Review: THE LASSO WAY: A MUSICAL at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2025
There’s something Fringe audiences love more than a weird concept, and that’s a weird concept that commits. The Lasso Way: A Musical is exactly that kind of show. It’s chaotic, sincere, self-aware, and surprisingly emotional—a parody musical that doesn’t just coast on Ted Lasso references, but uses them as fuel for something stranger and more interesting.
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2025
There’s something Fringe audiences love more than a weird concept, and that’s a weird concept that commits. The Lasso Way: A Musical is exactly that kind of show. It’s chaotic, sincere, self-aware, and surprisingly emotional—a parody musical that doesn’t just coast on Ted Lasso references, but uses them as fuel for something stranger and more interesting.
Review: WITHERING LOWS: A LOVE STORY BETTER OFF DEAD at Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2025
Let’s get this out of the way: if you’re looking for a faithful adaptation of Wuthering Heights, keep walking. But if you’re into gothic chaos, bad romance, and a little light spiritual decay, Withering Lows might be your Fringe show of the year.
by Jared Fessler - August 06, 2025
Let’s get this out of the way: if you’re looking for a faithful adaptation of Wuthering Heights, keep walking. But if you’re into gothic chaos, bad romance, and a little light spiritual decay, Withering Lows might be your Fringe show of the year.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Launch Duluth Playhouse's 2025–2026 Season at The Norshor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will kick off its 2025–2026 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, running September 12–28, 2025, at the historic NorShor Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will kick off its 2025–2026 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, running September 12–28, 2025, at the historic NorShor Theatre.
Review: JOAN OF ARC FOR MISS TEEN QUEEN USA at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2025
What did our critic think of JOAN OF ARC FOR MISS TEEN QUEEN USA at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre?
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2025
What did our critic think of JOAN OF ARC FOR MISS TEEN QUEEN USA at Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre?
Review: GUNS! THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2025
What did our critic think of GUNS! THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round?
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2025
What did our critic think of GUNS! THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Round?
Review: THE PROFESSIONALS: A BROADCAST at The Southern Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2025
What did our critic think of THE PROFESSIONALS: A BROADCAST at The Southern Theatre?
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2025
What did our critic think of THE PROFESSIONALS: A BROADCAST at The Southern Theatre?
THE NEW SEVEN DEADLY SINS to be Presented at Skylark Opera Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Skylark Opera Theatre will present the Minnesota premiere of The New Seven Deadly Sins at The Crane Theater in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Skylark Opera Theatre will present the Minnesota premiere of The New Seven Deadly Sins at The Crane Theater in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Stephen Mark Lukas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 30, 2025
It’s not every day that a Disney classic gets a fresh new life on stage, but that’s exactly what’s happening with the latest North American tour of Beauty and the Beast. For the first time in over 25 years, audiences are being treated to a reimagined production of this beloved tale — complete with stunning new sets, dazzling costumes, and all the magic you remember.
by Jared Fessler - July 30, 2025
It’s not every day that a Disney classic gets a fresh new life on stage, but that’s exactly what’s happening with the latest North American tour of Beauty and the Beast. For the first time in over 25 years, audiences are being treated to a reimagined production of this beloved tale — complete with stunning new sets, dazzling costumes, and all the magic you remember.
Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre to Present CATS: YOUNG ACTORS EDITION and ROCK OF AGES: TEEN EDITION
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will close out its 2024–2025 season with a high-energy double bill at the historic NorShor Theatre, featuring Cats: Young Actors Edition and Rock of Ages: Teen Edition.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will close out its 2024–2025 season with a high-energy double bill at the historic NorShor Theatre, featuring Cats: Young Actors Edition and Rock of Ages: Teen Edition.
Interview: Greg Milliren at Lakes Area Music Festival
by Jared Fessler - July 28, 2025
Greg Milliren is a Twin Cities–based flutist and musician. He performs with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Lake Area Music Festival, and he also offers private lessons.
by Jared Fessler - July 28, 2025
Greg Milliren is a Twin Cities–based flutist and musician. He performs with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Lake Area Music Festival, and he also offers private lessons.
Review: MACY GRAY LIVE AT THE FILLMORE MINNEAPOLIS at Fillmore Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 28, 2025
Macy Gray Brings Soul, Sass, and Surprises to the Fillmore Minneapolis. By the time Macy Gray walked onto the Fillmore stage Sunday night—draped in a sparkling shawl and grinning like she owned the room—the crowd was already buzzing. It wasn’t just anticipation. It was admiration. After 25 years, she’s still got that weird, wild magic that first made us lean in when On How Life Is dropped back in ‘99.
by Jared Fessler - July 28, 2025
Macy Gray Brings Soul, Sass, and Surprises to the Fillmore Minneapolis. By the time Macy Gray walked onto the Fillmore stage Sunday night—draped in a sparkling shawl and grinning like she owned the room—the crowd was already buzzing. It wasn’t just anticipation. It was admiration. After 25 years, she’s still got that weird, wild magic that first made us lean in when On How Life Is dropped back in ‘99.
Interview: Scott Lykins of LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL
by Jared Fessler - July 28, 2025
Scott Lykins, co-founder and Executive Director of the Lakes Area Music Festival. Since its start in 2009, the Festival has grown from a small, homegrown idea into a nationally respected organization that brings top classical musicians from around the country to perform in the heart of central Minnesota.
by Jared Fessler - July 28, 2025
Scott Lykins, co-founder and Executive Director of the Lakes Area Music Festival. Since its start in 2009, the Festival has grown from a small, homegrown idea into a nationally respected organization that brings top classical musicians from around the country to perform in the heart of central Minnesota.
Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute to Present THE SLOWEST WAVE at New City Center
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Vangeline Theater and New York Butoh Institute will present The Slowest Wave at New York CITY Center in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Vangeline Theater and New York Butoh Institute will present The Slowest Wave at New York CITY Center in August. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Theater Latté Da Announces Casting and Programming for Milestone 2025–2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Theater Latté Da has revealed key casting and programming highlights for its 2025–2026 season, a landmark year that will include the company’s 100th production, the 100th anniversary of the historic Ritz Theater, and the finale of its five-year NEXT 25x25 initiative to develop 25 new musicals.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Theater Latté Da has revealed key casting and programming highlights for its 2025–2026 season, a landmark year that will include the company’s 100th production, the 100th anniversary of the historic Ritz Theater, and the finale of its five-year NEXT 25x25 initiative to develop 25 new musicals.
History Theatre Unveils Raw Stage Line-Up for Fall 2025
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
History Theatre has revealed the line-up for the Fall Raw Stages Festival. HT celebrates entering the third decade of commissioning and developing new works with an expanded festival with 6 staged readings.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
History Theatre has revealed the line-up for the Fall Raw Stages Festival. HT celebrates entering the third decade of commissioning and developing new works with an expanded festival with 6 staged readings.
Interview: Adam Bohanan of LIVE AT DAY BLOCK BREWING at Day Block Brewing Company
by Jared Fessler - July 22, 2025
Adam is a Minneapolis-based singer and songwriter with deep musical roots stretching across the country. Whether he's performing in New York City, Nashville, New Orleans, or on the road, he brings a blend of soul, jazz, funk, and R&B to every stage. His sound is shaped by legends like Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye.
by Jared Fessler - July 22, 2025
Adam is a Minneapolis-based singer and songwriter with deep musical roots stretching across the country. Whether he's performing in New York City, Nashville, New Orleans, or on the road, he brings a blend of soul, jazz, funk, and R&B to every stage. His sound is shaped by legends like Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye.
Children’s Theatre Company Reveals Inaugural Acting Cohort For 2025-2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the inaugural CTC Acting Cohort: a group of eight Twin Cities-based early career actors who will each perform in one season production, engage with student actors, and participate in professional development.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the inaugural CTC Acting Cohort: a group of eight Twin Cities-based early career actors who will each perform in one season production, engage with student actors, and participate in professional development.
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE By Cirque du Soleil Comes To Minneapolis For The Holidays
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Hennepin Arts has announced that Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas production, ‘Twas the Night Before…, will play a two-week limited engagement at Northrop at the University of Minnesota from Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, December 7, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Hennepin Arts has announced that Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas production, ‘Twas the Night Before…, will play a two-week limited engagement at Northrop at the University of Minnesota from Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, December 7, 2025.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS To Return To Minneapolis In 2025
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis will return to Minneapolis on December 14, 2025, celebrating 40 years of the iconic holiday concert tour. The performance will feature classic hits, multimedia effects, and a full ensemble of musicians at the Orpheum Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis will return to Minneapolis on December 14, 2025, celebrating 40 years of the iconic holiday concert tour. The performance will feature classic hits, multimedia effects, and a full ensemble of musicians at the Orpheum Theatre.
Michael Blaustein Brings THE TASTE ME TOUR To The Pantages Theatre In December
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Comedian Michael Blaustein will bring his Taste Me Tour to Minneapolis this winter for one night only. The performance will take place Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Pantages Theatre, located at 710 Hennepin Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Comedian Michael Blaustein will bring his Taste Me Tour to Minneapolis this winter for one night only. The performance will take place Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at the historic Pantages Theatre, located at 710 Hennepin Avenue.
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - July 20, 2025
Ashland Productions' rendition of Into the Woods is a captivating exploration of the complexity of wishes, consequences, and the intertwining fates of beloved fairy-tale characters.
by Jared Fessler - July 20, 2025
Ashland Productions' rendition of Into the Woods is a captivating exploration of the complexity of wishes, consequences, and the intertwining fates of beloved fairy-tale characters.
Interview: Frankie Torres of LIVE AT THE LAKE! at Mississippi Pub
by Jared Fessler - July 20, 2025
Hailing from Minnetonka, Minnesota, Frankie developed her musical identity early, drawing influence from a wide array of genres.
by Jared Fessler - July 20, 2025
Hailing from Minnetonka, Minnesota, Frankie developed her musical identity early, drawing influence from a wide array of genres.
Interview: Reed Sigmund of ROBIN HOOD at Zephyr Theatre
by Joe Sarafolean - July 19, 2025
With 25 years of acting experience under his belt, Reed Sigmund is trading in his acting cap for the director’s chair as he mounts Zephyr Theater Company’s innovative production of Robin Hood. Scheduled to take Aamodt’s Apple Orchard by storm July 25-August 3.
by Joe Sarafolean - July 19, 2025
With 25 years of acting experience under his belt, Reed Sigmund is trading in his acting cap for the director’s chair as he mounts Zephyr Theater Company’s innovative production of Robin Hood. Scheduled to take Aamodt’s Apple Orchard by storm July 25-August 3.
Cast and Creative Team Set For TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the first production of the company’s 2025-2026 Season, the swashbuckling adventure Treasure Island.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and creative team for the first production of the company’s 2025-2026 Season, the swashbuckling adventure Treasure Island.
Isaac Thompson Named President and CEO of Minnesota Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
The Minnesota Orchestra has appointed Isaac Thompson as its next president and CEO. A native of the Twin Cities and a seasoned arts leader, Thompson currently serves as president and CEO of the Oregon Symphony and will officially join the Minnesota Orchestra on October 14, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2025
The Minnesota Orchestra has appointed Isaac Thompson as its next president and CEO. A native of the Twin Cities and a seasoned arts leader, Thompson currently serves as president and CEO of the Oregon Symphony and will officially join the Minnesota Orchestra on October 14, 2025.
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