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Review: CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory

Review: CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory

by Jared Fessler — May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory?...
Review: THE HOBBIT at Theatre In The Round

Review: THE HOBBIT at Theatre In The Round

by Jared Fessler — May 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE HOBBIT at Theatre In The Round?...
Review: BRUNO MARS - THE ROMANTIC TOUR at U.S. Bank Stadium

Review: BRUNO MARS - THE ROMANTIC TOUR at U.S. Bank Stadium

by Jared Fessler — May 14, 2026
Bruno Mars brought nonstop energy to U.S. Bank Stadium on Wednesday night for The Romantic Tour, and honestly, the crowd was hooked from the second he walked onstage. Opening with “Nothin’ on You” was a smart move — it immediately threw everyone back to the early Bruno days, and the entire s...
Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Lake Shore Players

Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Lake Shore Players

by Jared Fessler — May 10, 2026
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Lake Shore Players?...
Review: OLIVER at Ashland Productions

Review: OLIVER at Ashland Productions

by Jared Fessler — May 10, 2026
What did our critic think of OLIVER at Ashland Productions?...
Review: CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis

Review: CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — May 4, 2026
What did our critic think of CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis?...
Review: DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis

Review: DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — May 3, 2026
What did our critic think of DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 30, 2026
Now playing at the Orpheum Theatre through May 17, 2026, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the wizarding world back—but in a way that feels more grown-up and a lot more personal....
Review: FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis

Review: FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 28, 2026
What did our critic think of FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis?...
Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company

by Joe Sarafolean — April 26, 2026
The Wizard will certainly see you now....
Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Guthrie Theater

Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Guthrie Theater

by Joe Sarafolean — April 24, 2026
Yet another adaptation of a literary classic has arrived on the Guthrie stage, this time in the form of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. A story known to so many whether it be from actually reading the original novel, seeing one of the many film and television adaptations, or even the highly succ...
Review: [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater

Review: [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater

by Jared Fessler — April 21, 2026
What did our critic think of [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater?...
Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Minneapolis Musical Theater

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Minneapolis Musical Theater

by Jared Fessler — April 16, 2026
Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, playing now through April 19, 2026 at the Conn Theater, is exactly the kind of show you go to when you want to relax, laugh a bit, and not have to think too hard. Minneapolis Musical Theatre’s take on this familiar story leans into its strengths—solid performances, r...
Review: MAMA MIA at Lyric Arts Anoka

Review: MAMA MIA at Lyric Arts Anoka

by Jared Fessler — April 15, 2026
The set designed by Steven McLean for I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti at Players Circle Theater is that good. Exposed brick walls, stainless steel appliances, artsy posters. And, as the lady sitting next to me observed, a clean up crew that comes in at intermission....
Review: HMONG FUTURES: THE FUTURE OF US at Theatre Mu

Review: HMONG FUTURES: THE FUTURE OF US at Theatre Mu

by Jared Fessler — April 13, 2026
Theater Mu’s Hmong Futures: The Futures of Us at Gremlin Theatre is one of those shows that doesn’t try to “wow” you with big theatrical tricks—it’s quieter than that—but it ends up hitting harder because of it....
Review: THE EVERGREEN TOUR 2026: HUNTER HAYES at Fine Line Minneapolis

Review: THE EVERGREEN TOUR 2026: HUNTER HAYES at Fine Line Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 13, 2026
Hunter Hayes played Fine Line on April 12, 2026, and the whole night just felt really easy and real—in a good way. No huge production, no crazy effects, just a packed room and people who actually wanted to be there....
Review: TWICE - THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR 2026 at Grand Casino Arena

Review: TWICE - THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR 2026 at Grand Casino Arena

by Jared Fessler — April 13, 2026
TWICE’s 2026 world tour “FOUR” stop in Saint Paul on April 12, 2026 didn’t feel like a typical concert—it felt more like being dropped into their world for a couple of hours. Even with how big everything is—the stage, the screens, the lights—it still somehow feels really personal....
Review: CONSCIENCE at Theatre in the Round

Review: CONSCIENCE at Theatre in the Round

by Jared Fessler — April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Theatre In The Round?...
Review: Morgan Wallen's STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis

Review: Morgan Wallen's STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 11, 2026
Morgan Wallen's Still The Problem Tour 2026 kicked off with a sold-out U.S. Bank Stadium show featuring Thomas Rhett, an acoustic set, fireworks, and more....
Review: LADY GAGA - THE MAYHEM BALL at Grand Casino Arena

Review: LADY GAGA - THE MAYHEM BALL at Grand Casino Arena

by Jared Fessler — April 10, 2026
The Mayhem Ball Tour stop at Grand Casino Arena on April 9 and 10 honestly felt like way more than just a concert. It was one of those shows where you could tell right away it was going to be something special—and part of that was just how good it felt to see Lady Gaga out there at all....
Review: RAYE: THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC at State Theatre Minneapolis

Review: RAYE: THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC at State Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 9, 2026
On April 8, RAYE took over the State Theatre in Minneapolis, and the whole night felt more personal than polished—in a good way. It was part of her RAYE: This Tour May Contain New Music tour, with Absolutely and amma opening things up and setting a pretty low-key, intimate vibe from the start....
Review: EVERYBODY SCREAM TOUR 2026 at Target Center Minneapolis

Review: EVERYBODY SCREAM TOUR 2026 at Target Center Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 8, 2026
What did our critic think of EVERYBODY SCREAM TOUR 2026 at Target Center Minneapolis?...
Review: SUFFS at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

Review: SUFFS at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

by Jared Fessler — April 8, 2026
Suffs has rolled into Minneapolis for a quick stop, and it’s exactly the kind of show that sneaks up on you—in a good way. Playing now through April 12 at the Orpheum Theatre and presented by Hennepin Arts, this Tony-winning musical about the fight for women’s suffrage feels a lot more immedia...
Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Theater Letté Da

Review: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Theater Letté Da

by Joe Sarafolean — April 7, 2026
What did our critic think of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at Theater Letté Da? There are few things in life better than sitting in a room with a random group of people and laughing. It is a cure all for chilly nights, a tiresome work week, and chasing away our troubles that lie just outside the door....
Review: DOING 90 DOWN MEMORY LANE at Brave New Workshop

Review: DOING 90 DOWN MEMORY LANE at Brave New Workshop

by Jared Fessler — April 2, 2026
Doing 90 Down Memory Lane at the Brave New Workshop is a laugh-out-loud comedy that feels like a fast-moving road trip through some of the company’s best sketches from the past few years. Framed as a springtime detour through Minnesota road closures, the show is a perfect mix of nostalgia and fres...
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