We've been coming to the Ordway for years! It's definitely my preferred theater in the Cities!…read more Parking is a bit of a toss-up...here are my go-tos: hope for a miracle and get street parking, pay a little more and get a spot in a nearby garage, get a bite beforehand at the St. Paul Grill and use their Valet :) The space itself is very modern and clean! I actually like that it is updated and not a "historic" theater. You don't have steep staircases, old bathrooms, or impossibly tight leg room! Tickets are usually reasonably priced, and my favorite "cheat code" is to buy the "limited view" seats in the front corners, as they are significantly discounted, and often only have a minimal disruption in the view. Staff is always friendly and excited to welcome you to the show! They have snacks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase, but often frown upon you bringing it into the theater with you, so plan ahead and get there before the show to enjoy!

I have attended many performances (and even a few company meetings) at this venue and absolutely…read morelove it. Literally the only 2 downsides are 1) its in saint paul 2) the close parking is always full so on cold nights it is super chilly. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The layout and seating are fantastic. I have attended musicals and operas and the venue is spectacular for the music. Bathrooms are incredibly limited here however so plan accordingly ladies.

About five years ago I saw Turandot here and I've been a fan ever since. I grant I am not a highly…read moreknowledgeable attendee. I love theatre, and I know much more about theatre than I am ever likely to know on opera. In a few of the past five years, I got the three opera season tickets ( you can also do four and five opera tickets) and I can honestly say I have not seen a bad show. The productions of The Magic Flute and Turandot were among my favorites. The modern opera, Dead Man Walking was simply amazing. It's great how you can pre order drinks and desserts for intermission, and seating is comfortable and reasonably spacious. For parking be prepared to walk a few blocks and to drop anyone needing assistance at the front door. The Ordway is of course surrounded by good places to eat and drink pre and post performance. I am unsure how I feel about their "Tempo" club, which offers steeply reduced B and below seat to those 45 and under and special events. It is supposedly to attract younger patrons as Opera fans but I think it carries its age range beyond students and the truly young in an unreasonable way. Opportunities for the "old" to save are mostly around poorer season tickets, it seems unbalanced and designed to attract prettier audience members. That said, if you are 45 or under and interested in trying opera, it's another incentive I grant. If you want to start slow on opera get yourself tickets to a modern opera like this seasons "The Fix", make sure to reserve that drink/desert for intermission and enjoy. It's a nice night out.

I got ticket to see a opera here couple weeks ago with my boyfriend who has always wanted to go. I…read morepurchased them online and sent by mail. Easy. No one told me that going too the opera you dress up like your going to the Oscars hahaha I just went with jeans heels and my northface same for my boyfriend minus the heels. Everyone looked so fancy we looked like were going to the bar Anyways we go to our seats and omg the seats are for like tiny ppl no room to move. My boyfriend was like wtf I cant let my friends get crushed down there. And the seats are so close to one another its a lil awkward. Other than that the show was great it was not in english subtitles were up on a lil screen so it was aannoying to look and read and look back at the actors I think it was in german. Lasted 2 hour long I couldnt feel my butt haha I am making it sound awful but really its not we are going back but prepared this time we will dress up like we millionaires and we will bring a butt pillow Good place to take a date my tickets were 25 each and the view is not bad at all.

It was so beautiful inside. We came in having bought cheep tickets. 7$ to see the Michael movie,…read morevs. 23$ at AMC. We were expecting the prices to be crazy for snacks to make up for the cheep tickets but they weren't at all! 5$ for a medium popcorn and 3.50 for a slushie (there was more but that's what we got. Plus the popcorn gas a bunch of extras you could put on from regular, dill pickle, jalapeno cheddar, and more. The movie theatre is great and it's first-come, first serve for seats. Also, it is all cash, they have an atm, but it helps to know!

good popcorn good prices (in this economy) very nice staff…read more there are literally couches for you to wait for the bathroom if i could rate it for 10 stars out of five i would!

Wow, this non-profit is really taking opera out of the box and out of the theater! I love it!…read more I went to see The Amazing Adventures of Acis and Galatea which was set in the lobby, sub-basement, and roof of Pillsbury A-Mill. It was so much fun listening to the singers move around and surround me while at the same time moving from scene to scene through such a historic building. It was a well thought out experience, and I'm a bit obsessed now. I wished the production lasted more than one day, but non-profits generally can't make that happen without a dedicated space. Very lucky to have caught this show. I'm really looking forward to seeing their next production, hoping to catch Diva Cage Match next time around!

We have attended many shows here from broadway musicals, to comedy shows. It is such a beautiful…read moretheater. When you walk in you are immersed in historical beauty from the stunning chandelier to the detailed woodwork. We are so fortunate that we have the privilege to have such a preserved historical theater. Now mind you it is historical, so the seats can be a bit tight if you are working with winter jackets and football sized men. The bathrooms are certainly a bit of a game here if you are here for a show that has a intermission. The security line at the front door can be a bit challenging on a cold winter day, but there are additional entrances through the skyway and side entrance. The lobby has many bars that are very quick every time we go. If you do pay on a card, they automatically add a 18% tip.

First time visit to see the wiz. I was seated in the middle/right, which the view is pretty decent…read moreand seating is pretty comfy. Production is smooth and layout seems to make sense. I felt like everything was well organized and staff were pretty friendly. There's 1 bathroom on each floor, plan ahead because it can be a long wait!

It is a pretty theater. Some people say the sight lines are good from the audience, however you're…read moresitting behind somebody tall, you can't see a good chunk of the stage. Also the seats are getting quite worn. I felt like I was sitting in a hole. There are four measly handicap parking spots near the theater. Otherwise you have to park in a ramp over a block away and unfortunately, walk down a hill to get to the theater and then back up the hill to leave. It is a long hill. If you have to push a wheelchair or you are physically limited it's a real rough walk. The number of women's bathrooms were acceptable. The stage seems to be a good size, and the lighting was good. The music for the ballet I attended was recorded and it was rather loud, but the acoustics did seem good. I wouldn't mind actually going to a concert there--as long as it wasn't performed on a cold winter night!

I went to UM music school and the hall was built while I was there. We really enjoyed it my last…read moreyears there!

Gorgeous and intimate theatre! I didn't realize this stunning spot was nestled in the middle of…read moredowntown Minneapolis! I've driven by it several times but never realized how beautiful it was internally. We appreciated the usher's passion for the theatre itself. They shared insight into some of the historic figures who have graced this stage as well as their excitement for what's to come in the coming months. Prices on beverages were a little wild considering the amount we received ($16+ for less than half a glass of Sauvignon Blanc) and the additional 18% automatically tacked on. I wish expectation for photos was more clearly marked. I didn't see anything when I went in (I definitely could've missed it). The instructions provided by the security (?) of no video but ok with photo was confusing when they came back a second time to say no more photos.

Caught the Craig Ferguson stand-up here. It was funny AF and the nearly two-hour show flew by. No…read morefood at issue here, though one pro tip I can share is the line for cocktails was significantly shorter downstairs. A gorgeous old theatre, the Pantages is a fine venue but with an entertainer with a heavy Scottish accent, it was occasionally hard to make out Craig from our balcony seats. He could have benefited from close-captioning. No matter - it was a wonderful show.

Absolutely wonderful space with instruments ranging from harpsichord to piano to Indonesian…read moreGamelan. There is a hands on keyboard practise space for exploration. Definitely recommend a visit!

As travelers we always look for hidden gems; this one, however, is a hidden diamond!…read more And the best part is, it's a FREE diamond! Their old piano collections are just amazing, full of history and interesting facts. They did a great job restoring and displaying these old pianos, as well as making recordings played by local musicians on these pianos for the visitors to hear the sounds. They also have an amazing number of all sorts of instruments. Many of them you could try playing. The staff were nice and knowledgeable; some of them are great musicians! They are hidden inside the Landmark center and usually don't have that many visitors. A great place for out-of-town visitors (you get a glimpse of the local history here ), music, lovers, or family with children!

I didn't realize this theater was different than the Minnesota history Museum…read more We just saw the Glenn Sheen mansion production, which was clever and cheeky and fun! The actors and actresses were top notch. I could not believe the voices! Incredible! The venue is large and has an upper balcony. It can fit a lot of people and it seems like every seat in the house is a good one. But definitely will go back for another show!!

For my first visit to the History Theater I saw I Am Betty. What a fun show. Plays about history…read moreare such a fun way to learn. The acting and singing was well done. We sat in the first row of the balcony which was a perfect spot. The theater is small enough so there really isn't a bad seat. We parked about 5 blocks away because I had contracted parking in a ramp but there are plenty of ramps closer to the venue. There is also some on street parking that seemed to be two hour limit which may not be enough for most productions. Concessions were available but I didn't try anything. Staff was helpful.