MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL THEATER REVIEWS

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Lyric Arts?...

What did our critic think of DEFEND MINNESOTA at First Avenue?...

There’s a reason CHICAGO keeps coming back to Broadway—and to Minneapolis. Seeing it at the Orpheum Theatre this past week reminded everyone why this show has stayed at the top for decades: it’s sharp, funny, sexy, and endlessly entertaining. From the moment the lights dimmed, you could feel...

What did our critic think of LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR - RASCAL FLATTS at Grand Casino Arena?...

It was freezing on January 22. Not “kind of cold,” but the kind of Minneapolis cold that makes you rethink your plans. Still, people showed up. And once everyone packed into 7th Entry—that small room tucked under First Avenue—it didn’t take long for the cold to fade into the background....

On a cold January night in Minneapolis, the State Theatre felt anything but wintery. As Celtic Throne II—Psalter of Ireland unfolded on January 18, 2026, the audience was carried into a world of ancient history, pulsing music, and remarkable young talent....

Third Space Theater’s production of Will Arbery’s Plano, running now through January 18, 2026 at the Alan Page Auditorium at Mixed Blood Theatre, is fast, strange, and often deliberately disorienting....

We chat with Patrick Dunachie of The King’s Singers ahead of an extraordinary concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Patrick is the ensemble’s first countertenor, and this season marks a meaningful milestone in his career, as he will be stepping away from The King’s Singers at the end of t...

At first glance, Shucked doesn’t seem like a show that should work. A Broadway musical about corn, packed with puns and country music, sounds like it might wear thin fast. But during its stop at the Orpheum Theatre, this touring production proves that beneath the dad jokes and folksy charm is a ...

What did our critic think of THE CHAOS OF THE BELLS at Brave New Workshop?...

What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?...

What did our critic think of OMG SHOES! STARRING KELLY LIVE! at Lush Lounge & Theater?...

Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium was more than just football — it was a full-scale holiday celebration. The Minnesota Vikings faced the Detroit Lions in a Netflix broadcast that combined high-energy performances, celebrity appearances, and a 23–10 Vikings victory that thrilled fans both in the...

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS IN OCHOPEE at New Native Theatre?...

What did our critic think of HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at St. Croix Valley Opera?...

What did our critic think of SOMEWHERE at Guthrie Theater?...

What did our critic think of DINNER FOR ONE at Jungle Theatre?...

What did our critic think of PLAID TIDINGS at Artistry?...

The national tour of The Wiz is a high-energy, visually stunning experience that’s taking Minneapolis by storm at the Orpheum Theatre. Running from December 16 to 21, 2025, this revival of the Tony Award-winning musical brings new life to the classic story, with a fresh take that feels as releva...

What did our critic think of CHRISTMAS WITH CONTUS at Artistry Theater, Bloomington Center For The Arts?...

Lady A’s stop at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota, for their This Winter’s Night tour on December 14, 2025, felt like a holiday celebration with friends. Performing in such an intimate venue, the trio — Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood — set the tone early w...

What did our critic think of LIT! A FESTIVE HOLIDAY MIX STARRING BROADWAY STAR MANDY GONZALEZ at Sheldon Theatre?...

What did our critic think of HOLIDAY SHOW 2025 - SOLSTICE at Circus Juventas?...

What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?...

'Dog Man: The Musical' at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis is a delightful and uproarious experience that will have audiences of all ages laughing from start to finish. Based on Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series, the show follows two imaginative fifth-graders, George and Harold, who decide to take th...