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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: DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis


by Jared Fessler - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


by Jared Fessler - April 30, 2026

Now playing at the Orpheum Theatre through May 17, 2026, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the wizarding world back—but in a way that feels more grown-up and a lot more personal....

Review: FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis


by Jared Fessler - April 28, 2026

What did our critic think of FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis?...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company


by Joe Sarafolean - April 26, 2026

The Wizard will certainly see you now....

Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Guthrie Theater


by Joe Sarafolean - April 24, 2026

Yet another adaptation of a literary classic has arrived on the Guthrie stage, this time in the form of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. A story known to so many whether it be from actually reading the original novel, seeing one of the many film and television adaptations, or even the highly succ...

Review: [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater


by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2026

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

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Minneapolis Musical 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...

Review: MAMA MIA at Lyric Arts Anoka


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....

Review: HMONG FUTURES: THE FUTURE OF US at Theatre Mu


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....

Review: THE EVERGREEN TOUR 2026: HUNTER HAYES at Fine Line Minneapolis


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....

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