America - The Happy Trails Tour 2026
Apr 23
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: The High and Mighty Tour
Apr 25
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...
K-Pop - A Celebration Concert
Apr 28
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...
Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got the Moves
May 7
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...
Review: LES MISÉRABLES U.S. NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 18, 2026
The barricade is up at the Orpheum Theatre, and yep — Les Misérables still packs a punch. It’s in town through February 22 with the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin series, and whether you’re a longtime fan or finally seeing what all the fuss is about, this cast makes it worth the trip do...
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - February 14, 2026
What did our critic think of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da?...
Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026
What did our critic think of BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis?...
Review: CANTUS & THE KING'S SINGERS at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026
Thursday night at Orchestra Hall had a different kind of energy right from the start. The place was full, and you could feel that people knew this wasn’t just another concert — it was the first time Cantus and The King’s Singers were sharing the stage....
Review: MACBETH at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - February 09, 2026
What did our critic think of MACBETH at Guthrie Theater?...
Review: THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH at Six Points Theatre
by Jared Fessler - February 09, 2026
The Happiest Man on Earth is the kind of show that quietly asks you to sit down, listen, and really pay attention. There’s no spectacle here, no flashy staging—just one man telling a story that’s stayed with him for a lifetime....
Review: ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena
by Jared Fessler - February 08, 2026
What did our critic think of ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?...
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - February 05, 2026
Set in the American South of the 1920s and 1940s, Bright Star tells a story about love, loss, and the things we carry with us whether we want to or not. When Alice Murphy, a literary editor, meets a young soldier just home from World War II, something shifts. That meeting opens a door Alice has kept...
Review: HOW TO CATCH A CREATION at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - February 03, 2026
Theatre in the Round Players kicks off 2026 with How to Catch Creation, Christina Anderson’s moving and lyrical play about what it means to create—and to connect—with art, with others, and with ourselves. ...
Review: THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue
by Jared Fessler - February 01, 2026
What did our critic think of THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue?...
Past Shows
Blue Man Group
Feb 13 – Feb 15, 2026
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: The Lost and Found Tour
Jan 30 – Jan 31, 2026
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,...
Purple Rain
Oct 16 – Nov 16, 2025
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,...
Purple Rain
Oct 16 – Nov 16, 2025
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 Basement Yard Experience
Jul 24
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...
Hidden Brain: Perceptions Tour with Shankar Vedantam
Jul 11
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!
Jun 14
“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: Sing-A-Long LIVE
May 3
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...
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
Apr 22 – Apr 25, 2025
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...
Guster
Feb 1
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 Big & Tall Tour
Jan 30
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: Everything's Fine Tour
Jan 24
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...
The New Standards Holiday Show
Dec 6 – Dec 7, 2024
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,...
David Sedaris
Nov 6
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 – Please Stop The Ride
Oct 20
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: Give 'em What They Want
Oct 12
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,...
Jeff Arcuri: Full Bean Fall Tour
Sep 22
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...
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Jul 19
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...
America: Ride On Tour 2024
Jul 18
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
Jun 10 – Jun 11, 2024
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
May 1
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....
Celtic Woman: 20th Anniversary Tour
Apr 16
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....
Herbie HanC*CK Live
Apr 4
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...
The Black Violence Experience Tour
Feb 10
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's Night of Comedy
Dec 9
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...
The New Standards Holiday Show
Dec 1 – Dec 2, 2023
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 New Standards Holiday Show
Dec 1 – Dec 2, 2023
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 - Magic of the Holidays
Nov 17 – Nov 19, 2023
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...
Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0
Nov 16
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...
An Evening with David Sedaris
Oct 27
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...
Brian Setzer Rockabilly Riot
Oct 13
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 - Just Like That...Tour
Oct 11
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 Schwartz & Friends
Oct 6
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...
Celtic Thunder Odyssey
Oct 5
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...
Ghost Files Live!
Oct 4
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
Sep 16
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
Aug 9
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
Aug 1
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
Jul 22
Kansas: Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour is confirmed for Friday July 14th at the State Theatre. Kansas fans will hear Classics...
Spotlight Showcase 2023
Jun 12 – Jun 13, 2023
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...
Billy Porter - The Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume One
May 23
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: Live and In Person
Apr 6 – Apr 8, 2023
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...
Stephen Sharer Share the Love Music Tour
Feb 24
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 Holiday Show
Dec 2 – Dec 3, 2022
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...
An Evening with David Sedaris
Nov 1
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 Mason's Saucerful of Secrets
Oct 4
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,...
Lyle Lovett
Jul 23
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...
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute to The Beatles
Jan 19
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. with Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers
Feb 11
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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