Minneapolis / St. Paul Interviews

Jason Schommer, a comedian and storyteller based in the Twin Cities, is set to perform an encore of his show 1992: Mistakes Were Made! at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis on September 19, 2024. We sit down with Jason to discuss what inspired him to pursue comedy and storytelling, as well as his motivations behind this production....

The Back to the Future national tour is making a stop in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre from September 10-15, 2024. We spoke with Don Stephenson, who plays Doc Brown in this production, about the show and his experiences in Minneapolis....

The Back to the Future national tour is making a stop in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre from September 10-15, 2024. We spoke with Don Stephenson, who plays Doc Brown in this production, about the show and his experiences in Minneapolis....

Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench beco...

On Golden Pond will be playing at the Minnetonka Theatre from September 14, 2024, through September 29, 2024....

The Reunion: A Hilarious New Murder Mystery will be performed by Trademark Theater at the Gremlin Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on select dates from September 19 through October 12, 2024....

Join us for an exclusive debut solo concert featuring Emily Kristen Morris! Following the concert, Emily will host a Musical Theatre Masterclass focused on Broadway-style singing and acting through song....

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Jill A. Anderson to be its new Managing Director. Anderson will assumed the role early summer 2024. She succeeds Kimberly Motes, who departed in October 2023 to become Executive Director of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre....

The Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced Rick Dildine as their new Artistic Director. Dildine will officially take on the role starting July 1, 2024. He succeeds Peter C. Brosius, who will be stepping down on June 30, 2024, after 27 years of leadership....

Yvie Oddly, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, has released a captivating memoir titled All About Yvie: Into the Oddity. This book offers a deeply personal and comprehensive look into Yvie Oddly's life....

Get ready for a spectacular night on Broadway! Starring PLASMA from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16, this sensational performance will take place at The Saloon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, presented by Flip Phone Events on Sunday, July 8th, starting at 8 PM. Sing and dance along to your favorite Broadway...

Disney's 'Newsies' will be playing at the Artistry Theater in Bloomington, Minnesota, from July 18 to August 11, 2024. We chat with Will Dusek, who plays Jack Kelly....

Sweeney Todd will be playing at Ashland Productions in Maplewood, Minnesota July 12-21, 2024. We chat with Seth Tychon Steidl who plays the role of Sweeney Todd about his role and the production. ...

The musical Come from Away tour is making a stop in St. Paul, Minnesota at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from June 7-16, 2024. ...

Welcome to Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR, a boundless laboratory of boundless creativity where a jubilant ensemble of acrobats, dancers, and musicians conjure a mesmerizing spectacle. Guided by their conductor, they unite to conjure a fantastical and unique universe. ...

MJ - The Musical is set to embark on its national tour, with a stop scheduled at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from May 14 to May 26, 2024....

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is currently captivating audiences at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. This enchanting production will continue its run until September 28, 2024. Read our review....

Daniel Emmet, a renowned singer and Las Vegas headliner, rose to prominence as a finalist on America's Got Talent. Presently, he is captivating audiences on tour alongside David Foster in the spellbinding 'An Evening with David Foster.'...

Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024. ...

The Minnesota Opera's rendition of La Bohème will grace the stage of the Ordway Music Theater from May 4th to May 19th, 2024. The enchanting music is composed by Giacomo Puccini, with a compelling libretto crafted by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica....

Read our interview with Shinah Hey of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres....

On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new, exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike,...

A solo musical based on memories of Ann’s award winning Broadway debut as Mary Flynn in the 1981 Stephen Sondheim musical, Merrily We Roll Along Thursday, April 25, 7:30 pm, in the Theater. Perhaps you saw Merrily We Roll Along at Theater Latté Da last season or are one of the lucky few able to get ...

One of the most beloved musicals of all time comes to Artistry! Featuring a treasure trove of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein songs, including Climb Every Mountain, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and the title number, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has enchanted audiences of all ages f...

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!...

We chat with Peter Hargrave who plays Scar in the national touring production of The Lion King....

Brian D. Kennedy is the acclaimed author of 'A Little Bit Country' and 'My Fair Brady.' Originally from Minnesota, he currently resides in New York City with his husband and their remarkably photogenic dog. When he's not writing, you can find him passionately engaged in his work at an LGBTQ nonprofi...

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!...

Sam and Dinah are living the American dream in 1950s suburbia. Beau and Autumn are celebrating their anniversary over dinner and drinks. But there’s one problem… neither couple is happy. Beau and Autumn can’t seem to look up from their phones and Sam and Dinah can’t stand to be in the same room with...

​​​​​​​Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?...

Meet Frog and Toad, best friends who embark upon a year’s worth of adventures with great merriment, comedic agility, and joyful song-singing. ...

Christopher Rice-Thomson is a dynamic performer and creative force within the realm of Broadway, National Touring, and on-screen productions. Additionally, he has made significant contributions as a director, choreographer, and social media content creator for both Broadway productions and iconic br...

Get insights from Monet Sabel as she talks about portraying Carole King in the beloved musical BEAUTIFUL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Learn about her favorite moments and the joy of bringing this incredible story to life on stage....

Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice - where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today’s favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. ...

Strap on your safety goggles and clean out your ears! When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly L E T T E R S takes over a weird and wondrous science lab. ...

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, Mad Hatters and mayhem. ...

Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatr...

The Minnesota Card Show is scheduled to take place on April 20, 2024, at the Saint Paul River Center. Excitingly, six cast members from the classic movie 'The Sandlot' will be in attendance for the show. The notable personalities include Tom Guiry, Victor DiMattia, Brandon Adams, Shane Obedzinski, M...

We chat with Minnesota native and cast member Jackson Grove about Funny Girl and being back in Minnesota! ...

Could YOU climb up a waterfall??! See a heroic carp who tries just that in this energetic and interactive retelling of traditional fables from Japan and Okinawa. Through artful puppetry and three imaginative actors, you’ll also meet a grateful crane, a wonderfully generous mouse, and an industrious ...

We chat with cast member Alex Ringler of the Mrs. Doubtfire the first national tour currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. ...

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award-winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro....