Brian Michaels

Act Up Theatre and Minnesota State University Moorhead present the regional premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

Director Rebecca Saari and the cast and crew from Fargo Davies bring one of the most beloved stories of all time to life in Mary Poppins. This theatrical adaptation of the classic stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Mary Poppins produced by Walt Disney premiered in London’s West End in 2004 before moving to Broadway in 2006. The show features music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, along with new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

The Harwood Prairie Playhouse delivers a lively and often laugh-out-loud production of Tom, Dick and Harry, a classic British farce by Ray Cooney and Michael Cooney that demands precision, energy, and a willingness to fully embrace the absurd.

Sheyenne Theatre’s production of 1776 is both timely and thoughtfully chosen. Director Anthony selected the show in anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

Horace High Theatre took on an ambitious and visually demanding musical with Water for Elephants, and the result was a production filled with heart, imagination, and an impressive level of artistic maturity. Blending music, movement, puppetry, and storytelling, this show leaned fully into the theatrical possibilities of the piece, and the students rose to the challenge beautifully.

FMCT’s The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood is a whimsical, heartwarming, and joyfully mischievous holiday musical that spins the classic fairy tale on its head.

Moorhead High School Theatre once again delivers a spectacular and heartfelt production, this time bringing Frozen: The Broadway Musical to life with all the magic, music, and emotional punch audiences could hope for.

This weekend, Oak Grove Theatre Arts delivered a vibrant and emotionally charged production of Hadestown Teen Edition, transforming the familiar myth of Orpheus and Eurydice into an evening full of pulse, personality, and musical electricity.

West Fargo High School Theatre's Hadestown brings the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to life with stunning performances and vibrant production values.

From the moment the lights dim and the first eerie notes echo through the auditorium, Fargo North High School’s Evil Dead The Musical (High School Edition) makes one thing clear, this show is out for blood, laughter, and pure campy fun.

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre’s latest production of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is a striking realization of the classic tale of duality and darkness, richly atmospheric, emotionally charged, and technically ambitious.

Stage West’s latest production of Misery, directed by J.J. Gordon, delivers a tense and atmospheric reimagining of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. Performed in Stage West’s cozy 50-seat thrust-style theatre, this production transforms intimacy into intensity, placing the audience mere feet away from the unfolding nightmare.

Do you wanna dance? That’s the question—and the irresistible invitation—being posed at FMCT right now. Running through August 17th, this lively jukebox-style musical by Mark Brymer, directed and choreographed by Patrick Kasper, is an all-out celebration of music, movement, and sheer joy.

I’ll be honest—Green Day was never really my thing. At least, not until 2016, when I experienced the Act Up Theatre production of American Idiot. That show completely flipped the switch for me, blending the raw energy of a rock concert with the emotional depth of musical theater.

Summer Arts Intensive has once again delivered a knockout production, this time bringing the roaring '20s to life with a spirited and stylish staging of Bullets Over Broadway. Under the crisp direction of Rebecca Saari, the production dazzled with vintage flair, fast-paced comedy, and top-tier performances that left the audience grinning from curtain to curtain.

There’s a unique kind of magic that happens each summer at Trollwood Performing Arts School, and this year’s mainstage production of Mamma Mia! might just be one of the most unforgettable yet—not only for the high-energy performances and dazzling visuals, but also for the poignant goodbyes woven into the production.

Originally adapted from the 2001 DreamWorks animated film (and the original book by William Steig), Shrek The Musical features a witty book by David Lindsay-Abaire and a catchy, pop-infused score by Jeanine Tesori. Since its 2008 Broadway debut, the show has enjoyed numerous national tours and international revivals, thanks to its sharp humor, rich characters, and heartfelt message.

Director Adam Pankow and the talented artistic team at Stage West have once again brought the heart and hustle of Newsies to life under the summer sky.