Interview: Michael Pearce Donley of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at 30th Anniversary Tour
by Joe Sarafolean - October 19, 2025
Described as a “highly caffeinated comedy,” Triple Espresso centers around three friends whose attempt to break into the spotlight comes crashing down in four minutes on live television.
by Joe Sarafolean - October 19, 2025
Described as a “highly caffeinated comedy,” Triple Espresso centers around three friends whose attempt to break into the spotlight comes crashing down in four minutes on live television.
Review: Paul McCartney GOT BACK Tour at US Bank Stadium
by Jared Fessler - October 18, 2025
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.
by Jared Fessler - October 18, 2025
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
by Joe Sarafolean - October 17, 2025
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.
by Joe Sarafolean - October 17, 2025
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.
Interview: Andrea Ross of GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club
by Jared Fessler - October 17, 2025
Andrea Ross is no stranger to the stage — a Broadway veteran and internationally acclaimed soprano, she’s bringing a new kind of magic to Crooners with Ghost Light Cabaret. Teaming up with pianist Scott Lykins, Ross explores the haunting beauty of musical theater’s darker corners, from Phantom of the Opera to Hadestown.
by Jared Fessler - October 17, 2025
Andrea Ross is no stranger to the stage — a Broadway veteran and internationally acclaimed soprano, she’s bringing a new kind of magic to Crooners with Ghost Light Cabaret. Teaming up with pianist Scott Lykins, Ross explores the haunting beauty of musical theater’s darker corners, from Phantom of the Opera to Hadestown.
Interview: Bob Kelly of CONFESSIONS A New Musical at Theatre Now
by Jared Fessler - October 17, 2025
We’re thrilled to have the chance to speak with composer Bob Kelly, one of the creators behind Confessions: A New Musical, which is set to have a private industry reading in New York City on October 20. The musical is based on Tom Rastrelli’s memoir Confessions of a Gay Priest and explores the powerful intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity through the eyes of a Catholic priest confronting his truth.
by Jared Fessler - October 17, 2025
We’re thrilled to have the chance to speak with composer Bob Kelly, one of the creators behind Confessions: A New Musical, which is set to have a private industry reading in New York City on October 20. The musical is based on Tom Rastrelli’s memoir Confessions of a Gay Priest and explores the powerful intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity through the eyes of a Catholic priest confronting his truth.
PREMARITAL To Premiere At Twin Cities Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
The feature comedy Premarital, written and directed by Midwest filmmaker Robert Ingraham, will premiere at the Twin Cities Film Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
The feature comedy Premarital, written and directed by Midwest filmmaker Robert Ingraham, will premiere at the Twin Cities Film Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Video: THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL Opens At Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis has opened the U.S. premiere of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical, the acclaimed production from The Roald Dahl Story Company, now running through November 23, 2025, on the Cargill Stage. Watch video highlights from the production.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis has opened the U.S. premiere of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical, the acclaimed production from The Roald Dahl Story Company, now running through November 23, 2025, on the Cargill Stage. Watch video highlights from the production.
Interview: Jayden Montgomery of IOWA HAWKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOPHERS at Kinnick Stadium
by Jared Fessler - October 16, 2025
As the Iowa Hawkeyes gear up to face off against longtime Big Ten rival Minnesota, the excitement is building—not just because of the fight for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, but also because this game means a lot on a personal level for many players.
by Jared Fessler - October 16, 2025
As the Iowa Hawkeyes gear up to face off against longtime Big Ten rival Minnesota, the excitement is building—not just because of the fight for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, but also because this game means a lot on a personal level for many players.
THE LAST YIDDISH SPEAKER to Open at Six Points Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
From the playwright of The Last Schwartz and Be Here Now, Deborah Zoe Laufer's new play, The Last Yiddish Speaker, is a family drama set in a near-future America reshaped by authoritarian nationalism. The production is coming to Six Points Theater.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
From the playwright of The Last Schwartz and Be Here Now, Deborah Zoe Laufer's new play, The Last Yiddish Speaker, is a family drama set in a near-future America reshaped by authoritarian nationalism. The production is coming to Six Points Theater.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Guthrie Theater to Present its 51st Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
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by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR To Play The Ordway Center In December
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul will present Jesus Christ Superstar from December 9–28, 2025. Tickets are available now at Ordway.org.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul will present Jesus Christ Superstar from December 9–28, 2025. Tickets are available now at Ordway.org.
MURDER. MURDER. MURDER. MURDER. World Premiere To Debut At Twin Cities Horror Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The world premiere of murder. murder. murder. murder., a new anthology of short horror plays by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin, Charlotte Lang, Brandon Monokian, and Ashley Rose Wellman.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2025
The world premiere of murder. murder. murder. murder., a new anthology of short horror plays by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin, Charlotte Lang, Brandon Monokian, and Ashley Rose Wellman.
Interview: Reed Sigmund of DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - October 13, 2025
He's back! Reed Sigmund is back as the mean and green one this holiday season and BroadwayWorld touched base with Mr. Sigmund as he preps to steal christmas, once again!
by Joe Sarafolean - October 13, 2025
He's back! Reed Sigmund is back as the mean and green one this holiday season and BroadwayWorld touched base with Mr. Sigmund as he preps to steal christmas, once again!
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
by Jared Fessler - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
Review: LORDE ULTRA SOUND at The Armory Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - October 13, 2025
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.
by Jared Fessler - October 13, 2025
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: LAUFEY A MATTER OF TIME TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - October 13, 2025
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. From the moment she stepped onto the stage, dressed simply and framed by soft, warm light, the crowd was completely hers. What could have been a cavernous space became a quiet conversation between artist and audience — full of sighs, smiles, and moments that felt suspended in time.
by Jared Fessler - October 13, 2025
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. From the moment she stepped onto the stage, dressed simply and framed by soft, warm light, the crowd was completely hers. What could have been a cavernous space became a quiet conversation between artist and audience — full of sighs, smiles, and moments that felt suspended in time.
SPOOKLEY AND THE CHRISTMAS KITTENS is Coming to Jaycees Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Gather the whole family for a joyful new tradition with Spookley and the Christmas Kittens, a heartwarming world premiere musical running at the Jaycees Studio Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
Gather the whole family for a joyful new tradition with Spookley and the Christmas Kittens, a heartwarming world premiere musical running at the Jaycees Studio Theatre. Learn more!
AN OCEAN AWAY to be Presented at The Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
An Ocean Away is a new play by Andrei Kureichik, created in collaboration with Theatre Novi Most and directed by Vladimir Rovinsky and Lisa Channer, coming to The Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
An Ocean Away is a new play by Andrei Kureichik, created in collaboration with Theatre Novi Most and directed by Vladimir Rovinsky and Lisa Channer, coming to The Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
History Theatre Reveals Lineup For Fall 2025 RAW STAGES NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
History Theatre will present its Fall 2025 Raw Stages: New Works Festival from October 16–19, 2025, featuring six new staged readings, a salon conversation, and a festival celebration at its St. Paul home. Tickets are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2025
History Theatre will present its Fall 2025 Raw Stages: New Works Festival from October 16–19, 2025, featuring six new staged readings, a salon conversation, and a festival celebration at its St. Paul home. Tickets are on sale now.
Review: JOEY MCINTYRE at Varsity Theater
by Jared Fessler - October 10, 2025
Joey McIntyre’s return to Minneapolis felt less like a concert and more like an intimate reunion with an old friend. Performing at the Varsity Theater, he didn’t need flashy lights or elaborate staging to command the room — his voice, his stories, and the genuine connection he shared with the crowd did all the work.
by Jared Fessler - October 10, 2025
Joey McIntyre’s return to Minneapolis felt less like a concert and more like an intimate reunion with an old friend. Performing at the Varsity Theater, he didn’t need flashy lights or elaborate staging to command the room — his voice, his stories, and the genuine connection he shared with the crowd did all the work.
Review: MUMFORD AND SONS at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - October 10, 2025
At the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Mumford & Sons reminded everyone why they still matter. The arena filled steadily before showtime, buzzing with a crowd that clearly came ready to sing, sway, and soak it all in. This wasn’t just another tour stop—it felt like a long-awaited return, not only for the band but for fans who’ve been waiting years to hear these songs live again.
by Jared Fessler - October 10, 2025
At the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Mumford & Sons reminded everyone why they still matter. The arena filled steadily before showtime, buzzing with a crowd that clearly came ready to sing, sway, and soak it all in. This wasn’t just another tour stop—it felt like a long-awaited return, not only for the band but for fans who’ve been waiting years to hear these songs live again.
Photos: Children’s Theatre Company's DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! In Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has release rehearsal photos for Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, returning November 4, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has release rehearsal photos for Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, returning November 4, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
Herbie Hancock to Perform at the Orpheum Theatre October 22
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
Herbie Hancock will bring his 2025 North American Tour to the Orpheum Theatre on October 22. The 14-time Grammy Award winner will perform with Terence Blanchard, James Genus, Lionel Loueke, and Jaylen Petinaud.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
Herbie Hancock will bring his 2025 North American Tour to the Orpheum Theatre on October 22. The 14-time Grammy Award winner will perform with Terence Blanchard, James Genus, Lionel Loueke, and Jaylen Petinaud.
Review: DISASTER! at Interact Theater
by Jared Fessler - October 08, 2025
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.
by Jared Fessler - October 08, 2025
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.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/9 - 12/28) | |
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Christmas Together with Steven C & Friends
Cathedral of Saint Paul (12/18 - 12/19) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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Freddie: Break Free
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (4/10 - 4/12) | |
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Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy
Luminary Arts Center (12/26 - 1/11) | |
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Shucked
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (1/6 - 1/11) | |
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Forts! Build Your Own Adventure
Children's Theatre Company (2/13 - 4/5) | |
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The Christmas Rose
Sundin Music Hall (12/19 - 12/21) | |
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The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story
Stages Theatre Company (4/10 - 5/10) | |
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The Cake
Theatre in the Round (2/20 - 3/15) | |
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