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Upcoming Shows

Merrily We Roll Along

Sep 11 – Oct 4, 2026

Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, is told in reverse chronological order, beginning at the...

Twelve Angry Men

Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026

Twelve Angry Men, written by Reginald Rose and adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel, is directed by Julie K. Phillips at Lyric Arts...

Santa's Magic Meat Raffle

Nov 20 – Dec 20, 2026

Santa's Magic Meat Raffle is an original holiday comedy created specifically for Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, written by Ben Thietje from a story by...

She Kills Monsters

Jan 15 – Feb 7, 2027

She Kills Monsters, written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Lee Hannah Conrads, follows Agnes Evans as she attempts to learn more about her younger...

Emma

Feb 26 – Mar 21, 2027

Based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted for the stage by Kate Hamill, Emma follows Emma Woodhouse, a sharp-witted and charming young woman...

An American in Paris

Apr 9 – May 9, 2027

An American in Paris follows an American soldier and aspiring artist as he searches for inspiration, purpose, and love in post-World War II Paris. As...

Present Laughter

Jun 4 – Jun 27, 2027

Present Laughter, written by Noël Coward and directed by Max Wojtanowicz, follows the glamorous and self-absorbed actor Garry Essendine as he navigates a chaotic web...

Hairspray

Jul 16 – Aug 15, 2027

Hairspray follows Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto a local television show and helps spark change in her community. Featuring a score full...



Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing 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...

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Guthrie Theater


by Joe Sarafolean - June 14, 2026

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

Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Ordway


by Jared Fessler - June 11, 2026

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

Review: NOBODY'S PERFECT at Daytrippers Dinner Theatre


by Jared Fessler - June 09, 2026

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

Review: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at MODERN REP


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....

Review: IT WASN'T MURDER? - AN ORIGINAL COMEDY MYSTERY at Plymouth Playhouse


by Jared Fessler - June 08, 2026

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

Review: MY ÁNTONIA at Theater Latté Da


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....

Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Walking Shadow Theatre


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....

Review: OPERA UNDER THE STARS at Waterworks Pavilion


by Jared Fessler - June 07, 2026

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

Review: HOME, I'M DARLING at Lyric Arts


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...

Videos


Footloose: The Musical in Minneapolis / St. Paul Footloose: The Musical
Open Door Community Theatre (6/20-6/28)
Blithe Spirit in Minneapolis / St. Paul Blithe Spirit
Theatre in the Round (6/19-7/12)
Come from Away in Minneapolis / St. Paul Come from Away
Guthrie Theater - McGuire Proscenium Stage (6/07-8/09)
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue in Minneapolis / St. Paul Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (11/11-11/11)
Limón Dance Company in Minneapolis / St. Paul Limón Dance Company
Northrop (1/30-1/30)
Eelpout in Minneapolis / St. Paul Eelpout
Commonweal Theatre Company (9/12-11/01)
Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure in Minneapolis / St. Paul Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure
Stages Theatre Company (8/05-8/23)
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández in Minneapolis / St. Paul Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
Northrop (3/04-3/04)
My Ántonia in Minneapolis / St. Paul My Ántonia
Ritz Theater (6/03-7/12) VIDEOS
Wicked in Minneapolis / St. Paul Wicked
Orpheum Theatre (7/08-8/09)