Upcoming Shows
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Mar 7 – Mar 15, 2026
The beloved children's book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, comes to life in Ballet Co.Laboratory's bite-sized ballet for young audiences. Packed with colorful...
Season Showcase
Jun 5
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s season-end celebration features Still Waters, an exploration of the peace found in the eye of a storm, and Les Sirènes, which dives into a whimsical tale...
Review: THE CAKE at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - February 22, 2026
What did our critic think of THE CAKE at Theatre In The Round?...
Review: BRANDI CARLILE: BE HUMAN TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 22, 2026
What did our critic think of BRANDI CARLILE: BE HUMAN TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - February 21, 2026
What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?...
Review: CONAN GRAY WISHBONE WORLD TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 20, 2026
On February 19, Conan Gray hit the Target Center in Minneapolis for the Wishbone World Tour, and honestly, it felt like we were all just hanging out in his world for a few hours. From the very first note of “My World,” the energy in the arena was insane. Everyone knew every word, screaming along...
Review: LES MISÉRABLES U.S. NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 18, 2026
The barricade is up at the Orpheum Theatre, and yep — Les Misérables still packs a punch. It’s in town through February 22 with the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin series, and whether you’re a longtime fan or finally seeing what all the fuss is about, this cast makes it worth the trip do...
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da?...
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026
What did our critic think of BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis?...
Review: CANTUS & THE KING'S SINGERS at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026
Thursday night at Orchestra Hall had a different kind of energy right from the start. The place was full, and you could feel that people knew this wasn’t just another concert — it was the first time Cantus and The King’s Singers were sharing the stage....
Review: MACBETH at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - February 09, 2026
What did our critic think of MACBETH at Guthrie Theater?...
Review: THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH at Six Points Theatre
by Jared Fessler - February 09, 2026
The Happiest Man on Earth is the kind of show that quietly asks you to sit down, listen, and really pay attention. There’s no spectacle here, no flashy staging—just one man telling a story that’s stayed with him for a lifetime....
Past Shows
The Snow Queen
Dec 19 – Dec 21, 2025
The Snow Queen is a reimagined holiday ballet presented by Ballet Co.Laboratory, taking place from December 19 to December 21, 2025. Inspired by Hans Christian...
The Wondrous World Of Oz
Oct 11
Follow the yellow brick road to Ballet Co.Laboratory's 8th Annual Benefit Performance & Celebration. An Oz-inspired performance from our professional dancers, along with themed sips, bites,...
Emily Dickinson: The Untold Verse
Apr 11 – Apr 13, 2025
Emily Dickinson: The Untold Verse is a contemporary ballet that explores the life and poetry of Emily Dickinson, performed by the professional dancers of Ballet...
Nutcracker in Wonderland
Dec 20 – Dec 22, 2024
Ballet Co.Laboratory presents a reimagined tale in Nutcracker in Wonderland, where Clara embarks on a journey of self-discovery alongside Alice. Unlike traditional narratives, this version...
Carmen in the 1920s
May 19 – May 21, 2023
Swing dance goes en pointe with this playful yet fiery twist on an opera classic. Dance through the roaring 20s with Carmen, a fiercely independent...
Firebird
May 20 – May 22, 2022
Celebrate the soaring score of Igor Stravinskys Firebird with a reimagined tale of a powerful bird whose spirit and magical feathers provide beauty and protection...
Freddie-Break Free
Mar 31 – Apr 3, 2022
At long last, the highly anticipated contemporary rock ballet celebrating rock-n-rolls greatest showman will make its world premiere this season. Journey through the highs and...
Laboratory II
Feb 26
Mark your calendar for an evening of new classical and contemporary ballet works created by local emerging choreographers. Pieces will be performed by the upper-level...
Nutcracker in Wonderland
Dec 11 – Dec 12, 2021
Jump down the rabbit hole with us to experience a holiday classic with a whimsical twist! Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker score will take on new meaning...
Let's Go Crazy
Oct 9
- A Benefit Performance for Ballet Co.Laboratory Ballet Co.Laboratorys 4th annual fundraising event, Lets Go Crazy: A Celebration of Minnesotas Notable Musicians will be one...
Laboratory II
Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2021
Be moved by Ballet Co.Laboratorys virtual emerging choreography festival. Filmed at The Southern Theatre, this showcase will feature original works of classical and contemporary ballet...
The Snow Queen
Dec 19 – Dec 20, 2020
ST. PAUL, MINN.- It has been eight months since artists have been able to present work in theatres, but that has not stopped Ballet Co.Laboratory...
Drive-In Forward
Oct 24
ST. PAUL, MINN. (OCT 24, 2020) - Ballet Co.Laboratorys third annual fundraising performance, Drive-In Forward, will celebrate the companys return to the stage after an...
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