Minneapolis / St. Paul Theatre Newsroom

Interview: Chatting with Michael Graceffa on Minnesota, theatre and Fire Island!
by Jared Fessler on June 25, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

Michael is an actor who is been in The Cher Show, Matilda, Aladdin and Catch Me If You Can and more! He is also has been on the TV screen in The Marvelous Mrs. Maise, I Was Wrong, and most recently Fire Island.

Artistry Presents SHREK THE MUSICAL Resident Music Director Anita Ruth's Final Production
by A.A. Cristi on June 24, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

Artistry completes its 2021-2022 season with its production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar-Winning, DreamWorks animated film. Directed by local theater artist Angela Timberman, SHREK THE MUSICAL is summer fun and a celebration for the whole family - running July 15 - August 14, 2022. 

Tickets to SIX At The Ordway Center For The Performing Arts On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz on June 24, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has announced that tickets for the electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are now on sale. The Broadway musical will run for 16 performances at the Ordway, beginning Oct. 25 - Nov. 6, 2022.

Interview: Jacob Higdon of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
by Jared Fessler on June 24, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!'

Ten Artists Selected For Ordway's New Musical Theater Training Fellowship, GreenRoom
by A.A. Cristi on June 23, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today named 10 artistic fellows to its inaugural GreenRoom musical theater training fellowship created by and for BIPOC artists. The new program - which will operate out of the Ordway's spaces in downtown Saint Paul - received more than 60 applications.

PRINCESS - THE CONCERT Announces Cast for Fall Tour Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz on June 22, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

Disney Princess – The Concert has announced the cast for its fall 2022 leg, the second half of the US tour, which will have performed in more than 90 cities by year’s end. See the full tour schedule and cast!

Hennepin Theatre Trust Celebrates Heart of Hennepin with 'LGTBQIA+ History on Hennepin' Exhibit
by Stephi Wild on June 22, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

 Hennepin Theatre Trust is celebrating Heart of Hennepin with its second in a series of four centennial-focused exhibits entitled LGBTQIA+ History on Hennepin on display now in Jack Link’s Legend Lounge in The Hennepin event center (900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).

BWW Interview: Chatting with Carman Lacivita of EMMA at Guthrie Theater
by Jared Fessler on June 21, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

We chat with Carman Lacivita who plays Mr. George Knightley about his role and the production.

BWW Interview: Chatting With Torian Miller On Theater, Fire Island, and Pride!
by Jared Fessler on June 20, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

Torian Miller is an actor. His roots in performing came from acting and improve. He has been in Abbott Elementary, Wool, and most recently Fire Island where he played Max.

Interview: Hope Nordquist of FOOTLOOSE at NorShor Theatre
by Jared Fessler on June 20, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

The 80s are back with this rockin' musical, jam packed with all your favorite powerhouse hit songs from the era, such as 'Holding Out For A Hero,', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', 'Almost Paradise,' and of course, 'Footloose!' Join Ren as he moves to a new town and shares his love of music and dancing. FOOTLOOSE is a celebration of youthful innocence, the importance of listening to one another, and the healing power of forgiveness. This explosive and dynamic production is a celebration of individual expression and the power of music and dance.

Interview: Kate Piering of THE LITTLE MERMAID at 4 Community Theatre
by Jared Fessler on June 20, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including 'Under the Sea,' 'Kiss the Girl' and 'Part of Your World.' Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney's The Little Mermaid offers a fantastic creative opportunity for rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years.

Interview: Meghan Murphy of THE BIG RED SHOW at The Women's Club Of Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler on June 20, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

The Woman's Club of Minneapolis presents Meghan Murphy in the long-awaited Twin Cities debut of her wildly popular performance of 'The Big Red Show.'

4 Community Theatre to Present THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Chloe Rabinowitz on June 19, 2022 in Minneapolis / St. Paul

Join in at Orono High School Theatre for Disney's The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.