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The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA is a perennial classic-rock favorite who formed in 1970 and continue to deliver their timeless songs with powerful performances. They’ve...
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author whose humor and candor have established her as one of the...
Inspired by the worldwide K-Pop phenomenon and recent smash-hit film KPop Demon Hunters, Forever K-Pop – A Celebration Concert (www.ForeverKpopLive.com) brings a next-level, fan-powered tribute...
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame...
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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
Dive into the thrilling Blue Man Group experience — a blend of captivating music, interactive art and audience engagement. Blue Man Group creates a fun,...
Charlie Berens is an American journalist, comedian, and creator of "Manitowoc Minute", known for his southern Wisconsin accent. He has been featured on FOX, CBS,...
The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, Purple Rain™ is based on the original screenplay by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn,...
The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, Purple Rain™ is based on the original screenplay by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn,...
Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez, The Basement Yard podcast hosts, give an impossible-to-forget live show that will have the audience participating as much as the...
Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, Hidden Brain...
“Danny Go!” is a live-action educational children’s show filled with music, movement and silliness. Created in 2019 by three childhood friends in Charlotte, North Carolina,...
CoComelon Live is an exciting, live-action adaptation of the world-famous YouTube sensation! Join us to dance and sing along with JJ, Nina, Cody, Cece and...
This film-to-live concert immerses fans in the world of Naruto like never before. An 18-piece live orchestra will play the anime's critically acclaimed soundtrack alongside...
The American alternative rock band Guster comes to Minneapolis. Best known for their hits "Fa Fa," "Keep It Together," "Careful" and "Amsterdam," and the release...
Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, comedian, writer and producer who is best known for his roles in Love Hard, Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians...
Sal Vulcano is an American improvisational and stand-up comedian, actor, and producer from the New York City borough of Staten Island. He is a member...
For over 15 years The New Standards and friends have been dazzling audiences with their soulful, funny, and spectacular Holiday Show. Chan Poling, Steve Roehm,...
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through...
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End...
Jim Jefferies (Legit, FX; The Jim Jefferies Show, Comedy Central) This Sydney native is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation,...
Comedian Jeff Arucri is confirmed for Sunday, September 22 at the State Theatre, 8pm. Originally from Michigan, Jeff Arcuri found himself drawn to the vibrant...
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift...
On their way to becoming a global household name, America’s journey found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also...
Spotlight Showcase 2024 presented by PNC is Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration! Over 1,600 students will participate in the annual awards and recognition event, presented...
An intimate evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee is just that: an intimate evening with one of the biggest musical forces of our time....
On the heels of the successful Postcards From Ireland, Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity....
The legendary American jazz musician, bandleader, and composer Herbie Hancock is confirmed for Thursday, April 4 at the State Theatre, at 7:30 PM. Hancock is...
Black Violin, an American hip hop duo from Fort Lauderdale, Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by...
Joe Gatto is an American improvisational comedian, actor and producer from the New York City borough of Staten Island. He was formerly a member of...
For sixteen years, illustrious Minnesota jazz trio The New Standards and friends have been dazzling audiences with their soulful, funny, and spectacular Holiday Show. Chan...
For sixteen years, illustrious Minnesota jazz trio The New Standards and friends have been dazzling audiences with their soulful, funny, and spectacular Holiday Show. Chan...
The Illusionists, with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage, will return to the State Theatre from November...
It’s going to be wild! Young fans and their families nationwide are in store for even more adventure on the creature trail when the world-famous...
Writer and Humorist David Sedaris is confirmed for a return visit to the State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. With sardonic...
Iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and 3-time Grammy award-winner Brian Setzer has achieved one career milestone after another. He’s sold millions of albums and is a...
Bonnie Raitt returns to the stage with Just Like That… Tour 2023, which includes music from her latest studio album alongside her classic hits.Throughout her career,...
Ben can be seen in Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries “The Afterparty,” as well as the second season of Greg Daniels and Steve Carell’s Netflix...
Odyssey takes patrons on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements...
Experience the excitement of ghost hunting with the ghoul boys as we present a special screening of a never-before-seen episode of Ghost Files, followed by an...
The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded...
BOZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist and was an early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band....
RuPaul’s Drag Race – Werq The World Tour 2023 will coming to the State Theatre on Tuesday, August 1. In this show, perception is not reality…...
Kansas: Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour is confirmed for Friday July 14th at the State Theatre. Kansas fans will hear Classics...
Come celebrate the best of Minnesota high school theater at Spotlight Showcase! Over 1,600 students will participate in the awards and recognition event, presented by Hennepin Theatre...
Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony winner Billy Porter brings passion and joy to Minneapolis with his first-ever career-spanning pop music concert tour: The Black Mona Lisa...
John Mellencamp, an American musician, singer-songwriter, painter, actor and film director is coming to the State Theatre on April 6 – 8, 2023. He is...
This is your chance to spend the evening with YouTube sensation Stephen Sharer live and in person as he brings the Share The Love music...
The New Standards, the minimalist jazz trio formed in Minneapolis in 2005 and composed of Chan Poling (of The Suburbs), John Munson (of the Twilight Hours, Semisonic, Trip Shakespeare and The...
David Sedaris is one of Americas pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of todays most observant writers. Beloved for his...
Nick Masons Saucerful of Secrets is Pink Floyd co-founder and drummer Nick Mason, Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp, longtime Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt,...
Singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums over three decades. Coupled with...
Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four will be reigniting Beatlemania for local Beatle fans at State Theatre - Minneapolis on Saturday, January 19th....
O.A.R.’s Wind-up Records debut album, King, marks a new beginning for the band, while also paying homage to their past. It is the seventh studio...
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