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The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Interview: Joel Kim Booster of RUDE LITTLE PIG at Amsterdam Bar & Hall Photo
Interview: Joel Kim Booster of RUDE LITTLE PIG at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
by Jared Fessler - October 07, 2024

Joel Kim Booster will be bringing his Rude Little Pig tour to the Amsterdam Bar and Hall on Saturday, November 23, 2024. ...

Interview: Michi Barall of DRAWING LESSON at Children's Theater Company
by Jared Fessler - September 18, 2024


Drawing Lessons will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company from October 8 to November 10, 2024. We had the opportunity to speak with playwright Michi Barall about this production....

Interview: Zach Twedt of IOWA HAWKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOPHERS at Huntington Bank Stadium
by Jared Fessler - September 17, 2024


Zach Twedt is a graduate student at the University of Iowa, pursuing a masters degree in Data Analytics with an undergrad in Enterprise Leadership. In addition to his academics, he plays football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are set to face the Minnesota Gophers this coming weekend. We chat with Zach ...

Interview: DON STEPHENSON of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL - 1ST NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre
by Jared Fessler - September 04, 2024


The Back to the Future national tour is making a stop in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre from September 10-15, 2024. We spoke with Don Stephenson, who plays Doc Brown in this production, about the show and his experiences in Minneapolis....

Interview: Jason Schommer of 1992: MISTAKES WERE MADE! at The Parkway Theater
by Jared Fessler - August 29, 2024


Jason Schommer, a comedian and storyteller based in the Twin Cities, is set to perform an encore of his show 1992: Mistakes Were Made! at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on September 19, 2024. We sit down with Jason to discuss what inspired him to pursue comedy and storytelling, as well as his mo...

Interview: The Creatives of ZIP ZAP CIRCUS: MOYA at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - August 29, 2024


Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench beco...

Interview: Jim Cada & Susanne Egli of ON GOLDEN POND at Minnetonka Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 20, 2024


On Golden Pond will be playing at the Minnetonka Theatre from September 14, 2024, through September 29, 2024....

Interview: Tyler Michaels King of THE REUNION at Trademark Theater
by Jared Fessler - August 19, 2024


The Reunion: A Hilarious New Murder Mystery will be performed by Trademark Theater at the Gremlin Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on select dates from September 19 through October 12, 2024....

Interview: Emily Kristen Morris of CONCERT AND MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS at The Journey On Stage
by Jared Fessler - August 14, 2024


Join us for an exclusive debut solo concert featuring Emily Kristen Morris! Following the concert, Emily will host a Musical Theatre Masterclass focused on Broadway-style singing and acting through song....

Interview: Jill A. Anderson the NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - August 13, 2024


Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Jill A. Anderson to be its new Managing Director. Anderson will assumed the role early summer 2024. She succeeds Kimberly Motes, who departed in October 2023 to become Executive Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre....

Interview: New Artistic Director - Rick Dildine at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2024


The Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced Rick Dildine as their new Artistic Director. Dildine will officially take on the role starting July 1, 2024. He succeeds Peter C. Brosius, who will be stepping down on June 30, 2024, after 27 years of leadership....

Interview: Yvie Oddly of ALL ABOUT YVIE: INTO THE ODDITY at Big Hill Books
by Jared Fessler - July 24, 2024


Yvie Oddly, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, has released a captivating memoir titled All About Yvie: Into the Oddity. This book offers a deeply personal and comprehensive look into Yvie Oddly's life....

Interview: Plasma of A NIGHT ON BROADWAY WITH PLASMA at Flipphone Events Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 03, 2024


Get ready for a spectacular night on Broadway! Starring PLASMA from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16, this sensational performance will take place at The Saloon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, presented by Flip Phone Events on Sunday, July 8th, starting at 8 PM. Sing and dance along to your favorite Broadway...

Interview: Will Dusek of NEWSIES at Artistry Theater
by Jared Fessler - July 03, 2024


Disney's 'Newsies' will be playing at the Artistry Theater in Bloomington, Minnesota, from July 18 to August 11, 2024. We chat with Will Dusek, who plays Jack Kelly....

Interview: Seth Tychon Steidl of SWEENEY TODD at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - June 17, 2024


Sweeney Todd will be playing at Ashland Productions in Maplewood, Minnesota July 12-21, 2024. We chat with Seth Tychon Steidl who plays the role of Sweeney Todd about his role and the production. ...

Interview: Kathleen Cameron of COME FROM AWAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - June 07, 2024


The musical Come from Away tour is making a stop in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from June 7-16, 2024. ...

Interview: Johnny Kim of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BAZZAR at Under The Big Top - Mall Of America
by Jared Fessler - May 15, 2024


Welcome to Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR, a boundless laboratory of boundless creativity where a jubilant ensemble of acrobats, dancers, and musicians conjure a mesmerizing spectacle. Guided by their conductor, they unite to conjure a fantastical and unique universe. ...

Interview: Roman Banks of MJ THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 07, 2024


MJ - The Musical is set to embark on its national tour, with a stop scheduled at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from May 14 to May 26, 2024....

Interview: Alan Bach of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - May 03, 2024


Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is currently captivating audiences at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. This enchanting production will continue its run until September 28, 2024. Read our review....

Interview: Daniel Emmet of AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 03, 2024


Daniel Emmet, a renowned singer and Las Vegas headliner, rose to prominence as a finalist on America's Got Talent. Presently, he is captivating audiences on tour alongside David Foster in the spellbinding 'An Evening with David Foster.'...

Interview: Cody Fry of BEN RECTOR AND CODY FRY at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - May 01, 2024


Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024. ...

Interview: Charles H. Eaton of LA BOHÈME at Minnesota Opera
by Jared Fessler - April 30, 2024


The Minnesota Opera's rendition of La Bohème will grace the stage of the Ordway Music Theater from May 4th to May 19th, 2024. The enchanting music is composed by Giacomo Puccini, with a compelling libretto crafted by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica....

Interview: Shinah Hey of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - April 09, 2024


Read our interview with Shinah Hey of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres....

Interview: KRISTEN TARRAGÓ of ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 05, 2024


On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new, exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike,...

Interview: Ann Morrison of MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE at The Woman's Club Of Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - April 03, 2024


A solo musical based on memories of Ann’s award winning Broadway debut as Mary Flynn in the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical, Merrily We Roll Along Thursday, April 25, 7:30 pm, in the Theater. Perhaps you saw Merrily We Roll Along at Theater Latté Da last season or are one of the lucky few able to get ...

Interview: Sheena Janson Kelley of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry Theater
by Jared Fessler - April 02, 2024


One of the most beloved musicals of all time comes to Artistry! Featuring a treasure trove of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein songs, including Climb Every Mountain, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and the title number, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has enchanted audiences of all ages f...

Interview: NICK LAMEDICA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 25, 2024


Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!...

Interview: PETER HARGRAVE of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 24, 2024


We chat with Peter Hargrave who plays Scar in the national touring production of The Lion King....

Interview: Brian D. Kennedy of A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY & MY FAIR BRADY
by Jared Fessler - March 22, 2024


Brian D. Kennedy is the acclaimed author of 'A Little Bit Country' and 'My Fair Brady.' Originally from Minnesota, he currently resides in New York City with his husband and their remarkably photogenic dog. When he's not writing, you can find him passionately engaged in his work at an LGBTQ nonprofi...

Interview: MUKELISIWE GOBA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 13, 2024


Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!...

Interview: ZOIE REAMS of TROUBLE IN TAHITI & SERVICE PROVIDER at Minnesota Opera
by Jared Fessler - March 12, 2024


Sam and Dinah are living the American dream in 1950s suburbia. Beau and Autumn are celebrating their anniversary over dinner and drinks. But there’s one problem… neither couple is happy. Beau and Autumn can’t seem to look up from their phones and Sam and Dinah can’t stand to be in the same room with...

Interview: RALPH PRENTICE DANIEL of HAIRSPRAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - March 12, 2024


​​​​​​​Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?...

Interview: Jay Goede of A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - March 05, 2024


Meet Frog and Toad, best friends who embark upon a year’s worth of adventures with great merriment, comedic agility, and joyful song-singing. ...

Interview: Christopher Rice-Thomson On Embracing the Roles of Director and Choreographer
by Jared Fessler - February 28, 2024


Christopher Rice-Thomson is a dynamic performer and creative force within the realm of Broadway, National Touring, and on-screen productions. Additionally, he has made significant contributions as a director, choreographer, and social media content creator for both Broadway productions and iconic br...

Interview: Monet Sabel of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - February 27, 2024


Get insights from Monet Sabel as she talks about portraying Carole King in the beloved musical BEAUTIFUL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Learn about her favorite moments and the joy of bringing this incredible story to life on stage....

Interview: Leah Smith, Olivia Oltmanns, And Sydney Berrier of DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MAGIC IN THE STARS at Target Center
by Jared Fessler - February 05, 2024


Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice - where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today’s favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. ...

Interview: Autumn Ness of BABBLE LAB at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - January 31, 2024


Strap on your safety goggles and clean out your ears! When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly L E T T E R S takes over a weird and wondrous science lab. ...

Interview: Dean Holt of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - January 26, 2024


Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, Mad Hatters and mayhem. ...

Interview: Bryan Charles Moore of FUNNY GIRL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 19, 2024


Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatr...

Interview: Shane Obedzinski of The Sandlot - MINNESOTA CARD SHOW at Saint Paul RiverCentre
by Jared Fessler - January 17, 2024


The Minnesota Card Show is scheduled to take place on April 20, 2024, at the Saint Paul River Center. Excitingly, six cast members from the classic movie 'The Sandlot' will be in attendance for the show. The notable personalities include Tom Guiry, Victor DiMattia, Brandon Adams, Shane Obedzinski, M...

Interview: Jackson Grove Talks FUNNY GIRL At Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 11, 2024


We chat with Minnesota native and cast member Jackson Grove about Funny Girl and being back in Minnesota! ...



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Ain't Too Proud in Minneapolis / St. Paul Ain't Too Proud
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (10/8 - 10/13) Tracker
Helen (Oct 17-26) in Minneapolis / St. Paul Helen (Oct 17-26)
Capri Theater (10/18 - 10/26) Tracker
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Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West in Minneapolis / St. Paul Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West
History Theatre (5/17 - 6/8)
& Juliet in Minneapolis / St. Paul & Juliet
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (5/13 - 5/18)
Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy in Minneapolis / St. Paul Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy
Pantages (12/7 - 12/7)
Glory in Minneapolis / St. Paul Glory
Theatre in the Round (1/17 - 2/9)
Tell Me Your Dreams in Minneapolis / St. Paul Tell Me Your Dreams
Stages Theatre Company (8/6 - 8/24)
Some Like It Hot in Minneapolis / St. Paul Some Like It Hot
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (10/15 - 10/20)
You Can't Take It With You in Minneapolis / St. Paul You Can't Take It With You
Minnetonka Theatre (2/14 - 2/23)
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