Interview: Elise Karlstad of HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2025 at St. Croix Valley Opera
by Jared Fessler - November 28, 2025
As we look ahead to this year’s Home for the Holidays concert, one of the artists we’re especially excited to introduce is Elise Karlstad. Elise is currently a junior at Otterbein University in Ohio, where she is pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance with a Dance minor. She’s already begun to make a name for herself on campus and beyond, most recently appearing as Urleen in Otterbein’s 2025 mainstage production of Footloose.
by Jared Fessler - November 28, 2025
As we look ahead to this year’s Home for the Holidays concert, one of the artists we’re especially excited to introduce is Elise Karlstad. Elise is currently a junior at Otterbein University in Ohio, where she is pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance with a Dance minor. She’s already begun to make a name for herself on campus and beyond, most recently appearing as Urleen in Otterbein’s 2025 mainstage production of Footloose.
Video: Watch the Trailer For MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Watch a new video of My Fair Lady at Theater Latté Da! The cast includes Felix Aguilar Tomlinson, Corissa Bussian, Katie Bynum, Anna Hashizume, Kiko Laureano, Norah Long, and more.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Watch a new video of My Fair Lady at Theater Latté Da! The cast includes Felix Aguilar Tomlinson, Corissa Bussian, Katie Bynum, Anna Hashizume, Kiko Laureano, Norah Long, and more.
Photos: ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL At History Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical is being presented at History Theatre. Discover the strange, wonderful heart of a tradition built on resilience, imagination, and the enduring spirit of their snowy state.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical is being presented at History Theatre. Discover the strange, wonderful heart of a tradition built on resilience, imagination, and the enduring spirit of their snowy state.
Interview: Gig Siruno of DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - November 25, 2025
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto will glide into Saint Paul’s Grand Casino Arena December 4–7, 2025, bringing two of Disney’s most popular stories to life on the ice. Families can sing along to favorites from Frozen and the award-winning Encanto while enjoying impressive skating, aerial stunts, and colorful production numbers. We also caught up with Minnetonka native Gig Siruno, a longtime skater with the show who now steps into a new role as production manager.
by Jared Fessler - November 25, 2025
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto will glide into Saint Paul’s Grand Casino Arena December 4–7, 2025, bringing two of Disney’s most popular stories to life on the ice. Families can sing along to favorites from Frozen and the award-winning Encanto while enjoying impressive skating, aerial stunts, and colorful production numbers. We also caught up with Minnetonka native Gig Siruno, a longtime skater with the show who now steps into a new role as production manager.
Theater Latté Da Adds Performance of MY FAIR LADY Due to High Demand
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Theater Latté Da has added a matinee performance of My Fair Lady on Thursday, December 18 at 2 p.m., responding to strong audience demand for the company’s first-ever production of the Lerner & Loewe classic.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Theater Latté Da has added a matinee performance of My Fair Lady on Thursday, December 18 at 2 p.m., responding to strong audience demand for the company’s first-ever production of the Lerner & Loewe classic.
Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - November 24, 2025
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). But the production now at the Orpheum through December 7 feels surprisingly alive. Not “reinvented,” not “modernized”—just performed with the kind of conviction that makes you remember why this show became a juggernaut in the first place.
by Jared Fessler - November 24, 2025
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). But the production now at the Orpheum through December 7 feels surprisingly alive. Not “reinvented,” not “modernized”—just performed with the kind of conviction that makes you remember why this show became a juggernaut in the first place.
Review: AN EVENING WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN BETTER BROKEN TOUR at The Armory
by Jared Fessler - November 24, 2025
Sarah McLachlan doesn’t make a big entrance. She just walks out, smiles like she’s greeting old friends, and settles in behind the piano as if she’s about to play something she wrote five minutes ago. That’s how the night started at the Armory, and the whole show kept that same unforced, almost conversational energy.
by Jared Fessler - November 24, 2025
Sarah McLachlan doesn’t make a big entrance. She just walks out, smiles like she’s greeting old friends, and settles in behind the piano as if she’s about to play something she wrote five minutes ago. That’s how the night started at the Armory, and the whole show kept that same unforced, almost conversational energy.
Interview: Chris Unger of JINGLE BELLS AND JAZZ NOELS at Twin Citie's Gay Mens Chorus
by Jared Fessler - November 24, 2025
With Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels almost here, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight one of our Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus members, Chris Unger (he/him). This year’s show has been a blast to put together—big band brass, holiday favorites with a fun twist, and a couple of theatrical moments they can’t wait for you to see.
by Jared Fessler - November 24, 2025
With Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels almost here, we wanted to take a moment to spotlight one of our Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus members, Chris Unger (he/him). This year’s show has been a blast to put together—big band brass, holiday favorites with a fun twist, and a couple of theatrical moments they can’t wait for you to see.
Steven C To Present THANKFUL TOGETHER: SONGS OF GRATITUDE & THANKSGIVING At The Cathedral Of Saint Paul
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Pianist and composer Steven C Anderson will present THANKFUL TOGETHER: SONGS OF GRATITUDE & THANKSGIVING on November 28 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The event will feature Anderson alongside guitarist Billy McLaughlin and a group of guest instrumentalists and vocalists.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Pianist and composer Steven C Anderson will present THANKFUL TOGETHER: SONGS OF GRATITUDE & THANKSGIVING on November 28 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The event will feature Anderson alongside guitarist Billy McLaughlin and a group of guest instrumentalists and vocalists.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - November 23, 2025
What did our critic think of MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da?
by Joe Sarafolean - November 23, 2025
What did our critic think of MY FAIR LADY at Theater Latté Da?
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Comes to Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has announced Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, an interactive experience! Pull back the curtains and there you are—surrounded by old sofas, crazy lampshades, piles of blankets, and towering towers of cardboard boxes!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has announced Forts! Build Your Own Adventure, an interactive experience! Pull back the curtains and there you are—surrounded by old sofas, crazy lampshades, piles of blankets, and towering towers of cardboard boxes!
Review: PENTATONIX: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - November 20, 2025
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. From the moment the group stepped onstage with “Christmas in the City,” the atmosphere shifted—suddenly the arena felt like a bustling winter street scene, full of glitter and anticipation.
by Jared Fessler - November 20, 2025
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. From the moment the group stepped onstage with “Christmas in the City,” the atmosphere shifted—suddenly the arena felt like a bustling winter street scene, full of glitter and anticipation.
Cast Set for Matthew López's SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Somewhere, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López and directed by Joseph Haj.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Somewhere, written by Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López and directed by Joseph Haj.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - November 19, 2025
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. The familiar love story—spanning youth, adulthood, and the late years of Allie and Noah’s lives—translated beautifully to the Ordway stage, where the audience settled into an evening of heartfelt storytelling and quietly powerful performances.
by Jared Fessler - November 19, 2025
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. The familiar love story—spanning youth, adulthood, and the late years of Allie and Noah’s lives—translated beautifully to the Ordway stage, where the audience settled into an evening of heartfelt storytelling and quietly powerful performances.
Cast Set For RIDE THE CYCLONE at Lyric Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka announced the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE with book, music, and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka announced the cast of RIDE THE CYCLONE with book, music, and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Learn more about the production here!
Hennepin Arts Supports Career Day 2025 By InspireMSP, Connecting Twin Cities Students To Creative Industries
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
InspireMSP will present Career Day 2025 on December 4 and 5 at Target Center, supported by Hennepin Arts and longtime partners across the venue. The third annual event will bring nearly 1,600 Twin Cities middle and high school students together with professionals.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
InspireMSP will present Career Day 2025 on December 4 and 5 at Target Center, supported by Hennepin Arts and longtime partners across the venue. The third annual event will bring nearly 1,600 Twin Cities middle and high school students together with professionals.
Theatre In The Round Players To Present New Adaptation Of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER ON THE LINKS
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Theatre in the Round Players will present the world premiere of Kate Danley’s new stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER ON THE LINKS in Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Theatre in the Round Players will present the world premiere of Kate Danley’s new stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER ON THE LINKS in Minneapolis.
Stages Theatre Company's ELF THE MUSICAL Begins Performances This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Stages Theatre Company will present ELF THE MUSICAL JR. from November 21 through December 28, 2025. The production, based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum, will feature a cast of young performers from the Twin Cities area.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Stages Theatre Company will present ELF THE MUSICAL JR. from November 21 through December 28, 2025. The production, based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum, will feature a cast of young performers from the Twin Cities area.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - November 16, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater?
by Joe Sarafolean - November 16, 2025
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater?
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Brings Community To The Stage In Minnesota
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
This month at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis, the company continues to honor this tradition by bringing to life an adaptation of the globally famous author, Roald Dahl's, The Enormous Crocodile.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
This month at the Children's Theatre in Minneapolis, the company continues to honor this tradition by bringing to life an adaptation of the globally famous author, Roald Dahl's, The Enormous Crocodile.
Review: STEVIE NICKS LIVE IN CONCERT at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - November 13, 2025
Stevie Nicks turned the Grand Casino Event Center in Saint Paul into a dreamscape on Wednesday night. Under swirling lights and a full house of devoted fans, she delivered a set that blended nostalgia, reverence, and pure rock-and-roll grace. At 77, her voice still carries that unmistakable rasp and warmth, and her presence is as magnetic as ever.
by Jared Fessler - November 13, 2025
Stevie Nicks turned the Grand Casino Event Center in Saint Paul into a dreamscape on Wednesday night. Under swirling lights and a full house of devoted fans, she delivered a set that blended nostalgia, reverence, and pure rock-and-roll grace. At 77, her voice still carries that unmistakable rasp and warmth, and her presence is as magnetic as ever.
THE SNOW QUEEN Will Return To Ballet Co.Laboratory in December
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Ballet Co.Laboratory will present THE SNOW QUEEN December 19–21 at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale, the production features choreography by Zoé Henrot and a cast of 90 dancers from the Company and School.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Ballet Co.Laboratory will present THE SNOW QUEEN December 19–21 at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale, the production features choreography by Zoé Henrot and a cast of 90 dancers from the Company and School.
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Kimberly Akimbo
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/24 - 3/1) | |
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Season Showcase
Ballet Co.Laboratory (6/5 - 6/5) | |
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Northrop (4/18 - 4/19) | |
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Northern Shores: Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
History Theatre (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Eelpout
Commonweal Theatre Company (9/12 - 11/1) | |
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Encore With The Joffrey Ballet
Northrop (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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Forts! Build Your Own Adventure
Children's Theatre Company (2/13 - 4/5) | |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (4/25 - 5/23) | |
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