This is the City of Bloomington's community arts center, part of their large City Hall facility…read more This review is based only on their theater offerings. I may have an above-average tolerance for more modest community theater productions, but I still think you can always expect the utmost professionalism from Artistry. They routinely mount productions that are both ambitious and crowd-pleasing. It is normal for them to put on four musicals each year, shows with large casts and which demand real skill from the performers. They pull off shows with enormous scope, like Les Miserables, and ones which hinge on intense performances, like All My Sons and Doubt. They do succeed with dramas like that, but the musicals are the flagship productions, and the work done by the singers and orchestra is particularly impressive. (The musicals are very popular, so get your tickets early.) They have two stages; a proscenium theater with a really wide stage, and a small black box theater. The width of the proscenium stage allows them to fit a lot of seats without any that are very far away. But there's no center aisle so it's very normal to skooch past a lot of people to get to your seat. The black box house is more intimate, but has pretty uncomfortable seats. Artistry is right to be proud of the work they do on those two stages, and if you want to see some theater with minimal mediocrity, plenty of polish, and a zeal to connect to the audience, these guys gotchoo.

Rebranded Bloomington Civic Theatre Company exceeded our high expectations with high energy…read moreperforming art productions! Location in the Nine-Mile Creek Watershed District also enhances elusive law of attraction!

A variety of dance and classes offered here, including Zumba! I've been here a few times when my…read moregym was closed or when my gym didn't have Zumba classes...and really wanted to do Zumba...since I'm a Zumba freak! I LOVE, LOVE, Zumba! Drop-in classes are reasonably priced at $5 a class...AWESOME!

This place really does have good energy. Good Vibes. Maybe all the nuns who meditated on social…read morejustice when it was a convent before it transformed created a vortex of thoughtful energy when walking in. I guess it just feels a little too uptight for five stars, but overall a wonderful place. (It might just be me that is uptight. I can't tell.) Maybe it's because there are a lot of children and so many different things going on. I went to a dance class and sound therapy and would come back again.

This is such a great space to see a local production done by kids. There isn't a bad seat in the…read moretheater. If you have toddlers, they have booster seats available to use, just ask. The tickets are reasonably priced and you can usually get one last minute of needed. The staff are really helpful and friendly in my experience. The seats are comfortable and there really isn't a bad spot to sit in order to have a great view of the stage. Parking is all street parking, so it can be a challenge on a busy night to find a close spot. After the shows I've been to, the actors all line up to say hello and sign your program. It is fun to congratulate them and say great work!

We LOVE the Stages Theatre! The 1st show we went to was Maltida and my older son loved it and we…read morehave been taking our two boys (ages 6 & 3) to shows since then. Great plays with mostly children actors/actresses tailored for kids. The cast also does meet and greets after the shows - my kids love getting to meet them! Madagascar today was our 4th show and we went a group of almost 40 people. The group discount rate is amazing and it's fun to go enjoy a show with a group of friends. FREE parking ramp super close to the Stages Theatre which is very nice. They also have lap child passes for $5/kid (age 4 and under) for younger kids who want to sit in the lap of an adult vs having their own seats. Highly recommend checking out shows here!

I didn't realize it until I went again last night, but I've actually been to this theater a couple…read moreof times before... it just wasn't under the auspices of Illusion Theater at the time. The Illusion Theater is housed on the 8th floor of the Hennepin Center for the Arts, which is also home to Zenon Dance Company, Minneapolis Musical Theatre, and many other performing art companies. The building itself was constructed in 1888 and originally housed a Masonic Temple; it now appears on the National Register of Historic Places and is a beautiful example of preserving architectural gems for functional use. The stage at the Illusion is an "end-on" or proscenium space with audience members facing the performance straight on. Seats are ample and comfortable; the area for those using a wheelchair is convenient and easy to access. There's plenty of parking around the theater, but if there's an event going on in the area, look for parking east of Hennepin--you'll save a bundle. On our recent visit, the surface parking lots around the theater were charging $14; just a block away we scored enclosed parking at the 50 South Sixth Street ramp for only five bucks.

I've been here twice to see Miss Richfield perform. Based on the interview with the production…read moremanager, I'm intrigued to catch other shows here, as well. Unassuming location on the 8th floor of the Hennepin Center for the Arts/Cowles Dance building. The space is perfect - small enough to feel intimate and personal, but large enough to be able to score tickets. The interior is quite understated (read: a bit outdated) but charmingly quaint. A couple of cons: Audiovisual work is quite sub-par. The projection for the show was blurry and dark. Also the drinks are over priced for the service size. All in all, it's a cute hometown theater that deserves patronage for their commitment to local talent. I'll be back.

It was an amazing experience, and the tour guide did a most excellent job. After your trolley tour,…read morebe sure to check out the attic. Me and my family are still talking about what a fun experience it was

I love this Theatre!! Amazing shows and amazing staff. I forgot my phone there after a show last…read moreweek and the staff waited to close up until after I got it back. 10 out of 10!

I came here for my 3 year olds dance recital. The facility is a typical high school theater and…read morethere is plenty of parking. The flow of the place is decent when packed. I couldn't see much while sitting in the back, especially if there is a guy in front of you with big hair. The seats were confortable though, so there's a plus.

From the owner: Minnetonka Theatre is recognized as one of the premier high school programs in the Midwest. It is…read moreour mission to prepare our cast and crews to be creative and critical thinkers, successful scholars and advocates for the arts. Showcasing top teenage talent, the MHS Theatre Department has developed into an amazing, award-winning, performance-based program that motivates students to find their creative niche and honor their own talent.