Handprints
Written and performed by Greta Oglesby
Music Director: Sanford Moore
Directed by Richard D. Thompson
January 27–February 18, 2024
A powerful and vibrant autobiographical story written and performed by one of the Twin Cities' most renowned theater artists, Greta Oglesby. Based on her book titled Mama ‘n ‘Nem, Handprints on My Life, this production is a love letter to the ordinary, yet extraordinary people who shaped her life. From her life in Chicago to making her mark here in Minnesota onstage and her community, experience the gift of Greta’s story with unique storytelling including the gorgeous music that has inspired the person she is today.
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland (3/1/25-3/1/25)
Secret Warriors (3/29/25-4/19/25)
Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West (5/17/25-6/8/25)
History Theatre is at 30 East 10th Street, St. Paul, MN.
The Root Beer Lady (1/25/25-2/23/25)
Brass Funkadelic (1/4/25-1/4/25)
I Am Betty (11/23/24-12/29/24)
DON’T MISS DORIS HINES (10/27/24-10/27/24)
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (10/26/24-10/26/24)
SO HELP ME GOD (10/26/24-10/26/24)
ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL (10/25/24-10/25/24)
Behind the Sun (9/21/24-10/13/24)
Church of Cash (8/3/24-8/3/24)
Buddy Holly: Oh Boy! (6/1/24-6/1/24)
History Theatre entertains, educates, and engages through creating, developing, and producing new and existing works that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience. Its work provides a unique lens which links our past to the present, explores our common heritage, and illuminates our understanding of what it means to be American. Since its founding in 1978 by Lynn Lohr and Lance Belville, the company has staged more than 100 world premieres, working with nationally recognized playwrights including Jeffrey Hatcher, Eric Simonson, Kevin Kling, Craig Wright, Frank McCourt, Doris Baizley, Melanie Marnich, Kim Hines, John Olive, and Kira Obolensky. From a harrowing slave journey to St. Paul in Adrift on the Mississippi to an urban musical celebration of the Twin Cities in Snapshots: Life in the City, from the rock 'n' roll biography Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story to the dark, complex A Piece of the Rope about Minnesota's first public execution, History Theatre has moved audiences to rediscover, relive, and respect every piece of their history.
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Come From Away
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (3/4 - 3/9) | |
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This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
Ten Thousand Things (2/20 - 2/23)
VIDEOS
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Madagascar - A Musical Adventure TYA Edition
Stages Theatre Company (6/20 - 8/3) | |
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This Is A Man''s World....Buttt
The Rose (3/25 - 3/25) | |
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Duck Soup (special movie presentation)
Illusion Theater (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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A Beautiful Noise
Uihlein Hall Marcus Center (3/25 - 3/30) | |
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Rialto Square Theatre (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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The Root Beer Lady
History Theatre (1/25 - 2/23) | |
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Sister''s Easter Catechism
Fox Cities PAC (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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