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Miss Richfield 1981’s Holiday Pro’grum - Phony Baloney


Miss Richfield 1981 - Phony Baloney for the Holidays December 6 - 22, 2024 Written and performed by Miss Richfield 1981 Directed by Michael Robins


Groucho Marx Meets T.S. Eliot is a theatrical exploration of the unlikely dinner conversation that took place in 1964 between the iconic comedian Groucho Marx, ...

KEEPIN’ IT REAL
3/1 - 3/31/2025


KEEPIN’ IT REAL returns for another impactful tour across Twin Cities area schools in March, spotlighting the experiences of older teens as they share their ...


Transatlantic Love Affair presents Red and the Mother Wild is a fresh interpretation of the Red Riding Hood tale that delves into themes of grief, ...

Scarecrow on Fire
4/25 - 5/4/2025


Scarecrow on Fire brings a unique twist to the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz, set to premiere from April 25 to May 4, ...

Fresh Ink
6/1 - 6/30/2025


Fresh Ink is part of a dedicated initiative by ILLUSION THEATER to cultivate new works by contemporary artists. Launched in 1987, the series provides a ...


ILLUSION THEATER marks its 50th anniversary with a summer season of free music, theater, and entertainment at Lyndale Gardens. This program celebrates the organization's legacy ...

Nobody, No Time
9/1 - 9/30/2025


Nobody, No Time, a new work by Carlyle Brown, explores the life of Bert Williams, a groundbreaking Vaudeville performer celebrated for his comedic talent yet ...


RELATED STORIES

Toni A.H. McNaron to Hold Reading and Signing of LIVE AND DEAL WITH OTHERS BETTER: THE GIFT OF SHAKESPEARE'S ROMANCES


by Blair Ingenthron - September 14, 2024

A book reading and signing for LIVE and DEAL WITH OTHERS BETTER: The Gift of Shakespeare's Romances by Toni A.H. McNaron will be held on Monday, September 30 6:30-9:30pm....

KEEPIN' IT REAL & More Set for Illusion Theatre 50th Anniversary 2024-25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 09, 2024

ILLUSION THEATER celebrates its 50th anniversary with a season of new plays and special performances, honoring its legacy of producing transformative theater on pressing social issues....

Illusion Theater to Present Free Outdoor Summer Series at At Lyndale Gardens


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Enjoy free outdoor performances at the Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens in Richfield, Minnesota. See who is performing! ...

Six Points Theater Presents The World Premiere Of THE MONEYLENDER'S DAUGHTER This March


by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2024

Discover the untold story of Shylock and his daughter Jessica in the world premiere of 'The Moneylender's Daughter' at Six Points Theater. ...

Greta Oglesby's HANDPRINTS is Coming to History Theatre This Month


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2024

History Theatre presents 'Handprints,' a powerful autobiographical story written and performed by Greta Oglesby. Experience the gift of storytelling, puppetry, and song as Greta shares her own history and family's adventures. ...

Cast & Creative Team Set for DIAL M FOR MURDER at The Guthrie Theater


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2024

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Dial M for Murder, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original play by Frederick Knott....

Peter Rothstein to Depart as Artistic Director of Theater Latté Da


by Blair Ingenthron - January 22, 2023

Theater Latté Da (TLD) has announced that its founding Artistic Director, Peter Rothstein, will step down to assume a new role as Producing Artistic Director of Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida, succeeding longtime Asolo Rep artistic leader Michael Edwards....

Past Shows


Portrait of the Artist as a Young Gay Man is a deeply personal exploration by Patrick Scully, tracing his journey from high school in the ...


Live and Deal with Others Better: The Gift of Shakespeare’s Romances features a book reading and signing by educator and author Toni A.H. McNaron. In ...

Malamanya - LIVE at Lyndale Gardens


The return of our favorite Afro-Caribbean Band. Music for your Dancing Soul...

History-on-a-Schtick & Honeywine - LIVE at Lyndale Gardens


A show usually only seen at the State Fair, with appearances by Betty Crocker, Paul Bunyan, and The Dough Boy comes to Richfield. The Minnesota ...

Growing Up Richfield - LIVE at Lyndale Gardens


Dan Chouinard is familiar to many as a pianist, accordionist, storyteller, and writer of shows for public radio, clubs, and theater. Did you know he ...

Song of the Open Road - LIVE at Lyndale Gardens


Join Dane Stauffer, Adi Yeshaya (keyboards), Kris Stauffer (bass), and Darryl Boudreaux (percussion) for a swinging, rocking, reflective night to salute the endless American fascination ...

Give Get Sistet


Aimee K. Bryant brings this expandable, improvisational chorus of Black women and non-binary artists based in the Twin Cities with ties around the world. Using ...

Kevin Kling, Simone Perrin & Dan Chouinard - LIVE at Lyndale Gardens


Kevin Kling first performed his play 21A at Illusion’s warehouse, now we’ve made it a tradition to invite Kevin, his favorite chanteuse Simone Perrin and ...

Prudence Johnson and Yazmin - LIVE at Lyndale Gardens


Twin Cities vocalist  Prudence Johnson  proudly joins pianist-singer-songwriter  Yazmin  and her powerhouse Latin-jazz trio  Beat Zero  to kick off our 2024 Lyndale Garden Series with ...

the mother and the mourning song


ILLUSION has provided a home for Transatlantic Love Affair to present their new works since 2012 when ILLUSION presented an expanded version of The Ballad ...

Groucho Marx Meets T.S. Elliot


Little known fact: the Marx brother who starred in  Animal Crackers , Duck Soup , A Night at the Opera , and  You Bet Your Life ...

The Noel and Carlyle Show


Playwright Carlyle Brown and director Noel Raymond have been collaborating in their respective roles for nearly thirty years. Now, they are exploring working together as ...

Somewhere Along the Rainbow: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Gay Man


Written and performed by Patrick Scully Director Michael Robins Movement consultant Blake Nellis Lighting collaborator Garvin Jellison Portrait of the Artist as a Young Gay ...

Behind the Curtain


Join the incomparable T Mychael Rambo as MC for an uplifting afternoon. You’ll hear from students, teachers, and Illusion’s team of Teaching Artists; you’ll see ...

Fresh Ink 2013
7/11 - 7/28/2013



Illusion Theater: - James Still....

Bill W. & Dr. Bob
2/21 - 3/17/2013


Illusion Theater: - Stephen Bergman, Janet Surrey; dir: Michael Robins....

Light's Up! Red Resurrected
1/24 - 2/10/2013


Illusion Theater: -...

The K of D
10/7 - 10/22/2011


By Laura Schellhardt Directed by Cait Robinson JUNE 9 - 16, 2021 After a reckless car accident kills her twin brother, young Charlotte McGraw becomes ...

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Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater (11/29 - 11/30)

HOLIDAY SHOW Tracker
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Park Square Theatre (12/6 - 12/22)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical in Minneapolis / St. Paul Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
Stages Theatre Company (11/22 - 12/28)
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Orpheum Theatre (4/29 - 4/29)
The New Standards Holiday Show in Minneapolis / St. Paul The New Standards Holiday Show
State Theatre (12/6 - 12/7)
Christmas Together with Steven C in Minneapolis / St. Paul Christmas Together with Steven C
Cathedral of Saint paul (12/12 - 12/14)
Anything Goes in Minneapolis / St. Paul Anything Goes
Minnetonka Theatre (4/26 - 5/11)
Sanctuary City in Minneapolis / St. Paul Sanctuary City
Theatre in the Round (5/9 - 6/1)
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