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What did our critic think of DISASTER! at Interact Theater? There’s no shortage of chaos, camp, or sequins in Disaster! The Musical, now playing at the Interact Center in Saint Paul.

Rochester Civic Theatre’s production of The Prom, running through October 5, is a vibrant celebration of identity, love, and the courage to be yourself. Under the direction of Lindsey Duoos Williams, this high-energy show strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart, bringing the Broadway hit to life with a touch of local flavor.

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the Addams Family invited your in-laws over for dinner, this national tour of The Addams Family musical—now playing at the Ordway—offers a deliciously strange answer. It’s macabre, messy, full of heart, and just self-aware enough to keep you laughing even when the jokes get delightfully groan-worthy.

Currently lighting up the stage at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical tells the story of one of America’s most iconic singer-songwriters through the music that defined generations. At the heart of this powerful production is Lisa Reneé Pitts, who plays the role of the Doctor — a grounding and emotionally resonant presence in Neil Diamond’s journey of self-reflection and healing.

From the first few bars of “Solitary Man” to the rousing, inevitable chorus of “Sweet Caroline,” A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical delivers exactly what fans of the singer-songwriter came to hear.

What did our critic think of KEITH URBAN HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?

On October 26, The Life and Music of George Michael comes to the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis for one night only—bringing the hits, style, and unmistakable voice of a pop legend back to the stage.

What did our critic think of RENÉE FLEMING VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Ordway Concert Hall?

The U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s smash-hit U.K. production, The Enormous Crocodile, will be playing at the Children’s Theatre Company from October 1 to November 23, 2025. We sit down with Emily Lin, the director of this exciting production, to learn more about bringing this beloved story to life on stage.

Read our interview with Logan Clinger, who plays Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family Musical National Tour. The Addams Family Musical National Tour is stopping at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from September 30 to October 5.

What did our critic think of MARINA at The Fillmore Minneapolis?

What did our critic think of ONLY UGLY GUYS at Running Errands MN?

On September 19, pianist Inon Barnatan will take the stage at the Ordway Concert Hall alongside the legendary Renée Fleming. It’s a pairing that promises both star power and deep musical sensitivity. Fleming’s voice may be what draws most listeners in—but anyone who’s heard Barnatan perform knows the piano will have just as much to say.

Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) has kicked off its 2025-2026 season with a bold take on Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ quirky, once-maligned Broadway musical.

Lyric Arts kicks off its fall season with Big Fish, and from the opening number to the final bow, it’s a production filled with heart, imagination, and theatrical flair.

There’s something magical about a stage full of tap shoes, twinkling lights, and the echo of golden-age Hollywood charm—and Artistry’s production of Singin’ in the Rain delivers all that and more.

Ryan London Levin, the writer and creator behind American Golem: The Kid Cann Story, a new play that dives deep into a lesser-known piece of Minnesota history. Set in 1920s Minneapolis, the story follows the Blumenfelds, a Jewish family who flee persecution in Romania hoping for a better life in America—only to find themselves caught in the unrest of a city facing its own battles.

There’s something about seeing a band like Simple Plan live that reminds you why pop punk hit so hard in the first place. On September 12th, they took over The Armory in Minneapolis—and for anyone lucky enough to be in the room, it was a perfect mix of nostalgia, energy, and genuinely great musicianship.

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse? There’s magic in the air at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, where Mary Poppins has flown in for a charming and joy-filled run through September 6. This production, based on the beloved Disney film and the original books by P.L. Travers, delivers exactly what fans are hoping for—timeless songs, heart, humor, and a touch of stage magic.

There’s no way Hamluke should work. It’s Hamlet smashed into Star Wars, with puppets, live music, a dozen people playing thirty different roles, and a script that switches between iambic pentameter and lightsaber duels without warning. And yet—it does. Somehow, it does.