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    The Fitzgerald Theater

    4.5 (42 reviews)

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    Destiny H.

    A week ago I purchased a single ticket to see Caitlyn Smith play a Christmas concert at the Fitzgerald theater and it was amazing! The venue is just down the street from the original Mickeys diner. I was able to park just a few blocks away from the theater and parking was only $5 Arriving at the venue was quick and easy! There wasn't a line for security and ticket scanning and the employees were friendly and efficient. Finding my seat was easy thanks to the great instructions from the staff! This venue has so much character and it beautiful! You can tell the seats are older but prob have been redone so they were comfortable. Caitlyn Smiths voice in this venue was magical. It was easy to hear and I will def come back to see another concert here!

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    Michael C.

    Overall this is a pretty decent theater, especially given how old it is! It's very small, but even being a small theater you still get ample legroom, which is amazing! At first I thought the seats were comfortable, but after about an hour and a half I started to get a little uncomfortable. The two main things I didn't really like about the space were the incredibly dated lobby and the TINY bathrooms. The bathroom was so small that I had maneuver around other people trying to use it and get in/out.

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    Monique H.

    The Fitz is a great place to see a show. The acoustics are stellar and it has a nice homey feel to it. I would give this a higher rating except the seats are incredibly uncomfortable and super close together. I tried to keep my shifting to a minimum, but yowza. As far as viewing is concerned, there really isn't a bad metaphorical seat in the house. I've been way up in the nosebleed section and down on the floor--great views all around. The balconies and interior are gorgeous and completely charming. Wonderful venue!

    Patrick T.

    I have got the opportunity to be in this theater twice in my life! Both were very exciting and very different... But both were 5 star experiences! Years ago I got the opportunity to play here, opening for JOHN HODGMAN a comedian. It was a part of Minnesota Public Radio's Fakebook series where they would partner a band with a writer. My band The Poison Control Center were lucky enough to get the gig. It was a blast! So I got to see back stage and the dressing rooms and all that jazz.. Also playing on that big beautiful stage was pretty fun. It's all so cool and nice, and hey lots of the greats have played here including years of the long running Prairie Home Companion show, and the movie of the same name was filmed here as well! I didn't feel right reviewing the theater from playing here cause it was a unique experience, but the other night I finally attended my first show here ever.. I got to see one of my fave bands ever Spiritualized rock the Fitzgerald the other night and it was fantastic. I was in the 3rd row and I had the most fantastic time! The theater is laid out great, and it was very easy to get to the bathrooms, and or the line for a drink! I also dig how the merch has it's own dedicated area. The Twin Cities have a lot of magical theaters, and you can chalk this one up as a great one as well! It holds just over a 1,000 people so there is really not a bad seat in the house!

    Ellie B.

    This theater rocks and seems to be the coolest place to work because all of the employees were so friendly and having a great time, just like us! We saw a Wits performance with Paul F. Tompkins and Aimee Mann and had a blast. The Wits encourages you to text and tweet (seriously, do it, they might even talk about your tweet on stage!), have snacks, and drinks while being entertained by the greatest comedians and musicians. The Barrio food truck parks out front and you can feel free to grab some amazing food, like the chips, salsa, and guac, and eat it right in your seat at the theater. The sound was pretty good although if there was any sort of applause you couldn't hear the people talking on stage at all.

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    Tim D.

    We attended a concert recently at the Fitz and thoroughly enjoyed this very intimate venue. The theater is small and historic. What I wouldn't give to enjoy a show from one of the beautiful little balconies on the side. We had a great time and could hear the artist very well. The size is nice because you don't feel so far away from the artist. You'll like the way they've kept this theater up. It's an iconic St. Paul institution.

    Talking volumes: welcome to night vale. These guys should take over the Fitzgerald from prairie home companion.
    Troy J.

    The Fitzgerald Theater has been the home of "Prairie Home Companion." It offers everything you look for in an urban theater. Tickets are easily purchased online. There are no bad seats in the house. We had a great time attending a recording of 'Talking Volumes' at the Fitgerald Theater featuring Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink, authors of the "Welcome to Night Vale" podcast and book. The Fitzgerald is a great spot to see MPR programs. A great program they offer is 'films at the Fitz' where they pair classic holiday movies (Gremlins, Little Shop of Horrors; Christmas Vacation, Elf) with musicians and viewer activities.

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    I've been here a few times - to see A Prairie Home Companion and also just last night when Garrison Keillor put on a show with the SPCO.

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