Minneapolis / St. Paul Interviews

​​​​​​​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. ...

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....

'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....

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....

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

​​​​​​​Mean Girls National Tour is coming to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, from April 8 through April 13, 2025. We chat with Maryrose Brendel, who plays Karen in this production, about her role, the show, and what she's looking forward to in Minnesota!...

Theater Children's Production: Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook will be performed at the Raymond J. Lammers Proscenium Theatre at the University of Minnesota Morris. Savana Hauck (she/they) will be portraying the role of Junie B. in this production. We caught up with Savana to discuss her role, the pro...

Join us for a conversation with Vince Kelley, the talented producer of Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue! This hilarious new comedy show brings the iconic characters back in an all-new, outrageously funny storyline. Set in the present day, Sophia has found herself in a sticky situation after a run-i...

​​​​​​​Fresh off a successful run in the first national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, Gillian Jackson Han takes on the iconic role of Elsa in Children's Theatre Company's production of Disney's Frozen. BroadwayWorld was lucky enough to chat with Gillian about her experiences and what she hopes to bring ...

Disney's Frozen will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company from April 15 to June 15, 2025. We had the chance to chat with Julia Ennen, who plays Anna in this production....

Daniel Haack is an award-winning children's book author, theatre lover, and media creator. We chat about the books he's written, his favorite theatre works, and his visit to Minnesota!...

Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, and stage actor, as well as an author. She will be performing a concert at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine's University on March 22, 2025, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We had the chance to chat with Mandy about her upcoming concert and her visit to Minneso...

​​​​​​​The Last Five Years is currently playing at Ashland Productions as part of their Project Give Back. This production is running now through March 16, 2025. We chat with Aaron Vandanacker, who plays Jamie in this production....

Life of Pi will be making a tour stop at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from March 4 to March 9, 2025. We sat down with cast member Betsy Rosen (Assistant Puppetry & Movement Direction/Puppet Captain, Richard Parker/Puppeteer, Ensemble) to discuss her role and what makes this product...

Read our interview with Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company....

Milo Imagines the World will be playing at the Children’s Theatre Company from February 4 to March 9, 2025. We spoke with Mikael Burke, the director of this production, to get an inside look at what audiences can expect....

Shucked will be making its national tour stop at the Des Moines Performing Arts in Des Moines, Iowa, from January 28 to February 2, 2025. We chat with Tyler Joseph Ellis, who plays Storyteller #2 in this production of Shucked: The Musical....

The first national tour of Parade will be making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis from January 21 to 26, 2025. We had the opportunity to chat with Max Chernin, who plays Leo Frank, about this production and his excitement about coming to Minnesota....

Leonardo! A wonderful show about a terrible monster will be playing at the Childrens Theater Company January 8, 2025 to March 9, 2025. We chat with director Sarah Fornace about this production. ...

The Little Mermaid is currently playing at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, now through December 29, 2024. We had the opportunity to chat with Liz McCartney, who portrays Ursula in this production....

Now playing at the Camp Bar in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on select dates through December 27, 2024. It’s the perfect way to add some laughs to your holiday season! We sit down with Artistic Director John Haynes to discuss the production and what makes this festive improv show a must-see during the holi...

Miracle on 34th Street is now playing at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse through December 29, 2024! This heartwarming show, based on the beloved movie, is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. Don't miss the magic of this festive classic!...

Daxton Bloomquist was recently featured in Finding Mr. Christmas on the Hallmark Channel. He also performed in the Broadway and National Tour productions of The Book of Mormon. In addition to his acting career, Daxton is passionate about traveling and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community in the med...

Cade Bittner is a dynamic recording artist, entertainer, and proud dad based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read our interview with Cade!...

One of the most celebrated musicals, Les Misérables, is making its return to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We chat with cast member Lindsey Heather Pearce, who plays Fantine, to discuss the production and her excitement about performing in Minnesota!...

A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love...

The Young & Out Of Love Tour will be making a stop at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall on November 6, 2024. We had a chance to chat with KAYKO about music and their upcoming visit to Minnesota!...

The national tour of Some Like It Hot is making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from October 15 to 20, 2024. We chatted with cast member Devon Hadsell, who plays Minnie in this production....

Some Like It Hot is hitting the road, with a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from October 15 to 20, 2024....

Faster than you can say 'Ticketmaster site crash,' Varla Jean has swiftly tailored The Errors Tour for her fans, The Mermies. Everyone’s favorite ditzy diva takes you through her catalogue of hilarious hits and egregious errors in a show jam-packed with classic bits, giant wigs, over-taxed costumes,...

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

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 ...

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....

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...

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...

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

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....

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....