Are you brave enough to face a T-rex? Do you know what it feels like to get sneezed on by a triceratops? Find out when dinosaurs take over CTC! Feel the rumble of their rawrs as a young paleontologist takes you on a tour so up-close-and-personal you’ll almost smell their stinky breath! This extraordinary experience has wowed kids and...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. What happens when we can no longer trust what we see and hear? An AI bot speaking, smiling, relating, expressing love. Fictionalized daily life curated to influence how we gauge normal. Algorithmic filters shaping customized truth. Reality performers spin through a world of manipulated perception, revealing how the line between illusion and truth...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. What happens when we can no longer trust what we see and hear? An AI bot speaking, smiling, relating, expressing love. Fictionalized daily life curated to influence how we gauge normal. Algorithmic filters shaping customized truth. Reality performers spin through a world of manipulated perception, revealing how the line between illusion and truth...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A mind-bending thriller When Milo Tindle visits detective writer Andrew Wyke at his English countryside home, the last thing he expects is for Andrew to propose they stage an elaborate jewelry burglary. Andrew’s endgame is a sizeable insurance payout for himself; Milo can use the jewels to financially support...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" The road to true love is delightfully tangled in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Jack Worthing wants to marry the elegant Gwendolyn Fairfax, but must first win over her formidable mother, Lady Bracknell. Meanwhile, Jack’s charmingly deceitful friend Algernon...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A mind-bending thriller When Milo Tindle visits detective writer Andrew Wyke at his English countryside home, the last thing he expects is for Andrew to propose they stage an elaborate jewelry burglary. Andrew’s endgame is a sizeable insurance payout for himself; Milo can use the jewels to financially support...
Playwright Sandra Struthers delivers a thought-provoking new comedy that dives into the critical, ongoing fight for labor rights and gender equity. The production launches from the groundbreaking history of the Willmar Eight, the women who led the first American bank strike right here in Minnesota. This dynamic piece uses this historical foundation to explore related...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Saint Paul in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A mind-bending thriller When Milo Tindle visits detective writer Andrew Wyke at his English countryside home, the last thing he expects is for Andrew to propose they stage an elaborate jewelry burglary. Andrew’s endgame is a sizeable insurance payout for himself; Milo can use the jewels to financially support...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. In Shakespeare’s Othello, a Moorish general, Othello, is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with his lieutenant, Cassio. Driven by jealousy, Othello murders Desdemona and then, upon realizing his mistake, kills himself. The play explores the destructive power of...
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a historical tragedy that explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in ancient Rome, the play begins during the festival of Lupercalia, where Julius Caesar is celebrated for his military victories. However, beneath the surface of public admiration, political tensions simmer as various nobles, including Cassius and Brutus, express their concerns...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Fierce footwork. Female force. Viral sensations. With over 200 million views online and exuberant praise from stars like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Whoopi Goldberg, the Syncopated Ladies are dancers forging their own unique place in pop culture and impressing your favorite stars. Founded by Chloé...
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a historical tragedy that explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in ancient Rome, the play begins during the festival of Lupercalia, where Julius Caesar is celebrated for his military victories. However, beneath the surface of public admiration, political tensions simmer as various nobles, including Cassius and Brutus, express their concerns...
In Shakespeare’s Othello, a Moorish general, Othello, is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with his lieutenant, Cassio. Driven by jealousy, Othello murders Desdemona and then, upon realizing his mistake, kills himself. The play explores the destructive power of jealousy and manipulation, highlighting the tragic consequences of...
In Shakespeare’s Othello, a Moorish general, Othello, is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into believing his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with his lieutenant, Cassio. Driven by jealousy, Othello murders Desdemona and then, upon realizing his mistake, kills himself. The play explores the destructive power of jealousy and manipulation, highlighting the tragic consequences of...
Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a historical tragedy that explores themes of power, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in ancient Rome, the play begins during the festival of Lupercalia, where Julius Caesar is celebrated for his military victories. However, beneath the surface of public admiration, political tensions simmer as various nobles, including Cassius and Brutus, express their concerns...
Fresh off its hit Broadway premiere, Gutenberg! The Musical! is a clever, offbeat, frequently absurd comedy that affectionately spoofs the world of musical theater. This love letter to new works is told through the lens of two aspiring writers earnestly pitching their wildly inaccurate musical about the invention of the printing press, blending infectious enthusiasm, witty songs, and irreverent...
Playwright Sandra Struthers delivers a thought-provoking new comedy that dives into the critical, ongoing fight for labor rights and gender equity. The production launches from the groundbreaking history of the Willmar Eight, the women who led the first American bank strike right here in Minnesota. This dynamic piece uses this historical foundation to explore related...
The Joy List is a powerful original dance theater production that follows one man's journey through love, loss, and rediscovery. Inspired by the play "Every Brilliant Thing" (coming to Broadway featuring Daniel Radcliffe) this dance theater production brings to life all the little things that spark joy. As a child, Chris' mother encourages him to begin a list of things that...
Harmony. Belonging. Connection. Tune into the genius musical storytelling of Stephen Schwartz, whose songs inspire us to dream, to care deeply, and to listen to voices too often overlooked. But this is more than a tribute, it's an invitation to reconnect. At the heart of the concert is Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle, a breathtaking choral-orchestral journey that brings...
For Meg Stuart, the body is a memory palace. Known for her punk spirit and raw physicality, Stuart explores bodily consciousness through collective improvisation. In All the Way Around, the Berlin-based dance star is joined by avant-jazz bassist Doug Weiss and pianist Mariana Carvalho. Together, they create a shifting landscape of shared somatic knowledge. With limited...
AN INTERGENERATIONAL STORY OF HEALING Hmong Futures: The Future of Us is an intergenerational story asking what it takes for a family to move from surviving to thriving. Anchoring the play are its protagonists, three Hmong American women, and it examines the conversations, daily rituals, and little moments that help us heal. To create this world...
AN INTERGENERATIONAL STORY OF HEALING Hmong Futures: The Future of Us is an intergenerational story asking what it takes for a family to move from surviving to thriving. Anchoring the play are its protagonists, three Hmong American women, and it examines the conversations, daily rituals, and little moments that help us heal. To create this world...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Fresh off its hit Broadway premiere, Gutenberg! The Musical! is a clever, offbeat, frequently absurd comedy that affectionately spoofs the world of musical theater. This love letter to new works is told through the lens of two aspiring writers earnestly pitching their wildly inaccurate musical about the invention of the printing...
DOUBLE HEADER: Wonderland aims to shed light on and de-stigmatize mental health issues. Set in a psychiatric hospital, characters from Alice in Wonderland face challenges, explore what “normal” means, and share an uplifting story of empathy, acceptance, and friendship in the face of mental illness. The story is told using Collide’s signature blend of high-energy dance set...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Join us for an energizing evening of four world premieres by celebrated choreographers Wynn Fricke, Wendell Gray II, Shane Larson, and Assaf Salhov—performed by the powerhouse repertory company of ARENA DANCES in its 30th anniversary season. Rooted in collaboration, courage, and the transformative power of dance, this program...
Can one choice change everything? Edgar, just the second opera that Giacomo Puccini ever composed, tells the story of a man torn between the promise of virtue and the allure of vice, where love and desire collide with devastating consequences. Moments of striking lyricism underscore a tale of indecision, self-delusion, and betrayal that leads to ruin. This rare concert presentation...
After fleeing Syria with her family, Mona attends a notoriously chaotic school where she’s just another new refugee kid living in Berlin. Homesick and haunted by memories, Mona asks herself, ‘Now what?’ Thanks to a caring teacher, Mona joins the girls’ soccer team and finds a scrappy group of feisty friends. Based on the Kurdish director’s life experiences, this...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Northrop with more dance The New York Times calls “transfixing, pulsating and galvanizing.” Embarking on its next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the company remains guided as ever by Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy —...
Can one choice change everything? Edgar, just the second opera that Giacomo Puccini ever composed, tells the story of a man torn between the promise of virtue and the allure of vice, where love and desire collide with devastating consequences. Moments of striking lyricism underscore a tale of indecision, self-delusion, and betrayal that leads to ruin. This rare concert presentation...
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Northrop with more dance The New York Times calls “transfixing, pulsating and galvanizing.” Embarking on its next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the company remains guided as ever by Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy — continuing to push the bounds of what the...
In this exuberant yet heartwarming original story, based on Slavic folklore, two performers play over fifteen roles, with the help of a host of puppets. The world of Baba Yaga and the Firebird bursts forth from the pages of a pop-up book and tells the story of a princess and a pauper who take a fantastical journey...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A beloved coming-of-age drama Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their...
A beloved coming-of-age drama Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their modest circumstances. As time passes, the women in...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A beloved coming-of-age drama Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A beloved coming-of-age drama Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Cady Heron is the new girl at school, but navigating the wild world of suburban high school proves tougher than life on the African savanna. Thrust into a world ruled by The Plastics—a trio of popular but ruthless girls—Cady hatches a plan with her friends to take...
In celebration of the program's tenth anniversary, Threads Dance Project presents Tapestries 10.0 - Anniversary Edition. The Tapestries program has become an annual tradition—amplifying new choreographic voices, with a special emphasis on female-identifying and BIPOC creators. To honor this milestone, Tapestries 10.0 not only elevates two new emerging choreographers but welcomes back two previous creators from the program’s ten-year run. Emerging choreographers...
When doing the right thing is the simplest choice. It wasn’t just baseball practice and talent that shaped Hall of Famer, Joe Mauer! In fact, a simple choice set into motion a series of events that would transform not only his life but the lives of those around him. Based on the children’s book of the same name by...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Join a band of storytellers in the not-so-distant-future, as they tell the story of Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Our storytellers follow Bilbo on a journey beyond the borders of the familiar, as he is swept into a quest with Gandalf and...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A waitress finds a love note from a mysterious customer and begins a letter-writing romance with a man who calls her “Rosabella.” Little does she know the object of her growing love is Tony, an aging immigrant wine grower. Fearing his “Rosabella” will reject him, Tony sends...
The show must go on, but how? For Canio and his traveling troupe, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy, suspicion, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs...
The show must go on, but how? For Canio and his traveling troupe, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy, suspicion, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs...
A stunning concept musical that captures the spirit, energy, and raw tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. As hopeful dancers compete for a coveted spot in the chorus, they reveal the personal stories, ambitions, and struggles that have shaped their lives. A Chorus Line offers an unfiltered, deeply human portrait of the artists behind the glamour of...
A stunning concept musical that captures the spirit, energy, and raw tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. As hopeful dancers compete for a coveted spot in the chorus, they reveal the personal stories, ambitions, and struggles that have shaped their lives. A Chorus Line offers an unfiltered, deeply human portrait of the artists behind the glamour of...
The show must go on, but how? For Canio and his traveling troupe, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy, suspicion, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Join a band of storytellers in the not-so-distant-future, as they tell the story of Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Our storytellers follow Bilbo on a journey beyond the borders of the familiar, as he is swept into a quest with Gandalf and...
Trace the journey of Minnesota natives Chief Justice Warren Burger and Justice Harry Blackmun, from their roots in the St. Paul neighborhood to the pinnacle of the nation’s highest court. Two lifelong friends, their unbreakable bond now confronted with history-making decisions that will define their future. Dive into the dynamic tensions of the Supreme Court, where Nixon’s...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Harold Loomis has finally gained his freedom, but has lost his song. His search for spiritual and emotional healing brings him to a Pittsburgh boarding house that’s a refuge for fellow travelers rebuilding their lives in the Great Migration. Staged with the intimacy and power that Penumbra is known for, this...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Harold Loomis has finally gained his freedom, but has lost his song. His search for spiritual and emotional healing brings him to a Pittsburgh boarding house that’s a refuge for fellow travelers rebuilding their lives in the Great Migration. Staged with the intimacy and power that Penumbra is known for, this...
Playwright Heidi Schreck's boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions. In this hilarious and hopeful play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the relationship between four generations of...
Journey back to the 1980s and experience a high-flying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks. Bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm, this theatrical circus adventure brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of the era to life. At the heart of the spectacle is a marvel of man-powered engineering: a...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Join a band of storytellers in the not-so-distant-future, as they tell the story of Bilbo Baggins in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Our storytellers follow Bilbo on a journey beyond the borders of the familiar, as he is swept into a quest with Gandalf and...
Trace the journey of Minnesota natives Chief Justice Warren Burger and Justice Harry Blackmun, from their roots in the St. Paul neighborhood to the pinnacle of the nation’s highest court. Two lifelong friends, their unbreakable bond now confronted with history-making decisions that will define their future. Dive into the dynamic tensions of the Supreme Court, where Nixon’s...
Open Machine is an open experiment. For their new Walker commission, choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener return with a dynamic work that imagines an artificial intelligence lovingly programmed through experimental dance. Open Machine brings together live speech‑to‑text transcription and conjured images that react to the unfolding performance, blurring the lines between brain, body, and machine. As...
In this Latté Da-commissioned world premiere, Willa Cather’s beloved novel is envisioned as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women. Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The Kilbanes and an imaginative libretto by Noah Brody, this poignant adaptation traces the immigrant experience on the Great Plains at the turn of...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music celebrating the legendary Dolly Parton and her profound influence on generations of artists. From timeless classics like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” to legendary ballads like “I Will Always Love You” that have transcended the country music genre, Dolly’s...
In this Latté Da-commissioned world premiere, Willa Cather’s beloved novel is envisioned as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women. Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The Kilbanes and an imaginative libretto by Noah Brody, this poignant adaptation traces the immigrant experience on the Great Plains at the turn of...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly. With razor-sharp wit, eccentric...
Teen Maker Break is a monthly free, drop-in artmaking program for teens ages 13-19 at the Walker Art Center! Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm For June's session, we will be making hanging suncatchers with found materials, inspired by the artist Suzanne Jackson and her current exhibit at the Walker, What is Love. Saturday,...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly. With...
This theatrical experience incorporates spoken word, art, music, and dance, and was first performed more than 30 years ago. Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story takes audiences on a journey into the past, addressing the origins of Juneteenth and the imagined impact on the lives of individuals hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that the Civil War...
Explore Jazz and Social Dance with Rhythmically Speaking Come explore the history and expressive possibilities of jazz and social dance with Twin Cities based professional jazz dance company Rhythmically Speaking! Below are multiple opportunities to engage with the company, including workshops and performances. You can attend all of them, or choose which ones you'd like to check out! Movement Workshop #1 – Wednesday, 7/15 from 10-11:30am at Project Success: Come learn about jazz dance, explore...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A witty and suspenseful comedy thriller in the grand tradition of Dial M for Murder and Columbo. Jeffrey Hatcher’s original mystery, The Butler Did It, takes audiences to a school for butlers that serves the fabulously rich, where a perfect murder has just been committed. The butler did it… but which butler? How?...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A witty and suspenseful comedy thriller in the grand tradition of Dial M for Murder and Columbo. Jeffrey Hatcher’s original mystery, The Butler Did It, takes audiences to a school for butlers that serves the fabulously rich, where a perfect murder has just been committed. The butler did it… but which butler? How?...
Teen Maker Break is a monthly free, drop-in artmaking program for teens ages 13-19 at the Walker Art Center! Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm For June's session, we will be making hanging suncatchers with found materials, inspired by the artist Suzanne Jackson and her current exhibit at the Walker, What is Love. Saturday,...
Explore Jazz and Social Dance with Rhythmically Speaking Come explore the history and expressive possibilities of jazz and social dance with Twin Cities based professional jazz dance company Rhythmically Speaking! Below are multiple opportunities to engage with the company, including workshops and performances. You can attend all of them, or choose which ones you'd like to check out! Movement Workshop #1 – Wednesday, 7/15 from 10-11:30am at Project Success: Come learn about jazz dance, explore...
Middle schoolers, cool off this summer with a stop-motion classic and some movie-inspired art-making, all for free. Middle School Movie Club is a program designed for middle schoolers and their loved ones. Caregivers and family members are welcome to join activities or check out the galleries during the event. Friends and families of middle schoolers...
Explore Jazz and Social Dance with Rhythmically Speaking Come explore the history and expressive possibilities of jazz and social dance with Twin Cities based professional jazz dance company Rhythmically Speaking! Below are multiple opportunities to engage with the company, including workshops and performances. You can attend all of them, or choose which ones you'd like to check out! Movement Workshop #1 – Wednesday, 7/15 from 10-11:30am at Project Success: Come learn about jazz dance, explore...
Explore Jazz and Social Dance with Rhythmically Speaking Come explore the history and expressive possibilities of jazz and social dance with Twin Cities based professional jazz dance company Rhythmically Speaking! Below are multiple opportunities to engage with the company, including workshops and performances. You can attend all of them, or choose which ones you'd like to check out! Movement Workshop #1 – Wednesday, 7/15 from 10-11:30am at Project Success: Come learn about jazz dance, explore...
Explore Jazz and Social Dance with Rhythmically Speaking Come explore the history and expressive possibilities of jazz and social dance with Twin Cities based professional jazz dance company Rhythmically Speaking! Below are multiple opportunities to engage with the company, including workshops and performances. You can attend all of them, or choose which ones you'd like to check out! Movement Workshop #1 – Wednesday, 7/15 from 10-11:30am at Project Success: Come learn about jazz dance, explore...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. From the creator of Hamilton comes In the Heights, a Tony Award-winning celebration of family, ambition, and home. This heartwarming story follows a vibrant neighborhood at a crossroads, capturing the journeys of a shop owner honoring the past, a daughter navigating Ivy League pressures, and a father...
All Sanford students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew! We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to audition or apply. For the audition, students will learn a short song and dance as well as read a few lines from a script. We work to include...
Experience the magic of Jeki and Ellie’s “Quick Change & Magic Show,” a high-energy performance where costumes transform instantly before your eyes. This husband-and-wife duo blends breathtaking illusions with seamless stage chemistry. Jeki first captivated over 13 million viewers on America’s Got Talent which left Simon Cowell stunned. Together with Ellie, the pair have achieved international success, won...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate's beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure...
Please note: This performance date is currently waitlist only. A profound exploration of humanity Beneath a lonely tree on a country road, two companions wait for the mysterious Godot. As time moves along, Vladimir and Estragon fill their day circling the largest of questions: Why are we here? What are we here for? Who are...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A play about a play—and the artists who risked everything to tell it. Inspired by the true story of Sholem Asch’s seminal Yiddish work, God of Vengeance, and its infamous 1923 obscenity trial, INDECENT is a haunting, klezmer-infused play with music that traces the turbulent journey of a...
Lara/Larissa is a misfit in rural South Dakota—half-Native and half-White, weighed down by physical limitations. She takes beginner ballet class for physical therapy and hates it—until the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief inspires her to pursue a professional dance career. Based on the author’s own story, Fancy Dancer is a rich, multigenerational experience that speaks to the...