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Pulitzer-winning ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ was a mission of love for the playwright

Stephen Adly Guirgis says his father and actor/friend inspired the visceral drama.
May 16, 2025

5 ways ‘Whoa, Nellie’ salutes cross-dressing outlaw queen who scandalized 19th-century Minnesota

Nellie King had many names, outfits and scams. Now, she has her own show at the History Theatre.
May 15, 2025

Review: Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ blasts onstage with stirring mashup of pop songs and Shakespeare

The musical writes a new and entertaining chapter for the Bard‘s purportedly doomed romantic heroine.

4 ways to navigate northeast Minneapolis’ Art-A-Whirl, the country’s biggest artist open-studio event

Visit the studios of featured artists, earn points through the Passport Challenge or go the family-friendly route at the 30th annual celebration.
May 13, 2025

Critics’ picks: The 15 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
May 13, 2025

Making last-minute Mother’s Day plans? Here are some ideas.

Because chances are, the thing moms want most is time with their kids.
May 10, 2025

Trolls, trails, birds and nature art converge on a trip to Detroit Lakes, Minn.

In northwestern Minnesota, varied landscapes and activities let explorers choose their own paths.
May 9, 2025

Minnesota visual arts organizations feel the impact of NEA and NEH grant cuts

Smaller organizations focused on a Minnesota arts triennial, fire arts and Middle Eastern artists are among the many that lost grants.
May 9, 2025

In Carolyn Mazloomi’s artwork, a quilt is not just a quilt

Her 50-year-plus quiltmaking career has tackled issues of social justice, Black lives and fighting for equality.
May 9, 2025

3 artsy things to do with mom this Mother’s Day weekend

Visit an art fair, take a scenic drive to the St. Croix Valley or arrange flowers and sip champagne
May 8, 2025

Review: ‘Sickle’ is severe and brutal, but it’s a must-see

Tracey Maloney and Adelin Phelps head a stellar all-female cast at Mixed Blood Theatre.

‘The Mousetrap’ extended at the Guthrie Theater

The Minneapolis company has added five performances to its popular, first-ever production of the Agatha Christie mystery.
May 7, 2025
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