I Am Betty Book and Lyrics by Cristina Luzárraga November 25–December 23, 2023 Betty Crocker has helped shape America's homes and appetites for over a century. Surprising to many, she was not a real person! As a radio and television personality, a letter-writing confidante, and a relatable icon, "Betty" has been a subject of both admiration and scorn as multiple generations have grappled with questions of women's role in American society. You'll catch yourself humming the memorable music from this world-premiere production and be inspired to go home to bake something new! Image: Betty Crocker and associated words and designs are trademarks of General Mills, used under license. © General Mills
Music and Lyrics by Denise Prosek
Directed by Maija García
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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Giraffes Can't Dance
Stages Theatre Company (1/23 - 2/22) | |
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Martha Graham Dance Company
Northrop (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Mary Poppins
E.M. Pearson Theatre (5/15 - 5/17) | |
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Freddie: Break Free
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (4/10 - 4/12) | |
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SIX
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/17 - 6/28) | |
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Ballet Minnesota presents the 37th 'Classic Nutcracker'
The O’Shaughnessy (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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Student Matinee: Martha Graham Dance Company
Northrop (2/6 - 2/6) | |
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