We hope you join us for a double theater weekend as we enjoy the always popular Wicked and those fun-loving and easily identifiable Church Basement Ladies in Second Helping August 8-9, 2026!
From the first note to the final unsuspecting moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transforms audiences with its unique and inventive story.
Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” You know the story. You love the music. You need to experience it.
Sunday, we will visit our favorite Westridge Market and enjoy browsing at Trader Joe's, Land's End, Michael's Crafts and the new Barnes & Noble before we head to the Plymouth Playhouse for Church Basement Ladies: Second Helping. CBL is set in the basement of the local Lutheran church where dedicated, resilient and quirky women work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the congregation running, and every event in between. The year is 1969 and the world is changing, as folks protest the Vietnam War, women are demanding equal pay for equal work and the Vikings are facing the Chiefs in the Super bowl, the ladies in the basement are dealing with changes of their own. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young mom-to-be, these women find strength in each other as they meet head-on the challenges of life. The Church Basement Ladies will have you laughing ‘till your side dish hurts.”
Dates: Saturday, August 8-Sunday, August 9, 2026
Price:
$600 per person based on two to four people sharing the same room.
$700 per person single passenger.
Price Includes:
Reserved main floor ticket "Wicked" at the Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
Reserved main floor ticket to Church Basement Ladies at the Plymouth Playhouse, Plymouth, MN
Overnight accommodations Sheraton Minneapolis West
Sunday morning deluxe hot breakfast buffet at the Sheraton Minneapolis West
Shopping & dining on own time at Ridgedale Center Saturday afternoon.
Shopping time at Westridge Plaza, Minnetonka, MN
Bachman's Floral, Plymouth, MN
Deluxe round trip motor-coach transportation
Snacks
Tour escorts
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Reservations: Tour reservations may be by using the reservation tab or by contacting our office at 605-229-1566 or 1-800-658-4704. Some tours sell out quickly. By registering early you will ensure your seat on this tour.
Payment: Payment is due within 7 days of receipt of confirmation invoice. Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, & Discover are accepted for payment.
Cancellations:
Cancellations received prior July 1 will receive a refund, less $200 per person. Cancellations made July 2 or less prior to departure will not receive any refund Tour package is transferable to any party, without penalty, provided original tour passenger finds own replacement. No cash refunds will be given but in the form of a future tour voucher. Travelex Insurance is available. Must be purchased within 21 days of payment.
Rates: Ages 12-22 $57 23-35 $60 36-50 $69 51-55 $73 56-60 $91 61-65 $103 66-70 $125
71-75 $168 76-80 $262 81-85 $282 86+ $502
What to pack: The dress code is casual and comfortable.
Seating: We do not assign seats on the motorcoach and advise anyone with motion issues to arrive early to find a seat that is acceptable for their needs. Each day, we institute a passenger driven seat rotation. Each morning find a different seat on the coach.
Luggage: We do not limit the amount or size of luggage you bring but generally do not include any luggage handling. Please bear in mind you will handle your own luggage.
Motorcoach Amenities: Our motorcoach is equipped with Wi-Fi, restroom, tray tables, seat netting, reclining leather seats with seat belts (optional use), reading lights, enclosed overhead storage, window shades & personal charging stations with 110 & USB outlets. Wi-Fi password will be provided on the tour.
Passenger Comfort: No smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes or alcohol allowed on the motorcoach at any time.
Enroute Breaks: We generally take breaks enroute on your own every 3 hours to allow you to stretch your legs, use restroom facilities and get a meal, snack or beverages. These breaks will be noted in the final itinerary.
No smoking or alcohol allowed on motorcoach at any time. Itinerary/accommodations may be changed as necessary.
From the first note to the final unsuspecting moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transforms audiences with its unique and inventive story.
Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” You know the story. You love the music. You need to experience it.
Sunday, we will visit our favorite Westridge Market and enjoy browsing at Trader Joe's, Land's End, Michael's Crafts and the new Barnes & Noble before we head to the Plymouth Playhouse for Church Basement Ladies: Second Helping. CBL is set in the basement of the local Lutheran church where dedicated, resilient and quirky women work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the congregation running, and every event in between. The year is 1969 and the world is changing, as folks protest the Vietnam War, women are demanding equal pay for equal work and the Vikings are facing the Chiefs in the Super bowl, the ladies in the basement are dealing with changes of their own. From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young mom-to-be, these women find strength in each other as they meet head-on the challenges of life. The Church Basement Ladies will have you laughing ‘till your side dish hurts.”
Dates: Saturday, August 8-Sunday, August 9, 2026
Price:
$600 per person based on two to four people sharing the same room.
$700 per person single passenger.
Price Includes:
Reserved main floor ticket "Wicked" at the Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
Reserved main floor ticket to Church Basement Ladies at the Plymouth Playhouse, Plymouth, MN
Overnight accommodations Sheraton Minneapolis West
Sunday morning deluxe hot breakfast buffet at the Sheraton Minneapolis West
Shopping & dining on own time at Ridgedale Center Saturday afternoon.
Shopping time at Westridge Plaza, Minnetonka, MN
Bachman's Floral, Plymouth, MN
Deluxe round trip motor-coach transportation
Snacks
Tour escorts
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Reservations: Tour reservations may be by using the reservation tab or by contacting our office at 605-229-1566 or 1-800-658-4704. Some tours sell out quickly. By registering early you will ensure your seat on this tour.
Payment: Payment is due within 7 days of receipt of confirmation invoice. Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, & Discover are accepted for payment.
Cancellations:
Cancellations received prior July 1 will receive a refund, less $200 per person. Cancellations made July 2 or less prior to departure will not receive any refund Tour package is transferable to any party, without penalty, provided original tour passenger finds own replacement. No cash refunds will be given but in the form of a future tour voucher. Travelex Insurance is available. Must be purchased within 21 days of payment.
Rates: Ages 12-22 $57 23-35 $60 36-50 $69 51-55 $73 56-60 $91 61-65 $103 66-70 $125
71-75 $168 76-80 $262 81-85 $282 86+ $502
What to pack: The dress code is casual and comfortable.
Seating: We do not assign seats on the motorcoach and advise anyone with motion issues to arrive early to find a seat that is acceptable for their needs. Each day, we institute a passenger driven seat rotation. Each morning find a different seat on the coach.
Luggage: We do not limit the amount or size of luggage you bring but generally do not include any luggage handling. Please bear in mind you will handle your own luggage.
Motorcoach Amenities: Our motorcoach is equipped with Wi-Fi, restroom, tray tables, seat netting, reclining leather seats with seat belts (optional use), reading lights, enclosed overhead storage, window shades & personal charging stations with 110 & USB outlets. Wi-Fi password will be provided on the tour.
Passenger Comfort: No smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes or alcohol allowed on the motorcoach at any time.
Enroute Breaks: We generally take breaks enroute on your own every 3 hours to allow you to stretch your legs, use restroom facilities and get a meal, snack or beverages. These breaks will be noted in the final itinerary.
No smoking or alcohol allowed on motorcoach at any time. Itinerary/accommodations may be changed as necessary.
