The Sound of (Black) Music is a dynamic and groundbreaking production that reimagines one of America’s most beloved musical classics (The Sound of Music) through a joyful, Afro-futuristic lens. The electrifying score, featuring elements of jazz, soul, funk, and afro-grooves, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Black music and its impact on American popular culture....
An enchanting comedic delight On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: the marriage of the Athenian...
Be part of the journey to “keep your eyes on the prize and hold on” as you sing and experience the weaving together of stories that connect our past struggles to our present pursuit of an equitable future for all. VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists—actors, dancers, storytellers, and musicians—presenting songs...
Welcome to the Paradise Club, home to a makeshift family of musicians living out their lives in a fast-changing section of Detroit. After a bewitching stranger arrives with ready cash and a secretive agenda, the future of these friendships and the club itself fall into doubt. Morriseau’s noir-inflected musical drama captures people yearning to find...
Stolen Focus: An immersive play in the wildness of tech demands. Be Prepared. Maran Talzen has lost it. She was ‘let go’ from her social media job and is now managing the lobby at the Phoenix Theater. Still haunted by Digital Disruptors, she comes to realize that the Internet temptations and distractions are pulling apart her...
WHERE DO YOU PLANT YOUR ROOTS? In this world premiere, Q just moved to the neighborhood, but instead of a bed, they brought fifty boxes of earth for the community garden. When Q starts cultivating fantastical, improbable plants, one man’s distrust grows even as his young daughter reaches out in friendship. A creative response to...
New York Magazine’s choice for Best Play of 2023, a “completely wonderful” musical portrait of modern school life is “as riveting as it [is] sweetly funny.” Directed by Morgan Green, this “extraordinary meditation on teaching and learning” is told in musical snapshots of individual teenagers. Solo writer-performer Milo Cramer, a former tutor, offers charming and...
WHERE DO YOU PLANT YOUR ROOTS? In this world premiere, Q just moved to the neighborhood, but instead of a bed, they brought fifty boxes of earth for the community garden. When Q starts cultivating fantastical, improbable plants, one man’s distrust grows even as his young daughter reaches out in friendship. A creative response to...
Two female scientists, living hundreds of years apart, explore the meaning of love, motherhood, family, art and science. Written by Karen Zacarías (The Book Club Play), Legacy of Light juxtaposes the true story of Émilie du Châtelet, a mathematician, scientist, and lover of the philosopher Voltaire, who became unexpectedly pregnant at 42, and that of a fictional 21st-century physicist...
“The most sympathetic ear to a social outcast may be the devil himself”. A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town,...
“The most sympathetic ear to a social outcast may be the devil himself”. A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town,...
2024 MacArthur Fellow and 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award winner Shamel Pitts performs in Touch of RED, a multidisciplinary duet inspired by the rapid-fire footwork of boxing, the African American jazz dance style Lindy-Hop, Gaga movement language, and nightlife culture. Set in a stylized “boxing” ring designed by the MacArthur Fellow Mimi Lien, with the...
Project Success and Northeast Middle School present Frozen Jr.! Join us for an evening performance, brought to you by Northeast Middle School students on-stage and behind-the-scenes! 6:00 pm – Box Office Opens 7:00 pm – Performance $5 suggested donation at the door. Enter through doors 4 & 6. A story of true love and acceptance...
Project Success and Northeast Middle School present Frozen Jr.! Join us for an evening performance, brought to you by Northeast Middle School students on-stage and behind-the-scenes! 6:00 pm – Box Office Opens 7:00 pm – Performance $5 suggested donation at the door. Enter through doors 4 & 6. A story of true love and acceptance...
James Sewell Ballet celebrates a remarkable 35 years that have produced over 200 distinct dance pieces, supported vital opportunities for emerging and mid-career artists, and won over countless individuals who never expected contemporary ballet was for them. The evening features a retrospective that revisits past hits and company favorites. Performance Venue The O’Shaughnessy All Performance...
James Sewell Ballet celebrates a remarkable 35 years that have produced over 200 distinct dance pieces, supported vital opportunities for emerging and mid-career artists, and won over countless individuals who never expected contemporary ballet was for them. The evening features a retrospective that revisits past hits and company favorites. Performance Venue The O’Shaughnessy All Performance...
Project Success and Andersen Middle School present Frozen Jr.! Join us for an evening performance, brought to you by Andersen Middle School students on-stage and behind-the-scenes! Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been...
Project Success and Andersen Middle School present Frozen Jr.! Join us for an evening performance, brought to you by Andersen Middle School students on-stage and behind-the-scenes! Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. An iconic murder mystery During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. An iconic murder mystery During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the...
Are you an Anwatin student interested in performing on stage? Project Success invites you to audition for Moana Jr! All are welcome and no experience is required. For the audition, students will learn a short song and dance as well as read a few lines from a script. More information about auditions will be available on...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. An iconic murder mystery During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the...
Lauded for its versatility and innovative repertory, Columbus, OH-based BalletMet will grace the stage with a program featuring a stunning Northrop Centennial Commission and a joyful ode to music through dance. Timeless Tide brings swirling energy onstage to depict the gravitational pull of time and the countless interactions that guide its continuous momentum. Set to an original score by...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to...
A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love;...
Meet Lettice Duffet: expert on Elizabethan cuisine, enthusiast of medieval weaponry, lover of history, and the ever flamboyant (and popular) tour guide at Fustian House. Meet Lotte Schoen: lover of rules, keeper of order, and straightlaced inspector from the Preservation Trust. When Lettice theatrically “embellishes” the historical past of Fustian House, Schoen calls her into her office….which triggers an...
After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surroundings as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks and plots. Performance Venue U of...
After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surroundings as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks and plots. Performance Venue U of...
A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love;...
A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love;...
A transcendent masterpiece of the silent film era, The Passion of Joan of Arc is a vivid, immersive journey through the agonies of martyrdom. Carl Theodor Dreyer’s expressionistic, intimate techniques immerse viewers in the hours before Joan’s fateful trial. Classical music rising star Dr. Filip Presseisen will accompany the 1928 film on Northrop’s historic Aeolian-Skinner pipe...
After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surroundings as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks and plots. Performance Venue U of...
Taking off from last year’s sold-out limited run, the second installment of this high-energy tribute will feature brand new pieces from some of Broadway’s biggest hits, including Pippin, Chicago, Carousel, West Side Story, Moulin Rouge…and more! Performance Venue Luminary Arts Center All Performance Dates Thursday, 4/10 at 7pm Content Warnings/Age Recommendations This performance is recommended...
They are the warriors you don’t know. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans who served as translators and interrogators for the U.S. Armed Forces, Secret Warriors features two men, Koji Kimura and Tamio Takahashi, who took extraordinary risks to save their fellow soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. As the...
They are the warriors you don’t know. Inspired by the stories of the Japanese Americans who served as translators and interrogators for the U.S. Armed Forces, Secret Warriors features two men, Koji Kimura and Tamio Takahashi, who took extraordinary risks to save their fellow soldiers in the Pacific Theater during World War II. As the...
Meet Lettice Duffet: expert on Elizabethan cuisine, enthusiast of medieval weaponry, lover of history, and the ever flamboyant (and popular) tour guide at Fustian House. Meet Lotte Schoen: lover of rules, keeper of order, and straightlaced inspector from the Preservation Trust. When Lettice theatrically “embellishes” the historical past of Fustian House, Schoen calls her into her office….which triggers an...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. American Ballet Theatre—America’s National Ballet Company®—returns to Northrop for two performances of the beloved classic, Giselle. The epitome of Romantic ballet, this heart-rending tale of love, remorse, and forgiveness perfectly fuses live music, movement, and drama. The role of Giselle requires an exquisite dancer with daring dramatic and technical...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. American Ballet Theatre—America’s National Ballet Company®—returns to Northrop for two performances of the beloved classic, Giselle. The epitome of Romantic ballet, this heart-rending tale of love, remorse, and forgiveness perfectly fuses live music, movement, and drama. The role of Giselle requires an exquisite dancer with daring dramatic and technical...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Join us in the Spring of 2025 as TU Dance celebrates its 20th Anniversary and marks this significant milestone by featuring the works of prominent and renowned African American choreographers that have been supportive and connected to TU Dance since its inception. These works will include Alvin Ailey’s Witness, Ronald...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Join us in the Spring of 2025 as TU Dance celebrates its 20th Anniversary and marks this significant milestone by featuring the works of prominent and renowned African American choreographers that have been supportive and connected to TU Dance since its inception. These works will include Alvin Ailey’s Witness, Ronald...
Disney’s Frozen sweeps into Minnesota as Children’s Theatre Company premieres its original production of the hit Broadway musical. Sing along with Elsa, Anna, and the whole cast as they encounter magic that’s out of control, weather that’s fearsome, and Olaf, a snowman who melts your heart. Will Elsa be able to restore the balance between summer and winter? Will...
A clever Southern comedy Grande dames Grace Dunbar and Catherine Green prepare for the Nacirema Society’s 1964 centennial cotillion — the event of the season in Montgomery, Alabama. The elegant African American debutantes include Grace’s granddaughter Gracie, escorted by Catherine’s grandson Bobby, and the two grandmothers hope the young couple will soon be engaged. But...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. ROCK OUT IN THIS MYTHICAL ADVENTURE! When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. To succeed, Percy must do more than catch a thief, he must...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. This groundbreaking and beloved Tony-winning Best Musical is inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. Introspective and refreshingly honest, this hit musical is hailed as one of Broadway’s most original. Through the lens of three pivotal stages in Alison’s life, Bechdel’s witty and wistful illustrated autobiography comes to...
Tapestries 9.0 continues Threads Dance Project’s tradition of highlighting new choreographic voices. This year’s production features original works by Colin Edwards, Rachel Lieberman, and Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. The program also includes Karen L. Charles’ repertory work Let America Be America, inspired by the chant “Make America Great Again” and the idea that America has never been...
Tapestries 9.0 continues Threads Dance Project’s tradition of highlighting new choreographic voices. This year’s production features original works by Colin Edwards, Rachel Lieberman, and Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. The program also includes Karen L. Charles’ repertory work Let America Be America, inspired by the chant “Make America Great Again” and the idea that America has never been...
A clever Southern comedy Grande dames Grace Dunbar and Catherine Green prepare for the Nacirema Society’s 1964 centennial cotillion — the event of the season in Montgomery, Alabama. The elegant African American debutantes include Grace’s granddaughter Gracie, escorted by Catherine’s grandson Bobby, and the two grandmothers hope the young couple will soon be engaged. But...
Tapestries 9.0 continues Threads Dance Project’s tradition of highlighting new choreographic voices. This year’s production features original works by Colin Edwards, Rachel Lieberman, and Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. The program also includes Karen L. Charles’ repertory work Let America Be America, inspired by the chant “Make America Great Again” and the idea that America has never been...
2001. The DREAM act is first proposed. The Twin Towers fall. In New Jersey, two teenagers forge a friendship that becomes a sanctuary. Both brought to America as children, G and B support each other through life’s harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B hatch a plan to marry so that he may legally...
2001. The DREAM act is first proposed. The Twin Towers fall. In New Jersey, two teenagers forge a friendship that becomes a sanctuary. Both brought to America as children, G and B support each other through life’s harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B hatch a plan to marry so that he may legally...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough. Rosina is young, clever, and wealthy, but her greedy guardian desires her and her fortune for himself. Using her wits to outsmart him and find her true love, she enlists Figaro, the mischievous and well-connected local barber, who...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough. Rosina is young, clever, and wealthy, but her greedy guardian desires her and her fortune for himself. Using her wits to outsmart him and find her true love, she enlists Figaro, the mischievous and well-connected local barber, who...
Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama City Hall is demanding more than his signature, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed—and the Church won’t leave him alone. For ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his recently paroled son Junior, the struggle to hold on to one of the...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. A young woman embarks on a cross-country bus trip in search of a televangelist she believes can cure a scar on her face. Along the way, she meets two soldiers who are facing their own troubles with money and racism. The trio’s journey becomes a rollicking ride through...
This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. ...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. A young woman embarks on a cross-country bus trip in search of a televangelist she believes can cure a scar on her face. Along the way, she meets two soldiers who are facing their own troubles with money and racism. The trio’s journey becomes a rollicking ride through...
Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only. This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a...
Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us—both the families we’re born into and the ones we choose. From the moment we arrive in the world, we’re shaped and challenged by the people who love us. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: What does it mean to belong? To break...
Whoa, Nellie! tells the rip-roaring musical tale of Nellie King, the “wily and scandalous female cowboy detective” whose countless criminal exploits and penchant for male attire made her an 1800s Minnesota media icon. By turns hilarious, tuneful, and deeply emotional, this grand spectacle resurrects an array of vaudevillian superstars to share a story of surprising...
Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us—both the families we’re born into and the ones we choose. From the moment we arrive in the world, we’re shaped and challenged by the people who love us. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: What does it mean to belong? To break...
Familia explores the beautiful and complex ties that bind us—both the families we’re born into and the ones we choose. From the moment we arrive in the world, we’re shaped and challenged by the people who love us. Through breathtaking circus arts and raw storytelling, Familia asks: What does it mean to belong? To break...
Whoa, Nellie! tells the rip-roaring musical tale of Nellie King, the “wily and scandalous female cowboy detective” whose countless criminal exploits and penchant for male attire made her an 1800s Minnesota media icon. By turns hilarious, tuneful, and deeply emotional, this grand spectacle resurrects an array of vaudevillian superstars to share a story of surprising...
Two actors, father and daughter, tell their own story through the words of Virginia Woolf, composing an alternately fanciful, visceral, and vulnerable duet. Playing with language, movement, and dress-up, like children, they put on their own “living-room play.” All the while, wrestling existential questions of gender and fiction: or, what it means to be and...
Two actors, father and daughter, tell their own story through the words of Virginia Woolf, composing an alternately fanciful, visceral, and vulnerable duet. Playing with language, movement, and dress-up, like children, they put on their own “living-room play.” All the while, wrestling existential questions of gender and fiction: or, what it means to be and...
Pam and Jou used to be best friends. Promising star athletes on their volleyball team, they both had big dreams of moving away from Minnesota and playing in college. Jumping back and forth between their teenage years and adulthood, we see how the tensions of family, culture, and ambition shape these young women and their...
Pam and Jou used to be best friends. Promising star athletes on their volleyball team, they both had big dreams of moving away from Minnesota and playing in college. Jumping back and forth between their teenage years and adulthood, we see how the tensions of family, culture, and ambition shape these young women and their...
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering...
Pam and Jou used to be best friends. Promising star athletes on their volleyball team, they both had big dreams of moving away from Minnesota and playing in college. Jumping back and forth between their teenage years and adulthood, we see how the tensions of family, culture, and ambition shape these young women and their...
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering...
Two actors, father and daughter, tell their own story through the words of Virginia Woolf, composing an alternately fanciful, visceral, and vulnerable duet. Playing with language, movement, and dress-up, like children, they put on their own “living-room play.” All the while, wrestling existential questions of gender and fiction: or, what it means to be and...
Two actors, father and daughter, tell their own story through the words of Virginia Woolf, composing an alternately fanciful, visceral, and vulnerable duet. Playing with language, movement, and dress-up, like children, they put on their own “living-room play.” All the while, wrestling existential questions of gender and fiction: or, what it means to be and...
Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Presented by Maia Maiden Productions The SOTA Movement is Minnesota’s premier street dance festival – a dynamic celebration of dance, culture, and community rooted in the powerful traditions of Hip Hop. This multi-day event unites artists, creators, and supporters to honor the vibrant spirit of street dance. From...
This theatrical experience, written by Rose McGee, 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 was over. This performance is presented by Sweet Potato Comfort Pie in partnership with...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only.* Step into the golden age of Hollywood with Singin’ in the Rain, the splash-hit musical comedy about silent film stars navigating the bumpy (and hilarious) transition to “talkies.” In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes things aren’t always...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only.* Lover, a Taylor Swift tribute, is a professional, high-class, full-band, faithful production reflecting the iconic Eras Tour. Showcasing all eleven of Taylor Swift’s albums with unique “Taylor-made” outfits, signature choreography, reminiscent elements and corresponding graphics, Lover mirrors the glam, energy, and sound of the biggest tour of...
Jane Austen’s beloved novel bursts to life in this fresh, fast-paced adaptation by Kate Hamill. Spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets her match in the proud Mr. Darcy, igniting a clash of wit and will that’s as moving as it is hilarious. With playful staging and bold character choices, this reinvention of a classic explores love, class,...
“A tale as old as now” An Iliad is a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller—possibly...
“A tale as old as now” An Iliad is a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller—possibly...
Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Jane Austen’s beloved novel bursts to life in this fresh, fast-paced adaptation by Kate Hamill. Spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets her match in the proud Mr. Darcy, igniting a clash of wit and will that’s as moving as it is hilarious. With playful staging and bold character choices,...
A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that celebrates – and lovingly skewers – the theatre world. On the opening night of The Golden Egg, wealthy producer Julia Budder hosts a lavish Manhattan party. Downstairs, celebrities are arriving, but upstairs, the playwright, director, leading lady, and other insiders anxiously await the first reviews. As egos clash and ambitions run...
A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that celebrates – and lovingly skewers – the theatre world. On the opening night of The Golden Egg, wealthy producer Julia Budder hosts a lavish Manhattan party. Downstairs, celebrities are arriving, but upstairs, the playwright, director, leading lady, and other insiders anxiously await the first reviews. As egos clash and ambitions run...
Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only. Supreme Court Justice “RBG” welcomes a friend of the family to her cozy chambers to convey, over the course of ninety fascinating and often funny minutes, a sense of her life and its many trials: losing her mother the day before she graduated as valedictorian of her...
A classic drama reimagined Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to...
A classic drama reimagined Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to...
A classic drama reimagined Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to...
Set in a world teetering on the edge of transformation, Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard follows a family confronting and evading the traumas of the past and the realities of the present. With a contemporary lens and the dynamic creative team behind SAY ALL THE TRUTH, this fresh, devised adaptation by The Moving Company...
A classic drama reimagined Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to...
Set in a world teetering on the edge of transformation, Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard follows a family confronting and evading the traumas of the past and the realities of the present. With a contemporary lens and the dynamic creative team behind SAY ALL THE TRUTH, this fresh, devised adaptation by The Moving Company...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only. A musical comedy starring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky family A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in...
A classic drama reimagined Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only.* Set in a world teetering on the edge of transformation, Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard follows a family confronting and evading the traumas of the past and the realities of the present. With a contemporary lens and the dynamic creative team behind SAY ALL THE TRUTH,...
Paul Sheldon is a very successful romance novelist who finds himself recovering in the secluded home of his “number one fan”, Annie Wilkes after she rescues him from a near fatal car crash. While Paul is on the mend, Annie insists she must proof read Paul’s latest book and becomes blind with rage when it...
Cue the confetti and put on your Sunday clothes! It’s Theater Latté Da’s 100th production—a milestone worthy of a celebration like no other. We invite audiences to join us for a cabaret-style bash packed with powerhouse performances by Latté Da luminaries, emceed by Twin Cities favorite Tod Petersen. In honor of achieving this “impossible dream,”...
A classic drama reimagined Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to...
The sea is calling! Join young Jim Hawkins on a bold, ensemble‑driven story of adventure, high stakes, and transformation—filled with pirates, sword fights, live music, and theatrical magic. In this classic tale, you’ll witness a coming-of-age tale rich in mentorship, courage, and teamwork—think The Goonies meets The Outsiders. An ensemble of actors takes the audience...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only. The sea is calling! Join young Jim Hawkins on a bold, ensemble‑driven story of adventure, high stakes, and transformation—filled with pirates, sword fights, live music, and theatrical magic. In this classic tale, you’ll witness a coming-of-age tale rich in mentorship, courage, and teamwork—think The Goonies meets The...
This film is in Spanish, Quechua and English. Director Augusto Zegarra attending! Enjoy a post-screening dance performance by Mi Perú. About the Film In South America, there are 10 million people who speak Quechua, yet no film has ever been dubbed in this language. Fernando Valencia, a radio host and independent dubbing artist, wants to change that...
Celebrate storytelling with this rousing tale of one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation garnered 8 Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including winning the 2018 Best Revival of a Musical. Performance Venue Bloomington Center for the Arts All Performance Dates Wednesday, 10/15 at...
A hopeful story of courage In a small town in upstate New York, 38-year-old Kenneth has everything he needs: a bookstore job he loves, his best friend Bert, daily mai tais at Wally’s and a simple, steady routine — that is, until he finds himself unemployed. With Bert’s encouragement, Kenneth applies to be a teller...
Experience the thrill of Dracula: The Dance Musical — a spellbinding fusion of gothic romance, electrifying choreography, and hauntingly beautiful music. Step into a world where passion meets darkness, and the legendary vampire’s tale is brought to life on stage with powerful dance and breathtaking visuals. Dare to be seduced by the night! Content...
A hopeful story of courage In a small town in upstate New York, 38-year-old Kenneth has everything he needs: a bookstore job he loves, his best friend Bert, daily mai tais at Wally’s and a simple, steady routine — that is, until he finds himself unemployed. With Bert’s encouragement, Kenneth applies to be a teller...
“Miraculous … a communal act of translation.” —New York Times (Critic’s Pick) Tiago Rodrigues begins By Heart with an assurance that everything will be “calm and normal.” What he omits is just how un-normal “normal” can be. The acclaimed Portuguese playwright proceeds to invite 10 volunteer audience collaborators on stage to learn a sonnet live, while weaving in...
Immerse yourself in the fluid eloquence and highly anticipated Northrop onstage debut of Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE. For this 40th anniversary celebration honoring Ronald K. Brown, one of our generation’s most highly sought-after choreographers, EVIDENCE will be joined by esteemed local trailblazer TU Dance. This exceptional program will showcase the transformative works of Brown, whose choreography...
This annual pro wrestling event benefits Women of Nations – Eagles Nest Shelter, assisting victims of domestic abuse. There is a meet and greet starting at 4:00 pm, which is free for Project Success families. If you also want to pay for taking a photo with wrestlers or signed memorabilia, the prices are listed HERE. ...
Is our love true—or is it just a show? When two couples set out to answer this question, a reckless wager and some truly questionable decision-making lead to a whirlwind of temptation and chaos—what could possibly go wrong? With a masterful score by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Così fan tutte presents an eye-opening, honest look at the fickle nature of love, fidelity, and the complex dynamics of human relationships....
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only About the Show There are zombies outside, but two cousins trapped in an abandoned restaurant find the other humans sharing their hiding place might be even more dangerous. A group of friends meet in secret about whether it’s time to flee their hometown being slowly overtaken by...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A cherished holiday tradition Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with “Bah! Humbug!” and can’t be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A cherished holiday tradition Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with “Bah! Humbug!” and can’t be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and...
Step into a century of genre-blending creativity with Trisha Brown Dance Company (TBDC) and Merce Cunningham Trust’s (MCT) Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham Onstage. To celebrate the 2025 centennial of the visionary American artist Robert Rauschenberg, TBDC unites the work of iconic 20th-century artists for an evening of dance featuring visual presentations designed by Rauschenberg....
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. When Professor Henry Higgins takes on the ambitious task of molding flower seller Eliza Doolittle into his vision of refinement, she is swept into a world brimming with possibility and unexpected discoveries. Widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, My Fair Lady is guaranteed...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A cherished holiday tradition Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with “Bah! Humbug!” and can’t be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Threads Dance Project’s Fall Show, Beyond the Point of Knowing, explores the challenges of never knowing what comes next, what will change, or where we’ll be tomorrow. The premiere work draws from Continental Drift Theory, highlighting the slow, imperceptible changes that shaped and continue to shape the...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Threads Dance Project’s Fall Show, Beyond the Point of Knowing, explores the challenges of never knowing what comes next, what will change, or where we’ll be tomorrow. The premiere work draws from Continental Drift Theory, highlighting the slow, imperceptible changes that shaped and continue to shape the...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. The approximate run time of the event is 75 minutes with no intermission. The event will be followed by a talkback with Megan Dolan. A dynamic solo show written and performed by Megan Dolan, is a heartfelt comedy about a mother raising a son on the spectrum,...
*Please note: This performance is currently waitlist only A cherished holiday tradition Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with “Bah! Humbug!” and can’t be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and...
A spooktacular adventure filled with mystery, laughs, and just the right amount of chills. When Brooke and her best friend Zeke land the leads in their middle school’s new musical, they’re thrilled – until strange things start happening around the theater. Whispers of an old legend resurface, warning that the play might be cursed. As...
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of...
A spooktacular adventure filled with mystery, laughs, and just the right amount of chills. When Brooke and her best friend Zeke land the leads in their middle school’s new musical, they’re thrilled – until strange things start happening around the theater. Whispers of an old legend resurface, warning that the play might be cursed. As...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Hercule Poirot returns in another new Agatha Christie adaptation from Kate Danley (The Mysterious Affair at Styles). When a desperate plea brings Poirot and his ever-loyal companion Captain Hastings to a quiet French village, they arrive just a stroke too late—their wealthy client has been found murdered...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. When Professor Henry Higgins takes on the ambitious task of molding flower seller Eliza Doolittle into his vision of refinement, she is swept into a world brimming with possibility and unexpected discoveries. Widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time, My Fair Lady is guaranteed...
“Dance that inspires, challenges, and entertains.” —Minnesota Star Tribune The Walker’s annual dance showcase celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant and diverse dance communities. Each year, a roster of local choreographers and movement artists deliver powerful performances curated by a notable Minnesota dancemaker. This year’s program is curated by dancer/choreographer Benny Olk. Content Warnings/Age Recommendations This performance may...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A cherished holiday tradition Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with “Bah! Humbug!” and can’t be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Hercule Poirot returns in another new Agatha Christie adaptation from Kate Danley (The Mysterious Affair at Styles). When a desperate plea brings Poirot and his ever-loyal companion Captain Hastings to a quiet French village, they arrive just a stroke too late—their wealthy client has been found murdered...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. When a Christmas Eve snowstorm strands the entire cast of A Christmas Carol, married couple and stage managers Sarah and Charlie are left with no choice but to perform the whole show themselves! What starts as a disaster quickly turns into a hilarious holiday adventure as the two scramble...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A cherished holiday tradition Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with “Bah! Humbug!” and can’t be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and...
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of...
*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...
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...
*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...
*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...
*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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
*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...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. The most Tony Award-winning show of its season The 2023 Tony-winner for Best Musical, based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s play of the same title, revolves around a teenage girl named Kimberly Levaco, who suffers from a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process. Before she has had a...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only In honor of their 70th anniversary, the beloved Joffrey Ballet revisits Northrop with American Icons, a tribute to three dance legends. Featuring iconic works that have shaped the history of American dance, the soaring program is brought to life with live orchestra, including a stirring piece played...
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. This history-making musical opened on Broadway in 1972 and continues to provoke and inspire more than five decades later. In Micki Grant’s uproarious revue, nine singer-dancers perform 20 numbers in a kaleidoscope of musical genres, from rock to jazz to gospel to funk. Veering from block party...
*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. This history-making musical opened on Broadway in 1972 and continues to provoke and inspire more than five decades later. In Micki Grant’s uproarious revue, nine singer-dancers perform 20 numbers in a kaleidoscope of musical genres, from rock to jazz to gospel to funk. Veering from block party...
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...
