Review: GODSPELL at Prologue Players
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About the Theatre
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.
Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
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…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Guthrie Theater
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Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Ordway
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Review: NOBODY'S PERFECT at Daytrippers Dinner Theatre
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Review: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at MODERN REP
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.…
Review: IT WASN'T MURDER? - AN ORIGINAL COMEDY MYSTERY at Plymouth Playhouse
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Review: MY ÁNTONIA at Theater Latté Da
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.…
Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Walking Shadow Theatre
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.…
Review: OPERA UNDER THE STARS at Waterworks Pavilion
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Past Shows
The Best of Broadway Belters & A Band with Jen Burleigh-Bentz
Experience the extraordinary Jen Burleigh-Bentz—renowned for her electrifying performances in Mamma Mia! on Broadway—as she graces the stage at the History Theatre for an unforgettable...
Whoosh!
Uncover the rich history of Minnesota through Whoosh!, a lively and deeply moving ghost tale. Solo artist Andrew Erskine Wheeler masterfully brings to life a range of...
Northern Shores: Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
Northern Shores features the talented duo of Danny Diamond on fiddle and Brian Miller on guitar, bouzouki, and vocals. This collaboration unites two of the...
Michael Monroe's "We Dig Peter, Paul & Mary"
Michael Monroe, hailed as a “Minnesota acoustic music master” by the Star Tribune, guides this trio through timeless classics such as “Blowin’ in the Wind,”...
Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Muscial
A gust of icy wind changes everything! Follow St. Paul’s own Clarence “Cap” Wigington and his wife Viola as their Winter Carnival ice palace design...
Don’t miss Doris Hines
Step inside the wonderful world of Doris Hines! This talented nightclub singer moved to Minneapolis in 1963, navigating the challenges of a troubled marriage while...
Glensheen
A CRACKLING MUSICAL WITH A WICKED EDGE1977. An heiress, kind and generous, is found dead in her bed. Her night nurse, lying lifeless on the staircase....
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland June 14, 4 pmTicket: $40 (main floor); $30 (balcony)Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland is an energetic, uplifting concert celebrating Judy Garland’s...
Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West
Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle WestBook, Lyrics and Music by Josef Evans Directed by Laura LefflerMusic Directed by Amanda WeisChoreography by Joey...
Secret Warriors
Secret Warriorsby R.A. Shiomi Directed by Lily Tung CrystalMarch 29–April 19, 2025They are the warriors you don’t know. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans...
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland is an energetic, uplifting concert celebrating Judy Garland’s music and showmanship with such joyful integrity that the Judy Garland Museum™ selected...
The Root Beer Lady
The Root Beer LadyWritten and Performed by Kim Schultz Originally directed by Addie Gorlin-HanRemounted by Jess Yates January 25–February 23, 2025The Root Beer Lady tells the story of...
Brass Funkadelic
There’s dancing in the streets of the Twin Cities! Emerson Avenue is a high-energy, horn-driven, classic rock band that hails from the Twin Cities. You’ll...
I Am Betty
I Am BettyBook and additional Lyrics by Cristina Luzárraga Music and Lyrics by Denise Prosek Directed by Maija García Choreography by Renee GuittarNovember 23–December 29, 2024Betty...
DON’T MISS DORIS HINES
Doris Hines, a talented nightclub singer, relocates from Yonkers to Minneapolis with hopes of establishing her career while navigating the challenges of a troubled marriage...
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
Hungry Like the Wolf is a fast-paced comedy that dives into the complexities of women's labor rights through the lens of the Willmar Eight, a...
SO HELP ME GOD
SO HELP ME GOD presents the remarkable story of Lena O. Smith, the first Black woman lawyer and President of the NAACP during the 1920s....
ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL
ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL, by Rachel Teagle and Keith Hovis, tells the enchanting story of Saint Paul city architect Clarence "Cap" Wigington and his wife...
Behind the Sun
Behind the SunBy Stanley Kipper and Laura Drake Directed by Richard D. Thompson September 21–October 13, 2024Obie Kipper has finally found the house of his dreams, but...
Church of Cash
Church of Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute)Saturday, August 3, 7:30 pm Get ready to “Walk the Line” with Church of Cash! This electrifying Johnny Cash tribute show,...
Buddy Holly: Oh Boy!
Buddy Holly: Oh Boy!BUDDY HOLLY: OH BOY! is a 're-staging' of Buddy Holly's 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY.Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of the blockbuster musical BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY that...
Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters
Blended (Harmony):The Kim Loo SistersBook and lyrics by Jessica HuangMusic by Jacinth GreywoodeDirected by Lily Tung CrystalCo-production with Theater MuMay 4–May 26, 2024Making their way...
A Unique Assignment
A Unique Assignmentby Harrison David RiversDirected by Richard D. ThompsonMarch 16–April 7, 2024Two men – Henry Gallagher, white, and James Meredith, Black – are thrust into each...
HANDPRINTS
HandprintsWritten and performed by Greta OglesbyMusic Director: Sanford MooreDirected by Richard D. ThompsonJanuary 27–February 18, 2024A powerful and vibrant autobiographical story written and performed by one...
For the Love of....
For the Love of...(Volume 2)Wednesday, February 14, 7:30 pm Join us for a very diverse musical evening with solos, duos, trios, perhaps some dance, and lots of laughs celebrating the many...
Raw Stages Festival
History Theatre regularly commissions new work and has produced over 115 world premieres since 1978. The RAW STAGES: New Works Festival is an opportunity for YOU to get...
I AM BETTY
I Am BettyBook and Lyrics by Cristina LuzárragaMusic and Lyrics by Denise ProsekDirected by Maija GarcíaNovember 25–December 23, 2023Betty Crocker has helped shape America's homes...
THE BOY WONDER
Dubbed the “boy wonder” after being elected the youngest governor of Minnesota in 1938, Harold Stassen was a popular and progressive leader with a vision to unify...
Glensheen
A CRACKLING MUSICAL WITH A WICKED EDGE1977. An heiress, kind and generous, is found dead in her bed. Her night nurse, lying lifeless on the staircase....
You've Got A Friend...The Music of Carole King and James Taylor
History Theatre is thrilled to partner with the charismatic Jen Burleigh-Bentz and Bradley Beahen as they present You've Got A Friend...The Music of Carole King...
the defeat of Jesse James
The Defeat of Jesse JamesBook by Jeffrey Hatcher Music & Lyrics by Chan Poling1876. It's the last gig for Jesse James: a one-night-only farewell concert starring...
The Defeat of Jesse James
The Defeat of Jesse JamesWritten by Jeffrey Hatcher Music and lyrics by Chan Poling (The creators of GLENSHEEN!)April 29–May 28, 20231876. It's the last gig for...
Diesel Heart
Diesel HeartWritten by Brian Grandison in collaboration with Melvin Carter Jr. Directed by Warren C. BowlesMarch 11–April 2, 20231950s-1970s. Born and raised in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood, the...
The Root Beer Lady
The Root Beer LadyWritten and performed by Kim Schultz Directed by Addie Gorlin-HanJanuary 28–February 19, 20231986. The story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident...
For The Love Of...
History Theatre is partnering with Lori Dokken to present a Valentine’s Day concert event featuring several of the Twin Cities’ finest female musicians delivering their...
Raw Stages: New Works Festival
Take part in a new script’s first brave steps from the page to the stage!History Theatre regularly commissions new work and has produced over 115 world premieres since...
Women's Voices: When Women Step Up!
Women's Voices: When Women Step Up!Saturday, January 6, 7:30 pm Cost: $30-40 Incredible things happen when women step up and use their voice. Through song, speeches, politics,...
Happy Holidane - Take 3
Happy Holi-Dane - Take 3!Tuesday, December 20, 7:30 pm Back by popular demand, the swingin', singing, sketch and story-filled hullabaloo of holiday entertainment returns to...
A Servants' Christmas
Set in 1899. A story of love, acceptance, and understanding. It’s December on Summit Avenue in St. Paul when Monica, a young immigrant, is hired by the Warner family...
Teen Idol: The Bobby Vee Story
1959. With the tragic crash of Buddy Holly’s plane, a bright new star from Fargo emerged. Fifteen-year-old Bobby Velline performed at the Winter Dance Party...
The Great Society
1965. 1966. 1967. 1968. LBJ has just been elected to a second term. Dr. King’s “March on Selma” is at the forefront as LBJ battles...
*FREE* HAIRSPRAY !
*FREE* Click here for FREE Tickets! McNally Smith College of Music Presents: "Hairspray! The Musical"April 17th, 7:30pm&April 19th @ 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm. History Theatre...
This Side of Paradise
History Theatre: - Nancy Harrow, Will Pomerantz; lyrics: Nancy Harrow; music: Nancy Harrow; dir: Andrew Fleser, Ron Peluso....
This Side of Paradise
St. Paul's original "IT" couple — F. Scott Fitzgerald and his muse Zelda — were glittering emblems of the Jazz Age, living a life filled...
Courting Harry
Two best friends who grew up in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood in St. Paul, both went on to become Supreme Court Justices and presided over...
Courting Harry
Two best friends who grew up in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood in St. Paul, both went on to become Supreme Court Justices and presided over...
Nellie
Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson was a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to...
Nellie
Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson was a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to...
Capital Crimes: The St. Paul Gangster Musical
1932 Crime is running rampant and St. Paul is the crime capital of the U.S.A.! Public Enemies like Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and the Ma Barker...
Coco's Diary
1927 The trials and tribulations of a 13-year-old girl never seem to change: sibling rivalry, boys, school dances, boys, homework, and... boys! Young Clotilde “Coco”...
1968: The Year That Rocked the World
1968 A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope. History...
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Footloose: The Musical Open Door Community Theatre (6/20-6/28) |
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Legally Blonde Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/19-2/21) |
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MrBallen: Lights out Live Orpheum Theatre (10/01-10/01) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue DECC Symphony Hall (11/10-11/10) |
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Rocky Horror Spooktacular Tour State Theatre (10/01-10/01) |
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Cody Johnson Grand Casino Arena (8/29-8/29) |
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Mystic Pizza Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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No Wake Commonweal Theatre Company (4/04-7/04) |
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Menopause The Musical Ames Center (11/03-11/03) |
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Ilana Glazer Live! State Theatre (9/16-9/16) |