Minneapolis / St. Paul Theatre Newsroom

The latest news on live theatre in Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Review: BILLY PORTER at State Theatre by Jared Fessler - May 24, 2023

Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony winner Billy Porter brings passion and joy to Minneapolis with his first-ever career-spanning pop music concert tour: The Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume One. Expect a full band, backed by a video installation, fronted by Billy Porter telling his life story through song. This 90-minute powerhouse event will feature his chart-topping hits “Love Is On The Way” and “Love Yourself,” a tinge of Broadway, a nod to Pose and stunning performances of future pop classics from his forthcoming new album, Black Mona Lisa.

José Casas Receives Inaugural Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

The Dominic Orlando Fund, which was created in 2022 following playwright Dominic Orlando's passing in 2021, announces the inaugural recipient of the Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award: José Casas. The two other finalists for the award were Tyla Abercrumbie of Chicago and Roger Q. Mason of Los Angeles.

Review: ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT at Target Center by Jared Fessler - May 22, 2023

What did our critic think of ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT at Target Center?

THE PINK HULK Comes to New York Mills Regional Cultural Center in June by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will present the internationally acclaimed, award-winning solo show 'The Pink Hulk: One Woman's Journey to Find the Superhero Within,' written and performed by three-time cancer survivor and patient advocate Valerie David, on Friday, June 2, at 6:00 p.m.

Arts Nest and Phoenix Theater to Host RAISE THE BAR! Fundraiser in June by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023

Raise the Bar, a Fundraiser for Arts Nest and Phoenix Theater, will be held on  Saturday, June 3rd from 3-6pm at Phoenix Theater. Tickets are $20.

Open Window Theatre to Present World Premiere of FOSHAY! in July by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023

In many ways, Wilbur Burton Foshay was the poster child for the twenties and thirties. During the Roaring Twenties, he was an ambitious and successful businessman who capitalized on a decade's long bull-run stock market to catapult himself to greater and greater financial heights. Performances of FOSHAY! A New Musical run July 21 - 30.

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Guthrie Theater by Joe Sarafolean - May 20, 2023

It would be a crime to miss this production.

Interview: Ari, Morgan, Zach, Britta, Julia, And Andrew of SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 2023 at State Theatre by Jared Fessler - May 19, 2023

On June 12-13, over 1,600 students will flock to the State Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis for Spotlight Showcase 2023: Minnesota high school theater's biggest (annual) celebration! The awards and recognition event highlights student performances, awards and alumni appearances.

Theatre Pro Rata Reveals Two Productions As Part of 2023-24 Season by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Theatre Pro Rata has announced two upcoming productions. Learn more here!

Video: First Look at 'Somewhere Out There' From AN AMERICAN TAIL THE MUSICAL World Premiere by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Get a first look at 'Somewhere Out There' from the world premiere of An American Tail The Musical.


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History Theatre (6/17 - 6/17)
The Prom in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Prom
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (2/10 - 6/10)
Disney’s Descendants: The Musical in Minneapolis / St. Paul Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
Stages Theatre Company (6/16 - 7/30)
Tootsie in Minneapolis / St. Paul Tootsie
Orpheum Theatre (6/20 - 6/25)
The Defeat of Jesse James in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Defeat of Jesse James
History Theatre (4/27 - 5/28)
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. in Minneapolis / St. Paul Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
Stages Theatre Company (4/19 - 5/19)
Spotlight Showcase 2023 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Spotlight Showcase 2023
State Theatre (6/12 - 6/13)
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