THE PHOENIX THEATER

by Jared Fessler - June 09, 2026

What did our critic think of NOBODY'S PERFECT at Daytrippers Dinner Theatre?...

by Jared Fessler - June 09, 2026

The Modern Rep’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a fresh, high-energy take on Shakespeare that feels lively from the moment you walk in. Cast members greeting the audience with popcorn and water immediately set a relaxed, playful tone that carries through the night....

by Jared Fessler - June 08, 2026

What did our critic think of IT WASN'T MURDER? - AN ORIGINAL COMEDY MYSTERY at Plymouth Playhouse?...

by Joe Sarafolean - June 08, 2026

Theater Latté Da is once again proving that they are one of the best theaters in the Twin Cities for presenting newly commissioned art and their newest world premiere, based on Willa Cather’s beloved novel, My Ántonia is one of the strongest to debut in years....

by Jared Fessler - June 08, 2026

Running now through June 21, 2026, at the Crane Theater, Walking Shadow Theatre Company’s production of Perfect Arrangement finds an effective balance between comedy and drama, using laughter to draw audiences into a story with surprisingly high stakes....

by Jared Fessler - June 07, 2026

What did our critic think of OPERA UNDER THE STARS at Waterworks Pavilion?...

by Jared Fessler - June 05, 2026

At first glance, Home, I'm Darling looks like a light comedy wrapped in vintage charm. The dresses are immaculate, the kitchen gleams, and Judy seems perfectly content playing the role of a 1950s housewife. But Laura Wade's Olivier Award-winning play quickly reveals itself to be about much more than...

by Jared Fessler - June 03, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - May 28, 2026

Performed inside the Searle Mansion, this production turns the audience into part of the experience. During the second act, everyone splits into smaller groups and moves room to room throughout the house while different scenes happen at the same time. It feels less like watching a play and more like...

by Jared Fessler - May 26, 2026

Ten Thousand Things Theater’s The Most Happy Fella is one of those shows that sneaks up on you emotionally. It’s based on Sidney Howard’s They Knew What They Wanted, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and at its core it’s really just about people trying to figure out love, mistakes, and...