Hennepin Arts

by Jared Fessler - June 18, 2026

The hit musical has arrived at the Ordway in Saint Paul through June 28, and from the moment the queens step onstage, the show feels more like a pop concert than a traditional musical. The audience was clapping, laughing, and cheering throughout the performance, and by the end many people were on th...

by Joe Sarafolean - June 14, 2026

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Guthrie Theater?...

by Jared Fessler - June 11, 2026

What did our critic think of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Ordway?...

by Jared Fessler - June 09, 2026

What did our critic think of NOBODY'S PERFECT at Daytrippers Dinner Theatre?...

by Jared Fessler - June 09, 2026

The Modern Rep’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a fresh, high-energy take on Shakespeare that feels lively from the moment you walk in. Cast members greeting the audience with popcorn and water immediately set a relaxed, playful tone that carries through the night....

by Jared Fessler - June 08, 2026

What did our critic think of IT WASN'T MURDER? - AN ORIGINAL COMEDY MYSTERY at Plymouth Playhouse?...

by Joe Sarafolean - June 08, 2026

Theater Latté Da is once again proving that they are one of the best theaters in the Twin Cities for presenting newly commissioned art and their newest world premiere, based on Willa Cather’s beloved novel, My Ántonia is one of the strongest to debut in years....

by Jared Fessler - June 08, 2026

Running now through June 21, 2026, at the Crane Theater, Walking Shadow Theatre Company’s production of Perfect Arrangement finds an effective balance between comedy and drama, using laughter to draw audiences into a story with surprisingly high stakes....

by Jared Fessler - June 07, 2026

What did our critic think of OPERA UNDER THE STARS at Waterworks Pavilion?...

by Jared Fessler - June 05, 2026

At first glance, Home, I'm Darling looks like a light comedy wrapped in vintage charm. The dresses are immaculate, the kitchen gleams, and Judy seems perfectly content playing the role of a 1950s housewife. But Laura Wade's Olivier Award-winning play quickly reveals itself to be about much more than...