Handprints Written and performed by Greta Oglesby January 27–February 18, 2024 A powerful and vibrant autobiographical story written and performed by one of the Twin Cities' most renowned theater artists, Greta Oglesby. Based on her book titled Mama ‘n ‘Nem, Handprints on My Life, this production is a love letter to the ordinary, yet extraordinary people who shaped her life. From her life in Chicago to making her mark here in Minnesota onstage and her community, experience the gift of Greta’s story with unique storytelling including the gorgeous music that has inspired the person she is today.
Music Director: Sanford Moore
Directed by Richard D. Thompson
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.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/9 - 12/28) | |
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Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy
Luminary Arts Center (12/26 - 1/11) | |
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Les Miserables
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (2/17 - 2/22) | |
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SIX
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/17 - 6/28) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/24 - 3/1) | |
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The Christmas Rose
Sundin Music Hall (12/19 - 12/21) | |
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Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour
State Theatre (1/30 - 1/31) | |
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Encore With The Joffrey Ballet
Northrop (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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