THE MYSTERY CAFE

by Jared Fessler - January 20, 2026

On a cold January night in Minneapolis, the State Theatre felt anything but wintery. As Celtic Throne II—Psalter of Ireland unfolded on January 18, 2026, the audience was carried into a world of ancient history, pulsing music, and remarkable young talent....

by Jared Fessler - January 13, 2026

Third Space Theater’s production of Will Arbery’s Plano, running now through January 18, 2026 at the Alan Page Auditorium at Mixed Blood Theatre, is fast, strange, and often deliberately disorienting....

by Jared Fessler - January 12, 2026

We chat with Patrick Dunachie of The King’s Singers ahead of an extraordinary concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Patrick is the ensemble’s first countertenor, and this season marks a meaningful milestone in his career, as he will be stepping away from The King’s Singers at the end of the 2025...

by Jared Fessler - January 07, 2026

At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a surp...

by Jared Fessler - January 04, 2026

What did our critic think of THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop?...

by Jared Fessler - December 28, 2025

What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - December 27, 2025

What did our critic think of OMG SHOES! STARRING KELLY LIVE! at Lush Lounge & Theater?...

by Jared Fessler - December 26, 2025

Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium was more than just football — it was a full-scale holiday celebration. The Minnesota Vikings faced the Detroit Lions in a Netflix broadcast that combined high-energy performances, celebrity appearances, and a 23–10 Vikings victory that thrilled fans both in the sta...

by Jared Fessler - December 22, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS IN OCHOPEE at New Native Theatre?...

by Jared Fessler - December 21, 2025

What did our critic think of HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at St. Croix Valley Opera?...