THE HIVE COLLABORATIVE

by Jared Fessler - February 20, 2026

On February 19, Conan Gray hit the Target Center in Minneapolis for the Wishbone World Tour, and honestly, it felt like we were all just hanging out in his world for a few hours. From the very first note of “My World,” the energy in the arena was insane. Everyone knew every word, screaming along...

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...

by Joe Sarafolean - February 14, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Theater Latté Da?...

by Jared Fessler - February 13, 2026

What did our critic think of BLUE MAN GROUP at State Theatre Minneapolis?...

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....

by Joe Sarafolean - February 09, 2026

What did our critic think of MACBETH at Guthrie Theater?...

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....

by Jared Fessler - February 08, 2026

What did our critic think of ERIC CHURCH: FREE THE MACHINE TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?...

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...

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. ...