Ames Center

GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! Kicks Off Second Leg of North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026

Due to popular demand, a second leg of Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart recently kicked off with a run that includes performances at major venues like National Theatre in Washington D.C., Kings Theater in Brooklyn, NY, and more.

GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! Adds 40+ Shows After Sold-Out Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2025

Due to popular demand, a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART will launch in Macon, GA, on January 14, 2026.

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND to Tour to More than 80 US Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

An all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will tour to more than 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about the tour stops and see how to purchase tickets.

Toad The Wet Sprocket Extend 2025 Good Intentions U.S. Headlining Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

Toad The Wet Sprocket will extend their upcoming Good Intentions 2025 U.S. headlining tour into the fall with additional dates in September and October with KT Tunstall and Vertical Horizon.

'Tony Bennett- The Official Musical Celebration National Tour' Announced
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

Using Bennett’s original musical arrangements, Tony Bennett- The Official Musical Celebration will feature a talented big band orchestra/rhythm section and stellar cast of Broadway vocalists who will capture the essence of Bennett’s vocal brilliance and charismatic stage presence.

Interview: Dorian Chalmers of THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR BASEMENT at Ames Center
by Jared Fessler - Sep 12, 2023

It's 1960 and Beverly gets her first pair of high heels for confirmation; Pastor announces his impending nuptials; Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair to raise money; and Mrs. Engelson embarks on a spontaneous driving lesson. Through it all these 'bulwarks never failing' stand strong in their faith and in their friendships

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND Will Embark on Nationwide Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

The all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will embark on a nationwide tour later this year. Igniting joy and wonder across the country, “Holiday Wonderland” is a musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled, unforgettable holiday-themed show experience.

Interview: Nathan Carter of NATHAN CARTER LIVE IN CONCERT at Ames Center
by Jared Fessler - Oct 18, 2022

Irish phenomenon Nathan Carter brings his action packed live show to Minnesota for the first time! Backed by his stellar 6 piece band, a Nathan Carter show is a unique blend of Celtic, Irish, Classic Country and Pop favorites not to be missed. Performing with their Irish warmth and infectious energy, fans will hear hits like 'Caledonia', 'Wagon Wheel', 'The Rare Auld Times', and 'The Irish Rover'.

All-New CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND Nationwide Tour Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2022

TCG Entertainment, producer of one of the top Cirque-style shows in the industry, has announced the all-new Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland -- a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season.

CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND to Tour The US This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022

Igniting joy and wonder across the country, 'Holiday Wonderland' is a musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled, unforgettable holiday-themed show experience. Tickets go on-sale Friday, September 16, 2022.

MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! Announces 2022 Nationwide Tour Featuring All-New Cast From Season 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022

TCG Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America, producer of the hit culinary competition series MasterChef Junior, have announced the 2022 MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! Tour.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 2020 National Tour to Launch on January 11
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020

Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to a city near you. The 2020 tour, produced by Big League Productions, Inc., launches in Yakima, WA on January 11, and will travel to more than 80 cities across the USA.

Steven Van Zandt's Two-Volume LILLYHAMMER Score Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 12, 2019

For his starring role in Netflix's groundbreaking first original series, 'Lilyhammer,' actormusician Steven Van Zandt explored uncharted waters as a New York mobster who flees to Norway under the witness protection program. In addition to acting in, co-writing and co-producing the acclaimed show as well as directing the final episode, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer also scored the music for most of the three seasons, where just like his character, the musician best known as Little Steven of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and an accomplished solo artist who helped pioneer the rock-meets-soul sound, also delved into some terrain foreign to him: the worlds of New York jazz and Norwegian folk music.

Little Steven Shares Songs From LILYHAMMER Score
by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 26, 2019

As Little Steven gets ready to embark on his North American Summer Of Sorcery tour in support of the recently released new album, the ever-prolific Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer is excited to share two more songs from his forthcoming score for 'Lilyhammer,' Netflix's first-ever series that actormusician Steven Van Zandt starred in, co-wrote and co-produced from 2012-2014. The swinging jazz tune, 'Lilyhammer Nocturne (Theme From Lilyhammer),' and the bluesy rocker 'Espresso Martini,' showcase the diversity and eclecticism found on the two corresponding volumes of the 'Lilyhammer' score which will be released for the first time on July 12 via Wicked CoolUMe as two separate albums: Volume 1: Jazz and Volume 2: Folk, Rock, Rio, Bits And Pieces. 

Steven Van Zandt To Release LILYHAMMER Soundtracks
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2019

For his starring role in Netflix's groundbreaking first original series, Lilyhammer, actor/musician Steven Van Zandt explored uncharted waters as a New York mobster who flees to Norway under the witness protection program. In addition to acting in, co-writing and co-producing the acclaimed show, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer also scored the music for most of the three seasons, where just like his character, the musician best known as Little Steven of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and an accomplished solo artist who helped pioneer the rock-meets-soul sound, also delved into some terrain foreign to him: the worlds of New York jazz and Norwegian folk music.

The Church Basement Ladies Return to Ames Center Black Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2019

The beloved Church Basement Ladies are back and getting busy with life outside the kitchen. Introducing 'Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,' the seventh installment in the popular Church Basement Ladies series. The new show finally answers the burning question: What do Church Basement Ladies do when they're not in the basement? 'You Smell Barn' opens September 12, 2018 and runs through February 14, 2019, in a new location -the Ames Center Black Box Theatre in Burnsville, MN.

Holiday Musical NOËL to Kick Off North American Tour November 17th, 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2019

NOËL, the stunning new Holiday musical from top-selling children's author Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) and preeminent Irish film composer Liam Bates is coming to North America! Having met with huge critical acclaim overseas, the show's producers are now planning its first North American national tour, which will open at the Ames Center in Minneapolis, MN on November 17th. NOËL is set to play 30 cities across the US and Canada, just in time for the Holiday season.

What, Like It's Hard? Maris McCulley Will Lead LEGALLY BLONDE on Tour
by Julie Musbach - Dec 28, 2018

America's favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who's in charge (again) as Legally Blonde - The Musical hits the road in 2019, bend-and-snapping its way to more than 40 cities across the U.S. The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde will take you from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice with the timely coming of age story of Broadway's brightest heroine

Holiday Musical NOËL to Kick Off North American Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2018

NOËL, the stunning new Holiday musical from top-selling children's author Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) and preeminent Irish film composer Liam Bates is coming to North America! Having met with huge critical acclaim overseas, the show's producers are now planning its first North American national tour, which will open at the Ames Center in Minneapolis, MN on November 17th. NOËL is set to play 30 cities across the US and Canada, just in time for the Holiday season.

Jim Brickman Celebrates The Holiday Season With His 2018 Tour 'A Joyful Christmas'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2018

Christmas traditions sparkle and holiday music fills the air, as Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman embarks on his 30-city holiday tour A Joyful Christmas.