Raising the Curtain on Local Theater
By Blair Reynolds, Twin Cities Editor
Having an affinity for great theater doesn’t mean you have to travel to New York or pay outrageous ticket prices for touring shows. There are many local theaters that provide top-notch performances and talent. Keep your eyes open. You may be watching some of tomorrow’s television and stage stars today.
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Great American History Theater, The
30 East 10th St., St. Paul, MN
From shows celebrating the lives of Paul Wellstone and Kirby Puckett, to glimpses into yesteryear Minnesota, this theater packs them in and brings history of our state and region to light. -
Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange St, St Paul, MN
A Prairie Home Companion was filmed here. But before that turn in the limelight, this theatre has been the weekly home to Garrison Keillor’s cast of radio show professionals since the 1980s. The interior of theater is exquisite and intimate. Get your tickets early. -
Guthrie Theater
818 S Second St, Minneapolis, MN
You can see some of the best acting in the whole country here. The classics and new works are presented on three stages. The on-site restaurant is worth a visit by itself. Many actors have honed their skills at this shrine to the American theater including Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, T.R. Knight, Hume Cronyn and Patrick Stewart. -
Mixed Blood Theatre
1501 S Fourth St, Minneapolis, MN
With an eclectic mix of productions, Mixed Blood pleases patrons each season with engaging and dramatic pieces dedicated to the human spirit. -
Penumbra Theatre Company
270 Kent St, St Paul, MN
Tucked away in a community center in St. Paul, Penumbra specializes in shows that celebrate the impact of African Americans in contemporary society. This theatre was home to the late playwright, August Wilson in the 1980s when he was creating a name for himself as the voice of modern African American theatre. -
Theatre de la Jeune Lune
105 N First St, Minneapolis, MN
Located in the Warehouse District of Minneapolis, this small company keeps patrons coming back for more. A 2005 Tony Award as best regional theater in America doesn’t hurt either.
