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HENNEPIN AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

511 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Upcoming Shows

The Most Happy Fella at Hennepin Avenue Church
The Most Happy Fella at Hennepin Avenue Church
May 21 – May 24, 2026

Post-Show Conversation on May 22Directed by Caitlin LowansMusic Direction by Isabella DawisFeaturing Maje Adams, Sasha Andreev, Pedro R. Bayón, Phinehas Bynum, Julia Diaz,  Suzie Juul, and Norah Long with understudies Dominic DeLong-Rodgers and Sydney Lin Stage Manager Kathryn Sam...



Review: FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis


by Jared Fessler - April 28, 2026

What did our critic think of FOREVER K-POP - A CELEBRATION CONCERT at State Theatre Minneapolis?...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Children's Theatre Company


by Joe Sarafolean - April 26, 2026

The Wizard will certainly see you now....

Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Guthrie Theater


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...

Review: [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater


by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2026

What did our critic think of [PALATABLE] GAY ROBOT STARRING STEPHEN BROWER at The Parkway Theater?...

Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Minneapolis Musical Theater


by Jared Fessler - April 16, 2026

Grumpy Old Men: The Musical, playing now through April 19, 2026 at the Conn Theater, is exactly the kind of show you go to when you want to relax, laugh a bit, and not have to think too hard. Minneapolis Musical Theatre’s take on this familiar story leans into its strengths—solid performances, r...

Review: MAMA MIA at Lyric Arts Anoka


by Jared Fessler - April 15, 2026

The set designed by Steven McLean for I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti at Players Circle Theater is that good. Exposed brick walls, stainless steel appliances, artsy posters. And, as the lady sitting next to me observed, a clean up crew that comes in at intermission....

Review: HMONG FUTURES: THE FUTURE OF US at Theatre Mu


by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2026

Theater Mu’s Hmong Futures: The Futures of Us at Gremlin Theatre is one of those shows that doesn’t try to “wow” you with big theatrical tricks—it’s quieter than that—but it ends up hitting harder because of it....

Review: THE EVERGREEN TOUR 2026: HUNTER HAYES at Fine Line Minneapolis


by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2026

Hunter Hayes played Fine Line on April 12, 2026, and the whole night just felt really easy and real—in a good way. No huge production, no crazy effects, just a packed room and people who actually wanted to be there....

Review: TWICE - THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR 2026 at Grand Casino Arena


by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2026

TWICE’s 2026 world tour “FOUR” stop in Saint Paul on April 12, 2026 didn’t feel like a typical concert—it felt more like being dropped into their world for a couple of hours. Even with how big everything is—the stage, the screens, the lights—it still somehow feels really personal....

Review: CONSCIENCE at Theatre in the Round


by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2026

What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Theatre In The Round?...

Past Shows

Men On Boats
Men On Boats
Feb 26 – Mar 6, 2026

Riffing on the historical expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out. A raucous adventure.

Men On Boats
Men On Boats
Feb 26 – Mar 6, 2026

Riffing on the historical expedition through the Grand Canyon and played by a cast of people the first journey left out. A raucous adventure.

Two Gents
Two Gents
Oct 16 – Oct 26, 2025

"a joy to experience" - Talkin' Broadway In this reimagined Shakespeare comedy, lovers, servants, suitors, and outlaws all collide in an identity-swapping, rip-roaring, clown-around comedy.

Two Gents at Hennepin Avenue Church
Two Gents at Hennepin Avenue Church
Oct 16 – Oct 26, 2025

by William ShakespeareDirected by Caitlin LowansMusic by Ryan LeeFeaturing Michelle de Joya, Kamani Graham, Kurt Kwan, Kimberly Richardson, and Sara Richardson and understudy Anna SchloerbStage Manager Kenji ShoemakerCostume Designer Ash KaunProps Designer Abbee WarmboeTwo best friends—one who resists love...

Violet
Violet
May 8 – May 31, 2025

A journey of love, resilience, and questions about what beauty really is in this tale full of country, gospel, blues, and honky-tonk rock music.

Helen (Oct 31-Nov 10)
Helen (Oct 31-Nov 10)
Oct 31 – Nov 10, 2024

Director Marcela Lorca and an all-star cast probe in the beautiful and often humorous HELEN. Runtime of 90 minutes. Pay What You Can.

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