THIS OLD HORSE

by Jared Fessler - June 20, 2025

From the second the doors opened at Minneapolis’ Varsity Theater, it was clear that Betty Who’s Out of the Darkness tour wasn’t just another pop concert—it was a radiant, communal celebration. The cozy venue, known for its intimate vibe and flawless acoustics, buzzed with energy as fans filtered in,...

by Jared Fessler - June 18, 2025

On a warm June evening in St. Paul, James Taylor brought his trademark warmth and wit to a packed Xcel Energy Center, offering fans an evening that felt less like a massive arena concert and more like an intimate fireside gathering—only with 15,000 people invited....

by Jared Fessler - June 11, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has once again delivered a winning Broadway experience with its latest production of Legally Blonde, running June 10-15, 2025. Based on the 2001 cult-favorite film starring Reese Witherspoon, this musical adaptation is a high-energy, feel-good show that perf...

by Jared Fessler - June 10, 2025

At the Crane Theater, Walking Shadow Theatre Company isn’t just reviving history — it’s exhuming it, dusting it off, and tossing it unapologetically under the spotlight. Mae West and the Trial of Sex, a new play written by Artistic Director John Heimbuch and directed by Allison Vincent, dives headlo...

by Joe Sarafolean - June 08, 2025

If a show based around love, obsession, and a spiraling descent into madness seems like an alluring night at the theater, look no further than Theater Latté Da’s newest production of the rarely mounted Sondheim-Lapin collaboration, Passion....

by Jared Fessler - May 14, 2025

What happens if Juliet doesn’t die at the end of Romeo & Juliet? That’s the bold (and surprisingly heartwarming) premise behind & Juliet, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis through May 18. This energetic, genre-bending musical takes Shakespeare’s tragic heroine and gives her a second ...

by Joe Sarafolean - May 05, 2025

Even the best laid plans can have their wrinkles and loose ends that may eventually unravel. This is evidenced in the Guthrie Theater’s newest production, The Nacirema Society....

by Jared Fessler - May 03, 2025

What did our critic think of ANYTHIG GOES at Lakeshore Players Theatre? Lakeshore Players’ production of Anything Goes does it with charm, laughs, and plenty of toe-tapping tunes....

by Joe Sarafolean - May 02, 2025

Mounting a successfully engaging show that is based on one of the most recognizable properties of the past decade is not an easy feat and at times it shows in the Children’s Theatre Company’s (CTC) current production of Disney’s Frozen....

by Jared Fessler - May 01, 2025

Now playing at Children’s Theatre Company through June 15, 2025, Frozen is a beautifully staged, emotionally resonant production that brings the magic of Arendelle to life in an unforgettable way. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, this version of the beloved Disney story blends spectacle with hear...