I am an Actress performing at The Southern Theater with Uncharted Theatre. It has been a very nice…read morerun so far with lots of freedom as far as use of the space. They have multiple unisex restrooms, beverage station and the back is well ventilated.

Visited for a candlelight concert, such a beautiful space with comfy seating and snacks and drinks…read morefor purchase. Perfect for a night out or date night. Hip hop classics on strings was amazing I can't say enough good things about it. We paid for street parking and got there early for front row seats.

We had an enjoyable evening seeing "The Rootbeer Lady" at the History Theatre…read more The ushers and attendants were eager to help and the seating was comfortable (I am a bigger guy and theater seating can get snug) We were able to hear everything and there was no obstructed view. The play itself was well done...I went in thinking that a one lady play was going to have a hard time entertaining for 90 minutes...but I was surprised. I would recommend that you take the time to see this play.

Had a great time at The Root Beer Lady production. I've loved this story for years and to see it on…read morestage made it even more special. Kim Schultz (aka Dorothy Molter) did an amazing job as a one-woman show. The set felt so nostalgic and brought a tear to my eye. I've never been to the History Theater before and was pleasantly surprised by this little gem. Thanks for selling Dorothy's root beer too. Bravo!!

First time here, seeing pride and prejudice September 2025. FABULOUS. the actors and actresses were…read morereally amazing. They did a super fun modern twist w the play and the audience went wild. Super fun playhouse to discover! Really fun set up w everyone in a circle. Loved the pay what you can option so it levels the opportunities for people on a budget. Cons: parking downtown is yuck Some people may want more traditional (go to Guthrie or something) Seats are uncomfortable and it could use a refresh.

The theater is located on the West Bank of the U of M. It has a nice lobby highlighting the yearly…read moreevents. The waiting area is serving wine, drinks and snacks. The area is relaxing with ambience. The theater offers a view from any seating area. The plays are exceptional executed.

What a great place! We went for a play that was done by the unlabeled group. We had a great time…read more There are no bad seats

It's open for The Rez Sisters right now - the play that triggered a native theater Renaissance…read more With food truck and brewery options.

We unfortunately caught checking out Mixed Blood right after a play had wrapped and they had…read morealready tore the set down. It was one of our stops during Doors Open. It was cool to kind of browse around the space as it was an old Firehouse. They kept some of the details in tact like the numbers on the "lockers", the sliding pole hole is still there as well as a few other things. It would have been really cool to see a set up on the stage but I'd definitely come back to check it out sometime.

Parking: be prepared to pay at the surface lot or drive around for street parking…read more Entryway: this throws off a lot of people because the walkway to the front door isn't intuitive - you feel like you're walking towards the back of the building but just find the walkup ramp and that will lead you to the door. I've seen a few shows here and have enjoyed each one. I appreciate the structural integrity that still shows its original use, a firehouse. There really isn't a bad seat in the house, which is great for viewing but the seats themselves are just OK. I'd say a 1.5 hour show is the max time I can sit in their seats without growing fidgety.

I almost didn't make it in time! In fact, I was actually parked on the street and I thought a…read moredifferent building was the theater until I finally found the signs. It's in a really dark area by the Minneapolis impound lot but follow the signs on Chestnut! Once I found the place, all was good though. They even have someone outside giving you directions on their additional parking lot. There is a generous parking lot in front of the building plus there is street parking as well. The production I saw was fabulous, the actors were superb, and it was two hours of pure theater bliss. Everyone working or volunteering there was super friendly. They seem to have a good choice of concessions which is really nice to see at a small theater like this. Most theaters of this size you are lucky if you can grab a Diet Coke and a bag of M&Ms. The only thing I was a little nervous about were the seats. The seats are lawn chairs. They are not the cheap types of lawn chairs but nevertheless lawn chairs. The lawn chairs that slant backwards in, making me very unsure if I was going to be able to hoist myself out at the end. I don't think I was the only one feeling this way because there were a group of us who waited for the other patrons to exit prior to us trying to get ourselves out of our chairs. I do have to say a few people were unable to. They did have a few workers going around asking people if they needed help getting out of the chairs however so kudos to them for that. I really look forward to supporting this theater in the future.

I invited four friends to join me in seeing the performance of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and…read morePunishment at Open Window Theatre last evening. We loved it and were so impressed with the play. Jeremy Bode's performance of Raskolnikov was spectacular! Mr. Bode was able to draw you into the mind of Raskolnikov, along with his pride, loneliness, and anguish. Great job, Mr. Bode! We were all affected by your performance. The theater has just the right size and seating to immerse the audience into the play. You can easily see the actors' facial expressions and the humanity of the characters they are portraying. This is my second year as a season ticket holder and CORE member. I can't wait to see the remaining plays for this season! Jose L.

I've seen several shows at The Lab. It's a fantastically beautiful space. The openness and dramatic…read morehigh ceilings are very cool. Live music sounds fantastic. Recorded music sounds fantastic. The lighting effects that they can create on the back wall are gorgeous and can create many different moods. I love that they have a little bar just off to the side of the theater, so you can grab a cookie and an adult beverage before the show or during intermission. As far as sightlines go, there isn't a bad seat in the place. It's sufficiently sloped that the heads of the people in front of you don't get in the way. Even on the mezzanine level, it's further away from the action but you can still see everything. However, this is about the only negative thing I can say about the space: they pack the seats tightly together, and they're narrow. For one show I attended, I was wedged in between two men and their shoulders were touching me for pretty much the whole show. If you're claustrophobic or just need your personal space, spring for the VIP tables in the front (if the show you're seeing offers them). Make sure to allow plenty of time for parking (and optionally walking from wherever you park). The lot across the street is convenient, but there can be a line to get in and/or pay at the pay station.

I saw Rent at the Lab Theater last night with some friends. What a cool venue--very close and…read moreintimate to the stage, and perfect staging for this production. I felt the $50 ticket price was a little steep (you can get tickets at the big theathers for this price), though I suppose our seats in the 6th row left center were far better than what I could get for $50 at the Orpheum. Be sure to get there early (30-45 minutes) if you want front row seats in the middle--tickets are general admission and seats are first come, first serve. The cast was phenomenal (with one exception). The characters were cast perfectly, vocals rocked, and the band was great. This was actually my first time seeing Rent, but a few friends have seen a it a few times and felt this was the best "Maureen" performance. We were all disappointed with Mimi--she wasn't a bad actress, but for a such a major role, her singing was weak and her fellow castmates overshadowed her. She sounded out of breath, quiet, and missed her high notes in "Let's go out tonight". Definitely worth checking out. Lots of great restaurants/bars within walking distance if you want to grab a drink after--Club Jager and Toast to name a few. http://thelabtheater.org/

This was a nice theater. I'm not much of a fan of downtown Minneapolis , but there was a play I…read morewanted to see. Park close to the theater was Ridiculously expensive because of a Timberwolves game going on. I think most of the parking garage is close by we're charging $25. I use ParkWhiz to find a six dollar parking Lot six minutes walking distance away. They Did not sell concessions at the show that I went to. But that's OK that I was only 1and 40 min long. I would definitely go back again I really like the theater it was nice and clean and the people who worked here were very friendly.

What an absolutely beautiful theater! I spent a lot of time both on the stage and in the audience…read moreduring the Twin Cities Tap Dance Festival. I had no idea that there were so many studios within this one facility, and I really love that the studio floors have gridlines painted on them (much like a Tic Tac Toe board), to teach dancers to dance more effectively within their own space. I've never seen that at any other studio, and I think it's positively brilliant. As for the theater itself, it was simply stunning. It's a relatively small theater, but what it lacks in size it definitely does not lack in aesthetic appeal. The lighting and sound are top-notch, and because of the relatively diminutive size, there simply is not a bad seat in the house.