The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Minneapolis / St. Paul.
Running now through June 21, 2026, at the Crane Theater, Walking Shadow Theatre Company’s production of Perfect Arrangement finds an effective balance between comedy and drama, using laughter to draw audiences into a story with surprisingly high stakes.
What did our critic think of OPERA UNDER THE STARS at Waterworks Pavilion?
At first glance, Home, I'm Darling looks like a light comedy wrapped in vintage charm.
What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?
Performed inside the Searle Mansion, this production turns the audience into part of the experience.
Ten Thousand Things Theater’s The Most Happy Fella is one of those shows that sneaks up on you emotionally.
Park Square Theatre is celebrating its 50th season with a really solid, engaging production of A Chorus Line, running through June 14, 2026.
What did our critic think of CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory?
What did our critic think of THE HOBBIT at Theatre In The Round?
Bruno Mars brought nonstop energy to U.
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Lake Shore Players?
What did our critic think of OLIVER at Ashland Productions?
What did our critic think of CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis?
What did our critic think of DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?
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.
What did our critic think of FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis?
The Wizard will certainly see you now.
Lauren Gundersen's Little Women at the Guthrie offers a fresh take, centering Louisa May Alcott herself.
![Review: [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater](https://cloudimages2.broadwayworld.com/columnpiccloud/200200-40de1a76a2be11cd74450a3775f5ccb3.jpg?format=auto&width=220)
What did our critic think of [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater?
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.
The set designed by Steven McLean for I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti at Players Circle Theater is that good.
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.
Hunter Hayes played Fine Line on April 12, 2026, and the whole night just felt really easy and real—in a good way.
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.
What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Theatre In The Round?
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The Madness of Lady Bright The Phoenix Theater (10/16-10/25) |
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As You Like It Open Book (10/15-10/18) |
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Hollywood; Lights, Camera Dance Collide Theatrical Dance Company (10/15-10/25) |
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William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert State (2/04-2/04) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue DECC Symphony Hall (11/10-11/10) VIDEOS |
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Head Over Heels LUSH Lounge and Theater (9/18-10/10) |
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Three Houses by Dave Malloy Theatre Elision (10/22-11/07) |
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Songbook Series: Up, Up & Away Hanifl Performing Arts Center (Lakeshore Players Theatre) (10/18-10/18) |
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Legally Blonde Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/19-2/21) |
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Student Matinee: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Featuring TU Dance Northrop (10/02-10/30) |
