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Hailing from Minnetonka, Minnesota, Frankie developed her musical identity early, drawing influence from a wide array of genres.

The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo, the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, opened this week at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis — and it is, quite simply, a triumph of storytelling.

​​​​​​​Mikah Meyer is a advernturer, music performer, and is working on his new film Canyon Chorus - A River Rafting Journey and will be sharing his film in Minneapolis this summer. 

There’s no gentle way into A Pink Triangle, and that’s exactly the point. This new play by Kirby Taylor, now running at Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis, wastes no time setting its tone—grim, intimate, and deeply human. Set in a Nazi concentration camp, the story focuses on a father and son forced into proximity after years of silence, betrayal, and shame. It’s heavy material, but what emerges is a tightly focused, emotionally charged drama that lingers long after the lights come up.

Theatre in the Round is ending its 73rd season with a bang—and a belly laugh—with the world premiere of Endometriosis: The Musical, a gutsy and hilarious new work by Maria Bartholdi and Kristin Stowell. What began as a hit at the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival (where it took home Venue Pick, Audience Pick, and Artist Pick) has blossomed into a full-length, full-hearted production that’s both sharply funny and painfully honest.

We are chatting with the brilliant and unpredictable Suzie Toot—fresh off RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 and now stepping into the spotlight with her one-woman show, If You Knew Suzie…, at Amsterdam Bar & Hall on June 24.

From the second the doors opened at Minneapolis’ Varsity Theater, it was clear that Betty Who’s Out of the Darkness tour wasn’t just another pop concert—it was a radiant, communal celebration. The cozy venue, known for its intimate vibe and flawless acoustics, buzzed with energy as fans filtered in, ready for an evening of synth-pop, self-love, and pure joy.

On a warm June evening in St. Paul, James Taylor brought his trademark warmth and wit to a packed Xcel Energy Center, offering fans an evening that felt less like a massive arena concert and more like an intimate fireside gathering—only with 15,000 people invited.

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has once again delivered a winning Broadway experience with its latest production of Legally Blonde, running June 10-15, 2025. Based on the 2001 cult-favorite film starring Reese Witherspoon, this musical adaptation is a high-energy, feel-good show that perfectly balances infectious fun with meaningful themes of empowerment and self-discovery.

At the Crane Theater, Walking Shadow Theatre Company isn’t just reviving history — it’s exhuming it, dusting it off, and tossing it unapologetically under the spotlight. Mae West and the Trial of Sex, a new play written by Artistic Director John Heimbuch and directed by Allison Vincent, dives headlong into the scandal, subversion, and censorship of 1920s Broadway — and finds the modern resonance humming just beneath the fringe.

'Legally Blonde' will be playing at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, from June 10 to June 15, 2025. We spoke with Kathryn Brunner, who stars as Elle Woods in this production.

What happens if Juliet doesn’t die at the end of Romeo & Juliet? That’s the bold (and surprisingly heartwarming) premise behind & Juliet, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis through May 18. This energetic, genre-bending musical takes Shakespeare’s tragic heroine and gives her a second act—one where she gets to live, love, and belt out pop hits from the likes of Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and the Backstreet Boys.

What did our critic think of ANYTHIG GOES at Lakeshore Players Theatre? Lakeshore Players’ production of Anything Goes does it with charm, laughs, and plenty of toe-tapping tunes.

Edwin McCain, known for timeless hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More,” returns to Minneapolis for a special evening at the Dakota Jazz Club on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Now playing at Children’s Theatre Company through June 15, 2025, Frozen is a beautifully staged, emotionally resonant production that brings the magic of Arendelle to life in an unforgettable way. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, this version of the beloved Disney story blends spectacle with heart, anchored by strong performances and truly impressive stagecraft.

Minneapolis hasn’t felt that electric in a while. When Charli XCX descended on Target Center for her BRAT tour, she didn’t just deliver a show—she detonated one. It was grimy, sweaty, chaotic, and absolutely perfect.

Colin Bracewell, a local singer and musician, will be performing live at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on May 1, 2025.