Ms. Marvel, the cat, is the madcap, merry-maker that lives and prowls in your neighborhood. Every summer, Ms. Marvel transforms the sandbox into an amazing circus where a cavalcade of antics, thrills, chills, and spills await. Step right up to Ms. Marvel's Sandbox Circus and witness the Acrobatic Ants, the Daredevil Squirrel, the Caterpillar Catapult and the Earthworm Orchestra! Open Eye Figure Theatre’s award-winning Driveway Tour delights and inspires the young and young-at-heart with this for all-ages outdoor puppet show.…
Since it’s formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, cofounded by singer…
Ok, we can’t actually tell you who it is yet. It’s a very cool Minnesota music surprise, a beloved band with four decades of hits that have earned a reputation as a true American treasure. We promise you don’t want to miss this. Band name announcement July 14. Presales July 14 – July 21. Public on-sale July 22.
“…an affirmation of the power of music to bind generations and a fitting tribute to his father.” – The Outer Banks Voice A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle” (a song…
Prepare To Party! As one fan said, “It’s not a concert—it’s a party!” A truly interactive experience, Weinberg invites the audience to create the setlist, in real time, that he and his crack four-piece group will play that night. Performing songs from the glory days of rock and roll you choose from a video menu of over 300 songs — everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits — and hear the…
"…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy." —NY Post A hilarious, heartwarming story of gossip, beauty shops, female friendship and resilience. By turns strong as steel and fragile as a magnolia, six women find their “favorite emotion is laughter through tears.”
"…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy." —NY Post A hilarious, heartwarming story of gossip, beauty shops, female friendship and resilience. By turns strong as steel and fragile as a magnolia, six women find their “favorite emotion is laughter through tears.”
"…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy." —NY Post A hilarious, heartwarming story of gossip, beauty shops, female friendship and resilience. By turns strong as steel and fragile as a magnolia, six women find their “favorite emotion is laughter through tears.”
"…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy." —NY Post A hilarious, heartwarming story of gossip, beauty shops, female friendship and resilience. By turns strong as steel and fragile as a magnolia, six women find their “favorite emotion is laughter through tears.”
Book by Lauren Gunderson Music by Brian Lowdermilk Lyrics by Kait Kerrigan Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. A fun new musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty and illustrations by David Roberts, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).…
Dedicated to preserving and advancing the British Brass Band tradition, this group of regional musicians follows their passion for brass and percussion to create two annual concert favorites as part of the Sheldon’s homegrown series of events.
Dedicated to preserving and advancing the British Brass Band tradition, this group of regional musicians follows their passion for brass and percussion to create two annual concert favorites as part of the Sheldon’s homegrown series of events.
The New York Times calls their music “passionate, tender, and rambunctious,” and the Washington Post praises their “astonishing array of virtuosity.” One of the most engaging and successful ensembles in the history of Celtic music, Cherish The Ladies have shared timeless Irish traditions with audiences worldwide for over thirty years. In their Celtic Christmas program, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night,” in arrangements that highlight the group’s…
“A vocal wall of sound.” – NPR “Lord have mercy…y’all is BAAAAD!!” - Bobby McFerrin Imagine...The smooth soul of Sam Smith, the percussive power of Stomp, the funk and groove of Bruno Mars, the sophisticated harmonies of Take 6, and the brass bite of the Michael Bublé Big Band…All created by the human voice alone! Hailed "one of the best pop-jazz vocal groups in the world" by the San Francisco Chronicle, m-pact is respected worldwide as a cutting edge trailblazer…
The legend continues with the one and the only -- The Platters®. The legendary Rock, Vocal and Grammy Halls of Fame group boasts 40 charted hits like “Only You”, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”, and “Twilight Time.” One of the most successful vocal, rock and roll groups of all time, today's Platters also perform multiple decades of hits with an exciting audience-pleasing show. The Platters legendary harmonies bring joy to the holiday season with an incredible show of traditional Christmas…
The legend continues with the one and the only -- The Platters®. The legendary Rock, Vocal and Grammy Halls of Fame group boasts 40 charted hits like “Only You”, “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”, and “Twilight Time.” One of the most successful vocal, rock and roll groups of all time, today's Platters also perform multiple decades of hits with an exciting audience-pleasing show. The Platters legendary harmonies bring joy to the holiday season with an incredible show of traditional Christmas…
“Face hurting funny from start to finish!” – NUMC Foundation We all need some laughter for the holidays and in the midst of Minnesota winter! A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Willi moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his…
"one of the premiere bluegrass bands in the state" - MN Original, Twin Cities Public Television Named in honor of Bill Monroe, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. Since the year 2000, Monroe Crossing has released 13 CDs and a live concert DVD and has made more than 1500 concert appearances…
Written and conceived by Jim Caron and Matt Loehrke Music and Lyrics by Jim Caron, Michael McGill, Greg Boris, Amy Ellis The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Emperor’s New Clothes, an original adaptation of the classic tale. “Dress for success” is good advice that the Emperor takes whole-heartedly, wanting to impress new friends. But where to stop? When the clothes (and other people’s opinions) become more important than the people of the kingdom, trouble brews. To help their beloved Emperor…
Written and conceived by Jim Caron and Matt Loehrke Music and Lyrics by Jim Caron, Michael McGill, Greg Boris, Amy Ellis The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Emperor’s New Clothes, an original adaptation of the classic tale. “Dress for success” is good advice that the Emperor takes whole-heartedly, wanting to impress new friends. But where to stop? When the clothes (and other people’s opinions) become more important than the people of the kingdom, trouble brews. To help their beloved Emperor…
Red Wing High School students show the community just how talented they are with their annual musical production. Past productions include Hello Dolly!, The Addams Family, Annie, Singin' in the Rain, and Phantom of the Opera.
Red Wing High School students show the community just how talented they are with their annual musical production. Past productions include Hello Dolly!, The Addams Family, Annie, Singin' in the Rain, and Phantom of the Opera.
Red Wing High School students show the community just how talented they are with their annual musical production. Past productions include Hello Dolly!, The Addams Family, Annie, Singin' in the Rain, and Phantom of the Opera.
Red Wing High School students show the community just how talented they are with their annual musical production. Past productions include Hello Dolly!, The Addams Family, Annie, Singin' in the Rain, and Phantom of the Opera.
“guitarist who plays like two…his fingerpicking is a beautiful machine.” – New York Times Kottke is a master of guitar, a beloved Minnesota performance personality, and a fixture at the Sheldon. His unique performances showcase his virtuosic playing as well as his quirky humor. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, Kottke is known across the nation for his impressive body of work and a simply stunning fingerpicking style that has won him two Grammy nominations. His sound…
“…breaks all the rules of theater.” – DC Metro “Like all good happy hours, this one has plentiful munchies and libations. And like the best ones, it offers abundant laughter.” – The New York Times This immersive dance-theater show finds the cringe-worthy humor and life-changing pathos in an after work get-together. Two men, played by women, attempt to bluster and seduce their way through an office party, with hilarious and poignant results. It's a subversive move, leading audiences to question…
“…breaks all the rules of theater.” – DC Metro “Like all good happy hours, this one has plentiful munchies and libations. And like the best ones, it offers abundant laughter.” – The New York Times This immersive dance-theater show finds the cringe-worthy humor and life-changing pathos in an after work get-together. Two men, played by women, attempt to bluster and seduce their way through an office party, with hilarious and poignant results. It's a subversive move, leading audiences to question…
“…breaks all the rules of theater.” – DC Metro “Like all good happy hours, this one has plentiful munchies and libations. And like the best ones, it offers abundant laughter.” – The New York Times This immersive dance-theater show finds the cringe-worthy humor and life-changing pathos in an after work get-together. Two men, played by women, attempt to bluster and seduce their way through an office party, with hilarious and poignant results. It's a subversive move, leading audiences to question…
“…breaks all the rules of theater.” – DC Metro “Like all good happy hours, this one has plentiful munchies and libations. And like the best ones, it offers abundant laughter.” – The New York Times This immersive dance-theater show finds the cringe-worthy humor and life-changing pathos in an after work get-together. Two men, played by women, attempt to bluster and seduce their way through an office party, with hilarious and poignant results. It's a subversive move, leading audiences to question…
“…the Sinfonia’s performances are easily on par with that of any major Minnesota ensemble.” – Minneapolis Star Tribune A very special event at the Sheldon, this classical program features mixed repertoire including Mozart's Jupiter Symphony, Beethoven's Third piano concerto with guest soloist Loren Fishman, a new commission for the Sinfonia by a Minnesota composer, and The Great Gate of Kiev from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, performed with local guest musicians. The Minnesota Sinfonia is a community-supported nonprofit orchestra with…
Music and Lyrics by Matthew Lee Robinson Book by Marshall Pailet When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new…
"The entire recent tradition of American satire can be summed up in three words: The Second City." - New York Times “A temple of satire…” —TIME MAGAZINE Funny ‘cause it’s true. Look back and laugh. Too soon. The Second City is here to break all the comedy rules they made famous in this all-new, all-hilarious revue that will leave you laughing…and questioning your very existence on this lonely planet. Okay, maybe not questioning your existence–but you’re guaranteed to re-think everything…
“This unique cirque spectacular showcases traditional Chinese acrobats who dazzle with amazing feats of athleticism, daring heart-stopping stunts and the grace of their centuries-old art form.” – Broadway World “There is a precision and beauty about everything they do.” – The Washington Post The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of…
“You’d be hard pressed to find a better songstress, or bear witness to a more dynamic performer.” – Rift Magazine An evening of new electro-acoustic works composed by Aby Wolf, in collaboration with Eric Mayson and Grant Cutler, and performed by a cast of renowned musicians as comfortable in experimentation as virtuosity. Blurring the lines between ambient neo-minimalism, chamber music, and electro-R&B, Champagne Confetti delivers a gateway from near-silent meditation to full harmonic abundance, experienced as a union of sonic…
Honoring the genre’s tradition and driving it forward, their innovative style of bluegrass won them the 2019 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. From a source deep, abundant, and pure the river flows. It’s there on the map, marking place and time. Yet, the river changes as it remains a constant, carving away at the edges, making new pathways, gaining strength as it progresses forward. The Travelin’ McCourys are that river. The McCoury brothers- Ronnie (mandolin) and Rob (banjo) - were…
“Impossibly complex” — The New York Times “Irresistible” — Dance Magazine You've never seen Irish dance quite like this before! This international, critically acclaimed, touring company takes Ireland's vibrant and longstanding traditional dance form and fuses it with brilliant elements of American movement innovation. The result is a dazzling evening that fills the stage with hard-driving percussive power, lightning-fast agility and aerial grace. It's smart and worldly, yet wildly accessible. Trinity Irish Dance celebrates Irish culture through vibrant rhythms, refreshing…
For women’s history month 2020, Phoenix Theatre celebrates the Women’s Vote Centennial, marking the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment with a collection of women led, no fuss, brief theatricals. Tune in for titles, times, and ticket information for what will be a theatrical playground for all to enjoy.
For women’s history month 2020, Phoenix Theatre celebrates the Women’s Vote Centennial, marking the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment with a collection of women led, no fuss, brief theatricals. Tune in for titles, times, and ticket information for what will be a theatrical playground for all to enjoy.
For women’s history month 2020, Phoenix Theatre celebrates the Women’s Vote Centennial, marking the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment with a collection of women led, no fuss, brief theatricals. Tune in for titles, times, and ticket information for what will be a theatrical playground for all to enjoy.
“What a terrific combo. Everything they do is a surprise.” – Greil Marcus, rock critic The stellar Minnesota-based trio with a global following, The New Standards, are joined by a big band and an incomparable mix of musical friends, as they bring you songs and themes from their favorite cult and classic film scores, presented with flair and filtered through their inimitable style. Garnish with a bruised sprig of mint. Started as Minneapolis based musicians and friends Chan Poling (piano),…
“Making magic out of thin air” - New York Times “A joy from start to finish” – Sydney Morning Herald “AIR PLAY holds the whole audience in the palm of its outstretched hand. A winning combination of visually stunning sculptures and cheeky but heartfelt storytelling that keeps both adults and children enthralled.” –British Theatre Guide A breathtaking homage to the power of air. Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant fabrics floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever…
“Making magic out of thin air” - New York Times “A joy from start to finish” – Sydney Morning Herald “AIR PLAY holds the whole audience in the palm of its outstretched hand. A winning combination of visually stunning sculptures and cheeky but heartfelt storytelling that keeps both adults and children enthralled.” –British Theatre Guide A breathtaking homage to the power of air. Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant fabrics floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever…
"A triple jolt of inspired craziness … crackles with an energy and spirit of infectious fun!”— Los Angeles Times “the funniest thing on six legs” – The London Theatre News Triple Espresso—a highly caffeinated comedy shines the spotlight on three hilarious performers as they reminisce about their ill-fated big break. Triple Espresso tells the story of three guys whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in 4-minutes of magnificent failure on national television. Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell, and Bobby…
"A triple jolt of inspired craziness … crackles with an energy and spirit of infectious fun!”— Los Angeles Times “the funniest thing on six legs” – The London Theatre News Triple Espresso—a highly caffeinated comedy shines the spotlight on three hilarious performers as they reminisce about their ill-fated big break. Triple Espresso tells the story of three guys whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in 4-minutes of magnificent failure on national television. Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell, and Bobby…
Dedicated to preserving and advancing the British Brass Band tradition, this group of regional musicians follows their passion for brass and percussion to create two annual concert favorites as part of the Sheldon’s homegrown series of events. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6PfmPI8nvA
Fans of Fleetwood Mac or 70’s melodic rock won’t want to miss this incredible tribute. The show features singer-songwriter Pamela McNeill who according to a recent Minneapolis Star Tribune article “could stand in for Stevie Nicks” as well as Minnesota Music Hall of Fame recipient Mary Jane Alm performing Christine McVie’s pop hits, and the dynamic Jeff Engholm as Lindsay Buckingham. With a song list compiled of Fleetwood Mac’s most well-loved songs, delivered passionately by an incredible nine-piece band this…
“soulful, imaginative and rhythmically contagious.” - New York Times “a visionary approach to an ancient art form.” - Dance Magazine Sacred Earth explores the interconnectedness between human emotions and the environment that shapes them. Accompanied by live music, the dancers create a sacred space to honor the divinity in the natural world and the sustenance we derive from it. Inspired by the philosophies behind the ephemeral arts of Kolam and Warli painting and the Tamil Sangam literature of India, Sacred…
“Words & Music by Dan Wilson” is an evening of songs and stories which pulls back the curtain on the art of songwriting and the creative process. Between stripped down renditions of modern-day classics he has written on his own and with collaborators including Adele, Dixie Chicks, and Carole King, among many others, Grammy winning singer-songwriter, producer, and Semisonic front man Dan Wilson shares his insights into writing and tells the stories behind the songs, including some of his most…
