Jared Fessler

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Review: ANYTHIG GOES at Lakeshore Players Theatre

1 week ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

There’s nothing like a tap-happy cruise ship full of crooks, heiresses, nightclub singers, and lovesick stowaways to wrap up a theater season—and Lakeshore Players’ production of Anything Goes does it with charm, laughs, and plenty of toe-tapping tunes. Directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Kyle Weiler, this production of Cole Porter’s classic musical is fast, funny, and full of life.
Interview: Edwin McCain of 'I'LL BE' GREAT AMERICAN ROMANTIC at Dakota

2 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Edwin McCain, known for timeless hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More,” returns to Minneapolis for a special evening at the Dakota Jazz Club on Monday, May 5, 2025. With more than thirty years of touring and songwriting under his belt, McCain marks a new chapter with Lucky—his first album of original material in 15 years.
Review: FROZEN at Children's Theater Company

2 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Now playing at Children’s Theatre Company through June 15, 2025, Frozen is a beautifully staged, emotionally resonant production that brings the magic of Arendelle to life in an unforgettable way. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, this version of the beloved Disney story blends spectacle with heart, anchored by strong performances and truly impressive stagecraft. At the core of the show is the bond between two sisters, and it’s this relationship that gives the production its emotional weight.
Review: CHARLIE XCX BRAT 2025 ARENA TOUR at Target Center Minneapolis

2 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Minneapolis hasn’t felt that electric in a while. When Charli XCX descended on Target Center for her BRAT tour, she didn’t just deliver a show—she detonated one. It was grimy, sweaty, chaotic, and absolutely perfect. With a green-tinted screen behind her flashing glitchy, brat-pink graphics and a minimal set that let her command the spotlight, Charli opened with “365,” the kind of unrelenting, bass-heavy anthem that instantly turned the arena into a nightclub.
Interview: Colin Bracewell of SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER at Varsity Theater

3 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Colin Bracewell, a local singer and musician, will be performing live at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on May 1, 2025. We sat down with Colin to talk about his music, performing live, and even his love for theater and local spots!Who are your biggest musical influences? What are you most looking forward to on your tour and your concert at the Varsity Theatre?
Review: SPELLBOUND at Threshold Theater

3 weeks ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Threshold Theater’s new production Spellbound, written by Matthew A. Everett and directed by Denzel Belin, offers an intimate, funny, and surprisingly moving take on modern romance—complete with a twist of magic. Set in a dreamy, minimalist white space, the stage feels both whimsical and grounded. A cozy bed, stark lighting, and sparse props keep the audience’s focus where it should be: on the relationships unraveling at center stage.
Review: STOMP at State Theatre Minneapolis

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Get Access To Every Broadway StoryUnlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Email:Existing user? Just click login. From the moment the lights dimmed at Minneapolis’ State Theatre, the audience knew they were in for something different.
Review: TYLER CHILDERS ON THE ROAD at Target Center Minneapolis

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Enter Your Email to Unlock This ArticlePlus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. Email:Existing user? Just click login. On a nice April night in Minneapolis, those lucky enough to be at the Target Center were in for something special. From the moment Tyler Childers stepped onto the stage, it was clear this wasn’t just another concert—it was an experience.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

The iconic 2004 movie Mean Girls has been reimagined for the stage in this infectious musical, currently running at The Ordway. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls on tour delivers high energy, sharp humor, and a soundtrack that will have you tapping your toes long after the curtain falls. The show revolves around Cady Heron, played by Katie Yeomans, who’s just moved from Africa to suburban Illinois.
Interview: MaryRose Brendel of MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

1 month ago | broadwayworld.com | Jared Fessler

Mean Girls National Tour is coming to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, from April 8 through April 13, 2025. We chat with MaryRose Brendel, who plays Karen in this production, about her role, the show, and what she's looking forward to in Minnesota!What do you enjoy most about being a part of this production of Mean Girls? My favorite part of working on this production of Mean Girls is the people.