The bad. I just returned from the Fitzgerald theatre, to watch the Cowboy Junkies. A musical…read morerevival. Unfortunately, people who didn't realize the importance of the history of this seminal musical group. I was astonished by the audience, not understanding the importance of this musical genre. I was moving to the music, although it appeared that this section of Minnesota was not interested in this musical quality of the artist. And people around me were Minnesota'nice'. I understand what Minnesota nice is : ambivalence and lack of respect, for anyone is not in 'their' group!

Beautiful historic theater in St. Paul! We went here to see Sesame Street live with our son, and…read morethe sound, stage, our seats were all perfect. Last year we went to see Labyrinth live in concert and had balcony seats which was also a great view from afar. If you can see a show here I highly recommend it.

I've been an enthusiastic audience member for several shows at Art House North presented by Bucket…read moreBrigade Theater. This is a small theater company in a small space, but the experience is always a big deal. The work is well done, the cast members in the several productions I've seen are so talented. The shows are original works and include drama and comedy -- often with music. This past weekend I saw "Survivors of the Fire," which was about the great Hinkley fire. Really a creative and well done show. A memorable experience. Upcoming shows are "Till Death," and "Joyful Noise." If you're looking for a really sweet and different date night and enjoy small theater and original story telling, grab a seat here! This company lives and breaths this stuff. They even run kids theater camps in the summer. Online ticket ordering is easy, parking is close and on the street. Every production begins with free treats and coffee in the lower level will-call area. The best part is you get to support small theater, relevant storytelling, and an original experience.

Amazing theatre! This place is an absolute gem! Entertainment, education and culture all wrapped up…read morein a show. Not a bad seat in the theater. I do wish the sound was amplified. Would be difficult to follow along if you are hard of hearing. Plenty of beverages to choose from before the show and some snacks as well. Absolutely enjoyed our evening look forward to seeing our next show.

Such a cute little theatre! It's a great space & very intimate. Not a bad seat in the house with a…read morenice selection of beverages (beer/wine/water/soda)! Would love to see other plays here!! Not the greatest part of town, but street parking was good & only $2.50 for two hours.

We attended Circus Juventas' Blizzard show this week. I wasn't sure what to expect having only seen…read moreone Cirque du Soleil show. What I didn't expect this to be was a show put on by kids! WOW! Blizzard was a culmination of several Christmas stories using the setting of Santa's Workshop. Christmas play meets Cirque du Soleil. These kids are no joke! The acting, strength, and fearlessness of these kids is amazing! If you weren't sure it's worth going don't, go! Bring your family and support these talented kids. Looking forward to seeing more of these shows in the future.

Over the past 8 years, the summer performance of Circus Juventas has become part of our annual…read moretradition. It's amazing that kids are the performers - given the incredible feats of strength, discipline and flexibility. Tickets in advance are recommended. Over the 8 years, they've increased from $20 to $40. Tickets can be purchased online about a month in advance of the show. The big top is an amazing venue. Parking is a bit tricky so plan in advance. Extra bathrooms and porta potties are brought in for the events. Concessions and programs are available. The seats are bench with a cushioned pad. After a bit they are tough for the full performance. With intermission, it's a good three hour performance. We've always been blown away! Highly recommend and will continue to return.

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.

I was super-impressed by both the theatre and the fantastic performance of the Chorus Line! The…read moreacting, staging, and performing were extremely high quality and it reminds me how strong the theatre is in the Twin Cities. Although there were four understudies taking on roles the night of this particular performance, I think they all did a fantastic job. The singing was professional, as well as the dancing. What a difficult thing to pull off successfully. Congratulations. We had fantastic seats, but it appeared that the sightlines would be good from most seats because of the good banking of the rows. I hope you have a fantastic run with this production!

Intimate theater in a nice walkable neighborhood. Lobby area is large and the theater itself is…read morequaint with good views from all seats. I saw Chorus Line, which was a fair production. Some of the songs were a little challenging for the actors, and the acting was a bit forced at times leading to unevenness in the performances across the large ensemble. But it was an entertaining evening with a solid finale piece of "One". And impressive that the 2+ hour show had no intermission.

If you're looking for a family friendly activity to do, check out this place. This is a small and…read morecozy theater with leg space (or at least the roll I sat in). They put on great shows. The sound and audio was great. But parking is very limited and strictly street parking only.

We saw a lot of shows this holiday season, and I'm pleased as punch that kid #1 chose "The Best…read moreChristmas Pageant Ever" as her favorite! We've been to Steppingstone several times, and the pattern is typically the same. All great kids doing simple but super entertaining theater. The theater itself is fabulous. I think maybe it was a temple in a previous life? It is a little drafty inside. I didnt want to buy discount tickets from one of those websites that charge the business so much, but I did use my Science Museum membership for a small discount online. The tickets seem to always have a coupon for a free kids meal at Salut, so that's a nice bonus too!