LYRIC ARTS COMPANY OF ANOKA

by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2026

What did our critic think of [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater?...

by Jared Fessler - April 16, 2026

Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, playing now through April 19, 2026 at the Conn Theater, is exactly the kind of show you go to when you want to relax, laugh a bit, and not have to think too hard. Minneapolis Musical Theatre’s take on this familiar story leans into its strengths—solid performances, r...

by Jared Fessler - April 15, 2026

The set designed by Steven McLean for I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti at Players Circle Theater is that good. Exposed brick walls, stainless steel appliances, artsy posters. And, as the lady sitting next to me observed, a clean up crew that comes in at intermission....

by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2026

Theater Mu’s Hmong Futures: The Futures of Us at Gremlin Theatre is one of those shows that doesn’t try to “wow” you with big theatrical tricks—it’s quieter than that—but it ends up hitting harder because of it....

by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2026

Hunter Hayes played Fine Line on April 12, 2026, and the whole night just felt really easy and real—in a good way. No huge production, no crazy effects, just a packed room and people who actually wanted to be there....

by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2026

TWICE’s 2026 world tour “FOUR” stop in Saint Paul on April 12, 2026 didn’t feel like a typical concert—it felt more like being dropped into their world for a couple of hours. Even with how big everything is—the stage, the screens, the lights—it still somehow feels really personal....

by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2026

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

by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2026

What did our critic think of MORGAN WALLEN STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - April 10, 2026

The Mayhem Ball Tour stop at Grand Casino Arena on April 9 and 10 honestly felt like way more than just a concert. It was one of those shows where you could tell right away it was going to be something special—and part of that was just how good it felt to see Lady Gaga out there at all....

by Jared Fessler - April 09, 2026

On April 8, RAYE took over the State Theatre in Minneapolis, and the whole night felt more personal than polished—in a good way. It was part of her RAYE: This Tour May Contain New Music tour, with Absolutely and amma opening things up and setting a pretty low-key, intimate vibe from the start....