HISTORY THEATRE

Doris Hines, a talented nightclub singer, relocates from Yonkers to Minneapolis with hopes of establishing her career while navigating the challenges of a troubled marriage ...

Hungry Like the Wolf is a fast-paced comedy that dives into the complexities of women's labor rights through the lens of the Willmar Eight, a ...

SO HELP ME GOD presents the remarkable story of Lena O. Smith, the first Black woman lawyer and President of the NAACP during the 1920s. ...

ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL,  by Rachel Teagle and Keith Hovis, tells the enchanting story of Saint Paul city architect Clarence "Cap" Wigington and his wife ...

Behind the Sun By Stanley Kipper and Laura Drake  Directed by Richard D. Thompson  September 21–October 13, 2024 Obie Kipper has finally found the house ...

Church of Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute) Saturday, August 3 , 7:30 pm  Get ready to “Walk the Line” with Church of Cash! This electrifying Johnny ...

Buddy Holly: Oh Boy! BUDDY HOLLY: OH BOY !  is a 're-staging' of Buddy Holly's 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY. Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of the blockbuster musical BUDDY! ...

Blended (Harmony):The Kim Loo Sisters Book and lyrics by Jessica Huang Music by Jacinth Greywoode Directed by Lily Tung Crystal Co-production with Theater Mu May ...

A Unique Assignment by Harrison David Rivers Directed by Richard D. Thompson March 16–April 7, 2024 Two men – Henry Gallagher, white, and James Meredith, ...

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 ...

For the Love of...(Volume 2) Wednesday,  February 14, 7:30 pm  Join us for a very diverse musical evening with solos, duos, trios, perhaps some dance, and lots ...

History Theatre regularly commissions new work and has produced over 115 world premieres since 1978. The RAW STAGES: New Works Festival is an opportunity for YOU to get ...

I Am Betty Book and Lyrics by Cristina Luzárraga Music and Lyrics by Denise Prosek Directed by Maija García November 25–December 23, 2023 Betty Crocker ...

Dubbed the “boy wonder” after being elected the youngest governor of Minnesota in 1938, Harold Stassen was a popular and progressive leader with a vision to unify ...

A CRACKLING MUSICAL WITH A WICKED EDGE 1977.   An heiress, kind and generous, is found dead in her bed. Her night nurse, lying lifeless on ...

History Theatre is thrilled to partner with the charismatic Jen Burleigh-Bentz and Bradley Beahen as they present You've Got A Friend...The Music of Carole King ...

The Defeat of Jesse James Book by Jeffrey Hatcher  Music & Lyrics by Chan Poling 1876. It's the last gig for Jesse James: a one-night-only ...

The Defeat of Jesse James Written by Jeffrey Hatcher Music and lyrics by Chan Poling (The creators of GLENSHEEN!) April 29–May 28, 2023 1876. It's the ...

Diesel Heart Written by Brian Grandison in collaboration with Melvin Carter Jr.  Directed by Warren C. Bowles March 11–April 2, 2023 1950s-1970s. Born and raised in St. ...

The Root Beer Lady Written and performed by Kim Schultz  Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han January 28–February 19, 2023 1986. The story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, ...

History Theatre is partnering with Lori Dokken to present a Valentine’s Day concert event featuring several of the Twin Cities’ finest female musicians delivering their ...

Take part in a new script’s first brave steps from the page to the stage! History Theatre regularly commissions new work and has produced over 115 world ...

Women's Voices: When Women Step Up! Saturday, January 6, 7:30 pm   Cost: $30-40  Incredible things happen when women step up and use their voice. ...

Happy Holi-Dane  - Take 3! Tuesday, December 20, 7:30 pm   Back by popular demand, the swingin', singing, sketch and story-filled hullabaloo of holiday entertainment ...

Set in 1899.  A story of love, acceptance, and understanding. It’s December on Summit Avenue in St. Paul when Monica, a young immigrant, is hired by the Warner ...

History Theatre: Superman Becomes Lois Lane...

History Theatre celebrates the iconic Judy Garland, with a show that uses her 1961 concert as a framework for exploring the music and the memories ...

Emily Mann; dir: Risa Brainin....

GLORIA: A LIFE follows the life and world of Gloria Steinem, and weaves together personal and history-changing moments of the past fifty years, from consciousness ...

History Theatre: Laurie Flanigan Hegge; book: Laurie Flanigan Hegge; music: Robert Elhai; dir: Ron Peluso....

Today, yesterday & beyond. Wednesday nights on the Lake Street Bridge, you can always find a handful of people marching with colorful signs and protesting ...

1958. Mary Pat Laffey begins work as a stewardess for Northwest Orient Airlines. While thousands of young women applied for the position, only a handful ...

Bob Beverage; dir: Ron Peluso....

1959. With the tragic crash of Buddy Holly’s plane, a bright new star from Fargo emerged. Fifteen-year-old Bobby Velline performed at the Winter Dance Party ...

1965. 1966. 1967. 1968. LBJ has just been elected to a second term. Dr. King’s “March on Selma” is at the forefront as LBJ battles ...

Robert Schenkkan....

Jessica Huang; dir: Mei Ann Teo. History Theatre:...

Josh Wilder; dir: Jamil Jude. History Theatre:...

1959. Buddy Holly and The Crickets are the hottest thing goin’ in rock ’n’ roll! After a meteoric rise to the top, Buddy and The ...

Patty Lynch; book: Patty Lynch; lyrics: Charlie Maguire; music: Charlie Maguire; dir: Anya Kremenetsky, Ron Peluso....

Patty Lynch; book: Patty Lynch; lyrics: Charlie Maguire; music: Charlie Maguire; dir: Anya Kremenetsky, Ron Peluso....

The blockbuster hit musical returns to History Theatre this July! 1977. An heiress, kind and generous, is found dead in her bed. Her night nurse, ...

An alternative theater experience 198x. Ronald Reagan, Rubik's cubes, and the underground music scene of Minneapolis. Get swirled up with two young misfits who discover ...

Alan Berks; dir: Dominic Taylor....

Lily Baber Coyle; dir: Anya Kremenetsky....

Carlyle Brown; dir: Marion McClinton....

Bob Beverage....

Jessica Huang....

Ruth Virkus....

The smash hit returns to the Ordway! Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the tale of the three years in which Holly became the ...

adapt: Jim Stowell....

Jeffrey Hatcher; music: Chan Poling; dir: Ron Peluso....

After returning home to St. Paul from the Korean War, Augie Garcia created a unique style of music that blended the sounds of his Mexican ...

*FREE* Click here for FREE Tickets! McNally Smith College of Music Presents: "Hairspray! The Musical" April 17th, 7:30pm & April 19th @ 2:00 pm & ...

Eric Sumangil; dir: Randy Reyes....

Kristine Holmgren; dir: Ron Peluso....

Join the celebration of A Prairie Home Companion’s 40th anniversary through a quirky and satiric journey into the memories of its creator. The “On Air” ...

In a world before child labor laws, many young people got factory jobs to help their families get by. One visionary educator saw music as ...

History Theatre: Helen Benedict; dir: Austene Van....

The stories of soldiers on the front lines of American’s most recent wars are unlike any that came before – especially for women in uniform. ...

History Theatre: adapt: Jim Stowell; dir: Leah Cooper....

Meet the Rabinovitz family: David, Charlotte and their son Ronnie. David was an attorney working hard on the campaign to nominate John F. Kennedy as ...

The Andrews Sisters – Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne – are preparing to lift the spirits of America’s soldiers with a show full of Christmas songs, ...

In 1932, a 20-month-old baby was taken from his crib; his devastated parents, Col. Charles and Anne Lindbergh, were suddenly at the center of a ...

History Theatre: - Nancy Harrow, Will Pomerantz; lyrics: Nancy Harrow; music: Nancy Harrow; dir: Andrew Fleser, Ron Peluso....

St. Paul's original "IT" couple — F. Scott Fitzgerald and his muse Zelda — were glittering emblems of the Jazz Age, living a life filled ...

Based on the quintessential book about the Vietnam experience, The Things They Carried is the powerful telling of Tim O’Brien’s personal journey from his innocent ...

Two best friends who grew up in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood in St. Paul, both went on to become Supreme Court Justices and presided over ...

Two best friends who grew up in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood in St. Paul, both went on to become Supreme Court Justices and presided over ...

Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson was a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to ...

Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson was a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to ...

1932 Crime is running rampant and St. Paul is the crime capital of the U.S.A.! Public Enemies like Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and the Ma Barker ...

1932 Crime is running rampant and St. Paul is the crime capital of the U.S.A.! Public Enemies like Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and the Ma Barker ...

1927 The trials and tribulations of a 13-year-old girl never seem to change: sibling rivalry, boys, school dances, boys, homework, and... boys! Young Clotilde “Coco” ...

1927 The trials and tribulations of a 13-year-old girl never seem to change: sibling rivalry, boys, school dances, boys, homework, and... boys! Young Clotilde “Coco” ...

1968 A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope. History ...

1968 A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope. History ...

1864 It is Christmastime in Washington, DC. President Lincoln is trying to heal the wounds of a nation. Soldiers on both sides are bravely holding ...

1961 The incomparable Jody Briskey returns as Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall in her legendary Comeback Concert! Garland leads audiences through a whirlwind of memories ...