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.
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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!
Interview: Julie Ritchey of FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE at Children's Theatre Company
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.
Interview: Hayden Tee of LES MISÉRABLES U.S. NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Les Misérables returns to the Orpheum Theatre February 17–22, bringing one of the most beloved musicals in theatre history back to Minneapolis.
Interview: Locky Brownlie of BROLESQUE WITH FLIPPHONE EVENTS at Quincy Hall
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.
Interview: Kenny Short of DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES at Target Center Minneapolis
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.
Interview: Tamara Kangas Erickson of GUY'S AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
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.
Interview: Erin Falligant of LILA GOES FOR GOLD at American Girl
I write fiction about kids living in the here and now, though I occasionally take trips into the past.
Interview: Norah Long of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da
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.
Interview: Marcus Phillips of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
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.
Interview: Vienna Flurry of CELTIC THRONE II - PSALTER OF IRELAND at State Theatre Minneapolis
Vienna Flurry has grown up onstage, and that history shows in her work with Celtic Throne II – Psalter of Ireland.
Interview: Glen Phillips of GLEN PHILLIPS (TOAD AND THE WET SPROCKET) at Dakota Jazz Club
Glen Phillips has spent nearly forty years writing songs that balance melodic warmth with emotional honesty.
Interview: Laura Osnes
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.
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Limón Dance Company Northrop (1/30-1/30) |
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Blithe Spirit Theatre in the Round (6/19-7/12) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn Hennepin Arts (10/01-10/01) |
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Ira Glass: Stories for a Sunday Afternoon State Theatre (1/31-1/31) |
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The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley Commonweal Theatre Company (11/07-12/21) |
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The Songbook of Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt & Rosanne Cash Crooners Supper Club (8/19-8/19) |
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Churchill Ames Center (10/14-10/14) |
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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Huntington Bank Stadium (9/03-9/03) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Ledge Amphitheater (9/12-9/12) |
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Off Book Dudley Riggs Theatre (7/10-7/11) |