MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL INTERVIEWS

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....

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 ...

​​​​​​​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...

We recently spoke with Isaac, who portrays Caiaphas in the current production of Jesus Christ Superstar, now playing at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts through December 28, 2025. ...

First Avenue is bringing Flip Phone Superstar 2025 to the Twin Cities — a search for the area’s next drag standout. The night is hosted by Jimbo, whose fearless, off-the-wall style has made them one of the most talked-about performers in drag today....

Benjamin Kath, who records under the name Ben Jammin Beats, is a Twin Cities–based producer known for crafting hip-hop instrumentals that balance warmth, grit, and emotion....

Robbie Simpson has been telling stories for as long as he can remember. Growing up in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in a home where movies and music were part of everyday life, he went from performing living-room musicals for the family dog to building a career as an actor, director, and teacher ...

If you were anywhere near the Internet in the early 2000s, you probably remember Kelly—the loud, dramatic, gloriously chaotic teenager who only wanted one thing: shoes. Her video blew up long before “going viral” was even a phrase, and now she’s headed to Minneapolis for a rare live performa...

Children's Theatre Company is prepring to delight Twin Cities audiences once again with their new production, Go, Dog, Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! P.D. Eastman’s classic book lands onstage with roller-skating, bike-riding, and scoot-scootering dogs! ...

Hawken Paul and Jeffrey Nolan are no strangers to bringing joy to the stage. The duo lives in Uptown Minneapolis and, for the past five years, has worked as teaching artists with the Children’s Theatre Company and the Zephyr Theatre Company....

We’re excited to share a conversation with the incredible Mandy Gonzalez, whose powerhouse voice and heartfelt storytelling have lit up Broadway in shows like Hamilton, Wicked, and In the Heights. Beyond the stage, she’s an author, a recording artist, and a performer who brings her whole heart t...

Live Nation and KOOL 108 present the legendary Trans-Siberian Orchestra, coming to Target Center on December 28 for two epic shows. The show will feature Minnesota native singer and song write Nate Amor. ...

Daniel Emmet, whose powerful voice and love of the holiday season will be performing as part of the TSO touring band. ...

Marissa Bode—celebrated for her standout performance in Wicked and recognized as a strong advocate for authentic representation in the performing arts—is joining us for a special evening at the Coffman Memorial Union Theater on December 2, 2025....