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Review: RENÉE FLEMING VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Ordway Concert Hall
by Jared Fessler - September 20, 2025
What did our critic think of RENÉE FLEMING VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Ordway Concert Hall?
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - September 19, 2025
​​​​​​​A perfect life is difficult to achieve but near impossible to maintain. This is the foundational message within Amy Herzog’s dynamic adaptation of the classic Henrik Ibsen play, A Doll’s House, kicking off the Guthrie Theater’s 25-26 season.
Interview: Emily Lim of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at The Childrens Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - September 19, 2025
The U.S. premiere of The Roald Dahl Story Company’s smash-hit U.K. production, The Enormous Crocodile, will be playing at the Children’s Theatre Company from October 1 to November 23, 2025. We sit down with Emily Lin, the director of this exciting production, to learn more about bringing this beloved story to life on stage.
Cast And Creative Team Set for HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children’s Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the eagerly awaited return engagement of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Learn more!
Interview: Logan Clinger of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - September 17, 2025
Read our interview with Logan Clinger, who plays Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family Musical National Tour. The Addams Family Musical National Tour is stopping at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from September 30 to October 5.
Review: MARINA at The Fillmore Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - September 17, 2025
What did our critic think of MARINA at The Fillmore Minneapolis?
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Comes To The NorShor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
This Halloween season, the Headless Horseman gallops onto the stage in a frightfully funny, family-friendly adaptation of Washington Irving’s haunting tale! Learn more here.
Interview: Taya Ming of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - September 16, 2025
We had the opportunity to chat with the star, Taya Ming, of CTC's next production, The Enormous Crocodile. Here is what we learned!
Stages Theatre Company to Join Nationwide Reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
Stages Theatre Company will join more than 30 communities across the country for the 2025 Nationwide Reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence on October 6 at Hopkins Center for the Arts.
Tickets to Chelsea Handler's The High and Mighty Tour at State Theatre to go on Sale This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Comedian, television host and seven-time New York Times best-selling author Chelsea Handler is brining her brand new stand-up comedy tour THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR to Minneapolis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Pro Rata to Present Lauren Gunderson’s THE BOOK OF WILL at The Crane Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Theatre Pro Rata will present THE BOOK OF WILL by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Carin Bratlie Wethern, at The Crane Theater from September 26–October 11, 2025. Tickets are now on sale.
Photos: TREASURE ISLAND at Children’s Theatre Company
by Emmy Rice - September 13, 2025
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has released production photos for the first production of the company’s 2025-2026 Season, the swashbuckling adventure Treasure Island.
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - September 13, 2025
As Long John Silver laments, “Where would we be without dreams?”. A simple, yet profound, question that aptly sums up the entire point of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic work, Treasure Island.
Review: ONLY UGLY GUYS at Running Errands MN
by Jared Fessler - September 13, 2025
What did our critic think of ONLY UGLY GUYS at Running Errands MN?
Latté Da Accepting Applications for $20k Next Generation Commission in Support of BIPOC and Women Artists
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Theater Latté Da has announced it is accepting applications through October 15, 2025, for its NEXT Generation Commission, an opportunity that supports the creation and development of new musical theater projects by individual artists or teams including women and BIPOC artists.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Open Tonight at The NorShor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will kick off its 2025 - 2026 season with Million Dollar Quartet at the historic NorShor Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lucy Darling To Bring New Touring Show YOU’RE WELCOME To Minneapolis This October
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2025
Hennepin Arts has announced that Carisa Hendrix, the award-winning magician and comedian behind glamorous 1940s-style socialite Lucy Darling, will bring her newest touring show You’re Welcome to the historic Pantages Theatre.
Interview: Inon Barnatan of VOICE OF NATURE: THE ANTHROPOCENE at Ordway Concert Hall
by Jared Fessler - September 11, 2025
On September 19, pianist Inon Barnatan will take the stage at the Ordway Concert Hall alongside the legendary Renée Fleming. It’s a pairing that promises both star power and deep musical sensitivity. Fleming’s voice may be what draws most listeners in—but anyone who’s heard Barnatan perform knows the piano will have just as much to say.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open 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.
Tickets for THE BEST OF STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT at Hennepin Arts Go On Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Hennepin Arts has announced that Steve Martin and Martin Short are returning to Minneapolis in 2026 in The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short with very special guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers.
Review: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE IN CONCERT at Minneapolis Musical Theatre
by Jared Fessler - September 07, 2025
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) has kicked off its 2025-2026 season with a bold take on Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ quirky, once-maligned Broadway musical.
Review: BIG FISH at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - September 06, 2025
Lyric Arts kicks off its fall season with Big Fish, and from the opening number to the final bow, it’s a production filled with heart, imagination, and theatrical flair.
George Abud's THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC World Premiere is Coming to Guthrie Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Ruins: a play through music by George Abud. Lear more and see how to purchase tickets here!
TRIPLE ESPRESSO: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy To Return To The Luminary Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2025
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy returns to the Luminary Arts Center (near Target Field) for a limited holiday run as part of its 30-year anniversary national tour. Learn more!
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT to be Presented at Open Window Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2025
Open Window Theatre will present CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, adapted for the stage by Chris Hannan, from the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The production will be directed by Joe Hendren. Learn more!

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