MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL THEATER REVIEWS

What did our critic think of AS YOU LIKE IT at Novagrex?...

What did our critic think of DISNEY ON ICE ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE at Target Center Minneapolis?...

Some musicals are flashy and loud, but Kimberly Akimbo captivates quietly, drawing you in with humor, heart, and honesty. From the first moment on stage, it becomes clear that this is a story about people — messy, awkward, hopeful people — rather than spectacle....

Seeing Glen Phillips at the Dakota Jazz Club on February 23 felt easy in the best way. No production, no band, no big entrance. It was just him, a guitar, and a room full of people who really wanted to be there....

What did our critic think of THE CAKE at Theatre In The Round?...

What did our critic think of BRANDI CARLILE: BE HUMAN TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...

What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?...

On February 19, Conan Gray hit the Target Center in Minneapolis for the Wishbone World Tour, and honestly, it felt like we were all just hanging out in his world for a few hours. From the very first note of “My World,” the energy in the arena was insane. Everyone knew every word, screaming along...

The barricade is up at the Orpheum Theatre, and yep — Les Misérables still packs a punch. It’s in town through February 22 with the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin series, and whether you’re a longtime fan or finally seeing what all the fuss is about, this cast makes it worth the trip do...

What did our critic think of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da?...

What did our critic think of BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis?...

Thursday night at Orchestra Hall had a different kind of energy right from the start. The place was full, and you could feel that people knew this wasn’t just another concert — it was the first time Cantus and The King’s Singers were sharing the stage....

What did our critic think of MACBETH at Guthrie Theater?...

The Happiest Man on Earth is the kind of show that quietly asks you to sit down, listen, and really pay attention. There’s no spectacle here, no flashy staging—just one man telling a story that’s stayed with him for a lifetime....

What did our critic think of ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?...

Set in the American South of the 1920s and 1940s, Bright Star tells a story about love, loss, and the things we carry with us whether we want to or not. When Alice Murphy, a literary editor, meets a young soldier just home from World War II, something shifts. That meeting opens a door Alice has kept...

Theatre in the Round Players kicks off 2026 with How to Catch Creation, Christina Anderson’s moving and lyrical play about what it means to create—and to connect—with art, with others, and with ourselves. ...

What did our critic think of THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue?...

What did our critic think of GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! at Children's Theatre Company?...

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Lyric Arts?...

What did our critic think of DEFEND MINNESOTA at First Avenue?...

There’s a reason CHICAGO keeps coming back to Broadway—and to Minneapolis. Seeing it at the Orpheum Theatre this past week reminded everyone why this show has stayed at the top for decades: it’s sharp, funny, sexy, and endlessly entertaining. From the moment the lights dimmed, you could feel...

What did our critic think of LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR - RASCAL FLATTS at Grand Casino Arena?...

It was freezing on January 22. Not “kind of cold,” but the kind of Minneapolis cold that makes you rethink your plans. Still, people showed up. And once everyone packed into 7th Entry—that small room tucked under First Avenue—it didn’t take long for the cold to fade into the background....

On a cold January night in Minneapolis, the State Theatre felt anything but wintery. As Celtic Throne II—Psalter of Ireland unfolded on January 18, 2026, the audience was carried into a world of ancient history, pulsing music, and remarkable young talent....