Upcoming Shows
It’s not every day that a wild tornado whizzes right over your head, taking the house and the whole farm with it! Or that the...
Pinocchio, adapted and directed by Greg Banks, opens the 2026-2027 season at Children's Theatre Company. Five theatre painters use the tools of their trade—paint brushes,...
Twelve Kinds of Ice is a world premiere musical at Children's Theatre Company, directed by Artistic Director Rick Dildine, with book, music, and lyrics by...
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! returns to Children's Theatre Company following a sold-out run, directed by Dean Holt. The grumpy green Grinch hatches...
Havana Hop, part of Children's Theatre Company's Discovery Series, follows young Yeila, who dreams of being a superstar but struggles with stage fright. When she...
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a playful adaptation of the classic alphabet book, presented by Seattle Children's Theatre and written and directed by...
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart is an interactive show created and performed by Joshua Messado that blends astonishing...
Princess Kay of the Milky Way is a world premiere musical set at Minnesota's state fair in 1980, featuring book, music, and lyrics by Christopher...
Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar tells the true story of a young Native Hawaiian student who, in the late 1800s, discovered...
School of Rock The Musical, based on the Paramount film by Mike White, closes out Children's Theatre Company's 2026-2027 season. The musical follows struggling rocker...
by Jared Fessler - May 15, 2026
What did our critic think of THE HOBBIT at Theatre In The Round?...
by Jared Fessler - May 14, 2026
Bruno Mars brought nonstop energy to U.S. Bank Stadium on Wednesday night for The Romantic Tour, and honestly, the crowd was hooked from the second he walked onstage. Opening with “Nothin’ on You” was a smart move — it immediately threw everyone back to the early Bruno days, and the entire s...
by Jared Fessler - May 10, 2026
What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Lake Shore Players?...
by Jared Fessler - May 10, 2026
What did our critic think of OLIVER at Ashland Productions?...
by Jared Fessler - May 04, 2026
What did our critic think of CALUM SCOTT - THE AVENOIR TOUR 2026 at The Fillmore Minneapolis?...
by Jared Fessler - May 03, 2026
What did our critic think of DEMI LOVATO - IT'S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis?...
by Jared Fessler - April 30, 2026
Now playing at the Orpheum Theatre through May 17, 2026, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the wizarding world back—but in a way that feels more grown-up and a lot more personal....
by Jared Fessler - April 28, 2026
What did our critic think of FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis?...
by Joe Sarafolean - April 26, 2026
The Wizard will certainly see you now....
by Joe Sarafolean - April 24, 2026
Yet another adaptation of a literary classic has arrived on the Guthrie stage, this time in the form of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. A story known to so many whether it be from actually reading the original novel, seeing one of the many film and television adaptations, or even the highly succ...
Past Shows
Are you brave enough to face a T-rex? Do you know what it feels like to get sneezed on by a triceratops? Find out when...
An interactive experience! Pull back the curtains and there you are—surrounded by old sofas, crazy lampshades, piles of blankets, and towering towers of cardboard boxes!...
P.D. Eastman’s classic book lands onstage with roller-skating, bike-riding, and scoot-scootering dogs! Over here a dog plays baseball; over there a dog prances about in...
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. ENOUGH! In this...
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and...
Children's Theatre Company presents the U.S. premiere of The Enormous Crocodile The Musical, adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved story. This lively show features Taya Ming...
The sea is calling! Join this swashbuckling adventure in which gold-hungry pirates and not-so-noblemen are repeatedly outwitted by one clever boy. Sail the open seas,...
Children's Theatre Company presents Treasure Island, an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale, directed by Rick Dildine. The story follows young Jim Hawkins, played...
Children's Theatre Company introduces its 2024-2025 Fellows: Antonio De La Vega as the Generation Now Fellow, Elijah Virgil Hughes as the Stage Management Fellow, and...
Disney’s Frozen sweeps into Minnesota as Children’s Theatre Company premieres its original production of the hit Broadway musical. Sing along with Elsa, Anna, and the whole...
Children’s Theatre Company presents Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical from April 15 to June 15, 2025. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, this adaptation features beloved...
Monsters have one job and it's to be SCARY! "Booga booga booga!" But as hard as he tries, Leonardo can't scare even a mouse. When...
On a crowded subway, Milo passes the time imagining the lives of the other passengers. See his illustrations brought to spirited life in this world-premiere...
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC...
Children's Theatre Company presents the beloved holiday classic, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! from November 5, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Directed by...
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress is a heartwarming production that follows a young boy named Morris, who loves puzzles, painting, and wearing a vibrant...
Experience the energy of a graphic novelist’s imagination at work! Dynamic, jump-off-the-page drawings show Kate’s manhwa graphic novel coming together, even as she deals with...
Children's Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Drawing Lessons, a play by Michi Barall directed by Jack Tamburri. The story explores the life of...
MOYA by Zip Zap Circus features an original soundtrack composed by Josh Hawks. Audiences will soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance...
Meet Frog and Toad, best friends who embark upon a year’s worth of adventures with great merriment, comedic agility, and joyful song-singing. Join them as...
Join us for "The Friends of Frog and Toad Artisans and Advocates Market" on June 1 and 2 from 10am-4:30pm to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride...
Strap on your safety goggles and clean out your ears! When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly L E T T...
Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats,...
Could YOU climb up a waterfall??! See a heroic carp who tries just that in this energetic and interactive retelling of traditional fables from Japan and Okinawa....
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this...
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a special tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box. Join the...
With a crazy deadline looming near, four frenzied chefs turn their kitchen into a dynamic, veggies-flying-everywhere performance as Korean samulnori drumming and martial arts take...
In An American Tail the Musical, directed by Taibi Magar, an army of cats forces young Fievel Mousekewitz and his family to escape from Russia...
Oh no, Corduroy’s button has gone missing! Join the beloved teddy bear as he takes a rollicking ride up the escalator and begins a delightfully...
Locomotion takes the audience into the life of 11-year-old Lonnie Motion, as he finds new tools - the result of a school poetry assignment –...
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UnitedHealth Group Stage: - adapt: Sharon Holland; music: Victor Zupanc; dir: Peter C. Brosius....
Young Joey Stoshack is a headstrong boy with the unique power to travel through time by way of a baseball card. When assigned to write...
Cargill Stage: - adapt: Rosanna Staffa; music: Victor Zupanc; dir: Peter C. Brosius....
When Enid Arabella learns of her downtrodden parents’ plan to send her away, she takes to the high seas, only to be captured by the...
Dressed in strange clothes and living with her horse and pet monkey, Pippi is the high spirited, warm hearted girl of supernatural strength and untold...
One crayon. One character. Go. Take a ride with Harold and his trusty crayon as he hops a ride on a flying saucer, shares a...
On a dark and stormy night…so begins the fantasy adventure sending three children across space and time. Along the way, they must rely on their...
Videos
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Footloose: The Musical Open Door Community Theatre (6/20-6/28) |
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Dirty Dancing: The Musical Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (8/12-9/06) |
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Mystic Pizza Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Wicked at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis Orpheum Theatre (7/08-8/09) |
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SIX Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/17-6/28) |
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The Who's Tommy Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (3/30-4/04) |
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Menopause The Musical Ames Center (11/03-11/03) |
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Shrek The Musical Stages Theatre Company (6/20-8/02) |
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Season Showcase Ballet Co.Laboratory (6/05-6/05) |
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Rockin’ The Island: Stone Temple Pilots, Skillet & Theory Of A Deadman – 2 Day Pass Treasure Island Amphitheater (6/26-6/26) |
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