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Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT at Capri

Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT at Capri

by Jared Fessler — October 28, 2025
Tony Award–winner Santino Fontana returns to his “second home” of Minneapolis for a special night at The Capri Theater on Saturday, November 8. Known for his unforgettable roles on Broadway and as the voice of Prince Hans in Frozen, Fontana brings his quick wit, rich voice, and love of storyte...
Interview: Doug Scholz Carlson/Christopher Franklin of COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera

Interview: Doug Scholz Carlson/Christopher Franklin of COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera

by Joe Sarafolean — October 27, 2025
​​​​​​​ MN Opera is preparing to mount a groundbreaking new production of Così Fan Tutte where the audience gets have a hand in the finale of the story. BroadwayWorld was able to connect with Principal Conductor Christopher Franklin and Stage Director Doug Scholz-Carlson to discuss ...
Interview: Dean Holt of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at CTC

Interview: Dean Holt of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at CTC

by Joe Sarafolean — October 23, 2025
It is that time of year again! It is time for another trip to Whoville and the Grinch and his trusty pup Max are back to add that extra sparkle to the holiday season! Broadway World was lucky enough to catch director and resident company member, Dean Holt for a few quick words!...
Interview: Zachary Quinn of LOVE YOUR MELON at Mall Of America

Interview: Zachary Quinn of LOVE YOUR MELON at Mall Of America

by Jared Fessler — October 20, 2025
Love Your Melon started as a simple college project with a big mission: give a beanie to every child battling cancer in America. Founded in a classroom at the University of St. Thomas by Zachary Quinn and his college roommate, the brand quickly grew into a household name, known as much for its chari...
Interview: Michael Pearce Donley of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at 30th Anniversary Tour

Interview: Michael Pearce Donley of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at 30th Anniversary Tour

by Joe Sarafolean — October 19, 2025
Described as a “highly caffeinated comedy,” Triple Espresso centers around three friends whose attempt to break into the spotlight comes crashing down in four minutes on live television....
Interview: Andrea Ross of GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club

Interview: Andrea Ross of GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club

by Jared Fessler — October 17, 2025
Andrea Ross is no stranger to the stage — a Broadway veteran and internationally acclaimed soprano, she’s bringing a new kind of magic to Crooners with Ghost Light Cabaret. Teaming up with pianist Scott Lykins, Ross explores the haunting beauty of musical theater’s darker corners, from Phantom...
Interview: Bob Kelly of CONFESSIONS A New Musical at Theatre Now

Interview: Bob Kelly of CONFESSIONS A New Musical at Theatre Now

by Jared Fessler — October 17, 2025
We’re thrilled to have the chance to speak with composer Bob Kelly, one of the creators behind Confessions: A New Musical, which is set to have a private industry reading in New York City on October 20. The musical is based on Tom Rastrelli’s memoir Confessions of a Gay Priest and explores the p...
Interview: Jayden Montgomery of IOWA HAWKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOPHERS at Kinnick Stadium

Interview: Jayden Montgomery of IOWA HAWKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOPHERS at Kinnick Stadium

by Jared Fessler — October 16, 2025
As the Iowa Hawkeyes gear up to face off against longtime Big Ten rival Minnesota, the excitement is building—not just because of the fight for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, but also because this game means a lot on a personal level for many players. ...
Interview: Reed Sigmund of DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's

Interview: Reed Sigmund of DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company

by Joe Sarafolean — October 13, 2025
He's back! Reed Sigmund is back as the mean and green one this holiday season and BroadwayWorld touched base with Mr. Sigmund as he preps to steal christmas, once again!  ...
Interview: Shelli Place/Alison Edwards of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY at PRIME

Interview: Shelli Place/Alison Edwards of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY at PRIME

by Joe Sarafolean — October 8, 2025
Read our interview with Shelli Place/Alison Edwards of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY at PRIME. For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday runs October 9 - 26, 2025 showing at Mixed Blood Theater....
Interview: Denise Prosek/Justin Lucero of JOURNEY ON at Theater Latté Da

Interview: Denise Prosek/Justin Lucero of JOURNEY ON at Theater Latté Da

by Joe Sarafolean — October 6, 2025
BraodwayWorld was lucky enough to pick the brains of two of the Twin Cities' best creatives as they have joined forces to create Theatre Latté Da's 100th production: Journey On....
Interview: Lisa Reneé Pitts of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Orpheu

Interview: Lisa Reneé Pitts of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — October 2, 2025
Currently lighting up the stage at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical tells the story of one of America’s most iconic singer-songwriters through the music that defined generations. At the heart of this powerful production is Lisa Reneé Pitts, who plays...
Interview: George Abud of THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater

Interview: George Abud of THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater

by Joe Sarafolean — September 26, 2025
George Abud, esteemed Broadway actor and now playwright, has had a wonderfully varied career. From his moving work in The Visit, The Band’s Visit, and most recently his star turn in Lempicka, George has become a force within the theater community....
Interview: Craig Winberry of THE LIFE & MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL at Pantages Theatre M

Interview: Craig Winberry of THE LIFE & MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL at Pantages Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — September 25, 2025
On October 26, The Life and Music of George Michael comes to the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis for one night only—bringing the hits, style, and unmistakable voice of a pop legend back to the stage....
Interview: Emily Lim of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at The Childrens Theatre Company

Interview: Emily Lim of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at The Childrens Theatre Company

by Jared Fessler — September 19, 2025
The U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s smash-hit U.K. production, The Enormous Crocodile, will be playing at the Children’s Theatre Company from October 1 to November 23, 2025. We sit down with Emily Lin, the director of this exciting production, to learn more about bringing this be...
Interview: Logan Clinger of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Ordway Center For The Performing Art

Interview: Logan Clinger of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

by Jared Fessler — September 17, 2025
Read our interview with Logan Clinger, who plays Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family Musical National Tour. The Addams Family Musical National Tour is stopping at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from September 30 to October 5....
Interview: Taya Ming of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Children's Theatre Company

Interview: Taya Ming of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Children's Theatre Company

by Joe Sarafolean — September 16, 2025
We had the opportunity to chat with the star, Taya Ming, of CTC's next production, The Enormous Crocodile. Here is what we learned!...
Interview: Inon Barnatan of VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Ordway Concert Hall

Interview: Inon Barnatan of VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Ordway Concert Hall

by Jared Fessler — September 11, 2025
On September 19, pianist Inon Barnatan will take the stage at the Ordway Concert Hall alongside the legendary Renée Fleming. It’s a pairing that promises both star power and deep musical sensitivity. Fleming’s voice may be what draws most listeners in—but anyone who’s heard Barnatan perform...
Interview: Ryan London Levin of AMERICAN GOLEM: THE KID CANN STORY at History Theatre

Interview: Ryan London Levin of AMERICAN GOLEM: THE KID CANN STORY at History Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 21, 2025
Ryan London Levin, the writer and creator behind American Golem: The Kid Cann Story, a new play that dives deep into a lesser-known piece of Minnesota history. Set in 1920s Minneapolis, the story follows the Blumenfelds, a Jewish family who flee persecution in Romania hoping for a better life in Ame...
Interview: Steven Nicholas of MIND READER at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre

Interview: Steven Nicholas of MIND READER at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 9, 2025
Today, we're sitting down with Steven Nicholas, the mind behind the show Mind Reader, currently playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. See more details here!...
Interview: Rick Dildine of TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theater Company

Interview: Rick Dildine of TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theater Company

by Jared Fessler — August 6, 2025
​​​​​​​Treasure Island will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company from September 9 to October 19, 2025. We spoke with Artistic Director Rick Dildine about the production and his connection to Minnesota....
Interview: Stephen Mark Lukas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

Interview: Stephen Mark Lukas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — July 30, 2025
It’s not every day that a Disney classic gets a fresh new life on stage, but that’s exactly what’s happening with the latest North American tour of Beauty and the Beast. For the first time in over 25 years, audiences are being treated to a reimagined production of this beloved tale — complet...
Interview: Greg Milliren at Lakes Area Music Festival

Interview: Greg Milliren at Lakes Area Music Festival

by Jared Fessler — July 28, 2025
Greg Milliren is a Twin Cities–based flutist and musician. He performs with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Lake Area Music Festival, and he also offers private lessons....
Interview: Scott Lykins of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Interview: Scott Lykins of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL

by Jared Fessler — July 28, 2025
Scott Lykins, co-founder and Executive Director of the Lakes Area Music Festival. Since its start in 2009, the Festival has grown from a small, homegrown idea into a nationally respected organization that brings top classical musicians from around the country to perform in the heart of central Minne...
Interview: Adam Bohanan of LIVE AT DAY BLOCK BREWING at Day Block Brewing Company

Interview: Adam Bohanan of LIVE AT DAY BLOCK BREWING at Day Block Brewing Company

by Jared Fessler — July 22, 2025
Adam is a Minneapolis-based singer and songwriter with deep musical roots stretching across the country. Whether he's performing in New York City, Nashville, New Orleans, or on the road, he brings a blend of soul, jazz, funk, and R&B to every stage. His sound is shaped by legends like Stevie Wonder,...
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Footloose: The Musical in Minneapolis / St. Paul Footloose: The Musical
Open Door Community Theatre (6/20-6/28)
Riverdance in Minneapolis / St. Paul Riverdance
State (5/29-5/31)
The Who's Tommy in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Who's Tommy
Orpheum Theatre (3/30-4/04)
The Music Man in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Music Man
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/08-12/27)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Minneapolis / St. Paul A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Symphony Hall (6/07-6/07)
Second Chance Prom: PROMAGEDDON! in Minneapolis / St. Paul Second Chance Prom: PROMAGEDDON!
The Hennepin (6/20-6/20)
Legally Blonde in Minneapolis / St. Paul Legally Blonde
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/19-2/21)
Wicked at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis in Minneapolis / St. Paul Wicked at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
Orpheum Theatre (7/08-8/09)
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors in Minneapolis / St. Paul Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
Ledge Amphitheater (9/12-9/12)
Wicked in Minneapolis / St. Paul Wicked
Orpheum Theatre (7/08-8/09)