Whoosh!
Jan 29 – Feb 22, 2026
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...
The Best of Broadway Belters & A Band with Jen Burleigh-Bentz
Apr 18
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...
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....
Review: ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - February 08, 2026
What did our critic think of ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?...
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - February 05, 2026
Set in the American South of the 1920s and 1940s, Bright Star tells a story about love, loss, and the things we carry with us whether we want to or not. When Alice Murphy, a literary editor, meets a young soldier just home from World War II, something shifts. That meeting opens a door Alice has kept...
Review: HOW TO CATCH A CREATION at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - February 03, 2026
Theatre in the Round Players kicks off 2026 with How to Catch Creation, Christina Anderson’s moving and lyrical play about what it means to create—and to connect—with art, with others, and with ourselves. ...
Review: THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue
by Jared Fessler - February 01, 2026
What did our critic think of THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue?...
Past Shows
Northern Shores: Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
Feb 15
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"
Jan 11
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
Nov 20 – Dec 21, 2025
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
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2025
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
Jul 9 – Jul 27, 2025
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
Jun 14
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
May 17 – Jun 8, 2025
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
Mar 29 – Apr 19, 2025
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
Mar 1
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
Jan 25 – Feb 23, 2025
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
Jan 4
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
Nov 23 – Dec 29, 2024
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
Oct 27
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
Oct 26
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
Oct 26
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
Oct 25
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
Sep 21 – Oct 13, 2024
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
Aug 3
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!
Jun 1
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
May 4 – May 26, 2024
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
Mar 16 – Apr 7, 2024
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
Jan 27 – Feb 18, 2024
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....
Feb 14
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
Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2024
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
Nov 25 – Dec 23, 2023
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
Oct 7 – Oct 29, 2023
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
Jul 8 – Jul 23, 2023
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
Jun 17
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
Apr 29 – May 28, 2023
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
Apr 27 – May 28, 2023
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
Mar 9 – Apr 2, 2023
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
Jan 26 – Feb 19, 2023
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...
Feb 14
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
Jan 18 – Jan 22, 2023
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!
Jan 6
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
Dec 20
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
Dec 8 – Dec 18, 2022
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
Nov 17 – Dec 16, 2018
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
Oct 6 – Oct 28, 2018
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 !
Apr 17 – Apr 19, 2015
*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
Apr 18 – May 19, 2013
History Theatre: - Nancy Harrow, Will Pomerantz; lyrics: Nancy Harrow; music: Nancy Harrow; dir: Andrew Fleser, Ron Peluso....
This Side of Paradise
Apr 20 – May 19, 2013
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
Mar 1 – Mar 24, 2013
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
Mar 2 – Mar 24, 2013
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
Jan 24 – Feb 17, 2013
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
Jan 26 – Feb 17, 2013
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
Apr 21 – May 20, 2012
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
Mar 3 – Mar 25, 2012
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
Jan 21 – Feb 19, 2012
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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