Back to Stage & Arts

More from Stage & Arts

Stage & Arts
December 26, 2019
Turn Your Back by Melissa Chimera

Minneapolis art exhibit rejects 'Middle East' in favor of a more inclusive community

Show at SooVAC rejects the term "Middle East" in favor of a more inclusive look at the region.
Stage & Arts
December 25, 2019
Nick Swardson catered to a home town crowd with homages to living as a transplant on the west coast, the torment of being a Minnesota sports fan and m

Minnesota comic Nick Swardson adjusts to middle age: 'You're not a superhero'

He's been sober for months, but the comedian still wants to be the life of the party. He performs at Treasure Island this weekend.
Stage & Arts
December 20, 2019
Sonya Kelliher-Combs' "Idiot Strings" in "Hearts of Our People."

The year's best Twin Cities art exhibitions were diverse and international

The best art exhibits this year.
Stage & Arts
December 20, 2019
PBS video crew members prepared the Ritz Theater for a taping of Theater Latté Da's "All Is Calm."

Go behind the scenes of the PBS taping of a favorite Minneapolis holiday musical

One of four PBS tapings of the Theater Latté Da musical featured starts and stops, parental greetings and a wedding.
Stage & Arts
December 20, 2019
"The Standard"

The 10 outstanding and on point dance performances of 2019

The best of Twin Cities dance this year.
Stage & Arts
December 20, 2019
"Jefferson Township Sparkling Junior Talent Pageant"

In 2019, the best of Twin Cities theater brought horny laughs, chilling drama and witty murderers

The best of what graced Twin Cities stages this year.
Stage & Arts
December 20, 2019
"Guys and Dolls"

10 best theater productions in the Twin Cities in 2019

The best of what graced Twin Cities stages this year.
Music
December 20, 2019
Luverne Seifert (Tor), Jane Froiland (Olive) and Avi Aharoni (Gus) in "The Norwegians."

Best of the Week (Dec. 22-29): 'The Norwegians,' Paul Metsa, Kwanzaa, Heiruspecs, the Bad Plus, 'Nutcracker Noir,' more

Stage & Arts
December 19, 2019
"Miss Luisa Eats for the Holidays"

In the spotlight: "Ms. Luisa Eats for the Holidays"

Stage & Arts
December 19, 2019

Art show at Weisman takes a deep dive into the Great Lakes

Stage & Arts
December 17, 2019
Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport walked past "You Are Here," a floor mosaic by Andrea Myklebust and Stanton G. Sears.

Art at the airport: 10 great spots to catch a flight of fancy

Music
December 13, 2019
Photo by Brett Beiner
The cast of the touring production of "Six: The Musical."

Best of the Week (Dec. 15-22): 'Six,' Brother Ali, Sever's Holiday Lights, JD McPherson, Alexander O'Neal, more

Stage & Arts
December 12, 2019
Detail of the beaded back of a child's floral jacket made by a Dakota artist in the late 1800's. ] JEFF WHEELER • Jeff.Wheeler@startribune.com

There's a new 'Home' for Dakota & Ojibwe at Minnesota History Center

Minnesota History Center creates a dedicated space to highlight Dakota and Ojibwe life, then and now.
Stage & Arts
December 12, 2019
Carolyn “Meadow” Muska

Last call for 'Strong Women' photo show of Minnesota lesbian life in the '70s

Stage & Arts
December 12, 2019
Blackout Improv. Photo by Caitlin Abrams

Blackout Improv pokes fun at family relationships

Stage & Arts
December 12, 2019
Candle design by Christy Johnson on sale at Aristry
Photo provided

5 Twin Cities spots to buy gifts for the artist or art-lover in your life

Stage & Arts
December 12, 2019
The troupe New Black City performed on the Walker Art Center rooftop terrace last summer.

Walker Art Center balances its budget again in a leaner, quieter year

Fiscal 2019 saw the hiring of a new director.
Stage & Arts
December 11, 2019
The woodwinds section of the SPCO rehearsed in January 2019.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra finishes year with a surplus for its rainy-day fund

Donations hit a record level as the orchestra tackled future financial challenges.
Music
December 11, 2019
Wynton Marsalis

Holiday music is a great unifier, says Minnesota-bound Wynton Marsalis

"This may be the only body of music we have nationally that appeals to all the generations," says the jazz great, whose Big Band Holidays tour comes to Orchestra Hall on Friday.
Stage & Arts
December 11, 2019
Sara Kapner and Joe Joseph in the touring production of "The Band's Visit." Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Minneapolis touring musical a 'gorgeous' story of music's power to connect

Stage and Arts

Complete coverage, including reviews, from the Minneapolis and St. Paul theater, stage and arts scenes.