Interview: Marcus Phillips of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - January 20, 2026
Kimberly Akimbo is hitting the road this season, and audiences in Saint Paul will soon get the chance to experience the Tony Award–winning musical when it arrives at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from February 24–March 1. Among the show’s most memorable characters is Seth Weetis, an awkward, big-hearted teen whose humor and honesty bring surprising depth to the story.
by Jared Fessler - January 20, 2026
Kimberly Akimbo is hitting the road this season, and audiences in Saint Paul will soon get the chance to experience the Tony Award–winning musical when it arrives at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from February 24–March 1. Among the show’s most memorable characters is Seth Weetis, an awkward, big-hearted teen whose humor and honesty bring surprising depth to the story.
Review: CELTIC THRONE II at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 20, 2026
On a cold January night in Minneapolis, the State Theatre felt anything but wintery. As Celtic Throne II—Psalter of Ireland unfolded on January 18, 2026, the audience was carried into a world of ancient history, pulsing music, and remarkable young talent.
by Jared Fessler - January 20, 2026
On a cold January night in Minneapolis, the State Theatre felt anything but wintery. As Celtic Throne II—Psalter of Ireland unfolded on January 18, 2026, the audience was carried into a world of ancient history, pulsing music, and remarkable young talent.
Trademark Theater to Stage THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Workshop in January 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
Trademark Theater has announced its workshop and reading of a new adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, presenting on January 26, 2025 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis.
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
Trademark Theater has announced its workshop and reading of a new adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, presenting on January 26, 2025 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced 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 - January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced 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.
Children’s Theatre Company Unveils 2026 Summer Camp Programming
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company has announced its 2026 summer camp schedule, featuring musical theatre intensives, performance labs, and creative theatre training for students of all ages.
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company has announced its 2026 summer camp schedule, featuring musical theatre intensives, performance labs, and creative theatre training for students of all ages.
Interview: Vienna Flurry of CELTIC THRONE II - PSALTER OF IRELAND at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 14, 2026
Vienna Flurry has grown up onstage, and that history shows in her work with Celtic Throne II – Psalter of Ireland. The production blends Irish dance, live music, theater, and cinematic storytelling to explore the legend of Ollav Fola, the ancient Irish sage charged with preserving the legacy of one of the great kings of the British Isles.
by Jared Fessler - January 14, 2026
Vienna Flurry has grown up onstage, and that history shows in her work with Celtic Throne II – Psalter of Ireland. The production blends Irish dance, live music, theater, and cinematic storytelling to explore the legend of Ollav Fola, the ancient Irish sage charged with preserving the legacy of one of the great kings of the British Isles.
Cast Set for MACBETH at Guthrie Theater, Directed By Joe Dowling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast for its new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Joe Dowling. The production is set to open in January 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2026
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast for its new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Joe Dowling. The production is set to open in January 2026.
Photos: GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! in Rehearsal at Children’s Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Children’s Theatre Company;s Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Children’s Theatre Company;s Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out rehearsal photos here!
Review: PLANO BY WILL ARBERY at Third Space Theatre
by Jared Fessler - January 13, 2026
Third Space Theater’s production of Will Arbery’s Plano, running now through January 18, 2026 at the Alan Page Auditorium at Mixed Blood Theatre, is fast, strange, and often deliberately disorienting.
by Jared Fessler - January 13, 2026
Third Space Theater’s production of Will Arbery’s Plano, running now through January 18, 2026 at the Alan Page Auditorium at Mixed Blood Theatre, is fast, strange, and often deliberately disorienting.
Interview: Glen Phillips of GLEN PHILLIPS (TOAD AND THE WET SPROCKET) at Dakota Jazz Club
by Jared Fessler - January 13, 2026
Glen Phillips has spent nearly forty years writing songs that balance melodic warmth with emotional honesty. As the lead singer and primary songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, he helped define the band’s enduring folk-pop sound, while also building a varied solo career and collaborating on projects ranging from Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) to the experimental Remote Tree Children.
by Jared Fessler - January 13, 2026
Glen Phillips has spent nearly forty years writing songs that balance melodic warmth with emotional honesty. As the lead singer and primary songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, he helped define the band’s enduring folk-pop sound, while also building a varied solo career and collaborating on projects ranging from Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) to the experimental Remote Tree Children.
Interview: CANTUS & THE KING'S SINGERS at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - January 12, 2026
We chat with Patrick Dunachie of The King’s Singers ahead of an extraordinary concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Patrick is the ensemble’s first countertenor, and this season marks a meaningful milestone in his career, as he will be stepping away from The King’s Singers at the end of the 2025–26 season.
by Jared Fessler - January 12, 2026
We chat with Patrick Dunachie of The King’s Singers ahead of an extraordinary concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Patrick is the ensemble’s first countertenor, and this season marks a meaningful milestone in his career, as he will be stepping away from The King’s Singers at the end of the 2025–26 season.
Interview: Laura Osnes
by Jared Fessler - January 12, 2026
In this interview, Osnes talks about the lessons she’s learned throughout her career, why she felt called to create Stagecraft, and what she hopes today’s performers gain from having access to guidance she once wished she’d had.
by Jared Fessler - January 12, 2026
In this interview, Osnes talks about the lessons she’s learned throughout her career, why she felt called to create Stagecraft, and what she hopes today’s performers gain from having access to guidance she once wished she’d had.
Review: SHUCKED at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 07, 2026
At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a surprisingly smart and generous piece of musical theatre.
by Jared Fessler - January 07, 2026
At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a surprisingly smart and generous piece of musical theatre.
Lyric Arts Reveals Cast of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka announced the cast of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie. This suspenseful thriller is directed by Lee Hannah Conrads.
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Lyric Arts Company of Anoka announced the cast of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie. This suspenseful thriller is directed by Lee Hannah Conrads.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Comes to Theater Latté Da in February
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Theater Latté Da has announced complete casting and single ticket on-sale for Tennessee Williams’ American classic play The Glass Menagerie (February 4 - March 1, 2026).
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Theater Latté Da has announced complete casting and single ticket on-sale for Tennessee Williams’ American classic play The Glass Menagerie (February 4 - March 1, 2026).
Video: Inside MACBETH Table Read at Guthrie Theater
by Joshua Wright - January 06, 2026
Rehearsals have begun for Shakespeare's chilling tale of MACBETH. This thrilling drama reveals the villainous potential of a man who embarks on a bloody quest for the crown. Performances begin January 31 and run through March 22nd, 2026.
by Joshua Wright - January 06, 2026
Rehearsals have begun for Shakespeare's chilling tale of MACBETH. This thrilling drama reveals the villainous potential of a man who embarks on a bloody quest for the crown. Performances begin January 31 and run through March 22nd, 2026.
Review: THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop
by Jared Fessler - January 04, 2026
What did our critic think of THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop?
by Jared Fessler - January 04, 2026
What did our critic think of THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop?
Interview: Chase Del Rey of ACTING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
by Jared Fessler - January 04, 2026
Broadway performer Chase Del Rey has built his career through years of work both onstage and behind the scenes in rehearsal rooms.
by Jared Fessler - January 04, 2026
Broadway performer Chase Del Rey has built his career through years of work both onstage and behind the scenes in rehearsal rooms.
Bilingual Musical GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! Stars Talk Upcoming Children's Theatre Company Run
by Gillian Blum - January 03, 2026
Stars of the Children's Theatre Company's upcoming production of Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! spoke on FOX9 about the run, lasting January 20 through February 22 the UnitedHealth Group Stage.
by Gillian Blum - January 03, 2026
Stars of the Children's Theatre Company's upcoming production of Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! spoke on FOX9 about the run, lasting January 20 through February 22 the UnitedHealth Group Stage.
Interview: Ben Vanden Boogaard of OF THE ORCHARD EP Release at 7th St. Entry
by Jared Fessler - January 02, 2026
We recently connected with Ben Vanden Boogard of Minneapolis-based indie pop band Of The Orchard for an online interview ahead of an exciting new chapter for the band. With a brand-new EP on the way, Of The Orchard is gearing up to share music that reflects their growth, collaboration, and evolving sound.
by Jared Fessler - January 02, 2026
We recently connected with Ben Vanden Boogard of Minneapolis-based indie pop band Of The Orchard for an online interview ahead of an exciting new chapter for the band. With a brand-new EP on the way, Of The Orchard is gearing up to share music that reflects their growth, collaboration, and evolving sound.
Photos: GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! Cast at Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out photos of the cast here!
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2026
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!, a bilingual musical adaptation of P.D. Eastman’s beloved children’s book Go, Dog, Go! Check out photos of the cast here!
Interview: Kori King of SHREK YEAR'S EVE at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
by Jared Fessler - December 29, 2025
This New Year’s Eve, Kori King is heading into the swamp as Shrek for Flip Phone Events’ Shrek Year’s Eve at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Known for performances that are funny, high-energy, and deeply connected to the crowd, Kori brings drag that’s all about presence and impact.
by Jared Fessler - December 29, 2025
This New Year’s Eve, Kori King is heading into the swamp as Shrek for Flip Phone Events’ Shrek Year’s Eve at Amsterdam Bar & Hall. Known for performances that are funny, high-energy, and deeply connected to the crowd, Kori brings drag that’s all about presence and impact.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - December 28, 2025
What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?
by Jared Fessler - December 28, 2025
What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?
WAKE THE IMPROV Launches a New Surreal Comedy Experience in Minneapolis
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2025
Wake The Improv is a spellbinding and laugh-out-loud interactive show, that invites audiences to step inside their own subconscious as performers transform real dreams and nightmares into fully improvised scenes,guided by the Dream Wizard.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2025
Wake The Improv is a spellbinding and laugh-out-loud interactive show, that invites audiences to step inside their own subconscious as performers transform real dreams and nightmares into fully improvised scenes,guided by the Dream Wizard.
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Spamalot
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/10 - 6/14) | |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (4/25 - 5/23) | |
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Blue Man Group
State Theatre (2/13 - 2/15) | |
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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE Marks of RED
Northrop (3/20 - 3/21) | |
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anthropology
Theatre in the Round (3/27 - 4/19) | |
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Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!
Children's Theatre Company (1/20 - 2/22) | |
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The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story
Stages Theatre Company (4/10 - 5/10) | |
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