Jared Fessler - Page 3

I write fiction about kids living in the here and now, though I occasionally take trips into the past. I’ve also spent time writing about changing bodies, stressing less, and figuring things out.

What did our critic think of THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue?

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Lyric Arts?

What did our critic think of DEFEND MINNESOTA at First Avenue?

There’s a reason CHICAGO keeps coming back to Broadway—and to Minneapolis. Seeing it at the Orpheum Theatre this past week reminded everyone why this show has stayed at the top for decades: it’s sharp, funny, sexy, and endlessly entertaining. From the moment the lights dimmed, you could feel the excitement in the room.

What did our critic think of LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR - RASCAL FLATTS at Grand Casino Arena?

It was freezing on January 22. Not “kind of cold,” but the kind of Minneapolis cold that makes you rethink your plans. Still, people showed up. And once everyone packed into 7th Entry—that small room tucked under First Avenue—it didn’t take long for the cold to fade into the background.

Kimberly Akimbo is hitting the road this season, and audiences in Saint Paul will soon get the chance to experience the Tony Award–winning musical when it arrives at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from February 24–March 1. Among the show’s most memorable characters is Seth Weetis, an awkward, big-hearted teen whose humor and honesty bring surprising depth to the story.

On a cold January night in Minneapolis, the State Theatre felt anything but wintery. As Celtic Throne II—Psalter of Ireland unfolded on January 18, 2026, the audience was carried into a world of ancient history, pulsing music, and remarkable young talent.

Vienna Flurry has grown up onstage, and that history shows in her work with Celtic Throne II – Psalter of Ireland. The production blends Irish dance, live music, theater, and cinematic storytelling to explore the legend of Ollav Fola, the ancient Irish sage charged with preserving the legacy of one of the great kings of the British Isles.

Glen Phillips has spent nearly forty years writing songs that balance melodic warmth with emotional honesty. As the lead singer and primary songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, he helped define the band’s enduring folk-pop sound, while also building a varied solo career and collaborating on projects ranging from Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) to the experimental Remote Tree Children.

Third Space Theater’s production of Will Arbery’s Plano, running now through January 18, 2026 at the Alan Page Auditorium at Mixed Blood Theatre, is fast, strange, and often deliberately disorienting.

We chat with Patrick Dunachie of The King’s Singers ahead of an extraordinary concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Patrick is the ensemble’s first countertenor, and this season marks a meaningful milestone in his career, as he will be stepping away from The King’s Singers at the end of the 2025–26 season.

In this interview, Osnes talks about the lessons she’s learned throughout her career, why she felt called to create Stagecraft, and what she hopes today’s performers gain from having access to guidance she once wished she’d had.

At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a surprisingly smart and generous piece of musical theatre.

What did our critic think of THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop?

Broadway performer Chase Del Rey has built his career through years of work both onstage and behind the scenes in rehearsal rooms.

We recently connected with Ben Vanden Boogard of Minneapolis-based indie pop band Of The Orchard for an online interview ahead of an exciting new chapter for the band. With a brand-new EP on the way, Of The Orchard is gearing up to share music that reflects their growth, collaboration, and evolving sound.

​​​​​​​This New Year’s Eve, Kori King is heading into the swamp as Shrek for Flip Phone Events’ Shrek Year’s Eve at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Known for performances that are funny, high-energy, and deeply connected to the crowd, Kori brings drag that’s all about presence and impact.

What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?