Jared Fessler

The first national tour of The Notebook is making a stop at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from November 18-30, 2025. We chatted with Jesse Corbin, who plays Lon/Ensemble in this production.

What did our critic think of LORDE ULTRA SOUND at The Armory Minneapolis? Lorde brought her Ultrasound Tour to The Armory in Minneapolis for two nights, and her October 11, 2025, performance proved exactly why she remains one of the most captivating artists of her generation.

What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?

At the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Mumford & Sons reminded everyone why they still matter. The arena filled steadily before showtime, buzzing with a crowd that clearly came ready to sing, sway, and soak it all in. This wasn’t just another tour stop—it felt like a long-awaited return, not only for the band but for fans who’ve been waiting years to hear these songs live again.

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the Addams Family invited your in-laws over for dinner, this national tour of The Addams Family musical—now playing at the Ordway—offers a deliciously strange answer. It’s macabre, messy, full of heart, and just self-aware enough to keep you laughing even when the jokes get delightfully groan-worthy.

What did our critic think of KEITH URBAN HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR at Grand Casino Arena?

Read our interview with Logan Clinger, who plays Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family Musical National Tour. The Addams Family Musical National Tour is stopping at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts from September 30 to October 5.

Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) has kicked off its 2025-2026 season with a bold take on Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ quirky, once-maligned Broadway musical.

Review: BIG FISH at Lyric Arts

There’s something magical about a stage full of tap shoes, twinkling lights, and the echo of golden-age Hollywood charm—and Artistry’s production of Singin’ in the Rain delivers all that and more.