*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Generations of Twin Cities families have made Black Nativity part of their holiday ritual. Hughes’s classic retelling of the Christmas story is back for its 33rd year, lighting up our stage with incredible music and breathtaking choreography. Whether it’s your first time or your twenty-first, this soul-stirring celebration will...
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Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, improvisation, music, and...
Generations of Twin Cities families have made Black Nativity part of their holiday ritual. Hughes’s classic retelling of the Christmas story is back for its 33rd year, lighting up our stage with incredible music and breathtaking choreography. Whether it’s your first time or your twenty-first, this soul-stirring celebration will remind you of the reason for the season. ...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Step into the magic of the season with Collide’s Holiday Spectacular! This festive dance show brings together dazzling jazz, graceful ballet, and theatrical storytelling to create a holiday experience the whole family will love. Content Warnings/Age Recommendations Recommended for all ages. Themes The winter holiday season means...
Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, improvisation, music, and...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious...
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Jingle Bells and Jazz Noels
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Sing. Swing. Celebrate. Illuminate joy and step into a winter wonderland where big band brass meets timeless carols and tradition gets a toe-tapping twist. With a fresh, festive setlist brimming with theatrics to amuse and delight (cue toy soldiers), you’ll unwrap holiday magic from the first heartfelt harmony to the final...
Step into the magical world of Narnia, where talking animals, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil await. This enchanting musical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe brings C.S. Lewis’ beloved tale to life as four children stumble through a wardrobe into a land frozen in eternal winter. Guided by...
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Annie
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Little orphan Annie is given the chance of a lifetime when she’s invited to spend Christmas at the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks in 1930s New York. With boundless optimism and charm, Annie captures the hearts of everyone she meets—thwarting Miss Hannigan’s crooked plans along the way and discovering...
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda Jr., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original tale, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...
Embrace the wonder of the season as VocalEssence continues its cherished tradition of welcoming Christmas in song. Hear sounds of the season from around the globe performed by four VocalEssence choirs, brass, guitar, percussion, and Northrop’s spectacular pipe organ. Feel the holiday spirit move through you as you lend your voice to joy-filled sing-alongs that will leave you feeling uplifted, festive,...
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda Jr., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and...
Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original tale, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, performed live by the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra, this...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original tale, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...
Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original tale, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, performed live by the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra, this...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A gust of icy wind changes everything! Follow St. Paul’s own Clarence “Cap” Wigington and his wife Viola as their Winter Carnival ice palace design plunges them into the magical realm of King Boreas. They’ll encounter iconic Minnesota figures, from bygone poets to racing legends, all woven into the vibrant...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Step into the magical world of Narnia, where talking animals, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil await. This enchanting musical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe brings C.S. Lewis’ beloved tale to life as four children stumble through a wardrobe into...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Gather your family and friends to experience the magic of the season! Northrop Organist Greg Zelek will fill the air with joy, performing beloved holiday classics, including selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas that pair the spectacular Northrop pipe organ with a spirited drum set. Timeless favorites such as...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original tale, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program features Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit and The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg alongside an abridged romp through Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Three Tales of Christmas offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and joy of...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original tale, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A dance-filled family portrait It’s 1959, and the musical West Side Story has captured the hearts of America, including the tight-knit Candelaria family who dreams of making it big in show business: the siblings take acting and dance lessons, mother Inez works as an usher and father...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A dance-filled family portrait It’s 1959, and the musical West Side Story has captured the hearts of America, including the tight-knit Candelaria family who dreams of making it big in show business: the siblings take acting and dance lessons, mother Inez works as an usher and father...
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Physics Force
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Physics Force is back with exhilarating new shows in Jan 2026! These theater productions feature big demos that always deliver the fun and wow factor of science! With physicists dropping from the air, barrels imploding from the power of atmospheric pressure, and Northrop’s historic pipe organ showing the...
*Please note: this performance has been canceled by the venue. We will be in contact with those who had tickets. Clamor no more, the “Trocks” are back! “The World’s Foremost Gender-Skewering Comic Ballet Company”—famed for performing polished parodies of classical ballet en pointe and en travesti—continues its quest for global adoration after more than 50 fantastic years of artistic...
Who was Florence Price, beyond the music? Prolific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family...
A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark...
A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark...
The Glass Menagerie is a luminous memory play that captures the fragile ache of longing, illusion, and family ties strained to their breaking point. Filtered through Tom’s introspective narration, the story unfolds like a faded home movie—its details soft, its emotions piercing. Tennessee Williams’ iconic work scripts music not merely as background, but as an emotional undercurrent:...
Who was Florence Price, beyond the music? Prolific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family...
Streaming live on the Project Success YouTube channel! With so much fear and injustice in our city, we’re seeing young people lead the way. We’re seeing them take action and work toward their brighter futures- for themselves, for their families, and for their community. The world is bearing witness to their strength and wants to...
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Martha Graham Dance Company
Marking the 100th anniversary of Martha Graham Dance Company in 2026, the legendary modern dance company continues its three-year Graham100 tour with a celebratory mixed repertory stop at Northrop. Exemplifying its founder’s timeless and uniquely American style of dance, this once-in-a-lifetime performance honors the theme American Legacies. The stunning “protest set to banjo” piece (The...
Who was Florence Price, beyond the music? Prolific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Who was Florence Price, beyond the music? Prolific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative, was inspired by writings and...
A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark...
Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, Kiss Me, Kate combines the irreverent humor of four brilliant writers: Sam and Bella Spewack, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. Musical numbers include “So In Love,” “Wunderbar,” “Too Darn...
A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark...
Uncover the rich history of Minnesota through Whoosh!, a lively and deeply moving ghost tale. Solo artist Andrew Erskine Wheeler masterfully brings to life a range of characters, intertwining the rich history of St. Anthony Falls (Owámniyomni/Gakaabikaang) in the post-Civil War era with the story of his Irish heritage. This award-winning show, which debuted at the...
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Letters Aloud: Be the Change
Letters Aloud presents BE THE CHANGE, a lively and inspiring performance that brings to life over a dozen letters written by young people to their heroes throughout history, the responses they received, and their powerful impact on society. Among the many letters in this program, Stan Lee makes good on a decades old promise, a 9-year-old hoopster...
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Little Women
Step into the world of Little Women with this captivating dance theater production that reimagines Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel through expressive choreography and powerful storytelling. Follow the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they journey through love, loss, and self-discovery in a visually stunning performance. A celebration of family, resilience, and the timeless bond...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. The Glass Menagerie is a luminous memory play that captures the fragile ache of longing, illusion, and family ties strained to their breaking point. Filtered through Tom’s introspective narration, the story unfolds like a faded home movie—its details soft, its emotions piercing. Tennessee Williams’ iconic work scripts music not...
Uncover the rich history of Minnesota through Whoosh!, a lively and deeply moving ghost tale. Solo artist Andrew Erskine Wheeler masterfully brings to life a range of characters, intertwining the rich history of St. Anthony Falls (Owámniyomni/Gakaabikaang) in the post-Civil War era with the story of his Irish heritage. This award-winning show, which debuted at the...
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Home on the Mornin’ Train
1839, Talladega, Alabama: slavery is alive and doing quite well in the United States. 1939, Hamburg, Germany: Hitler has called for the extermination of Jews. In this powerful, music-filled drama, the lives of Jewish children in hiding and African-American children fleeing slavery are woven together in a parallel journey of courage and survival. As the Jewish children...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but...
A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but their satisfaction is fleeting, and the two embark...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A chilling tale of ambition When three witches utter a surprising incantation — “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter” — a soldier and nobleman’s course is forever altered. Macbeth and his ambitious wife seek to kill King Duncan and usurp the throne. The pair is successful, but...
*Please note: this performance has been rescheduled for Friday, February 20 at 7:00 pm. A bilingual musical based on P.D. Eastman’s beloved classic, bursting with playful, high-speed energy as dogs drive, swim, play baseball, and race to the big dog party! Like a pop-up book that comes to life, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is a...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Three-time Grammy-winning ensemble presents an original tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Music for Martin brings the Grammy Award–winning Sounds of Blackness back to the Ordway with one of their most powerful and enduring original works. First premiering on our stage in January 1988, this production was...
Lift your voice and sing for justice as VocalEssence presents songs of resilience and resistance that inspire us to continue the march towards freedom and racial reconciliation. Hear the rhythmic cry for freedom found in The Justice Symphony by Damien Geter, featuring anthems from the Civil Rights era. Experience the poignant and beautiful sounds of...
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The Mountaintop
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel as a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with unexpected news, King confronts his destiny and the lasting legacy...