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Feature: SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - November 12, 2025
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Guthrie’s newest production, a mounting of Tony Award winning playwright Matthew López’s play-with-dance, Somewhere.
Cast and Creative Team Set For GO, DOG. GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE! at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
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!
Interview: Jesse Corbin of THE NOTEBOOK at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - November 11, 2025
The first national tour of The Notebook is making a stop at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from November 18-30, 2025. We chatted with Jesse Corbin, who plays Lon/Ensemble in this production.
Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - November 11, 2025
Love, distrust, and mayhem are in the air for a short time while Minnesota Opera’s ravishing production of Mozart’s comedic piece, Così Fan Tutte, delights audiences.
Interview: Bobby Becher of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Circa 21
by Jared Fessler - November 09, 2025
A timeless holiday favorite is lighting up the stage this season as Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running through December 28 in Rock Island.
Review: SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT at Capri Theater
by Jared Fessler - November 09, 2025
Broadway favorite Santino Fontana returned to his Minnesota roots this weekend with a lively and heartfelt concert at the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis.
Interview: Sarah Beth Ganey of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Circa 21
by Jared Fessler - November 09, 2025
A timeless holiday favorite is lighting up the stage this season as Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, running through December 28 in Rock Island.
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - November 09, 2025
There is a nip in the air, stores are prepping for the holiday season, and the Who’s have come out of hibernation to, once again, share their classic tale of music, heart, and wonder.
Review: STEVIE RAY'S COMEDY CABARET at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - November 08, 2025
What did our critic think of STEVIE RAY'S COMEDY CABARET at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
Photos: Yellow Tree Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL… MORE OR LESS in Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2025
Check out photos from rehearsals for A Christmas Carol… More or Less starring Kate Beahen and Paul LaNave at Yellow Tree Theatre ahead of its upcoming opening night on November 28.
PLUG & PLAY THEATER SHOWCASE To Bring New Hip Hop Theater Works To The Capri
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The Plug & Play Theater Showcase will present an evening of new hip hop–infused theater and live music at Paradise Community Hall @ The Capri in Minneapolis on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Photos: DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has released production photos of return engagement of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! running through January 4, 2026, on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. See photos of the production!
Review: PURPLE RAIN at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - November 06, 2025
When the lights went down inside the State Theatre and the opening chords of “Let’s Go Crazy” rang out, it was clear that Purple Rain had come home. The new stage musical, based on Prince’s 1984 film, is making its world premiere in Minneapolis before heading to Broadway—and it feels like the city has wrapped its arms around it.
Photos: Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb in PURPLE RAIN World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The cast features Kris Kollins, who is making his professional stage debut in the lead role of The Kid.
Video: SPOOKLEY AND THE CHRISTMAS KITTENS At Stages Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Spookley and the Christmas Kittens, a heartwarming world premiere musical, is running now through November 30, 2025, in the Jaycees Studio Theatre. Check out a teaser video here!
Interview: Brian Watson-Jones of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW - 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR TOUR at Orpheum Theatre
by Jared Fessler - October 30, 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour is set to light up the Orpheum Theatre on October 31st, promising a Halloween night like no other.
Review: MAROON 5 'LOVE IS LIKE' TOUR at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - October 30, 2025
Maroon 5 proved once again why they’ve remained one of pop music’s most enduring acts with an electrifying show at the Grand Casino Arena. From the moment the lights dimmed and the opening chords of “The Boys Are Back in Town” rang out, the energy in the room was undeniable. It was an unexpected but fitting opener—playful, confident, and a clear signal that the band came to have fun.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
by David Clarke - October 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA LIVE IN CONCERT at Capri
by Jared Fessler - October 28, 2025
Tony Award–winner Santino Fontana returns to his “second home” of Minneapolis for a special night at The Capri Theater on Saturday, November 8. Known for his unforgettable roles on Broadway and as the voice of Prince Hans in Frozen, Fontana brings his quick wit, rich voice, and love of storytelling to an evening that’s anything but ordinary.
Review: GHOST LIGHT CABARET at Crooners Supper Club
by Jared Fessler - October 27, 2025
On October 23, 2025, the intimate Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis was transformed into a cozy haven for musical theater lovers as Andrea Ross, accompanied by pianist Scott Lykins, presented Ghost Light Cabaret, part of the Lakes Area Music Festival’s Winter Series.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance 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.
Interview: Doug Scholz Carlson/Christopher Franklin of COSÌ FAN TUTTE at MN Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - October 27, 2025
​​​​​​​ MN Opera is preparing to mount a groundbreaking new production of Così Fan Tutte where the audience gets have a hand in the finale of the story. BroadwayWorld was able to connect with Principal Conductor Christopher Franklin and Stage Director Doug Scholz-Carlson to discuss this new mounting. 
BLACK CO-MINGL NATIVITY to be Presented at The Capri Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2025
What happens when the Twin Cities' hottest band joins forces with one of the most electrifying actors in American theater? You get Black 'Co-MingL' coming to The Capri Theater. Learn more!
World Premiere of ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL to Open November 22
by Gillian Blum - October 25, 2025
Rehearsals are in full swing for Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical, with this world premiere musical opening at the History Theatre on November 22, and running through December 21.
Interview: Dean Holt of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at CTC
by Joe Sarafolean - October 23, 2025
It is that time of year again! It is time for another trip to Whoville and the Grinch and his trusty pup Max are back to add that extra sparkle to the holiday season! Broadway World was lucky enough to catch director and resident company member, Dean Holt for a few quick words!

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