Minneapolis Theater Reviews

Review: THE MAGIC HOUR TOUR - Jhené AIKO at Target Center
by Jared Fessler - August 21, 2024

Last night, the Target Center was transformed into a haven of soulful melodies and introspective vibes as Jhené Aiko’s The Magic Hour Tour made its Minneapolis stop. With an impressive lineup of openers, including Umi, Kiana Ledé, Tink, and Coi Leray, the evening promised a diverse range of R&B, sou...

Review: ICE SPICE: Y2K! WORLD TOUR at The Fillmore Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - August 15, 2024

Ice Spice delivered an electric performance at The Fillmore in Minneapolis on August 14, 2024. From the moment she stepped on stage with her backup dancers, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and she did not disappoint. The stage featured a striking backdrop and a large inflatable, adding...

Review: EMILY KRISTEN MORRIS CONCERT AND MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS at The Journey On Stage
by Jared Fessler - August 15, 2024

What did our critic think of EMILY KRISTEN MORRIS CONCERT AND MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS at The Journey On Stage?...

Review: THE GREENHOUSE at The Southern Theater
by Jared Fessler - August 08, 2024

The Greenhouse, created by KT Schearer and presented by Eye of Jupiter Theatre, is currently playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2024 at The Southern Theater. The story revolves around a pregnant newcomer who arrives at a cult-like group that makes the ultimate sacrifice to protect their garden...

Review: ONCE UPON A PINE: THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - August 08, 2024

Once Upon A Pine: The Adventures of Pinocchio, presented by Sugar Throw Theatre and directed by Kolie Shaw, is currently playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2024 at the Theater in the Round. This production tells the tale of one of the most beloved puppets, Pinocchio, who is carved from an ench...

Review: THEY STILL MAKE FILM FOR THAT? at Strike Theater
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2024

They Still Make Film For That? By Dark Roast Arts, created by Kevin Ealain, is playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2024 at Strike Theater on select dates now through August 11, 2024....

Review: BEANIE BABY DIVORCE PLAY at Open Eye Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 05, 2024

Beanie Baby Divorce Play By Melancholics Anonymous, created by Rachel Ropella and Timothy Kelly, is playing at the Minnesota Fringe Festival 2024 at the Open Eye Theater, now through August 11, 2024....

Review: DREAM OF ME at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - August 04, 2024

What did our critic think of DREAM OF ME at Theatre In The Round?...

Review: THE PETER PAN COMETH at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - August 04, 2024

What did our critic think of THE PETER PAN COMETH at Theatre In The Round?...

Review: BARRY MANILOW THE LAST SAINT PAUL CONCERT at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - August 03, 2024

What did our critic think of BARRY MANILOW THE LAST SAINT PAUL CONCERT at Xcel Energy Center?...

Review: DIVINE/GYPSY at Barbara Barker Center For Dance
by Jared Fessler - August 02, 2024

What did our critic think of DIVINE/GYPSY at Barbara Barker Center For Dance?...

Review: MAE WEST'S THE DRAG at Theatre In The Round
by Jared Fessler - August 02, 2024

What did our critic think of MAE WEST'S THE DRAG at Theatre In The Round?...

Review: TRANSITION: A STORY OF TWO TRANS PEOPLE BECOMING THEMSELVES at Mixed Blood Theatre
by Jared Fessler - August 02, 2024

What did our critic think of TRANSITION: A STORY OF TWO TRANS PEOPLE BECOMING THEMSELVES at Mixed Blood Theatre?...

Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Artistry Theater and Visual Arts
by Joe Sarafolean - July 29, 2024

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts?...

Review: BLAKE PROEHL at Fine Line Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 26, 2024

Blake Proehl, a former NFL player and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, experienced an unfortunate injury during his rookie season that put his football career on hold. During his recovery, Blake discovered a new passion and talent: singing and music. He shared a surprise video of himself singing wit...

Review: NEWSIES at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts
by Jared Fessler - July 24, 2024

Disney's Newsies is now playing at the Artistry Theater and Visual Arts through August 11, 2024. Based on a true story set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, Newsies follows the journey of newsboys led by Jack Kelly as they strike against unjust working conditions....

Review: ENGLISH at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - July 20, 2024

What did our critic think of ENGLISH at Guthrie Theater?...

Review: SIX at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - July 18, 2024

What did our critic think of SIX at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?...

Review: HEART & SOUL TOUR 2024 CHICAGO | EARTH, WIND, & FIRE at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - July 14, 2024

What did our critic think of HEART & SOUL TOUR 2024 CHICAGO | EARTH, WIND, & FIRE at Xcel Energy Center?...

Review: TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse
by Jared Fessler - July 13, 2024

What did our critic think of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse?...

Review: SWEENEY TODD at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - July 12, 2024

Ashland Productions in Maplewood, Minnesota, is currently staging 'Sweeney Todd' with music by Stephen Sondheim. This dark tale follows a barber who returns to 19th-century London, seeking revenge on the corrupt judge who framed him and ruined his family. Upon his return, he meets Mrs. Lovett, a pie...

Review: THE SHOW - LIVE ON TOUR - NIALL HORAN at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - July 08, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SHOW - LIVE ON TOUR - NIALL HORAN at Xcel Energy Center?...

Review: BEN PLATT: THE HONEYMIND TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 03, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Ben Platt, known for his roles in Broadway productions Dear Evan Hansen and Parade as well as films Dear Evan Hansen, Pitch Perfect, Theater Camp, and The Politician, brought his Honey Mind Tour to Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Orpheum Theate...

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Guthrie Theater
by Joe Sarafolean - June 29, 2024

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Guthrie Theater?...

Review: SUOR ANGELICA at Out Of The Box Opera
by Jared Fessler - June 26, 2024

What did our critic think of SOUR ANGELICA at Out Of The Box Opera?...