Cafe Au Lait

Nellie Francis Battles the Big, Bad Book of History

By Vinecia Coleman
Directed by Faye Price

World Premiere

April 3–April 25, 2027

Nellie Francis, a Black Suffragist from St. Paul in the 1920s, appeals to “History” to have her story forever etched in his book. But to see her mission through, there is one rule she cannot break: thou shalt not be mean to History. With the help of the History Players, Nellie tries to straddle the line between making History happy and protecting her own truth. This comedic play with music explores Minnesota suffrage through the eyes of Black women.


Ticket pricing

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  • Adults/Seniors: $25-66
  • Students: $15
  • Balcony Seating: There are 15 steps to balcony seating. No elevator is available. If this is a concern for you or your party, please contact the box office at 651-292-4323.

Performance Calendar

Cafe Au Lait performance dates and times
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
4/1 7:30pm P 4/2 7:30pm P 4/3 7:30pm O 4/4 2pm
4/8 7:30pm 4/9 7:30pm 4/10 2pm 4/11 2pm
4/15 10am / 7:30pm 4/16 7:30pm 4/17 2pm 4/18 2pm
4/22 10am / 7:30pm 4/23 7:30pm 4/24 2pm OC 4/25 2pm OC

P: Preview   O: Opening night   OC: Open Captioned

Opens April 3!

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Tier 2 $62 $57 $40
Tier 3 $58 $53 $40
Tier 4 $45 $40
Tier 5 $25

Seniors: 60 years or better

Students: 5–18, current student ID

Under 30: Up to 30% off regular adult tickets. Available by phone or in person only.