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Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theatre Company
As Long John Silver laments, “Where would we be without dreams?”. A simple, yet profound, question that aptly sums up the entire point of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic work, Treasure Island....
Review: ONLY UGLY GUYS at Running Errands MN
What did our critic think of ONLY UGLY GUYS at Running Errands MN?...
Review: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE IN CONCERT at Minneapolis Musical Theatre
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) has kicked off its 2025-2026 season with a bold take on Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ quirky, once-maligned Broadway musical....
Review: BIG FISH at Lyric Arts
Lyric Arts kicks off its fall season with Big Fish, and from the opening number to the final bow, it’s a production filled with heart, imagination, and theatrical flair....
Review: Artistry's Production of SINGING IN THE RAIN at the Schneider Theater
There’s something magical about a stage full of tap shoes, twinkling lights, and the echo of golden-age Hollywood charm—and Artistry’s production of Singin’ in the Rain delivers all that and more. ...
Review: SIMPLE PLAN - BIGGER THAN YOU THINK TOUR at Armory
There’s something about seeing a band like Simple Plan live that reminds you why pop punk hit so hard in the first place. On September 12th, they took over The Armory in Minneapolis—and for anyone lucky enough to be in the room, it was a perfect mix of nostalgia, energy, and genuinely great musi...
Review: MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse? There’s magic in the air at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, where Mary Poppins has flown in for a charming and joy-filled run through September 6. This production, based on the beloved Disney film and the original books by P....
Review: HAMLUKE at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
There’s no way Hamluke should work. It’s Hamlet smashed into Star Wars, with puppets, live music, a dozen people playing thirty different roles, and a script that switches between iambic pentameter and lightsaber duels without warning. And yet—it does. Somehow, it does....
Review: MIND READER at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
Steven Nicholas’ Mind Reader at the 2025 Minnesota Fringe is not just another magic show—it’s a full-on experience. From the moment the lights dim, Nicholas has you hooked....
Review: CURLY HAIR BOY at Rarig Kilburn Theatre
Written and directed by Rajan Khatiwada, this magical production brings to life the story of Hetchhakuppa, a young boy who embarks on a journey through nature, learning from the wisdom of animals and other natural beings as he searches for his sisters....
Review: THAT WHICH IS GREEN at The Southern Theatre
Michael Rogers’ That Which Is Green is one of those shows that sticks with you. At its heart, it’s about two old friends reuniting on a hike to a special tree in the woods, only to find that it’s dying. ...
Review: ALL YOUR SHIMMERING GOLD at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
All Your Shimmering Gold is a striking and unexpected fusion of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold and the modern-day corporate world, presented by four employees of defense contractor Northrop Grumman. The show brings a fresh, almost absurdist lens to Wagner’s opera, examining themes of power, greed,...
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
There’s something surreal about sitting in a packed Orpheum Theatre, surrounded by kids in Belle dresses and adults mouthing lyrics under their breath, watching a story you’ve known since forever unfold with so much earnestness it almost disarms you. This new touring production of Beauty and th...
Review: THE LASSO WAY: A MUSICAL at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
There’s something Fringe audiences love more than a weird concept, and that’s a weird concept that commits. The Lasso Way: A Musical is exactly that kind of show. It’s chaotic, sincere, self-aware, and surprisingly emotional—a parody musical that doesn’t just coast on Ted Lasso references,...
Review: WITHERING LOWS: A LOVE STORY BETTER OFF DEAD at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
Let’s get this out of the way: if you’re looking for a faithful adaptation of Wuthering Heights, keep walking. But if you’re into gothic chaos, bad romance, and a little light spiritual decay, Withering Lows might be your Fringe show of the year....
Review: THE PROFESSIONALS: A BROADCAST at The Southern Theatre
What did our critic think of THE PROFESSIONALS: A BROADCAST at The Southern Theatre?...
Review: GUNS! THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round
What did our critic think of GUNS! THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round?...
Review: JOAN OF ARC FOR MISS TEEN QUEEN USA at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
What did our critic think of JOAN OF ARC FOR MISS TEEN QUEEN USA at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre?...
Review: MACY GRAY LIVE AT THE FILLMORE MINNEAPOLIS at Fillmore Minneapolis
Macy Gray Brings Soul, Sass, and Surprises to the Fillmore Minneapolis. By the time Macy Gray walked onto the Fillmore stage Sunday night—draped in a sparkling shawl and grinning like she owned the room—the crowd was already buzzing. It wasn’t just anticipation. It was admiration. After 25 yea...
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Ashland Productions
Ashland Productions' rendition of Into the Woods is a captivating exploration of the complexity of wishes, consequences, and the intertwining fates of beloved fairy-tale characters....
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
The national tour of Kimberly Akimbo, the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, opened this week at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis — and it is, quite simply, a triumph of storytelling....
Review: CABARET at Guthrie Theater
What did our critic think of CABARET at Guthrie Theater?...
Review: A PINK TRIANGLE at Phoenix Theater
There’s no gentle way into A Pink Triangle, and that’s exactly the point. This new play by Kirby Taylor, now running at Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis, wastes no time setting its tone—grim, intimate, and deeply human. Set in a Nazi concentration camp, the story focuses on a father and son forc...
Review: ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round
Theatre in the Round is ending its 73rd season with a bang—and a belly laugh—with the world premiere of Endometriosis: The Musical, a gutsy and hilarious new work by Maria Bartholdi and Kristin Stowell. What began as a hit at the 2022 Minnesota Fringe Festival (where it took home Venue Pick, Aud...
Review: BETTY WHO: 'OUT OF THE DARKNESS' SUMMER TOUR at Varsity Theater
From the second the doors opened at Minneapolis’ Varsity Theater, it was clear that Betty Who’s Out of the Darkness tour wasn’t just another pop concert—it was a radiant, communal celebration. The cozy venue, known for its intimate vibe and flawless acoustics, buzzed with energy as fans filt...
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Footloose: The Musical Open Door Community Theatre (6/20-6/28) |
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Eelpout Commonweal Theatre Company (9/12-11/01) |
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Second Chance Prom: PROMAGEDDON! The Hennepin (6/20-6/20) |
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Season Showcase Ballet Co.Laboratory (6/05-6/05) |
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MrBallen: Lights out Live Orpheum Theatre (10/01-10/01) |
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Mystic Pizza Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Paul Taylor Dance Company Northrop (9/26-9/26) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Ledge Amphitheater (9/12-9/12) |
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The Comedy of Errors Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre (5/29-6/07) |
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Riverdance State (5/29-5/31) |
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