FIRST AVENUE THEATRE

by Jared Fessler - May 26, 2026

Ten Thousand Things Theater’s The Most Happy Fella is one of those shows that sneaks up on you emotionally. It’s based on Sidney Howard’s They Knew What They Wanted, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and at its core it’s really just about people trying to figure out love, mistakes, and...

by Jared Fessler - May 21, 2026

Park Square Theatre is celebrating its 50th season with a really solid, engaging production of A Chorus Line, running through June 14, 2026. It’s one of those shows that still lands emotionally no matter how familiar you are with it, and this staging keeps things focused on what matters most: the ...

by Jared Fessler - May 17, 2026

What did our critic think of CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory?...

by Jared Fessler - May 15, 2026

What did our critic think of THE HOBBIT at Theatre In The Round?...

by Jared Fessler - May 14, 2026

Bruno Mars brought nonstop energy to U.S. Bank Stadium on Wednesday night for The Romantic Tour, and honestly, the crowd was hooked from the second he walked onstage. Opening with “Nothin’ on You” was a smart move — it immediately threw everyone back to the early Bruno days, and the entire s...

by Jared Fessler - May 10, 2026

What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Lake Shore Players?...

by Jared Fessler - May 10, 2026

What did our critic think of OLIVER at Ashland Productions?...

by Jared Fessler - May 04, 2026

What did our critic think of CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - April 30, 2026

Now playing at the Orpheum Theatre through May 17, 2026, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the wizarding world back—but in a way that feels more grown-up and a lot more personal....