Get theatre news and discounts for Minneapolis / St. Paul

Minneapolis / St. Paul Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Minneapolis / St. Paul from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Review: CONAN GRAY WISHBONE WORLD TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 20, 2026
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 like they’d been waiting their whole lives for this night.
Out on a Limb Dance Theater to Mark 25 Years with THE SNOW QUEEN
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a unique adaptation of The Snow Queen at the Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis, showcasing a blend of dance styles and Minnesota music.
Leonidas Kavakos Named Principal Guest Conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2026
Music Director Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra announced that conductor-violinist Leonidas Kavakos has been appointed the Orchestra’s principal guest conductor.
Interview: Julie Ritchey of FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - February 18, 2026
There is a fantastical new experience that has begun at the storied Children's Theatre Company and it is sure to inspire you to let your imagination run wild! Forts! Build Your Own Adventure is finally here and there is no telling what is in store....until you create it.
Review: LES MISÉRABLES U.S. NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 18, 2026
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 downtown.
CHART TOPPERS & SHOW STOPPERS President’s Day Ticket Discount Announced At Lakeshore Players Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2026
Lakeshore Players Theatre will present CHART TOPPERS & SHOW STOPPERS in White Bear Lake. The Broadway jukebox concert will feature a cast of local performers and a live band.
Photos: FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE At Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company will present FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE on the Cargill Stage in Minneapolis. The production runs February through early April 2026. Check out photos of the show.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da?
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026
What did our critic think of BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis?
Review: CANTUS & THE KING'S SINGERS at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026
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.
Video: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theatre Latte Da
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2026
Theatre Latte Da has extended its production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE through March 8, 2026. Directed by Justin Lucero. Watch new video of the production!
Hennepin Arts Offers Student And Educator Rush Tickets For BLUE MAN GROUP At The State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2026
Hennepin Arts has announced the availability of rush tickets for BLUE MAN GROUP, specifically for students and educators. These discounted tickets provide a unique opportunity for the educational community to experience the vibrant and innovative performance.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Extends Its Run at Theater Latté Da
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
Theater Latté Da has extended THE GLASS MENAGERIE at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis. Additional performances have been added through March 8. Tickets start at $39 for the Tennessee Williams classic.
Cast Set For MAMMA MIA! at Lyric Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2026
Lyric Arts has announced the cast for its upcoming production of MAMMA MIA!, a musical woven with ABBA's hits, set to stage in 2026.
Interview: Hayden Tee of LES MISÉRABLES U.S. NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 10, 2026
​​​​​​​Les Misérables returns to the Orpheum Theatre February 17–22, bringing one of the most beloved musicals in theatre history back to Minneapolis. Set in 19th-century France, the show’s sweeping story of hope, sacrifice, and redemption continues to resonate just as strongly today as it did when it first premiered.
Video: MACBETH at Guthrie Theater
by Joshua Wright - February 10, 2026
Get a first look at Shakespeare's chilling tale of MACBETH at the Guthrie Theater. This thrilling drama reveals the villainous potential of a man who embarks on a bloody quest for the crown. Performances run through March 22nd, 2026. 
Review: MACBETH at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - February 09, 2026
What did our critic think of MACBETH at Guthrie Theater?
Interview: Locky Brownlie of BROLESQUE WITH FLIPPHONE EVENTS at Quincy Hall
by Jared Fessler - February 09, 2026
On February 22, 2026, Flipphone Events brings the heat to Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis, featuring a special performance by Locky Brownlie, the creator and star of BROLESQUE.
Interview: Eboni Adams of MY NAME IS FLORENCE at Minnesota Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - February 09, 2026
​​​​​​​MN Opera's world premiere of the new opera, My Name is Florence, recently wrapped up its run but we were lucky enough to catch up with the director prior to the closure for a quick chat. What follows that conversation.
Review: THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH at Six Points Theatre
by Jared Fessler - February 09, 2026
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.
Review: ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - February 08, 2026
What did our critic think of ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?
Interview: Kenny Short of DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS ROAD TRIP ADVENTURES at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 06, 2026
Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures comes to the Twin Cities, it will be a special homecoming for Kenny Short, a Minnesota native and cast member of the touring production. Performing in front of a hometown audience, Kenny is part of the ensemble bringing this energetic, family-friendly show to Target Center, February 27–March 1, 2026.
Video: Watch Highlights from GO, DOG. GO! at Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is now presenting Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! will run through February 22, 2026, on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Watch video highlights here!
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - February 05, 2026
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 closed for a long time, and once it cracks open, there’s no turning back.
Interview: Tamara Kangas Erickson of GUY'S AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - February 03, 2026
In 1986, Tamara Erickson was just nine years old when she appeared on the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres stage as Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music—the second child from the left, brimming with confidence and joy. At the time, no one could have predicted that this young performer would one day help lead the very theatre where her journey began.

Videos


Mrs. Doubtfire in Minneapolis / St. Paul Mrs. Doubtfire
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (3/17 - 3/22) Tracker
Kimberly Akimbo in Minneapolis / St. Paul Kimberly Akimbo
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/24 - 3/1) Tracker
Men On Boats in Minneapolis / St. Paul Men On Boats
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church (2/26 - 3/6) Tracker
VIDEOS
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Minneapolis / St. Paul Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Orpheum Theatre (4/25 - 5/17)
Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses in Minneapolis / St. Paul Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses
Pantages Theatre (4/24 - 4/24)
Forts! Build Your Own Adventure in Minneapolis / St. Paul Forts! Build Your Own Adventure
Children's Theatre Company (2/13 - 4/5)
Wicked in Minneapolis / St. Paul Wicked
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (7/8 - 8/9)
Legacies of the Twin Cities in Minneapolis / St. Paul Legacies of the Twin Cities
Jameson's Tavern (3/8 - 3/8)
Blithe Spirit in Minneapolis / St. Paul Blithe Spirit
Theatre in the Round (6/19 - 7/12)
SALOMÉ in Minneapolis / St. Paul SALOMÉ
PAIKKA (2/20 - 2/28)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW