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.

I went to the Guthrie Theater for the first time this week to see Waiting for Godot, and this was…read moredefinitely my first visit but not my last! Our show started at 7:30, and I would absolutely recommend arriving well before 7 if it's your first time. The Guthrie is an experience beyond just the show, and there's so much to explore before you even get to your seat. We had time to check out the Amber Room, step outside onto the balcony, take pictures, and just wander around the building. There's also a restaurant on site and a bar where you can grab drinks and snacks. I really appreciated that there was plenty of space throughout the lobby to sit and lounge before the performance rather than feeling like you needed to immediately head into the theater. The employees were incredibly friendly and even gave us recommendations for things to check out before the show. The building itself has a very modern feel, which was a fun change for me since I'm more accustomed to traditional theaters. I also really enjoyed the design of the theater and how the stage extended into the audience. It felt like there were good sightlines from a variety of angles and made the performance feel much more intimate. We happened to attend on an especially fun night because it was opening night and the kickoff to the new season. After the show, they completely transformed the downstairs lobby into a party! There was a DJ, photo booth, snacks, and drinks available for purchase. At one point it genuinely felt like we were in a club rather than a theater, and I loved it. Overall, such a fun first experience at the Guthrie. Come early, give yourself time to explore the building, and don't treat it as just a place to see a show--the venue itself is part of the experience. I'm already interested in coming back for another production!

I don't think I've ever seen a bad show at the Guthrie. I still find it hard to believe this…read morebuilding has been open for Twenty years. There are some things I miss about the place that disappeared over the years like some of the bars that you could just stop in at even if you weren't coming for a show. But I am sure Covid and other factors caused retrenchment. . I still think it's worth seeing the building for the views inside and out. More importantly, their plays are excellent . We saw Macbeth. Really well done show. You cannot beat the Guthrie for theater.

We had a wonderful time at the CTC, seeing The Wizard of Oz. I havent been to CTC since I was a…read moreyoung child and saw Iqbal with my class. It was great getting to experience it as an adult! We were in row N, which is definitely somewhere id sit again. I dont think there's a bad spot in the house! The graphics during the show were amazing, as was the sound. The actors did amazing work, they sang beautifully and had so many hilarious parts mixed in. I went with my husband and I, and I would say there was a mix of adult-only couples wanting to experience as well, so definitely still a great experience not as a child! They allow drinks inside the theatre, but no food. Bathrooms are located a floor below. Concessions line moved very quickly, especially with intermission. What a lovely experience!!

Amazing production technology and seats have great views. All staff is super informative and…read moreproactively helpful. The parking options are street or paid lots, seems like there were plenty of space either way. Never knew the Childrens theatre was the same building as the MIA - would definitely make a longer day out it.

I am sure I really can't add to all the thoughtful superlatives heaped upon this MN landmark…read more Basically, it is all true. Incredible Art Deco interior that will occupy your mind while you are waiting in quiet desperation for the act you came to see. Beer, wine and a limited bar offers the patrons something to enjoy your event with. The audio is generally pretty good, depending on where you sit. The same goes for event viewing - no obstructive view in the theater.

The venue itself is absolutely spectacular! I haven't been in a theater that has maintained its…read morevintage atmosphere. It was one of the most beautiful venues I have been in, and I haven't been in almost every one in the twin cities. The acoustics were great, and it didn't feel like all the sounds were bouncing off the walls. The things most venues do is overlook the bathrooms, however even when there was a line for the women's, it went very quickly! The staff were incredible and extremely nice and helpful. I would definitely come back!

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/

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!

I may be giving some of the wrong information but my understanding that this symphony is a group of…read moremusicians that donate their time to make some great music for FREE! I checked out the performance they put on at St. Marks Church in N. St. Paul and I was very impressed. There was no charge to see them perform. They played about 3 classical pieces and the concert lasted about two hours? Sorry I just can't remember how long I was there! They played the pieces very well! It was a pretty big orchestra with at least 30? (once again can't remember off the top of my head) members playing all the different instruments. If you look at their website it shows that they play at a bunch of different locations throughout the year. I would definately check them out again.

A State Fair classic outdoor venue to see a show (country seems to be the favorite). Contrary, in…read more2024 Ludacris and T-Pain made headlines selling out the area and tearing up the crowd with millennial dream hits taking it back to the 2000's and beyond! With stadium seating, family friendly staff, accurate start times, and fireworks post every show, you will be in for an overall great experience (unless of course it rains). I would skip the food and drinks and get them before or after at the fair instead! Have fun!

The State Fair was so much fun. We saw a cow give birth, we saw a 2 ft long rabbit, a 5 1/2 ft tall…read morepig, and a wonderful horse competition, and the Butterfly area which was really cool, and even had an alligator sausage, and vegan ice cream. Looking forward to going again next year. This is so much fun, but you're going to need about $100 to enjoy it.