Behind the Sun By Stanley Kipper and Laura Drake September 21–October 13, 2024 Obie Kipper has finally found the house of his dreams, but there’s one problem: it’s 1956 and Obie’s dream for the future of his family lies outside his redlined neighborhood, in an all-white neighborhood. With help from an old friend and coworker, Obie puts in motion a sensational scheme to purchase the house. This may either land him in jail or help chart the future for his family and all of Minneapolis.
Directed by Richard D. Thompson
Based on the lives of playwright Stan Kipper’s family, experience this story of community, family, and the lengths some had to go through to achieve the American Dream.
Glensheen (7/9/25-7/27/25)
History Theatre is at 30 East 10th Street, St.Paul, MN.
Glensheen (7/9/25-7/27/25)
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland (6/14/25-6/14/25)
Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West (5/17/25-6/8/25)
Secret Warriors (3/29/25-4/19/25)
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland (3/1/25-3/1/25)
The Root Beer Lady (1/25/25-2/23/25)
Brass Funkadelic (1/4/25-1/4/25)
I Am Betty (11/23/24-12/29/24)
DON’T MISS DORIS HINES (10/27/24-10/27/24)
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (10/26/24-10/26/24)
History Theatre entertains, educates, and engages through creating, developing, and producing new and existing works that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience. Its work provides a unique lens which links our past to the present, explores our common heritage, and illuminates our understanding of what it means to be American. Since its founding in 1978 by Lynn Lohr and Lance Belville, the company has staged more than 100 world premieres, working with nationally recognized playwrights including Jeffrey Hatcher, Eric Simonson, Kevin Kling, Craig Wright, Frank McCourt, Doris Baizley, Melanie Marnich, Kim Hines, John Olive, and Kira Obolensky. From a harrowing slave journey to St. Paul in Adrift on the Mississippi to an urban musical celebration of the Twin Cities in Snapshots: Life in the City, from the rock 'n' roll biography Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story to the dark, complex A Piece of the Rope about Minnesota's first public execution, History Theatre has moved audiences to rediscover, relive, and respect every piece of their history.
Videos
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/9 - 12/28) | |
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (4/25 - 5/23) | |
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Mary Poppins
E.M. Pearson Theatre (5/15 - 5/17) | |
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Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure
Stages Theatre Company (8/5 - 8/23) | |
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The Joffrey Ballet: American Icons
Northrop (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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An Evening with Chris Thile
Pantages Theatre (1/18 - 1/18) | |
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Goosebumps Phantom Of the Auditorium
Park Square Theatre (11/21 - 12/14) | |
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'Til Death: A Marriage Musical
Art House North (1/30 - 2/14) | |
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