Dinner For One

Directed By Christina Baldwin
Co-Created By Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction By Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Jim Lichtscheidl, Joy Dolo, Tyson Forbes, Christina Baldwin

December 6, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, improvisation, music, and human connection.

Audiences can’t get enough of Miss Sophie and James...and Sir Toby, Admiral von Schneider, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Winterbottom, and of course, Whiskers. For it’s third season, DINNER FOR ONE will combine some new friends with its hilarious improv to make each performance unique - and as precious as a box of hand-blown glass!

We hope you join us this holiday season for a comedic and heartfelt celebration of love, found family, and live music.

PAY AS YOU ARE tickets on sale November 12

FEATURING

CREATIVE

Scenic Designer Eli Sherlock
Costume Designer Ora Jewell-Busche
Lighting Designer Marcus Dilliard
Sound Designer Jaime Lupercio
Stage Manager/Properties Designer John Novak
Music Arranger Emilia Mettenbrink

FROM THE PRESS

"Dinner for One is every bit as wonderful when going back for a second helping. In fact, the indelible performances by Chomet and Lichtscheidl felt more nuanced, more finely tuned than I had remembered, which is an extremely high bar to have surpassed..." READ MORE | Talkin’ Broadway

PAY AS YOU ARE TICKETS

Our PAY AS YOU ARE pricing system asks our ticket buyers, “How are you able to support the Jungle right now?” when buying their tickets. Instead of dictating prices based on where your seats are located or how in demand a show might be, we allow audiences to choose how much they pay based on their financial ability. Ex: If you’re able to pay $85 a ticket and would pay that price elsewhere around town, we ask you pay that price here, and recognize that the value of your ticket reflects not only the high artistic quality of the work, but the support of your community.

We don’t want ticket prices to keep anyone from engaging with the work we do. The theater is a place to escape, to expand, and to come together-- and we never want the price of a ticket to bar our community members from engaging in these valuable experiences.

PAY AS YOU ARE tickets are available for $15, $25, $35, $45, $55 (Market Value), $65, $75, $85, $95

Phone: 612.822.7063
PAY AS YOU ARE tickets available October 30 at 4:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Online ticket sales will close 2 hours prior to performance day of. Please check Jungle Theater socials or come to theater for walk-up tickets.

December 6, 2025 - January 4, 2026

PREVIEWS

Wednesday, December 3, 7:30pm
Thursday, December 4, 7:30pm
Friday, December 5, 7:30pm

ACCESSIBILITY PERFORMANCES

ASL Dec 10
Open Caption Dec 11

SPECIALTY NIGHTS

Industry Mondays Dec 22
Monday performances added for theater/ service industry

Post-show Talkbacks Sundays throughout the run
Informal discussions with community professionals and artists that take place approximately 10 minutes after the end of Sunday matinees, last about 30 minutes, and deepen the audience’s connection with the show. Complimentary with ticket

BASH Night/ NYE Performance Dec 31
Jungle BASH Nights are special expansive experiences that keep the party going with DINNER FOR ONE themed drinks and food while benefiting the Jungle.

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RUN TIME
60 Minutes, no intermission

CONTENT WARNINGS
This production includes portrayal of alcohol consumption and suggestive content.

Concerns about COVID-19 are top of mind for everyone, and when joining the Jungle for a performance, we want you to feel confident in your time with us. As protocols to protect against COVID-19 continue to evolve, the Jungle Theater is committed to caring for our people – that includes our artists, our audiences, and our staff.

For our 2025/26 Season, masks for audience members are optional but strongly recommended. Additionally, masks will be required for all Wednesday 7:30pm performances. Please note that this policy is subject to change.

Please click here to learn more about our response to the coronavirus.