Interview: Lara Hughes of GRANDSTAND 2026 at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand has been part of the fair since 1909.
Minneapolis / St. Paul Interviews
The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Minneapolis / St. Paul.
Latest Interviews
Milwaukee Native Elisheva Scheuer Comes Full Circle with Children’s Theatre Company Acting Cohort
Scheuer, a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.
Interview: Antonisia (Nisi) Collins of PINOCCHIO at Children's Theatre Company
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is gearing up to present a remounting of Pinocchio and it promises to be an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages.
Interview: TheARTI$t of KEHLANI WORLD TOUR at Armory Minneapolis
ARTI$t is getting ready to take the stage at The Armory in Minneapolis on August 6, 2026, as an opener for Kahlani’s World Tour.
Interview: Blake Zelesnikar of DIRTY DANCING THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
The national tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical will officially launch at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, bringing the beloved story from the big screen to the stage.
Interview: Gina Brady of FRASER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Wicked is now playing at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre through August 9, 2026, bringing one of Broadway's most popular musicals back to the Twin Cities.
Interview: Ethan Kirschbaum of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
The North American tour of Wicked currently playing at Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre.
Interview: Irene Green is Helping to Prepare the Future for Children's Theatre Company
A new Director of External Relations has joined the ranks of the world renowned Children’s Theatre Company, Irene Green, and she is ready to build on the success of those who have come before her.
Interview: Daniela Candillari Shares Her Insights on Music, the Twin Cities, and What Brought Her to Music
A conductor holds all of the power when they are on the podium but when they step off, they are filled with a plethora of insight and esteem for their craft.
Interview: Reed Sigmund of THE HOBBIT at The Zephyr Theatre
It is not every day that theaters are willing to be extremely innovative to break the mold on traditionally mounted theater.
Interview: Rick Dildine on the new Core Company at Children's Theater Company
For years, Children's Theatre Company has recognized its longtime Acting Company as a cornerstone of its productions.
Interview: Steve Quinn of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Bringing a Broadway production to life in a new city is a massive undertaking, and few people know that better than Steve Quinn.
Interview: Claudia Bennett of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
For Claudia Bennett, playing Glinda in the national tour of Wicked isn't just another role—it's the realization of a lifelong dream.
Interview: Aline Mayagoitia of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
For Aline Mayagoitia, taking on the role of Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked represents both the greatest challenge of her career and the culmination of years of growth as a performer.
Interview: Syndee Winters of SYNDEE WINTERS: THE MAKINGS OF A LADY at The O’Shaughnessy
Broadway performer Syndee Winters has spent her career bringing unforgettable characters to life in productions like Hamilton, The Lion King, Motown the Musical, and Pippin.
Interview: Kelly Denice Taylor of SIX THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
The queens of SIX are returning to St.
Interview: Zane Heinselman of SAINT PAUL SAINTS PRIDE at CHS Field
Ahead of the St.
Interview: Carole Schultz & Elizabeth Chua of SIMPLY OVERDRESSED at Overdressed Duo
For years, pianist Elizabeth Chau and soprano Carole Schultz have been finding ways to bring classical music beyond the concert hall.
Interview: Jack Swanson of VOCALISE at VOCALISE
Opera audiences know Jack Swanson for his performances on many of the world's leading stages, from the Metropolitan Opera and San Francisco Opera to engagements across Europe.
Interview: Chris Collins-Pasano of SPAMALOT at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
Before the Knights of the Round Table arrive at St.
Interview: Viridiana Arevalo Martinez of MINNESOTA TWINS PRIDE at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins' annual Pride Night has become one of the most anticipated themed events at Target Field, bringing together members of the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, families, and local organizations for an evening of baseball, celebration, and connection.
Interview: Locky Brownlie of HEATED TWIGHLIGHT at Flipphone Events
When Flip Phone's Heated Twilight takes over the dance floor on Friday, June 5, audiences can expect more than a themed party.
Interview: Jake David Smith of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Jake David Smith is currently touring in the role of Jay Gatsby in the stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby, bringing one of American literature’s most familiar characters to life night after night.
Interview: Joshua Grosso of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
The national tour of The Great Gatsby heads to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis June 2–7, bringing the glamour, heartbreak, and larger-than-life characters of F.
Interview: Nick Dillenburg of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Nick Dillenburg, a Minneapolis native, found his way onto the stage in high school after tagging along to an audition with a friend.
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Interview: Stephen Brower of [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT at The Parkway Theater
Broadway actor and comedian Stephen Brower brings his wildly inventive one-person show [Palatable] Gay Robot to The Parkway—a smart, absurd, and unexpectedly heartfelt exploration of identity, performance, and what it means to be “palatable.
Interview: Scotty McCreery of BUCK HILL CONCERT SERIES 2026 at Buck Hill
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.
Interview: Mason Yang of HMONG FUTURES at Theatre Mu
Mason Yang plays Aben in HMONG FUTURES by Katie Ka Vang, running April 9–May 3, 2026 at Gremlin Theatre.
Interview: Chloé Arnold of SYNCOPATED LADIES LIVE! at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
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.
Interview: Ally Choe of FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
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.
Interview: Autumn Ness of WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company
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.
Interview: Tyler Michaels King of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Theater Latté Da
What does it take to bring the hilarious Gutenberg! The Musical! to the stage? Tyler Michaels King fills us in on the process.
Interview: Shá Cage of ABUELITA at The Capri Theater
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.
Interview: Jack Swanson of BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
Pachamama—the Inca-Quechua word for Mother Earth—meets Beethoven in composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s piece Pachamama Meets an Ode.
Interview: Becca Claire Hart of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company
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.
Interview: Morgan James of SOUL REMAINS TOUR at Dakota Jazz Club Minneapolis
Singer-songwriter Morgan James has built a career around doing things her own way.
Interview: DeVon Wycovia Buchanan of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
We’re excited to chat with DeVon Wycovia Buchanan, who plays Andre Mayem in the touring production of Mrs.
Interview: Sam Kellar-Long of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
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.
Interview: Savannah Stevenson of THE MUSIC MAN at NIACC Performing Arts
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.
Interview: Lizzie Burder of DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE at Children's Theatre Company
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!
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Dirty Dancing: The Musical Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (8/12-9/06) |
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Sasha Velour - TRAVESTY State Theatre (10/09-10/09) |
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The Basement Yard Live State Theatre (9/24-9/24) |
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The Spitfire Grill Commonweal Theatre Company (7/11-10/24) |
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John Crist Live! State (9/18-9/18) |
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Kate Wallich & Perfume Genius: “The Lesson” Northrop (4/01-4/01) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Ledge Amphitheater (9/12-9/12) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (2/09-2/14) |
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The Music Man Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/08-12/27) |
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“Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione” (Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”) The Walker Art Center (4/16-4/17) |