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The legendary singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Stevie Wonder made a memorable stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis during his 2024 tour. Known for his incredible versatility across R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz, Wonder showcased his musical prowess while also demonstrating his skill with multiple instruments.

What did our critic think of REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL at Lush Lounge & Theater?

What did our critic think of BROOMSTICK at Open Eye Theatre?

While the autumn days turn chillier, the heat is being cranked to 100 within the theater walls of Artistry Theater and Visual Arts where an electrifying new production of RENT is currently lighting up the main stage.

Jonathan Van Ness is an Emmy-nominated television personality, two-time New York Times bestselling author, comedian, podcaster and celebrity hairstylist who is fresh off two successful worldwide comedy tours. Wildly entertaining and fun with unfiltered comedy, the show is a celebration of joy and a showcase for all the sides of JVN audiences have never seen before. 

History Theatre in Saint Paul announced the return of the musical I AM BETTY, celebrating 100 years of women's history and Betty Crocker.

Children's Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, featuring Reed Sigmund as the Grinch and direction by Peter C. Brosius. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Watch Hatty Ryan King (Zoe) and Michael Fabisch (Evan) perform 'Only Us' from the new national tour of Dear Evan Hansen in this exclusive video clip.

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

What did our critic think of ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN at Guthrie Theater? Read the review.

Nocturnal Giraffe Theatre presents Dracula: A Comedy of Terror, running now through November 2, 2024. Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen and directed by Joy Donley, this comedy is perfect for the spooky season!

History Theatre in Saint Paul revealed the lineup for its Fall Raw Stages Festival, featuring four staged readings, two salons, and a festival celebration. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The national tour of Some Like It Hot is currently captivating audiences at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, running until October 20, 2024. Based on the beloved 1959 film, this production follows two musicians who flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. To escape the gangsters on their tail, they catch a train to sunny California, disguising themselves as women to join an all-female band in need of their musical talents. Along the way, they navigate relationships, uncovering truths about each other and themselves writes our critic.

The full cast has been announced for RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA at Theatre Latte Da, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the new book by Douglas Carter Beane, with the original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. 

The Young & Out Of Love Tour will be making a stop at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall on November 6, 2024. We had a chance to chat with KAYKO about music and their upcoming visit to Minnesota!

Experience a modern reimagining of the nativity story with BLACK CO-MINGL NATIVITY in Minneapolis this December, featuring the Twin Cities' band Co-MingL and actor Nubia Monks. Learn how to purchase tickets.

There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is presenting the highly-anticipated world premiere play Drawing Lessons by Michi Barall. Co-commissioned by Ma-Yi Theater Company and Children’s Theatre Company, Drawing Lessons is directed by Jack Tamburri, and is based on an original conception by Barall and Tamburri. Check out production photos here!

What did our critic think of DRAWING LESSONS at Children's Theatre Company?

The national tour of Some Like It Hot is making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from October 15 to 20, 2024. We chatted with cast member Devon Hadsell, who plays Minnie in this production.

Some Like It Hot is hitting the road, with a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from October 15 to 20, 2024.

All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, a new work created and performed by Patrick Page and based on the villains of William Shakespeare, starts performances at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, October 12. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Faster than you can say 'Ticketmaster site crash,' Varla Jean has swiftly tailored The Errors Tour for her fans, The Mermies. Everyone’s favorite ditzy diva takes you through her catalogue of hilarious hits and egregious errors in a show jam-packed with classic bits, giant wigs, over-taxed costumes, and new songs. This tour-de-farce is certain to be an unforgivable, er…unforgettable evening of 'Varla’s Version' of entertainment.

Pangea World Theater will present DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, a political thriller by Ariel Dorfman, this fall in Minneapolis. The production is directed by Ismail Khalidi. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This Fall, Duluth Playhouse Youth Theatre will present ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL (Youth Edition), running November 8 - 10, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre.