THE LAB THEATER

by Jared Fessler - April 02, 2026

Doing 90 Down Memory Lane at the Brave New Workshop is a laugh-out-loud comedy that feels like a fast-moving road trip through some of the company’s best sketches from the past few years. Framed as a springtime detour through Minnesota road closures, the show is a perfect mix of nostalgia and fres...

by Jared Fessler - April 01, 2026

What did our critic think of BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - LAND OF HOPES AND DREAMS TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis? Bruce Springsteen didn’t just play a show at Target Center on March 31—he turned the whole night into something that felt bigger than a concert....

by Jared Fessler - March 26, 2026

What did our critic think of MARGARET CHO THE CHOLIGARCHY TOUR at The Fillmore Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - March 25, 2026

On March 24, 2026, Bob Dylan rolled into the Mayo Civic Center Arena in Rochester, Minnesota and did what he’s been doing for years now—completely sidestepping expectations....

by Jared Fessler - March 24, 2026

Morgan James turned the Dakota into something way more intimate than your typical concert. It felt less like a formal show and more like you were sitting in on something personal—just her, the band, and a room that got quieter the longer she sang....

by Jared Fessler - March 23, 2026

What did our critic think of THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR 2026 at Target Center Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - March 21, 2026

What did our critic think of DAUGHTRY at Treasure Island Resort And Casino?...

by Jared Fessler - March 21, 2026

What did our critic think of THE WELKIN at Gremlin Theatre?...

by Jared Fessler - March 18, 2026

What did our critic think of THE BAKERY TOUR - CUPCAKE at Varsity Theatre Minneapolis?...

by Jared Fessler - March 18, 2026

I had the chance to see the national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire while it was at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts this week, and it ended up being a really fun night at the theater. The musical is based on the well-known 1993 film starring Robin Williams, and it follows the same story about...