MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL THEATER REVIEWS

Third Space Theater’s production of Will Arbery’s Plano, running now through January 18, 2026 at the Alan Page Auditorium at Mixed Blood Theatre, is fast, strange, and often deliberately disorienting....

We chat with Patrick Dunachie of The King’s Singers ahead of an extraordinary concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Patrick is the ensemble’s first countertenor, and this season marks a meaningful milestone in his career, as he will be stepping away from The King’s Singers at the end of t...

At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a ...

What did our critic think of THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop?...

What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?...

What did our critic think of OMG SHOES! STARRING KELLY LIVE! at Lush Lounge & Theater?...

Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium was more than just football — it was a full-scale holiday celebration. The Minnesota Vikings faced the Detroit Lions in a Netflix broadcast that combined high-energy performances, celebrity appearances, and a 23–10 Vikings victory that thrilled fans both in the...

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS IN OCHOPEE at New Native Theatre?...

What did our critic think of HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at St. Croix Valley Opera?...

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

What did our critic think of DINNER FOR ONE at Jungle Theatre?...

What did our critic think of PLAID TIDINGS at Artistry?...

The national tour of The Wiz is a high-energy, visually stunning experience that’s taking Minneapolis by storm at the Orpheum Theatre. Running from December 16 to 21, 2025, this revival of the Tony Award-winning musical brings new life to the classic story, with a fresh take that feels as releva...

What did our critic think of CHRISTMAS WITH CONTUS at Artistry Theater, Bloomington Center For The Arts?...

Lady A’s stop at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota, for their This Winter’s Night tour on December 14, 2025, felt like a holiday celebration with friends. Performing in such an intimate venue, the trio — Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood — set the tone early w...

What did our critic think of LIT! A FESTIVE HOLIDAY MIX STARRING BROADWAY STAR MANDY GONZALEZ at Sheldon Theatre?...

What did our critic think of HOLIDAY SHOW 2025 - SOLSTICE at Circus Juventas?...

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?...

'Dog Man: The Musical' at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis is a delightful and uproarious experience that will have audiences of all ages laughing from start to finish. Based on Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series, the show follows two imaginative fifth-graders, George and Harold, who decide to take th...

The holiday season officially arrived at Orchestra Hall as Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels filled the room with a generous dose of sparkle, swing, and good old-fashioned cheer. ...

Disney On Ice’s Frozen & Encanto at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul was a truly magical experience from start to finish. The show blends the worlds of Arendelle and the Madrigal family in a way that feels seamless, exciting, and full of heart. From the moment the lights dimmed, the ice rink b...

Marissa Bode’s appearance at the Coffman Memorial Union Theater on the University of Minnesota campus was an inspiring and engaging evening. She shared stories from her time working on the Wicked film and talked about how she developed her character, Nessa Rose, for the stage. Hearing her discuss ...

What did our critic think of 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE...BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at Northrop?...

Sarah McLachlan doesn’t make a big entrance. She just walks out, smiles like she’s greeting old friends, and settles in behind the piano as if she’s about to play something she wrote five minutes ago. That’s how the night started at the Armory, and the whole show kept that same unforced, alm...

If you’ve lived in Minneapolis long enough, you’ve probably seen a touring Phantom (or at least pretended you did when talking to theatre friends). But the production now at the Orpheum through December 7 feels surprisingly alive. Not “reinvented,” not “modernized”—just performed with ...