By Noël Coward
Jul 18 – Aug 23, 2026
Dir. David Ivers
Noël Coward's sparkling comedy of manners. Divorced from each other — and now honeymooning with new spouses in adjoining hotel suites — Elyot and Amanda discover the old flame hasn't gone out. Champagne, sharp tongues, and impeccably bad behavior follow.
Aug 14 – Aug 23, 2026
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
Feb 13 – Sep 26, 2026
Grab your Guys and Dolls tickets now for a spellbinding theatrical experience. Enjoy a vibrant score and captivating story live on stage!
May 16 – Sep 5, 2026
Dir. Katie Lupica
Let’s do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You’ve heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meet the wonderful and wacky O’Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can’t seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the “birds and the bees.” But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.
Jul 11 – Oct 24, 2026
Dir. Adrienne Sweeney
Percy, a troubled young woman on parole, yearns for a fresh start and heads to the small Wisconsin town of Gilead. She finds work at the dried-up town’s only eatery, The Spitfire Grill. As Percy discovers her own path to redemption, she awakens the town’s capacity for healing and hope. With soaring melodies and Midwestern charm, this folk musical is a celebration of kindness and community. “The country-flavored tunes and lyrics are rendered with the kind of conviction and expertise that make them transcendent. What in normal times would be a joy is, in these troubled ones, sheer nourishment.” – New York Magazine
Jul 30 – Aug 30, 2026
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood—a place where the coffee from the bodega is light and sweet, the windows are open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. At the center of it all is Usnavi, a bodega owner dreaming of a better life, who watches as friends and neighbors chase love, success, and belonging. In the Heights weaves together hopes, dreams, and tough choices about which traditions to carry forward—and which ones to leave behind.
Aug 3 – Sep 15, 2026
Coming in August 2026, The Hive Collaborative presents David Ives's thrilling two-person play Venus in Fur. This sharp, provocative play about power and desire blurs the lines between reality and performance. Directed by Michelle O'Neill, Hope Nordquist and Kyle Weiler star in this scintillating battle. Come witness this Tony nominated, 90min masterpiece.
By Jacques Offenbach & Jules Barbier
Aug 8 – Sep 13, 2026
Dir. Scotty Reynolds
Mixed Precipitation's eighteenth outdoor summer season reimagines Offenbach's 1881 opera as a futuristic picnic operetta, staged off the back of a blue Ford Ranger. Hoffmann, a travelling poet, chases love and inspiration through a world overrun by technology, meeting ghosts, robots, magicians and a shape-shifting demon along the way. "The Barcarolle" and "The Doll Song" sit alongside grunge-era covers of Courtney Love, Tori Amos, Offspring and Deadeye Dick. Bring a lawn chair. All ages.
Cast: Felix Aguilar Tomlinson and Phill Takemura Sears (Hoffmann); Rodolfo Nieto and Andrew Wilkowski (Lindorf); Madison Holtze and Lizz Windnagel (Olympia); Lexi Reed and Elena Stabile (Antonia); Joni Griffith (Giulietta); with Beth Gusenius, Joel Mathias, KayJay Olson, Nick Miller, Gary Ruschman, Trevor Woggon and Alex Yang. Music direction by Gary Ruschman, choreography by Antonia Perez; puppetry by Ches Cipreano and Jake Quatt, scenic design by Lisa Kudas, costumes by K Marie Mielke. Several roles are double-cast — check the company's site for who plays which date.
Aug 13 – Aug 30, 2026
Aug 20 – Aug 23, 2026
This is a re-imagining of Sophie Treadwell’s expressionistic play about a woman trapped in a mechanical society that dictates how women should act and live. It turns out that we’re all a part of this machine we call a society and an economy. It also turns out that it's no way to live. It was 1928 when Machinal premiered on Broadway, only a year after the events that inspired it. Sophie Treadwell was a journalist covering what became a media circus — the trial and electrocution of Ruth Snyder. The industrial age and mechanization was reaching a dehumanizing zenith. It was a feeling not unfamiliar to those living a hundred years later. A long-time member of the company, this is Renee Hatton's directorial debut!
Aug 21 – Aug 22, 2026
Closing out her time as Red Eye's OMNIVERS Artist in Residence, Marcela Michelle continues her transdisciplinary research into concepts of Pointillism, Parallax, and Phenomenology as applied to Dance and Performance. A multidisciplinary team of artists assembled and led by Michelle will be engaging in simultaneous creation, available to each other's processes and choreographies. The experiment of simultaneous creation, including technical and design elements as leading efforts on the same plane as text and choreography, sits alongside the experiment of choreographing choreographers. Supported by Red Eye Theatre and Bridge Fund for Dance.
Aug 28 – Aug 30, 2026
The Republic has fallen. The military is in charge. The former president is on the run, being hunted by the corrupt Chief of Police, Baron Scarpia. Floria Tosca is the premier opera diva of the time. Mario Caveradossi is a local painter and Tosca’s lover. When Baron Scarpia is found dead in his office, a detective is called in to investigate. He must untangle how these two artists found themselves on the front lines of a political uprising.
Sep 2 – Sep 27, 2026
Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 7:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2:00 pm Thursday through Saturday, September 24-26, 7:00 pm Sunday, September 27, 2:00 pm
Sep 3 – Sep 5, 2026
Paul and Seth perform a summoning ritual to raise their loved ones from the dead. They raise something else instead, and become caught in a cat and mouse game for their souls. Belong Here Theater is a group dedicated to community growth and sharing. We chose the Nameless Thing Between Us due to its deep explorations of grief. This play is a showcase of unhealthy coping mechanisms, and a testament to keeping our loved ones alive through our reflection of them in our own actions in life.
By Christina Ham
Sep 5 – Sep 27, 2026
Dir. Faye M. Price
Youth from local schools team up with accomplished theatre artists to produce original plays.
Sep 6 – Sep 6, 2026
4 reluctant adventurers take on monstrous mysteries in the large mid-sized city they've been relocated to for their own protection. Madison, Warren, CRUSH and Jake are moving through life half-dead or half-asleep until mythical monsters & magical creatures start showing up in the city the shady government agency they're being forced to work at relocates them to. After taking on lake monsters, warring faeries and wet zombies then being seen by…someone, recent history seemingly repeats itself as they adjust to life in the city and under one roof. Join our party girl necromancer, nerdy elf, bitter revenant and confused werewolf for their next misadventure on September 6th.
Sep 10 – Sep 20, 2026
In his newest solo work, Kevin Kling invites audiences into a journey through his own life: from childhood adventures and family experiences to navigating life with a congenital disability and recovering from a motorcycle accident.
Sep 10 – Oct 4, 2026
In a not-too-distant future, humans are forced to flee a broken planet. Five souls board a ship traveling into the unknown, shedding everything of their former lives. Their journey is shepherded by a sentient ship that urges each passenger toward a necessary and sometimes painful transformation.
Sep 11 – Sep 20, 2026
Irreverent, heartfelt, and hilariously unfiltered, Ball is a one-man musical journey through Max Wojtanowicz’s real-life battle with testicular cancer. From the soul-searching monologues, riotous songs, and tender letters to his lost “right ball,” Max invites audiences on a rollercoaster of fear, love, and unexpected humor. With music by a knockout team of local musical talent, this deeply personal show celebrates survival, the power of community, and finding humor in life’s darkest moments. Max toured Ball through Minnesota and the US from 2016 - 2019.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sep 11 – Oct 4, 2026
In this famous Jazz Age story, Nick Carraway, a young man from Minnesota, moves to New York in the summer of 1922. As he navigates the unfamiliar social scene, he is invited to a lavish party thrown by the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby, who is trying to rekindle a relationship with Nick’s cousin, Daisy. This faithful adaptation of the novel uses theatricality to capture the lyric and poetic nature of Fitzgerald’s prose. With themes of greed, love, disillusionment, and inequality, this Great American Classic feels both mythic and familiar in a new century.
By George Furth
Sep 11 – Oct 4, 2026
Dir. Scott Ford
Friendship, ambition, and the price of success take center stage in this bold and deeply moving musical from Stephen Sondheim. Told in reverse chronological order, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG begins at the height of composer Franklin Shepard’s career and travels backward through the years to uncover the hopes, choices, and relationships that shaped his journey. Featuring one of Sondheim’s most celebrated and emotionally rich scores, this inventive musical has become widely regarded as one of his most powerful works—an unforgettable story of friendship, compromise, and the dreams that shape our lives.
Sep 12 – Sep 27, 2026
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
Sep 12 – Nov 1, 2026
Dir. Matthew James Ralph
Come heck or high water, it’s time for a bachelor party! Best buds Sven and Ole gather at their pal Lars’s ice-fishing shack on Lake Mille Lacs to celebrate Ole’s upcoming marriage to Lena. But this ice-fishing bromance starts to crack when Sven admits he no longer wants to be Ole’s best man (Ope!). Deep truths, deeper questions, and a giant talking eelpout emerge from the frigid surroundings. La Crosse, WI native Paul Kruse presents a surreal comedy that is a boisterous and beautiful ode to Midwestern masculinity, friendship, queerness, and being a fish out of water.
By Paula Vogel Score & Original Music by Lisa Gutkin & Aaron Halva
Sep 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Dir. Pirronne Yousefzadeh
A play about a play—and the artists who risked everything to tell it. Inspired by the true story of Sholem Asch’s seminal Yiddish work, God of Vengeance , and its infamous 1923 obscenity trial, INDECENT is a haunting, klezmer-infused play with music that traces the turbulent journey of a troupe determined to stage a work deemed “indecent.” As their story unfolds across continents and decades, so too does a powerful meditation on censorship, nationalism and the policing of queer love. At once tender and thunderously relevant, this breathtaking theatrical experience shines a light on the enduring struggle between artistic expression and societal control. In a moment when questions of whose stories are “acceptable” feel increasingly urgent, INDECENT invites us to bear witness to the courage of artists, the cost of silence and the unshakable power of theater itself.
Sep 17 – Sep 19, 2026
— a fully improvised duet. This piece is the most hopeful survival strategy they can muster: Make it up again and again. Believe in body, dancing and each other. Listen, and try to do it differently than you ever did it before. The duo has been part of the Twin Cities experimental performance world for decades — and part of the Red Eye ecosystem specifically for nearly thirty years. Their KIN partnership is the continuation of a research relationship that long predates any formal commission. They are thought partners, experimenters, and co-builders of what Red Eye has become. The first to say yes to trying something new. Part of what this place is made of.
Sep 17 – Sep 19, 2026
— a fully improvised duet. This piece is the most hopeful survival strategy they can muster: Make it up again and again. Believe in body, dancing and each other. Listen, and try to do it differently than you ever did it before. The duo has been part of the Twin Cities experimental performance world for decades — and part of the Red Eye ecosystem specifically for nearly thirty years. Their KIN partnership is the continuation of a research relationship that long predates any formal commission. They are thought partners, experimenters, and co-builders of what Red Eye has become. The first to say yes to trying something new. Part of what this place is made of.
Sep 17 – Sep 27, 2026
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026
Songs by The Go-Go’s Based upon The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and with Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder
Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2026
' newest queer tragedy — a holesome, sci-fi dreamscape about fatherhood, grief, and what it means to make the world better when you're not sure you can.
By Heather Meyer
Sep 25 – Oct 11, 2026
Dir. Jennie Ward
A magical realism epic set in the modern-day American West where a restless cattlewoman is hired onto a family cattle ranch in Wyoming. Here the stability of the family collides with her life of itinerant working, hard living, and harder choices.
By William Shakespeare
Sep 30 – Nov 8, 2026
Dir. Caitlin Lowans
Featuring Katie Bradley, Dustin Bronson, Isa Condo-Olvera, Darius Dotch, Bill McCallum, Nubia Monks, and Greg Watanabe
By Clark Gesner
Oct 1 – Oct 25, 2026
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is the delightful, feel-good musical that brings the beloved Peanuts gang to life onstage! Featuring seasoned Twin Cities’ performer Tod Petersen, the crew navigates the ups and downs of childhood in a series of hilarious and heartwarming vignettes. With catchy songs like “Happiness” and “Suppertime,” this charming show celebrates the simple joys, silly frustrations, and timeless friendships that remind us what it means to be a kid—and why you’re never too old to find the magic in everyday life.
Oct 1 – Nov 1, 2026
The hit rock musical about America’s original axe-whacking girl next door RETURNS!
Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
A haunted inn. A midnight vow. And a night no one will survive quietly. When bold TV producer Norma Corwin decides to spend one last night in the infamous Inn of the Three Sisters before it’s demolished, she’s determined to prove the ghost stories wrong. Instead, she’s met with eerie warnings, unexpected visitors, and spirits doomed to relive a long-ago murder. With mysterious strangers, suspicious motives, and just the right amount of spooky fun, this fast-paced mystery-comedy delivers chills, laughs, and twists at every turn.
Oct 2, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027
Grab your Annie tickets and see the perfect musical for the whole family!
Oct 10 – Oct 25, 2026
By Reginald Rose
Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026
Dir. Julie K. Phillips
On a sweltering summer day, twelve jurors enter a deliberation room believing their decision will be simple—but one dissenting voice changes everything. As tensions rise and personal biases come to light, TWELVE ANGRY MEN unfolds into a gripping examination of justice, prejudice, and the weight of reasonable doubt.
By My Own Hand, Part 5: INVISIBLE TOUCH
Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2026
is based in Portland. Minneapolis has shaped her — she has spent years dancing and teaching — Allie has taught in MN, danced in the work of MN choreographers and was a participant of SCUBA (now closed) when the program was grounded at the Southern Theater. Her return through KIN brings
By Dwayne Hartford from the book by Kate DiCamillo
Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2026
Edward Tulane is an expensive toy rabbit made of china. He is loved by a little girl named Abilene, but Edward doesn’t care. He has no interest in anyone other than himself. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally thrown overboard and sinks to the bottom of the sea. So begins his journey—a journey over which he has no control, for he is a toy rabbit. Through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, what it is to lose that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, this is a short and accessible adaptation for young audiences and their families.
By Ariel Dorfman
Oct 25 – Nov 2, 2026
Dir. Ismail Khalidi
Content Guidance: Use of prop gun on stage. One instance of gun shot sound played. Mentions of sexual, physical, psychological abuse and assault. Recommended for individuals 16 and older.
Oct 28 – Nov 29, 2026
A journalist finds himself questioning his own life when he reconnects with his dying professor. An adaptation of the NY Times best-seller.
Oct 29 – Nov 15, 2026
Dir. Fran De Leon
Three Southeast Asian Girl Scouts are keeping their Saint Paul, MN, community together during the zombie apocalypse. Between helping their elders, doing food runs, and building campfires, they’ve probably earned, like, four Gold Awards each. This genre-bending world premiere is the finale of playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay’s Kung Fu Zombies trilogy, but all you need to know is that, for some reason, these zombies know kung fu.
Nov 7 – Dec 21, 2026
Dir. Craig Johnson
Welcome (back) to Pemberley! Upstairs at the grand estate of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy, Christmas festivities are in full swing. While downstairs, beneath the yuletide buzz, the servants bustle about. Their holiday rhythm is shattered when Lydia’s wayward husband, the rogue Mr. Wickham, stumbles in—uninvited, drunk, and dangerous. Secrets spill, loyalties are tested, and upstairs and downstairs collide in this witty companion to Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Gunderson and Melcon deliver another heartwarming tale of class, chaos, and the generosity of forgiveness.
Nov 13 – Nov 23, 2026
Dir. Jay Eisenberg and Madeleine Rowe
Every Fall, an extended family of farmers invites the community to attend their beloved haunted house. This year, the youngest among them has decided that it’s time for the group to apply their performance skills in a new way. Welcome to opening night of their very first play: LUNAR! SOLAR!
Nov 20 – Dec 5, 2026
THE TRAIL TO OREGON! - Originally Produced by Star Kid Productions Inspired by the prolific Minnesota created video game, The Trail to Oregon! is a hilarious, interactive musical by Star Kid Productions that parodies the classic video game, following a dysfunctional pioneer family's absurd journey west filled with dysentery, bandits, and exploding cows, where audience choices (naming characters, plot points) dictate the chaotic adventure, often leading to dark humor and unexpected deaths.
Nov 20 – Dec 13, 2026
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
By Frederick Knott
Nov 20 – Dec 20, 2026
Tony Wendice married his wife for her money; now he plans to murder her for it. Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic suspense thriller is a smart, compelling update of Knott’s tale of jealousy, deception and homicide. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece!
Nov 20 – Dec 20, 2026
Dir. Ben Thietje
Snow is falling, the fire is crackling, and the stakes have never been higher—because in Anoka, the holidays aren’t complete without a little friendly competition and the chance to win a pork loin. This year, Santa is springing for his biggest, boldest, and most magical meat raffle yet in this wildly original holiday comedy created just for Lyric Arts. Packed with hometown humor, offbeat holiday spirit, and plenty of surprises, SANTA’S MAGIC MEAT RAFFLE is a festive celebration of the season in the most gloriously Anoka way possible. You’ve never experienced a holiday night out quite like this—and those meat sticks are definitely not reindeer.
Nov 22 – Nov 22, 2026
Roz Prickel returns for another year of festivity at the Hive! Well known is Roz's love of the holiday season, but what is less well known is that she has curated her own original christmas music over the years. Enough to fill an entire album or even to make a full length musical one day! For now, it's just exciting to gather for an evening and hear them all along with the stories behind the music. It is truly the perfect way to traipse through what she affectionately calls "Bermuda Triangle Week." Nothing like original tunes and good clean humor to get you safely though that pesky time between Christmas and New Years without a scratch.
Dec 3 – Dec 20, 2026
Dec 3 – Dec 24, 2026
Our beloved holiday musical is back! Reimagined for its 34th year, Hughes’ Christmas story dazzles with musical traditions from across the African diaspora, electrifying choreography, and rich visual iconography from long-time company member Seitu Ken Jones. Bring your loved ones to celebrate what it means to care for the oppressed and hold onto hope, even on the darkest of nights.
Dec 3 – Dec 27, 2026
It’s the blizzard of the century on the longest night of the year–and you're stranded on a bumpy back road outside a ramshackle tavern that time forgot. Welcome to the Wünderbar–the pitstop for lost souls, broken hearts, and haunted taxidermy!
By John Gaspard
Dec 4, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Leah Sexton–Betsy–Detective Mark Albertson–Gloria–Alex –Joan–Doris –Archie –Brian –Police Operator –
Dec 16 – Dec 20, 2026
Two Dickensian orphans present their own version of “A Christmas Carol.” They’ve only got each other and a handful of props, and with their fingers going numb, they might need some help! What could possibly go wrong? Come for a fresh, madcap take on a heartwarming classic, stay for the never-ending thrill of audience participation!
By Lee Hall
Jan 13 – Feb 7, 2027
Named TIME Magazine’s “Best Musical of the Decade,” Billy Elliot The Musical is a spectacular production filled with heart, humor, and passion. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring a score by Elton John, this astonishing theatrical experience is set in a northern English town during the 1984 miners’ strike. It follows a young boy’s inspirational struggle to defy the odds and pursue his dreams, discovering a passion for dance that transforms his family, his community, and his life.
By Qui Nguyen
Jan 15 – Feb 7, 2027
Dir. Lee Hannah Conrads
When Agnes Evans sets out to learn more about her younger sister after her untimely death, she is drawn into an imaginative world of fantasy role-playing that is filled with warriors, monsters, and unexpected revelations. SHE KILLS MONSTERS is a thrilling, funny, and surprisingly tender adventure that blends high-octane action with a moving story of grief, identity, and acceptance.
Jan 22 – Jan 24, 2027
Stories of Art and Belonging: a Co-Production with the American School of Storytelling
Jan 22 – Jan 31, 2027
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
By Lydia R. Diamond
Jan 30 – Feb 21, 2027
Dir. Pirronne Yousefzadeh
By Inua Ellams
Feb 3 – Mar 14, 2027
The Half God of Rainfall had its U. S. Premiere at New York Theatre Workshop, Jim Nicola, Artistic Director, Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director 2023.
Feb 11 – Feb 14, 2027
A titillating new variety show featuring Twin Cities Burlesque and Puppetry artists!
By Steven Dietz
Feb 12 – Mar 7, 2027
On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank during a storm in Lake Superior, taking with it 30 men. Inspired by the Gordon Lightfoot song “The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald,” this docudrama is a compelling inquiry into the unanswered questions about that real tragedy through historical research, theatrical exploration, and achingly beautiful folk music. Capturing the emotion of a community in collective mourning,Ten Novemberis a powerful reflection of those left behind after astronomical loss.
Feb 17 – Feb 21, 2027
Sharpen your sword, brandish your wits and step with us into a realm of fantasy and adventure where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. In this improvised fantasy campaign, The Bearded Company will tell you a tale you won’t soon forget. Each show will be an epic story in the lives of legendary adventurers. Dragons will be slain, dungeons will be explored and, nerd or not, there’s something for everyone.
Feb 19 – Mar 7, 2027
Dir. Fran De Leon
ft. HOLD THESE TRUTHS by JEANNE SAKATA and two more plays TBA!
Feb 25 – Mar 21, 2027
A grand dame of the theatre is returning to the U. S. for a career-defining comeback after decades abroad. Instead of a warm welcome, she finds herself usurped by a young performer stepping into her most famous role. This collision with a rival challenges her legacy, her politics, and her sense of self… and soon pulls her into a future bright with possibility.
Feb 25 – Mar 21, 2027
Sort-of Adapted by Aaron Posnerfrom the Russian classic “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov Directed by Joel Sass
By Noël Coward
Feb 26 – Mar 21, 2027
Dir. Max Wojtanowicz
Stylish, sharp, and irresistibly witty, PRESENT LAUGHTER follows the glamorous and self-absorbed actor Garry Essendine as he navigates an increasingly chaotic web of admirers, friends, and would-be lovers just as he prepares to leave for an overseas tour. What begins as a series of social entanglements quickly spirals into a whirlwind of comic confusion, sparkling banter, and theatrical charm. One of Noël Coward’s most beloved and enduring comedies, PRESENT LAUGHTER remains a delightfully sophisticated portrait of celebrity, vanity, and the absurdities of modern life.
Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of just under 2 hours with no intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
Mar 27 – Mar 27, 2027
The Pollinator’s Gift / El Regalo del Polinizador is a magical, bilingual puppet show by acclaimed author and puppeteer Anne Sawyer. Adapted from her children's book, the adventure follows Mario and Junie into Nana Bea’s vibrant garden, where they discover the vital role busy bees play in growing our food and flowers.
By Pamela Hill Nettleton
Apr 2 – Apr 25, 2027
Romance isn’t only for the unwrinkled. 68-year-old rock legend Zee has been living a secluded life in the Twin Cities ever since her bass player, Mitch, broke her heart. Her long, confusing friendship with her old high school boyfriend, Griff, is the closest thing to romance she allows herself. When music journalist Huck interviews Zee for a New York Times Magazine article on has-been rock stars who aren’t dead yet, he sparks a tumultuous reunion between long-separated Zee and Mitch. Featuring references to the historic West Bank music scene,Quantumly Entangledis a celebration of love and rock and roll across generations.
By Vinecia Coleman
Apr 3 – Apr 25, 2027
Dir. Faye Price
Apr 9 – Apr 25, 2027
By Craig Lucas
Apr 9 – May 9, 2027
Dir. Lauri Kraft
Sweeping, romantic, and filled with breathtaking dance, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS follows an American soldier and aspiring artist as he searches for inspiration, purpose, and love in the City of Light after World War II. As lives intertwine against the backdrop of a changing Paris, this dazzling musical unfolds as a story of love, optimism, and the transformative power of art. Featuring a lush Gershwin score and a Tony Award-winning Broadway adaptation celebrated for its elegance and beauty, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a deeply moving theatrical experience.
Apr 10 – Apr 19, 2027
Led by Co-Artistic Directors Oanh Vuand Sofia Padilla Featuring new work byPUPPET LAB artists
Apr 22 – May 15, 2027
Theatre Elision is remounting Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy in the spring of 2027!
Apr 23 – May 8, 2027
Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours minutes and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!
By Joe Masterhoff
Apr 28 – Jun 6, 2027
Dir. Caitlin Lowans
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com
Apr 29 – May 1, 2027
— a triptych of movement experiments spanning before, during, and after the global pandemic. Drawing on double dutch as life skill training, Afro Futurist aspiration, and the hard-won wisdom of collective fallow, Oliver's work asks what we have summoned through difficulty — and what we owe ourselves as we return to moving, remembering, and recovering for a world anew. Cynthia has deep ties to this region, and her arrival here is a return as much as a debut.
By Carlyle Brown
May 7 – May 30, 2027
It’s 1821 in New York, and two productions of Shakespeare’sRichard IIIare vying for audiences. William Henry Brown, a free Black American and leader of the African Company, is encouraged by the growing popularity of his downtown theatre troupe with both Black and white audiences. Threatened by their success, white Uptown producer, Stephen Price will stop at nothing to shut them down. Written by celebrated Minnesota playwright, Carlyle Brown, this true story straight from American theater history explores the fight for artistic expression with joy, anger, laughter, and passion.
May 20 – Jun 13, 2027
A horn player looks back on an archetypal jazz life: flashes of genius, dark episodes, and friendships with greats like Lester Young and Thelonious Monk. Adapting Geoff Dyer’s landmark novel, playwright Harrison David Rivers ( This Bitter Earth, Weathering ) explores the 20th century’s defining genre through the minds of those who made it.
By Four Humors Theater
May 22 – Jun 13, 2027
Dir. Laura Leffler
Virginia, 1665. Three American colonists stand trial charged with “wickedness” for writing and performing the very first play in the colonies. Four Humors Theater presents a reimagining of every actor’s dream: to perform in a hit play, followed by every producer’s nightmare: to be arrested on suspicion of witchcraft. Join Four Humors members Mandi Johnson, Jon Kirchhofer, Ryan Lear, Brant Miller, Matt Spring and Allison Vincent for a unique and hilarious production.
By Keith Hovis
Jun 2 – Jun 27, 2027
Dir. Tyler Michaels King
A World Premiere Co-Production, in Partnership with Park Square Theatre. Welcome to Neehai Valley, a quiet western town where residents follow the teachings of a literal bush, and conformity is both spiritual doctrine and social glue. Into this tightly wound world steps an outsider whose arrival - along with a pair of magical capris - sparks awakenings absolutely no one is prepared for. Doubt spreads. Desire explodes. And existential crises throw the town into glorious chaos. A brand new, laugh-out-loud musical comedy, The Ostentatious Outlaws of Neehai Valley smashes religion, queerness, and community into an absurd, genre-bending, wildly irreverent spectacle filled with outrageous characters, one-liners, and an earnest dash of heart. Beneath its camp lies a story about belief, belonging, repression, and the courage to question the narratives that shape us. Blending the high-energy theatricality of classic musical comedy with biting satire and unapologetic weirdness, the show channels the spirit of cult-favorites like The Book of Mormon , Little Shop of Horrors and Kinky Boots while carving out something entirely its own—bold, subversive, and unexpectedly heartfelt.
By Kate Hamill
Jun 4 – Jun 27, 2027
Dir. Marci Lucht
Sharp-witted, charming, and a little too confident in her own matchmaking abilities, Emma Woodhouse delights in arranging the lives and romances of those around her. But as her well-meaning schemes create unexpected complications, Emma begins to discover that love—and self-knowledge—may be closer to home than she ever imagined.
By Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Jul 16 – Aug 15, 2027
Dir. Siddeeqah Shabazz
Bursting with joy, humor, and irresistible energy, HAIRSPRAY follows Tracy Turnblad as she sets out to dance her way onto a local television show—and ends up helping spark change in her community. Featuring a score packed with infectious songs and big-hearted spirit, this beloved musical is a celebration of individuality, inclusion, and the power of young people to challenge the status quo.
Jul 24 – Aug 15, 2027
Book by Jeffrey Hatcher Music & Lyrics by Chan Poling Directed by Laura Leffler Music Director: Raymond Berg Choreographer: Abby Magalee Arranger: Robert Elhai
Fall 2027
Theatre Elision is proud to be the Twin Cities premiere of Octet by Dave Malloy fall of 2027!
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"Loudly, Clearly, Beautifully' examines the fragile and powerful bond between fathers and daughters, chronicles how life halts and morphs with chronic illness, and meditates on coming of age and into power after tragedy and grief.
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After a successful run as part of our IN THE WORKS showcase, we’re thrilled to continue development on Vinecia Coleman’s THE FEBRUARY PLAY. When the director of a production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN mysteriously dies, the cast and crew must work together to escape the haunted theater or face their own tragic end.
By Paula Vogel Score & Original Music by Lisa Gutkin & Aaron Halva
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Dir. Pirronne Yousefzadeh
Each season, we ask ourselves not only what work we are called to make, but what this moment demands of us. As artists and as a community, we carry a responsibility to respond—to listen closely, to reflect honestly, and to act with intention. At Latté Da, we believe music theater is uniquely capable of capturing the possibility as well as the needs of our time. It allows us to hold complexity, to honor contradiction, and to invite both reflection and connection. The works we gather this season are part of an ongoing conversation about who we are, what we carry, and what we are shaping together. With INDECENT, we turn to a story about artists determined to tell the truth in the face of suppression— an urgent reminder of the enduring relationship between art, censorship, and cultural memory. In ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914, we witness a moment of shared humanity that transcends division, offering a profound meditation on peace, even in the midst of conflict. LIZARD BOY invites us into a contemporary myth of identity and belonging, asking what it means to be seen—and to accept oneself—in a world that often resists difference. With the world premiere of SHE’S COME UNDONE, we embark on a deeply human journey of healing and self-reclamation, tracing one woman’s path toward acceptance, resilience, and the possibility of found family. And in collaboration with the University of Minnesota, SPRING AWAKENING provides a vital examination of young people coming of age within systems that seek to silence them—centering the urgency of listening to, and learning from, the next generation. Taken together, these works reflect a shared commitment: to engage with the present moment not by simplifying it, but by meeting it with curiosity, conviction, and care. They ask us to consider the impact of silence and voice, the necessity of empathy, and the role we each play in shaping a more just and expansive future. To gather in the theater is an act of trust. It is an opportunity to sit together in reflection, to encounter one another more deeply, and to be moved—perhaps even changed—by what we witness. We look forward to sharing that space and this season with you.
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If you’re looking for an event that’s guaranteed to put you in a holiday mood, you won’t want to miss The Big Stillwater Holiday Sing. Host Dan Chouinard presents a special holiday singalong that is sure to warm your heart and raise your spirits.
Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026
NOISE explores the sounds that shape our lives—both heard and unheard. Through movement, the work examines the emotional, mental, and physical noise that surrounds us every day: expectations, distractions, memories, relationships, and the constant demand for attention. Contrasting moments of chaos with profound stillness, NOISE asks what happens when the volume rises—and when silence becomes its own kind of deafening presence. (Presented by MN Moving Arts Dance Ensemble.)
Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026
Minnesota Tamil Sangam proudly presents The Resonance of Roots, a captivating theatrical celebration that brings to life the enduring spirit of Tamil classical performing arts. This production beautifully illustrates how the deep-rooted traditions of Tamil culture continue to echo through generations, preserving their richness, elegance, and emotional depth even in a modern world. Through a seamless blend of expressive dance, soul-stirring music, and vibrant folk elements, The Resonance of Roots pays tribute to the timeless legacy of Tamil art forms. Presented by talented local artists, this drama highlights the unbroken connection between heritage and contemporary expression, reminding us that while times may change, the resonance of our roots continues to inspire and thrive. (Presented by Minnesota Tamil Sangam.)
By Chuck Beeson
Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026
Ever run a marathon? Why would you? I HATE RUNNING explores the source of the disease of running and other endurance sports that cost money and destroy your body! Nah, its inspiring come see it! (Presented by Charlzik Theatre Company.)
Aug 6 – Aug 14, 2026
Latin Papi is a bold, playful, and provocative contemporary dance performance blending sensual movement, voice, humor, and theatrical flair created by Armani Rey Colón and Gabriel Mata of Cuerpox Cuerpo. (Presented by Cuerpox Cuerpo.)
Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026
A game show in three rounds with audience participation. Answer questions, build Lego, have fun, win prizes! A different theme every night. Artist proceeds go to benefit the Sabathani Community Center. (Presented by The House in the Woods.)
