse director Christine Seitz 

Snow falls outside as work continues on the NorShor Theater Nov. 1, 2017.

The project is a complete overhaul of the over 100-year old building.

Construction continues on the historic NorShor Theater November 1, 2017.

The Norshor Theater before it was closed for renovations.

Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre stages a revival

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