Fargo Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

Review: FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center
by Brian Michaels - November 22, 2025

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....

Review: BEN FOLDS & A PIANO TOUR at Midland Theatre
by Paul Batterson - November 18, 2025

In a kinder, gentler world, Ben Folds’ name would be mentioned in the same breath as piano greats Billy Joel and Elton John. Like the other two, Folds is a brilliant lyricist, a fantastic pianist, and an amazing storyteller....

Review: HADESTOWN - TEEN EDITION at Oak Grove Theatre Arts
by Brian Michaels - November 16, 2025

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....

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre Concordia College
by Brian Michaels - November 15, 2025

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Review: HADESTOWN - TEEN EDITION at West Fargo High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - November 02, 2025

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

Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL - HIGH SCHOOL EDITION at Fargo North High
by Brian Michaels - October 31, 2025

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....

Review: DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE at FMCT / The Hjemkomst Center
by Brian Michaels - October 20, 2025

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....

Review: MISERY at Stage West
by Brian Michaels - October 18, 2025

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...

Review: DO YOU WANNA DANCE? at FMCT / The Hjemkomst Center
by Brian Michaels - August 15, 2025

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....

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Stage West At The Lights
by Brian Michaels - August 10, 2025

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....

Review: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY at Summer Arts Intensive
by Brian Michaels - July 28, 2025

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 perfo...

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Trollwood Performing Arts School
by Brian Michaels - July 27, 2025

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 int...

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Gooseberry Park Players At The Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre
by Brian Michaels - July 20, 2025

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 inter...

Review: Stage West Presents DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Essentia Health Plaza At The Lights
by Brian Michaels - June 29, 2025

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. ...

Review: HOLES at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre
by Brian Michaels - May 07, 2025

The stage adaptation of Holes, based on Louis Sachar’s beloved novel, is a captivating production that expertly blends mystery, humor, and emotional resonance. With its inventive structure—interweaving multiple timelines and rich backstories—the play manages to honor the spirit of the original book ...

Review: MARRIAGE GONE AWRY at Bonanzaville Event Center
by Brian Michaels - March 30, 2025

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Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE MUSICAL at Sheyenne Theatre
by Brian Michaels - February 16, 2025

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Review: SIX THE MUSICAL - TEEN EDITION at Oak Grove Theatre Arts
by Brian Michaels - January 26, 2025

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Review: BETWEEN THE LINES at Horace High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - January 20, 2025

What did our critic think of BETWEEN THE LINES at Horace High School Theatre?...

Review: A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Stage West
by Brian Michaels - December 11, 2024

What did our critic think of A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Stage West?...

Review: BIG FISH at Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center
by Brian Michaels - November 29, 2024

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Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Barnesville High School
by Brian Michaels - November 20, 2024

What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Barnesville High School?...

Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre
by Brian Michaels - November 06, 2024

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Review: CARRIE THE MUSICAL at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre
by Brian Michaels - October 21, 2024

Carrie: The Musical is an ambitious adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel, blending horror, psychological tension, and music in a hauntingly memorable way. With a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and music by Michael Gore, the musical captures the intensity of King’s story thro...

Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Sheyenne High School
by Brian Michaels - July 23, 2024

'9 to 5: The Musical' is a vibrant and empowering stage adaptation of the 1980 film, featuring a score by Dolly Parton. This musical brings the story of three determined office workers who band together to overthrow their egotistical, sexist boss with humor, heart, and a catchy soundtrack....