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Minneapolis / St. Paul Interviews

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

Interview: Mikah Meyer of CANYON CHORUS - A RIVER RAFTING JOURNEY at The Main Theatre
by Jared Fessler - June 24, 2025


​​​​​​​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. ...

Interview: Suzie Toot of SUZIE TOOT: IF YOU KNEW SUZIE.. ONE WOMAN SHOW at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
by Jared Fessler - June 21, 2025


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....

Interview: Kathryn Brunner of LEGALLY BLONDE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - June 06, 2025


'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....

Interview: Edwin McCain of 'I'LL BE' GREAT AMERICAN ROMANTIC at Dakota
by Jared Fessler - May 02, 2025


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....

Interview: Colin Bracewell of SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER at Varsity Theater
by Jared Fessler - April 22, 2025


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

Interview: MaryRose Brendel of MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 07, 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!...

Interview: Savana Hauck of JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK at Raymond J. Lammers Proscenium Theatre
by Jared Fessler - April 04, 2025


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...

Interview: Vince Kelley of GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Pantages
by Jared Fessler - March 28, 2025


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...

Interview: Gillian Jackson Han of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - March 26, 2025


​​​​​​​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 ...

Interview: Julia Ennen of FROZEN at Children's Theater Company
by Jared Fessler - March 17, 2025


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....

Interview: Daniel Haack of PRINCE & KNIGHT, TALE OF THE SHADOW KING, MAIDEN & PRINCESS
by Jared Fessler - March 17, 2025


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!...

Interview: Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez Talks Her Upcoming Show At The O'Shaughnessy
by Jared Fessler - March 13, 2025


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...

Interview: Aaron VanDanacker of THE LAST 5 YEARS at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - March 11, 2025


​​​​​​​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....

Interview: Betsy Rosen of LIFE OF PI at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 03, 2025


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...

Interview: Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - February 20, 2025


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

Interview: Mikael Burke of MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - January 29, 2025


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....

Interview: Tyler Joseph Ellis of SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - January 21, 2025


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....

Interview: Max Chernin of PARADE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 02, 2025


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....

Interview: Sarah Fornace of LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theater Company
by Jared Fessler - December 09, 2024


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. ...

Interview: Liz McCartney of THE LITTLE MERMAID at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - December 09, 2024


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....

Interview: John Haynes of HOLIPROV: LAUGH CAMP'S HILARIOUS HOLIDAY IMPROV SHOW! at Camp Bar
by Jared Fessler - December 09, 2024


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...

Interview: John Payonk of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at Circa 21
by Jared Fessler - December 06, 2024


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!...

Interview: Daxton Bloomquist of FINDING MR. CHRISTMAS
by Jared Fessler - November 26, 2024


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...

Interview: Cade Bittner of CADE BITTNER MUSIC
by Jared Fessler - November 15, 2024


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

Interview: Lindsay Heather Pearce of LES MISÉRABLES Tour at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - November 05, 2024


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!...

Interview: Dean Holt of DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children’s Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - October 29, 2024


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...

Interview: Kayko Music of YOUNG & OUT OF LOVE TOUR at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
by Jared Fessler - October 15, 2024


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!...

Interview: Devon Hadsell of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - October 11, 2024


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....

Interview: Devon Goffman of SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - October 11, 2024


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

Interview: Varla Jean Merman of VARLA JEAN MERMAN: ERRORS TOUR at Lush Lounge & Theater
by Jared Fessler - October 10, 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,...

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....



Videos


Trey Kennedy in Minneapolis / St. Paul Trey Kennedy
Orhpeum Theatre (7/31 - 7/31)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Minneapolis / St. Paul Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Orpheum Theatre (8/5 - 8/17)
Blippi: Join the Band Tour! in Minneapolis / St. Paul Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
Orpheum Theatre (10/12 - 10/12)
Disney Channel’s High School Musical On Stage in Minneapolis / St. Paul Disney Channel’s High School Musical On Stage
Lundstrum Performing Arts (8/1 - 8/3)
King Lear - Preview in Minneapolis / St. Paul King Lear - Preview
Commonweal Theatre Company (9/13 - 9/19)
A.J. Croce - Heart of the Eternal Tour in Minneapolis / St. Paul A.J. Croce - Heart of the Eternal Tour
Pantages Theatre (10/3 - 10/3)
An Evening with The Wailin' Jennys in Minneapolis / St. Paul An Evening with The Wailin' Jennys
Pantages Theatre (7/26 - 7/26)
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