MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL INTERVIEWS

We caught up with McCreery ahead of his return to Minnesota to talk about the songs that still hit the hardest, what he hopes fans take with them after a show, and why crowds here have always stood out to him....

Mason Yang plays Aben in HMONG FUTURES by Katie Ka Vang, running April 9–May 3, 2026 at Gremlin Theatre. Currently a senior in high school, Mason has been building his acting experience across the Twin Cities, with credits at Children’s Theatre Company, Park Square Theatre, and Lakeshore Players...

With over 200 million views online and love from legends like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Whoopi Goldberg, the Syncopated Ladies have grown into way more than a dance group. They’ve created their own lane—bringing tap into today’s culture in a way that feels fresh, bold, and imp...

Ally Choe is taking the stage as Sora on this new K-POP tribute tour, and she couldn’t be more thrilled to represent South Korea through her performance....

A local legend of the Children’s Theatre Company stage, Autumn Ness, is about to completely immerse herself in one of the most iconic roles in all of literature, stage, and screen history: The Wicked Witch of the West....

What does it take to bring the hilarious Gutenberg! The Musical! to the stage? Tyler Michaels King fills us in on the process....

PRIME Productions is bringing the world premiere of Abuelita to the stage this season, a heartfelt and magical new play by Playwrights’ Center Core Member Nathan Yungerberg, directed by Shá Cage....

Pachamama—the Inca-Quechua word for Mother Earth—meets Beethoven in composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s piece Pachamama Meets an Ode. Inspired by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the work reflects on the ideals of joy, unity, and progress that shaped Beethoven’s time during the Industrial Revolution...

A tornado, a pair of sparkling shoes, a yellow brick road, and a loyal dog named Toto—The Wizard of Oz has been delighting audiences for generations....

Singer-songwriter Morgan James has built a career around doing things her own way. The Broadway veteran and soul powerhouse has never been content to simply cover a song—she reshapes it, pulling new emotion and perspective from music listeners thought they already knew....

We’re excited to chat with DeVon Wycovia Buchanan, who plays Andre Mayem in the touring production of Mrs. Doubtfire at the Ordway in Saint Paul from March 17–22, 2026....

The touring production of Water for Elephants will be at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis from March 3–8, 2026, bringing its thrilling mix of circus, acrobatics, and musical theater to audiences. One of the standout performers is Sam Kellar-Long, whose role has him singing, dancing, performing a...

As the touring production of The Music Man makes its way to Mason City, Iowa, it feels less like just another tour stop and more like a homecoming. After all, this is the hometown of composer Meredith Willson—the very place that inspired River City....

​​​​​​​Have you ever wanted to see dinosaurs in the flesh? It is your lucky day because trainer Lizzie Burder is ready to intorduce Twin Cities audiences to a spectacular collection of dinos, large and small!...

There is a fantastical new experience that has begun at the storied Children's Theatre Company and it is sure to inspire you to let your imagination run wild! Forts! Build Your Own Adventure is finally here and there is no telling what is in store....until you create it....

​​​​​​​Les Misérables returns to the Orpheum Theatre February 17–22, bringing one of the most beloved musicals in theatre history back to Minneapolis. Set in 19th-century France, the show’s sweeping story of hope, sacrifice, and redemption continues to resonate just as strongly to...

On February 22, 2026, Flipphone Events brings the heat to Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis, featuring a special performance by Locky Brownlie, the creator and star of BROLESQUE. ...

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures comes to the Twin Cities, it will be a special homecoming for Kenny Short, a Minnesota native and cast member of the touring production. Performing in front of a hometown audience, Kenny is part of the ensemble bringing this energetic, family-friendly show...

In 1986, Tamara Erickson was just nine years old when she appeared on the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres stage as Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music—the second child from the left, brimming with confidence and joy. At the time, no one could have predicted that this young performer would one day hel...

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....

Theater Latté Da is gearing up to present a new iteration of Tennessee Williams' classic, The Glass Menagerie and it promises to be a must see production.  Broadway World was lucky enough to catch up with one of its stars, Norah Long, who will take on the role of Amanda. Below is that conversation...

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, a...

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 on...

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 projec...

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....