Upcoming Events

Below is a list of current upcoming events in the Orpheum, State, Pantages and Dudley Riggs theatres, including shows presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as well as promoters who have rented our theatres.
Learn more about how to rent our theatres and our rental policy.

Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust & The Brave New Workshop

It’s still cuffing season and the seasoned cast of Brave New Workshop is back with a satirical sketch show about everyone’s favorite problem: love. Whether you’re fighting over the duvet at night or wallowing in loneliness, this show has something…

2023 – 2024 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Disney’s The Lion King

Now through April 28
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

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…

So far, Mark has done a One-Hour Comedy Central special “Don’t Be Yourself”, a Comedy Central HALF HOUR special, has appeared on TBS’s CONAN 6 times, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Showtime’s “Live at SXSW”,…

Presented by Live Nation

Anthony Jeselnik is an American comedian, television host, writer, producer and actor. Jeselnik is known for his dark comedy style, which emphasizes misdirection and sociopathic non-sequiturs. For his standup performance, Jeselnik adopts an arrogant, villainous persona.

Presented by ICON Concerts

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star. Becky’s explosively unique TV character antics and viral videos now make her one of the youngest headliners on the circuit. In 2018, Becky was named…

Concert

An Evening With Leslie Odom, Jr.

Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Leslie Odom, Jr. is a two-time Academy Award nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning, three-time Emmy Award nominated actor, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. With an expansive career that touches many performance genres, Odom has been repeatedly recognized as a unique performer…

Presented by Outback Presents

Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are confirmed to play the State Wednesday April 24, 2024 VIP Package – $304 One premium reserved seat Early entry into the venue Intimate pre-show Q&A with Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Exclusive…

A call to break free from the chains that limit us to reach our full potential. From a very early age, human beings are attached to labels, insecurities, barriers and limiting beliefs that become chains over the years. These chains…

Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

An intimate evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee is just that: an intimate evening with one of the biggest musical forces of our time. The 16-time Grammy award winning writer/producer performs songs that he wrote or produced from his…

Presented by Live Nation

Phil travels the world and explores different cultures one bite at a time. “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix is Phil’s latest television series, following his culinary adventures as he goes to all the best food destinations. Phil has a childlike…

Presented by Outback Presents

While at Eastern Washington University, Nate was dared by one of his friends to enter a comedy contest. Not backing down, Nate entered and the rest is history. That was the start of how Nate became a comedian. After graduating…

Presented by MN Falun Dafa Association

The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and a heavenly scene is right before your eyes. Fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands. Classic stories of love and loss, of humor and heroic deeds,…

The title says it all. Drawn from the previous two or three years of cosmic discovery – with topics hand-picked for their impact on science and on the public’s fascinating with the moving frontier.

It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. It’s up to…

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: Whose Live Anyway? Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on…

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: Whose Live Anyway? Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on…

2023 – 2024 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

MJ

May 14 - 26
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Minneapolis as MJ , the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins…

Sesame Street Live will be making it’s way to the State Theatre on Friday May 17th and Saturday May 18th, 2024 Photo Experience Add On – $50 Meet the Characters of Sesame Street Live, Say Hello! In this exclusive post show…

Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust & The Brave New Workshop

Summer in Minnesota is a sacred time—even when we haven’t really had much of a winter. That extra daylight is a precious and fleeting opportunity to have as much fun as possible even if we have to make ourselves and…

Concert

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new…

The best of ballet on the stage of Pantages Theatre! Over the course of the weekend, the audience will get to see ballet stars such as Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside from the American Ballet Theatre, Aaron Robison from the San Francisco Ballet, Rasmus Alghren from the Boston Ballet,…

Presented by Live Nation

Throughout an illustrious six decades long career, Donny Osmond has earned 33 gold records: selling over 100 million albums becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating 6 decades in show business with the release of his…

Presented by PNC Bank, Sun Country Airlines, United Properties, Interstate Parking, Xcel Energy Foundation & Galleria Edina

June 10 lineup June 11 lineup Spotlight Showcase 2024 presented by PNC tickets go on sale on April 5, 2024 Spotlight Showcase 2024 presented by PNC is Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration! Over 1,600 students will participate in the…

Presented by First Avenue

Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world, defying the conventions of…

Comedy

Celeste Barber: Backup Dancer

Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 pm
Presented by Live Nation

Hailed as the “Australian Queen of Comedy”, Celeste’s original celebrity parody Instagram account has attracted over 8.1 million followers. In 2020, she won the AACTA for Favorite Comedy Performer of the Decade and in 2021, took out a Webby Special…

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic 1989 DC Superhero film, “Batman,” live in concert! The Dark Knight, defender of law and order in Gotham City, treads the shadow zone between right and wrong, fighting with only his…

Comedy

Hasan Minhaj – Off With His Head

Friday, June 21 at 7:00 pm
Presented by First Avenue

Hasan Minhaj is set to entertain audiences once again with his brand new show, “Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head”. As one of the most vital voices in comedy today, Minhaj continues to take on challenging themes like politics, parenting,…

Concert

Sonic Symphony Presented by MGP Live

Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 pm
Presented by MGP Live

Get ready to run down memory lane at Sonic speed! Sonic Symphony is an immersive live experience that celebrates more than three decades of music from SEGA’s iconic mascot. From the classic 8-bit and 16-bit tunes to rock bands and…

Presented by First Avenue & Sue McLean & Associates

Amos Lee will be making his way back to Minneapolis to the State Theatre on Friday June 28, 2024.  Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter from Philadelphia whose musical style encompasses folk, rock and soul.

Presented by First Avenue & Jam Productions

Tickets for the June 30 show will go on sale Friday, February 2 at 10 a.m. On Bright Future, Adrianne Lenker, a songwriter known for turns of phrase and currents of rhyme, says it plainly, “You have my heart //…

Concert

Ben Platt: The Honeymind Tour

with very special guest Brandy Clark
Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 pm
Presented by AEG Presents
On Sale: Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:00 am

Tony®, Grammy® and Emmy® Award winner Ben Platt made his highly anticipated return to the New York Stage as Leo Frank in Parade at the City Center which transitioned to the Broadway stage. The riveting musical opened to rave reviews and led to…

Comedy

Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour

Saturday, July 13 at 8:00 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Bill Maher, an American comedian, actor, political commentator, and television host, is confirmed for a 2024 return visit to our theatres at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, on July 13, 8pm. He is known for the HBO political talk show Real Time…

Concert

America: Ride On Tour 2024

Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

On their way to becoming a global household name, America’s journey found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also include “A Horse With No Name,” “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,”…

Concert

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues…

Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking “Mystery Science Theater 3000”) return to the State Theatre for their take on possibly the most 90s movie ever made: Point Break! Undoubtedly the pinnacle of the…

Podcast

Stuff You Should Know

Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 pm
Presented by FPC Live & Live Nation

Stuff You Should Know, often abbreviated as SYSK, is a podcast and video series published by IHeartRadio and hosted by Josh Clark and Charles W. “Chuck” Bryant. The podcast, which launched in 2008, educates listeners on a wide variety of…

Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Nash’s remarkable body of work began with his contributions to the Hollies opus…

Presented by Live Nation

Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. She has released six Netflix specials, most recently 2022’s Hot Forever. Additional Netflix…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Back to the Future

September 10 - 22
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Minneapolis in 2024. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical…

Concert

Mat Kearney – Headlights Home Tour presented by First Avenue

with Darren Kiely
Thursday, September 12 at 8:00 pm
Presented by First Avenue

Nashville-based, Oregon-born Mat Kearney is back with January Flower. Written between an isolated retreat in Joshua Tree and his home studio, January Flower sees Kearney in his rawest form, distilling the songwriting process and rediscovering the joy of making music.…

Presented by Viva Music
On Sale: Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 10:00 am

TBA

Presented by Outback Presents

Noel is a beloved touring comedian, musician, director, podcaster & digital megastar. Noel’s biting one-liners and topical social commentary have made him a force to be reckoned with in the comedy world with over 8 million supporters across social platforms…

Podcast

Small Town Murder presented by Live Nation

Friday, September 20 at 8:00 pm
Presented by Live Nation

Small Town Murder podcast will be making its way back to Minneapolis at the State Theatre on Friday September 20, 2024.  Small Town Murder podcast consists of Two comedians looking at a small town, what makes it tick, and a…

Comedy

Morgan Jay: Aphrodesia Tour

Saturday, September 21
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian based in LA who has made numerous TV appearances. His world class training and journey as a stand-up comedian has won him multiple awards and prestigious festival appearances. Most notably, he was a…

Concert

AIR PLAY MOON SAFARI presented by Live Nation

Sunday, October 6 at 8:00 pm
Presented by Live Nation

Air is a French music duo from Versailles, consisting of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel.  Their critically acclaimed debut album, Moon Safari, including the track “Sexy Boy”, was an international success in 1998. Its follow-up, The Virgin Suicides, was the…

Presented by Live Nation

Kathy Griffin is returning to the stage with a brand-new standup comedy show as she announces her 2024 North American tour, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List. The iconic two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, television host, best-selling author and outspoken advocate,…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Some Like It Hot

October 15 - 20
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like It Hot is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters…

Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, writer, director, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide—from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway. His five solo shows Sleepwalk With Me, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Thank…

Presented by Emporium Presents

STAYIN’ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing block busters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin’”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway” and “Stayin’ Alive”. In…

Comedy

Ben Schwartz & Friends

Friday, October 25 at 8:00 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust
On Sale: Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 10:00 am

Ben can be seen starring in the recent Universal Pictures’ horror comedy Renfield, released in April of this year. You can also catch him starring opposite Kevin Hart and John Cena in Die Hart 2: Die Harter, the second season of Roku’s…

Presented by MagicSpace
On Sale: Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 10:00 am

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents an live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series’ three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection will feature the…

Presented by First Avenue & Jam Productions

Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and explosive Tool drummer DANNY CAREY for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s KING CRIMSON albums…

Comedy

David Sedaris

Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Writer and Humorist DAVID SEDARIS is confirmed for a return visit to the State Theatre at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers.…

On Sale: Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 10:00 am

Ana Bárbara, an internationally recognized singer-songwriter, has captivated her audience for over three decades. Her influence extends beyond Mexico and the United States, with a significant following throughout Latin America. Her musical repertoire spans mariachi, pop, Sinaloan banda, grupero, and…

Podcast

Girls Gotta Eat: No Crumbs Tour

Friday, November 15 at 8:00 pm
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

The girls are eating and leaving no crumbs! Top comedy/dating podcast Girls Gotta Eat puts on a live show like no one else – not only will hosts Ashley and Rayna have you laughing until you cry, you can also…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Les Misérables

November 19 - December 1
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Still the world’s most popular musical! Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis…

Concert

Joe Bonamassa: The Guitar Event of the Year

November 22 - 23 at 8:00 pm
Presented by J&R Adentures

Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation…

Presented by Talmi Entertainment

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

The Book of Mormon

December 10 - 15
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.”…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Parade

January 21 - 26, 2025
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, Parade has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years” (Deadline). Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Hadestown

February 11 - 16, 2025
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Life of Pi

March 4 - 9, 2025
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

A theatrical event unlike anything else! Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation Life of Pi is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal). Based on the…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

& Juliet

May 13 - 18, 2025
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, 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…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Kimberly Akimbo

July 8 - 13, 2025
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of five Tony Awards® including Best Musical. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score…

2024 - 2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

August 5 - 17, 2025
Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Be our guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never…