Minneapolis Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

Review: FOR MY FANS TOUR - MARY J. BLIGE at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - March 17, 2025

On March 16, 2025, Mary J. Blige graced the stage of the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN, as part of her For My Fans Tour. The tour, following the release of her latest album, Gratitude, served as a heartfelt celebration of her storied career and unwavering bond with her fans....

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - March 12, 2025

From March 11 through March 16, 2025, the Dear Evan Hansen national tour makes a stop at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, delivering a deeply emotional, immersive theater experience. The show continues to resonate with audiences nationwide, offering powerful performances, a poignant story,...

Review: THE LAST 5 YEARS at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - March 09, 2025

What did our critic think of THE LAST 5 YEARS at Ashland Productions?...

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - March 05, 2025

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: LIFE OF PI at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 05, 2025

The national tour of Life of Pi made a stunning stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis from March 5–9, 2025, delivering a visually mesmerizing and emotionally powerful theatrical experience. Adapted from Yann Martel’s beloved novel, this stage production—winner of multiple Tony and Olivier Award...

Review: THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - February 25, 2025

On February 24, 2025, Justin Timberlake brought his Forget Tomorrow World Tour to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN, delivering an electrifying performance that left fans in awe. This tour, Timberlake's first in five years, has received an overwhelming response, selling over one million ticke...

Review: THE SNOWY DAY at Minnesota Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - February 14, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SNOWY DAY at MN Opera?...

Review: HADESTOWN at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - February 12, 2025

The Hadestown National Tour’s stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis delivers an unforgettable theatrical experience that captivates from start to finish. Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award-winning folk-jazz musical, which reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, comes to life in a visually s...

Review: SCHOOL PICTURES at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - February 10, 2025

In Milo Cramer’s searing one man show, School Pictures, he carefully and masterfully brings to life the stories of students that he had the pleasure of tutoring for many years in New York City. Told through a series of songs, accompanied by a variety of instruments all played by Cramer, he details h...

Review: GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - February 08, 2025

What did our critic think of GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?...

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - February 07, 2025

It may be the dead of winter in Minnesota but that is not stopping the Guthrie Theater from taking audiences to the moonlight filled forests of Athens in the middle of summer. Yes, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is back on the Guthrie stage and this ravishing production proves why i...

Review: SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - January 31, 2025

The corn-fed comedy Shucked has officially taken root at Des Moines Performing Arts, delighting audiences with its pun-filled humor, heartwarming story, and toe-tapping country score. Playing now through February 2, 2025, this Tony-winning musical proves that sometimes, a little corniness is exactly...

Review: PARADE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 23, 2025

The National Tour of Parade, currently gracing the stage of the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, is a poignant and breathtakingly raw production that resonates deeply with audiences. Directed with precision by Michael Arden, this revival of the Tony Award-winning musical by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robe...

Review: LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - January 12, 2025

What did our critic think of LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theatre Company?...

Interview: Talia Suskauer on PARADE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - January 02, 2025

The first national tour of Parade will be making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis from January 21 to 26, 2025. We had the opportunity to chat with Talia Suskauer, who plays Lucille Frank, about this production and his excitement about coming to Minnesota....

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - December 29, 2024

What did our critic think of THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater?...

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - December 13, 2024

The Ordway Center's production of The Little Mermaid is a dazzling spectacle that brings the beloved Disney classic to life with vibrant energy, breathtaking visuals, and heartfelt performances. Directed by a skilled team of creatives, this musical adaptation transcends the nostalgia of the 1989 ani...

Review: THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW at Pantages
by Jared Fessler - December 12, 2024

The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show made a highly anticipated tour stop at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, delivering a spectacular holiday experience. Starring the inimitable Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, this show marks the duo's seventh year of spreading festive cheer together....

Review: BOOK OF MORMON at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - December 11, 2024

The Book of Mormon tour makes its highly anticipated stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis from December 10 to December 15, 2024, offering audiences a week of uproarious laughter, toe-tapping music, and unforgettable performances. This award-winning musical, created by Trey Parker, Matt Stone (...

Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - December 07, 2024

What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da?...

Review: CYNDI LAUPER: GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - December 05, 2024

Cyndi Lauper brought her signature energy and vibrant personality to Minneapolis' Target Center on December 4, 2024, in an unforgettable concert that had fans dancing, singing, and savoring every note of her incredible career. The evening was filled with her iconic hits, heartfelt storytelling, and ...

Review: LES MISÉRABLES U.S. NATIONAL TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - November 21, 2024

The national tour of Les Misérables has arrived at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, and it’s nothing short of spectacular. This timeless story of hope, love, and redemption is brought to life with a phenomenal cast and incredible production elements....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - November 17, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater?...

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - November 16, 2024

What did our critic think of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company?...

Review: ROMEO & JULIET at MN Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - November 04, 2024

What did our critic think of ROMEO & JULIET at MN Opera?...