by Jared Fessler - March 06, 2026
On February 27, 2026, I made the drive from Minneapolis down to the Des Moines Performing Arts Civic Center to catch the national tour of The Outsiders. I’d been hearing a lot of buzz about the show, and since it hasn’t made its way up to Minnesota yet, I figured it was worth the road trip to se...
by Jared Fessler - March 05, 2026
Seeing The Music Man in Mason City just feels right. When the new national tour came through the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium, it felt a little different than seeing a typical touring Broadway show. This is the town where the musical’s creator, Meredith Willson, was born and raised, so the...
by Jared Fessler - March 04, 2026
Water for Elephants has officially set up shop at the Orpheum Theatre, and it honestly doesn’t take long to get swept up in it. From the start, it feels less like you’re sitting in a theatre seat and more like you’ve wandered backstage at a traveling circus that just happens to break into song...
by Jared Fessler - March 01, 2026
What did our critic think of AS YOU LIKE IT at Novagrex?...
by Jared Fessler - March 01, 2026
What did our critic think of DISNEY ON ICE ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE at Target Center Minneapolis?...
by Jared Fessler - February 25, 2026
Some musicals are flashy and loud, but Kimberly Akimbo captivates quietly, drawing you in with humor, heart, and honesty. From the first moment on stage, it becomes clear that this is a story about people — messy, awkward, hopeful people — rather than spectacle....
by Jared Fessler - February 24, 2026
Seeing Glen Phillips at the Dakota Jazz Club on February 23 felt easy in the best way. No production, no band, no big entrance. It was just him, a guitar, and a room full of people who really wanted to be there....
by Jared Fessler - February 22, 2026
What did our critic think of THE CAKE at Theatre In The Round?...
by Jared Fessler - February 22, 2026
What did our critic think of BRANDI CARLILE: BE HUMAN TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...
by Jared Fessler - February 21, 2026
What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?...
Past Shows
Plan for the worst. Expect the best. Find joy. Let go of regrets. Leave it better than you found it. Tiny Edens is a play about...
Between Riverside and Crazyby Stephen Adly Guirgis | directed by Stephen DiMennaWith Darius Dotch, Isabella Dunsieth, Laura Esping, Terry Hempleman, Emil Herrera, Kiko Laureano and Jose SabillonWinner...
Between Riverside and Crazyby Stephen Adly Guirgis | directed by Stephen DiMennaWith Darius Dotch, Isabella Dunsieth, Laura Esping, Terry Hempleman, Emil Herrera, Kiko Laureano and Jose SabillonWinner...
The Gin Gameby D.L. Coburn | Directed by Faye PriceFeaturing Twin Cities favorites Greta Oglesby and Terry HemplemanStep into a world of wit, rivalry, and...
Live @ the SquareBroadway in Love: 2025 EditionA Valentine's Celebration of Music, Romance, and Broadway Magic.The Songbook Series is back, and Park Square has it!This...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!Written by Barbara Robinson I Directed by Ellen Fenster-GharibGet ready to laugh, gasp, and be swept up in holiday cheer with The...
Featuring Thomasina Petrus and Dan ChouinardGrab a beverage and get cozy at Park Square Theatre. Back by popular demand- Holiday Hostess, Thomasina Petrus, returns to...
Sherlock Holmes never lost a case. Or did he? In this new mystery, Holmes comes up against his most diabolical adversary in a tale of...
Calling mischief-makers of all ages! Ballet Co.Laboratory invites you to venture where the Where the Wild Things Are for Ballet Co.Laboratory’s interpretation of the colorful...
Mu dives further into its Asian American musical theater initiative with this Tony Award winner that turns classic fairytales on their heads. A baker and...
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