Upcoming Events

Each walking tour visits one playhouse which may include the State, Orpheum or Pantages Theatre providing access to the theatres' interiors as well as details and a fascinating historical perspective that the general public seldom gets while attending a regular event. The tours are designed to give theatre patrons, historians, students or anyone else a personal introduction to these historic gems.

The Ivey Awards project was established in 2004 to celebrate Twin Cities professional theater.

The Ivey Awards has two primary objectives:
Increasing awareness of Twin Cities professional theater; and creating a celebration for all people who love Twin Cities' theater – those within the theater community and those in the audience. The Ivey Awards are administered by an advisory committee of local...

Some four decades since his remarkable debut, John Prine has stayed at the top of his game, both as a performer and songwriter. Long considered a “songwriter’s songwriter,” John Prine writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for, as evidenced by songwriters who have recorded gems from his extensive catalog including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris...

Primus will perform in the second annual Oddity Faire, a multi-medium event that will play in intimate environments around the country. The first Oddity Faire was created in 2009 by Primus’ Les Claypool as a way to perform with a group of likeminded bands that, in his words, “dwelled outside the box and broke beyond the parameters set by the safe pallett of the mainstream.” Claypool noted at the time...

Rodrigo y Gabriela, the captivating virtuoso Mexican duo of Rodrigo Sánchez  on lightning-fast lead guitar and Gabriela Quintero, wielding her rhythm guitar in riotous, percussive support with elements of thrash metal and flamenco, returns by popular demand. One of the most inventive young flamenco-inspired duos today, they released their eagerly-anticipated new album...

Each walking tour visits one playhouse which may include the State, Orpheum or Pantages Theatre providing access to the theatres' interiors as well as details and a fascinating historical perspective that the general public seldom gets while attending a regular event. The tours are designed to give theatre patrons, historians, students or anyone else a personal introduction to these historic gems.

Margaret Cho’s new show is a healthy mix of new stand-up and live music. In the spirit of Cho’s diverse identity and equally diverse career, Cho Dependent features her burgeoning foray into the realm of comedy music. Peppered throughout her brand new stand up show, Cho will be showcasing a few songs from her forthcoming album, Cho Dependent, (to be released on August 24th) which...

Buddy Guy, the legendary blues guitarist and showman known for his riveting, virtuoso playing and fervent vocals returns to Minneapolis. Quinn Sullivan, a 11-year-old blues guitar prodigy mentored by Guy, opens the show and joins the five-time Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee later in the evening.

Building on the success of the hit Showcase television show Trailer Park Boys, Ricky, Julian and Bubbles return to present the brand new live show “The Drunk, High and Unemployed Tour”.

Having answered to the law in the “Ricky, Julian and Bubbles Community Service Variety Show,” preaching the dangers of substance abuse to avoid jail...

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. It’s Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, ...

The Script, a “Celtic soul” male rock trio based in Dublin, Ireland fusing pop, rock, soul, and contemporary R&B return to Minneapolis. With a sound inspired by influences including U2, the Neptunes and Van Morrison, their self titled debut album (Sony) landed on the #1 spot on the Billboard charts in the UK in 2008. The Script has opened for U2 and Paul McCartney on sold out shows as part of their U.S. tour...

Warren Miller Entertainment is the largest action sports filmmaking company on the planet. Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller films showcase incredible cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder and epic adventure. This year’s film takes you on a breathtaking global tour of some of the world’s most impressive...

Celtic Thunder is the male Irish vocal quintet known for performing both solo and ensemble compositions of traditional and contemporary music. Ranging in age from 16 to 40, they call on popular hits and heartwarming songs to offer a concert spanning generations–from Disney’s “When You Wish Upon a Star” and U2’s anthemic “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” to...

Sara Bareilles, alternative singer and soulful songwriter best known for her multi-platinum hit single “Love Song,” returns to Minneapolis hot off the Lilith Fair tour to promote her second album with Epic Records, “Kaleidoscope Heart,” scheduled for release in September 2010. The first single, “King of Anything,” is currently available and charting on the Billboard Singles Top 100....

Hailing from the blues-rich Mississippi Delta, B.B. King is the single most important electric guitarist of the last half century and his innovative bent notes and staccato picking style have influenced generations of blues and rock guitarists. He and his guitar "Lucille" have thrilled audiences with countless hits including "Sweet Sixteen” and "Every Day I Have The Blues," helping to give the...

John Mellencamp and his band are set to tour following the August 17 release of his Rounder Records debut album, No Better Than This. The tour, designed as a uniquely formatted “evening with,” brings Mellencamp’s music to theater-sized venues, a rare opportunity to experience one of America’s most iconic songwriters and performers in an intimate setting, highlighting all phases of his...

Tony Sandler (formerly of Sandler & Young) celebrates the season with warmth, humor, and romance in this classy and delightful 90 minute Christmas show. Accompanied by his four piece musical ensemble, this international star brings the full experience of his 50-year career as a singer and entertainer to the stage.

Christmas, no matter where and how it is celebrated, finds its heart and soul in holiday music. International favorite Mannheim Steamroller perfectly captures the spirit of the season. “The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis,” will feature the band’s unmistakable sound in an extravagant multi-media show.

Popular pianist Lorie Line will once again hit the road, Making Spirits Bright this holiday season. Line intends to do just that with her all new, feel-good 2010 Christmas show. She promises a beautifully elegant but simple show. Joining her on stage will once again be just five of her favorite musicians, affectionately known as her “Fab Five.” A family show, kids ages 4 and up will be invited to...

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing Stille Nacht. Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. Re-live this remarkable true story from WWI through the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life the stage.

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an...

In a 90 minute live performance, accompanied by his musical ensemble, Tony Sandler, formerly of the world famous singing duo Sandler & Young, performs this live show with a powerful delivery of the most romantic songs ever written.

This charismatic international entertainer brings the grace and experience of his 50 years on stage to arouse the senses of audiences of every background and age with a delicate blend of...

Clay Aiken, the 2003 “American Idol” runner-up and pop music sensation with powerhouse tenor vocals, brings his “Tried and True Tour” to Minneapolis. Supporting his fifth studio album, "Tried and True," and recently released DVD of his 2010 PBS special “Clay Aiken: Tried and True Live!,” this performance will feature Aiken’s distinctive take on classic favorites such as...

“Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post for Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and...