Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
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).
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Review: MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da
What did our critic think of MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da?
Review: PENTATONIX: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY at Grand Casino Arena
Pentatonix brought a rush of holiday warmth to the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on November 20, turning a chilly Minnesota night into something genuinely magical.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
The first national tour of The Notebook opened its run at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts with a performance that felt both tender and freshly alive.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater?
Review: STEVIE NICKS LIVE IN CONCERT at Grand Casino Arena
Stevie Nicks turned the Grand Casino Event Center in Saint Paul into a dreamscape on Wednesday night.
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
There is a nip in the air, stores are prepping for the holiday season, and the Who’s have come out of hibernation to, once again, share their classic tale of music, heart, and wonder.
Review: SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT at Capri Theater
Broadway favorite Santino Fontana returned to his Minnesota roots this weekend with a lively and heartfelt concert at the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis.
Review: STEVIE RAY'S COMEDY CABARET at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
What did our critic think of STEVIE RAY'S COMEDY CABARET at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera
Love, distrust, and mayhem are in the air for a short time while Minnesota Opera’s ravishing production of Mozart’s comedic piece, Così Fan Tutte, delights audiences.
Review: PURPLE RAIN at State Theatre Minneapolis
When the lights went down inside the State Theatre and the opening chords of “Let’s Go Crazy” rang out, it was clear that Purple Rain had come home.
Review: MAROON 5 'LOVE IS LIKE' TOUR at Grand Casino Arena
Maroon 5 proved once again why they’ve remained one of pop music’s most enduring acts with an electrifying show at the Grand Casino Arena.
Review: GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club
On October 23, 2025, the intimate Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis was transformed into a cozy haven for musical theater lovers as Andrea Ross, accompanied by pianist Scott Lykins, presented Ghost Light Cabaret, part of the Lakes Area Music Festival’s Winter Series.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Guthrie Theater
As the mantra of the fictional town of Cranberry, New York says, “Welcome friend, you’re right on time”.
Review: Paul McCartney GOT BACK Tour at US Bank Stadium
There’s something surreal about seeing Paul McCartney walk out on stage and launch into “Help!” — that voice, that melody, that presence — all instantly familiar, yet still powerful in a way that catches you off guard.
Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts
What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts? Once on This Island is a fantastic evening of theater that is sure to enchant and delight audiences of every age.
Review: LAUFEY A MATTER OF TIME TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
What did our critic think of LAUFEY A MATTER OF TIME TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis? Laufey brought her A Matter of Time Tour to the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 11, 2025, and turned the massive arena into something that felt impossibly intimate.
Review: LORDE ULTRA SOUND at The Armory Minneapolis
What did our critic think of LORDE ULTRA SOUND at The Armory Minneapolis? Lorde brought her Ultrasound Tour to The Armory in Minneapolis for two nights, and her October 11, 2025, performance proved exactly why she remains one of the most captivating artists of her generation.
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
Review: MUMFORD AND SONS at Grand Casino Arena
At the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Mumford & Sons reminded everyone why they still matter.
Review: JOEY MCINTYRE at Varsity Theater
Joey McIntyre’s return to Minneapolis felt less like a concert and more like an intimate reunion with an old friend.
Review: DISASTER! at Interact Theater
What did our critic think of DISASTER! at Interact Theater? There’s no shortage of chaos, camp, or sequins in Disaster! The Musical, now playing at the Interact Center in Saint Paul.
Review: THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL at Children's Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Children's Theatre Company?
Review: THE PROM at Rochester Civic Theatre
Rochester Civic Theatre’s production of The Prom, running through October 5, is a vibrant celebration of identity, love, and the courage to be yourself.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the Addams Family invited your in-laws over for dinner, this national tour of The Addams Family musical—now playing at the Ordway—offers a deliciously strange answer.
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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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Head Over Heels LUSH Lounge and Theater (9/18-10/10) |
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Chris Fleming Live Pantages Theatre (3/12-3/12) |
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Emily Johnson / Catalyst: Overflow Radio Northrop (10/09-10/12) |
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol State Theatre (11/24-11/24) |
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Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol (MULA) Yellow Tree Theatre (11/27-12/27) |
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet Northrop (3/20-3/21) |
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An Evening with David Sedaris State Theatre (10/17-10/17) |
