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Photos: Children's Theatre Company's FROZEN in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2025


All new rehearsal photos have been released from Children's Theatre Company's production of Disney's Frozen. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Photos: Children's Theatre Company's FROZEN in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2025


All new rehearsal photos have been released from Children's Theatre Company's production of Disney's Frozen. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Theater Latté Da To Present Three New Works In Development As Part Of The 2025 Next Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


The 2025 NEXT Festival lineup will showcase works by local and national artists, culminating in six public presentations of works by Malika Oyetimein, Jenny Stafford and Sam Salmond; Benjamin Emory Larson; and Naomi Iizuka and Paul Hodge.

Theater Latté Da To Present Three New Works In Development As Part Of The 2025 Next Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


The 2025 NEXT Festival lineup will showcase works by local and national artists, culminating in six public presentations of works by Malika Oyetimein, Jenny Stafford and Sam Salmond; Benjamin Emory Larson; and Naomi Iizuka and Paul Hodge.

Children’s Theatre Company Reveals 2025-2026 Season Featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


Children’s Theatre Company has revealed its 2025-2026 Season, featuring the U.S. premiere of the smash hit U.K. musical Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical and more. See full programming and learn more about the season.

Children’s Theatre Company Reveals 2025-2026 Season Featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


Children’s Theatre Company has revealed its 2025-2026 Season, featuring the U.S. premiere of the smash hit U.K. musical Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical and more. See full programming and learn more about the season.

Interview: Vince Kelley of GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Pantages
by Jared Fessler - March 28, 2025


Join us for a conversation with Vince Kelley, the talented producer of Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue! This hilarious new comedy show brings the iconic characters back in an all-new, outrageously funny storyline. Set in the present day, Sophia has found herself in a sticky situation after a run-in with the DEA, Blanche and Rose are now thriving in the senior app world, and Dorothy is trying to keep everything together, with a rather surprising twist!

Review: WITCH at Walking Shadow Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - March 28, 2025


What did our critic think of WITCH at Walking Shadow Theatre Company?

Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025


Stages Theatre Company has announced their 2025-2026 season. 'A Season That Brings Us Together' features a diverse blend of plays, musicals, and world premieres, each highlighting the importance of friendships and being brave, as well as the joy found in connecting and supporting each other and the community.

Video: Watch Teaser For THE MOUSETRAP at the Guthrie Theater
by Michael Major - March 27, 2025


The Guthrie Theater has released a teaser video for its production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden. A group of strangers quickly become suspects as they race to uncover the murderer among them.

SIX, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and More Set For Ordway's 2025-26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2025


The Ordway has announced its 2025-26 Broadway @ the Ordway season lineup. The season will kick off with The Addams Family this September. Check out the full season lineup here!

DISNEY’S FROZEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2025


Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Gillian Jackson Han of DISNEY'S FROZEN at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - March 26, 2025


​​​​​​​Fresh off a successful run in the first national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, Gillian Jackson Han takes on the iconic role of Elsa in Children's Theatre Company's production of Disney's Frozen. BroadwayWorld was lucky enough to chat with Gillian about her experiences and what she hopes to bring to a role that has become truly legendary.

LOLEK Comes to Open Window Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2025


Season 11 at Open Window Theatre will conclude this spring with the return of Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary's landmark 3-person play, LOLEK, replacing the originally scheduled world premiere of his newest play, Joan of Arc.

Comedian Chris Fleming Comes to Hennepin Arts; Tickets On Sale This Week
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2025


Hennepin Arts has announced that stand-up comedian Chris Fleming is hitting the road with his all-new tour, launching in Minneapolis at the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave.) on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.

Hennepin Arts SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE Tickets On Sale In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2025


Hennepin Arts has announced that Spotlight Showcase presented by PNC, Minnesota's largest annual celebration of high school theater, is set to return to the historic State Theatre.

Review: TRIASSIC PARQ at Lush Lounge & Theater
by Jared Fessler - March 23, 2025


What did our critic think of TRIASSIC PARQ at Lush Lounge & Theater?

Review: MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at The O’Shaughnessy
by Jared Fessler - March 23, 2025


What did our critic think of MANDY GONZALEZ IN CONCERT at The O’Shaughnessy?

Review: THE MOUSETRAP at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - March 21, 2025


Murder, mayhem, mania, and melodramatics. These words usually only point in one direction, Agatha Christie. True to form, her iconic murder mystery play, The Mousetrap, includes all of these things and more. Placed in the very capable hands of the Guthrie Theater’s team, The Mousetrap has come to life in a devilishly delightful production.

Duluth Playhouse Underground Opens EVERY BRILLIANT THING In The Lab
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2025


Duluth Playhouse Underground will present Every Brilliant Thing, a one-person play written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Theatre Pro Rata To Present A New Adaptation of Chekhov's THREE SISTERS with NO SISTERS
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2025


Theatre Pro Rata will presents a truly unique theatrical experience: a new adaptation of Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov alongside No Sisters, a clever companion piece by Aaron Posner. This is a chance to see two exceptional plays that explore the same world from radically different perspectives.

Yo-Yo Ma and More Set for Minnesota Orchestra's 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - March 18, 2025


The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

Interview: Julia Ennen of FROZEN at Children's Theater Company
by Jared Fessler - March 17, 2025


Disney's Frozen will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company from April 15 to June 15, 2025. We had the chance to chat with Julia Ennen, who plays Anna in this production.

Interview: Daniel Haack of PRINCE & KNIGHT, TALE OF THE SHADOW KING, MAIDEN & PRINCESS
by Jared Fessler - March 17, 2025


Daniel Haack is an award-winning children's book author, theatre lover, and media creator. We chat about the books he's written, his favorite theatre works, and his visit to Minnesota!

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.


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