Minneapolis Theater Reviews

Review: BRETT YOUNG at Mystic Lake Showroom
by Jared Fessler - April 26, 2024

Brett Young made a memorable stop at the Mystic Lake Showroom during his tour on April 25, 2024 at the Mystic Lake Showroom in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Brett delivered a captivating performance that left a lasting impression on the audience. The stage was adorned with a backdrop featuring his name, ac...

Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 24, 2024

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a dynamic musical comedy that pulsates with energy, centering on three female colleagues who band together to confront their chauvinistic and self-centered boss. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the narrative follows Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they navigate the complex...

Review: FROST/NIXON at Theatrex
by Jared Fessler - April 22, 2024

THEATREX returns triumphantly in 2024, presenting a riveting and intimate production of Peter Morgan's 'FROST/NIXON,' in collaboration with Landmark Center. Set within the grandeur of a historic courtroom in Downtown Saint Paul's Landmark Center, this production promises a theatrical experience like...

Review: AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Pantages Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - April 22, 2024

Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted artist of immense talent, boasting a resume adorned with two Academy Award nominations, Tony and Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Award nominations....

Review: TIM MCGRAW: STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR 2024 at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2024

What did our critic think of IM MCGRAW: STANDING ROOM ONLY TOUR 2024 at Xcel Energy Center?...

Review: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 20, 2024

What did our critic think of MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry
by Jared Fessler - April 19, 2024

Prepare to be swept away by the timeless magic of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, now gracing the stage at Artistry! 'The Sound of Music' brings to life a captivating array of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein melodies, from the uplifting 'Climb Every Mountain' to the charming 'My Favori...

Review: THE HISTORY PLAYS: RICHARD II, HENRY IV, AND HENRY V at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - April 14, 2024

What did our critic think of THE HISTORY PLAYS: RICHARD II, HENRY IV, AND HENRY V at Guthrie Theater?...

Review: PAULA COLE THE TOUR 2024 at The Parkway Theater
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2024

What did our critic think of PAUL COLE THE TOUR 2024 at The Parkway Theater?...

Review: ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 07, 2024

What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - April 06, 2024

What did our critic think of THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center?...

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - March 31, 2024

What did our critic think of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company?...

Review: BIANCA DEL RIO - DEAD INSIDE COMEDY TOUR at The Palace Theater
by Jared Fessler - April 01, 2024

What did our critic think of BIANCA DEL RIO - DEAD INSIDE COMEDY TOUR at The Palace Theater? RuPaul's Drag Race season six winner, Bianca Del Rio, brought her 'Dead Inside World Tour' to Saint Paul, Minnesota, gracing the stage of the Palace Theater on March 30, 2024....

Review: A UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT at History Theatre
by Jared Fessler - March 31, 2024

What did our critic think of A UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT at History Theatre?...

Review: FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 30, 2024

What did our critic think of FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET at Uptown Theater Minneapolis?...

Review: APPLES IN WINTER at Gremlin Theatre
by Jared Fessler - March 29, 2024

What did our critic think of APPLES IN WINTER at Gremlin Theatre? Miriam bakes a sensational apple pie, and today she faces a special request to recreate her signature recipe. However, this request comes at a heavy emotional expense: she must confront a heinous act from over 20 years ago, for which ...

Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 29, 2024

What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Giraffes gracefully strut, birds elegantly swoop, and gazelles leap with grace. The enchanting spectacle of the Serengeti unfolds before your eyes, as the majestic Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is the captivat...

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latté Da
by Joe Sarafolean - March 24, 2024

What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latté Da?...

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latte Da
by Jared Fessler - March 24, 2024

What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latte Da?...

Review: TROUBLE IN TAHITI & SERVICE PROVIDER at MN Opera - Luminary Arts Center
by Joe Sarafolean - March 13, 2024

What did our critic think of TROUBLE IN TAHITI & SERVICE PROVIDER at MN Opera - Luminary Arts Center? A duo of triumphant, heartbreaking, and comical one act operas is lighting up the Luminary Arts Center thru March 23....

Review: BABBLE LAB at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - March 10, 2024

What did our critic think of BABBLE LAB at Children's Theatre Company?...

Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - March 09, 2024

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

Review: SILENT SKY at Theatre In The Round
by Joe Sarafolean - March 02, 2024

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

Review: CLUE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - March 01, 2024

What did our critic think of CLUE at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Murder and blackmail take center stage as six mysterious guests convene at Boddy Manor for a night packed with suspense! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or perhaps Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Drawi...

Review: ON BECKETT at Guthrie Theatre
by Joe Sarafolean - February 24, 2024

What did our critic think of ON BECKETT at Guthrie Theatre?...