Video: 'Treasure Island' at Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2025
Children's Theatre Company has released a first look video at Treasure Island, an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, directed by Rick Dildine.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2025
Children's Theatre Company has released a first look video at Treasure Island, an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, directed by Rick Dildine.
Review: Artistry's Production of SINGING IN THE RAIN at the Schneider Theater
by Jared Fessler - August 23, 2025
There’s something magical about a stage full of tap shoes, twinkling lights, and the echo of golden-age Hollywood charm—and Artistry’s production of Singin’ in the Rain delivers all that and more.
by Jared Fessler - August 23, 2025
There’s something magical about a stage full of tap shoes, twinkling lights, and the echo of golden-age Hollywood charm—and Artistry’s production of Singin’ in the Rain delivers all that and more.
Interview: Ryan London Levin of AMERICAN GOLEM: THE KID CANN STORY at History Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 21, 2025
Ryan London Levin, the writer and creator behind American Golem: The Kid Cann Story, a new play that dives deep into a lesser-known piece of Minnesota history. Set in 1920s Minneapolis, the story follows the Blumenfelds, a Jewish family who flee persecution in Romania hoping for a better life in America—only to find themselves caught in the unrest of a city facing its own battles.
by Jared Fessler - August 21, 2025
Ryan London Levin, the writer and creator behind American Golem: The Kid Cann Story, a new play that dives deep into a lesser-known piece of Minnesota history. Set in 1920s Minneapolis, the story follows the Blumenfelds, a Jewish family who flee persecution in Romania hoping for a better life in America—only to find themselves caught in the unrest of a city facing its own battles.
MOST HAPPY FELLA and More Set for Ten Thousand Things 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Ten Thousand Things (TTT) has announced Caitlin Lowans' first season as Artistic Director: Two Gents, William Shakespeare's rip-roaring comedy, directed by Lowans; Men on Boats, a brilliant satire by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Joy Dolo; and Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser's beautiful musical and the second musical TTT ever performed, directed by Lowans.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2025
Ten Thousand Things (TTT) has announced Caitlin Lowans' first season as Artistic Director: Two Gents, William Shakespeare's rip-roaring comedy, directed by Lowans; Men on Boats, a brilliant satire by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Joy Dolo; and Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser's beautiful musical and the second musical TTT ever performed, directed by Lowans.
Review: SIMPLE PLAN - BIGGER THAN YOU THINK TOUR at Armory
by Jared Fessler - August 20, 2025
There’s something about seeing a band like Simple Plan live that reminds you why pop punk hit so hard in the first place. On September 12th, they took over The Armory in Minneapolis—and for anyone lucky enough to be in the room, it was a perfect mix of nostalgia, energy, and genuinely great musicianship.
by Jared Fessler - August 20, 2025
There’s something about seeing a band like Simple Plan live that reminds you why pop punk hit so hard in the first place. On September 12th, they took over The Armory in Minneapolis—and for anyone lucky enough to be in the room, it was a perfect mix of nostalgia, energy, and genuinely great musicianship.
Cast Set for DON'T MISS DORIS HINES at History Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
History Theatre has revealed the cast of the world premiere of DON'T MISS DORIS HINES, a powerful new play with music that brings the remarkable story of jazz singer Doris Hines to the stage. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2025
History Theatre has revealed the cast of the world premiere of DON'T MISS DORIS HINES, a powerful new play with music that brings the remarkable story of jazz singer Doris Hines to the stage. Learn more!
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL To Have U.S. Premiere At Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company will present the U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical in Minneapolis, October 1–November 23, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company will present the U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical in Minneapolis, October 1–November 23, 2025.
Trademark Theater To Premiere Three-Part Film WHAT YOU CAN’T KEEP At The Parkway
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Trademark Theater will premiere What You Can’t Keep, a three-part feature-length film written by Harrison David Rivers and directed by Tyler Michaels King, on October 8, 2025, at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2025
Trademark Theater will premiere What You Can’t Keep, a three-part feature-length film written by Harrison David Rivers and directed by Tyler Michaels King, on October 8, 2025, at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
by Jared Fessler - August 16, 2025
What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse? There’s magic in the air at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, where Mary Poppins has flown in for a charming and joy-filled run through September 6. This production, based on the beloved Disney film and the original books by P.L. Travers, delivers exactly what fans are hoping for—timeless songs, heart, humor, and a touch of stage magic.
by Jared Fessler - August 16, 2025
What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse? There’s magic in the air at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, where Mary Poppins has flown in for a charming and joy-filled run through September 6. This production, based on the beloved Disney film and the original books by P.L. Travers, delivers exactly what fans are hoping for—timeless songs, heart, humor, and a touch of stage magic.
Harriet Spencer, Aniya Bostick and More Will Star in THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC)has just announced the first cast and creative team members for the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, based on the classic motion picture. We have all of the details here!
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC)has just announced the first cast and creative team members for the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, based on the classic motion picture. We have all of the details here!
THE BOOK OF WILL to be Presented at Theatre Pro Rata in September
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2025
Theatre Pro Rata's production of The Book of Will brings to the stage a witty, fast-paced and moving play about the friends and fellow actors who fought to preserve William Shakespeare's words after his death. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2025
Theatre Pro Rata's production of The Book of Will brings to the stage a witty, fast-paced and moving play about the friends and fellow actors who fought to preserve William Shakespeare's words after his death. Learn how to purchase tickets!
SWAPNŌ JHNĀP: DREAM JUMPING Will Be Performed By Ananya Dance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Ananya Dance Theatre, an ensemble of transnational feminist professional dance artists, marks the climax of its 20th season of disruptive, powerful, and urgent Contemporary Dance with the world premiere of SWAPNŌ JHNĀP: Dream Jumping.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Ananya Dance Theatre, an ensemble of transnational feminist professional dance artists, marks the climax of its 20th season of disruptive, powerful, and urgent Contemporary Dance with the world premiere of SWAPNŌ JHNĀP: Dream Jumping.
Review: HAMLUKE at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 12, 2025
There’s no way Hamluke should work. It’s Hamlet smashed into Star Wars, with puppets, live music, a dozen people playing thirty different roles, and a script that switches between iambic pentameter and lightsaber duels without warning. And yet—it does. Somehow, it does.
by Jared Fessler - August 12, 2025
There’s no way Hamluke should work. It’s Hamlet smashed into Star Wars, with puppets, live music, a dozen people playing thirty different roles, and a script that switches between iambic pentameter and lightsaber duels without warning. And yet—it does. Somehow, it does.
Black Label Movement & Sod House Theater Premiere THE MOTHER
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Black Label Movement and Sod House Theater, long-time innovators in Minnesota's dance and theater scenes known for their bold, socially connected performances, have announced the premiere of MOTHER: A Punk Rock Dance Musical.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Black Label Movement and Sod House Theater, long-time innovators in Minnesota's dance and theater scenes known for their bold, socially connected performances, have announced the premiere of MOTHER: A Punk Rock Dance Musical.
Cast Set for A DOLL'S HOUSE at Guthrie Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, with a new version by Pulitzer finalist and Tony nominee Amy Herzog, directed by Tracy Brigden. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, with a new version by Pulitzer finalist and Tony nominee Amy Herzog, directed by Tracy Brigden. Learn more!
Ballet Co.Laboratory Reveals 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Ballet Co.Laboratory has announced its 2025/26 season, featuring six productions that challenge ballet’s traditions and invite audiences to experience the art form in bold new ways.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2025
Ballet Co.Laboratory has announced its 2025/26 season, featuring six productions that challenge ballet’s traditions and invite audiences to experience the art form in bold new ways.
Cast and Creative Team Revealed For Running Errands’ ONLY UGLY GUYS
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Running Errands will present Kurt Engh’s Only Ugly Guys September 12–27 at Gremlin Theatre. Following a praised 2024 premiere, the new production offers a bold, queer-centered take on modern relationships in an algorithm-fueled world.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2025
Running Errands will present Kurt Engh’s Only Ugly Guys September 12–27 at Gremlin Theatre. Following a praised 2024 premiere, the new production offers a bold, queer-centered take on modern relationships in an algorithm-fueled world.
Interview: Steven Nicholas of MIND READER at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Today, we're sitting down with Steven Nicholas, the mind behind the show Mind Reader, currently playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. See more details here!
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Today, we're sitting down with Steven Nicholas, the mind behind the show Mind Reader, currently playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. See more details here!
Review: THAT WHICH IS GREEN at The Southern Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Michael Rogers’ That Which Is Green is one of those shows that sticks with you. At its heart, it’s about two old friends reuniting on a hike to a special tree in the woods, only to find that it’s dying.
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Michael Rogers’ That Which Is Green is one of those shows that sticks with you. At its heart, it’s about two old friends reuniting on a hike to a special tree in the woods, only to find that it’s dying.
Review: CURLY HAIR BOY at Rarig Kilburn Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Written and directed by Rajan Khatiwada, this magical production brings to life the story of Hetchhakuppa, a young boy who embarks on a journey through nature, learning from the wisdom of animals and other natural beings as he searches for his sisters.
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Written and directed by Rajan Khatiwada, this magical production brings to life the story of Hetchhakuppa, a young boy who embarks on a journey through nature, learning from the wisdom of animals and other natural beings as he searches for his sisters.
Review: MIND READER at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Steven Nicholas’ Mind Reader at the 2025 Minnesota Fringe is not just another magic show—it’s a full-on experience. From the moment the lights dim, Nicholas has you hooked.
by Jared Fessler - August 09, 2025
Steven Nicholas’ Mind Reader at the 2025 Minnesota Fringe is not just another magic show—it’s a full-on experience. From the moment the lights dim, Nicholas has you hooked.
Review: ALL YOUR SHIMMERING GOLD at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 08, 2025
All Your Shimmering Gold is a striking and unexpected fusion of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold and the modern-day corporate world, presented by four employees of defense contractor Northrop Grumman. The show brings a fresh, almost absurdist lens to Wagner’s opera, examining themes of power, greed, and ambition in the context of the high-stakes corporate environment these performers inhabit every day.
by Jared Fessler - August 08, 2025
All Your Shimmering Gold is a striking and unexpected fusion of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold and the modern-day corporate world, presented by four employees of defense contractor Northrop Grumman. The show brings a fresh, almost absurdist lens to Wagner’s opera, examining themes of power, greed, and ambition in the context of the high-stakes corporate environment these performers inhabit every day.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - August 07, 2025
There’s something surreal about sitting in a packed Orpheum Theatre, surrounded by kids in Belle dresses and adults mouthing lyrics under their breath, watching a story you’ve known since forever unfold with so much earnestness it almost disarms you. This new touring production of Beauty and the Beast doesn’t try to rebrand the fairy tale or shake up the formula — and honestly, that might be its smartest move.
by Jared Fessler - August 07, 2025
There’s something surreal about sitting in a packed Orpheum Theatre, surrounded by kids in Belle dresses and adults mouthing lyrics under their breath, watching a story you’ve known since forever unfold with so much earnestness it almost disarms you. This new touring production of Beauty and the Beast doesn’t try to rebrand the fairy tale or shake up the formula — and honestly, that might be its smartest move.
Video: TELL ME YOUR DREAMS Opens This Week at Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Stages Theatre Company will open the world premiere of Tell Me Your Dreams this week, welcoming families to a tender, whimsical, and imaginative experience inspired by the bestselling picture book by author, television personality, and Broadway performer Amanda Kloots. Watch video of the show.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2025
Stages Theatre Company will open the world premiere of Tell Me Your Dreams this week, welcoming families to a tender, whimsical, and imaginative experience inspired by the bestselling picture book by author, television personality, and Broadway performer Amanda Kloots. Watch video of the show.
Interview: Rick Dildine of TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theater Company
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2025
Treasure Island will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company from September 9 to October 19, 2025. We spoke with Artistic Director Rick Dildine about the production and his connection to Minnesota.
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2025
Treasure Island will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company from September 9 to October 19, 2025. We spoke with Artistic Director Rick Dildine about the production and his connection to Minnesota.
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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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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
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Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got the Moves
State Theatre (5/7 - 5/7) | |
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The Bearded Company's Swords & Sorcery
Theatre in the Round (5/13 - 5/17) | |
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The Wiz
Orpheum Theatre (12/16 - 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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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Auditorium (3/16 - 3/16) | |
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Student Matinee: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE Featuring TU Dance
Northrop (10/2 - 10/30) | |
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