10 am

ELF THE MUSICAL, JR.
10:00 am
Runs 70 minutes
Stages Theatre Company
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
$18-$25
Call 9529791111
Buy tickets online
Presented by Stages Theatre Company
- Musical
- Kids
November 22 thru December 27, 2019
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
ALL AGES
CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS!
Join us this holiday season as we follow Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. After being raised as a would-be elf at the North Pole, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities causes him to embark on a new beginning to discover who he really is. Through his heart-felt determination to win over his new family, Buddy helps us all remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film from New Line Cinema, this hilarious musical is filled with memorable music and lots of laughs for the whole family to enjoy.
CAST
Elena Bergren (Sam & Ensemble), Delaney Brooks (Sarah & Ensemble), Isaiah Bustamante (Fake Santa & Ensemble), Evan Decker (Matthews & Ensemble), Sofia M Fraser (Elf & Ensemble), Kamrie Frost (Deb), Riley Gamades (Elf & Ensemble), Ian Handeland (Macy's Manager), Grant Hudson (Elf & Ensemble), Pavan Kartik (Elf & Ensemble), Indra Khariwala (Elf & Ensemble), Shana Eisenberg (Emily Hobbs), Jackson Lyon (Buddy), Sara Magnuson (Jovie), Sam Mandell (Michael Hobbs), Emily May (Darlene & Ensemble), Kyla Ashlee Plair (Santa Helper & Ensemble), Lilie Rankin (Charlotte & Ensemble), Bruce Rowan (Santa), Asgerami Semkoff (Mother in Macy's & Ensemble), Medi Semkoff (Elf & Ensemble), Brent Teclaw (Walter Hobbs), Isabella TenPas (Elf & Ensemble), Mark Turcotte (Ethan Von Brocken), Josie Turk (Shawanda Elf & Ensemble), Hogan Vaupel (Charlie), Alex Weiner (Elf & Ensemble), Tad Williamson (Greenway ) and Tiahna Wolfe-Shields (Chadwick & Ensemble)
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Sandy Boren-Barrett, DIRECTOR – Cody R Braudt, STAGE MANAGER – Sandriea White, PROPS DESIGNER – Marc Berg, SET DESIGNER – Sarah Brandner, MUSIC DIRECTOR – James Lekatz, COSTUME SUPERVISOR – Christa Ludwig, LIGHTING DESIGNER – Karin Olson, COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER – Lori Opsal, TECH DIRECTOR – Alan Pagel, PRODUCTION MANAGER – Melanie Salmon-Peterson
ELF-THE MUSICAL JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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The Emperor's New Clothes
10:00 am
Runs 60 minutes
Old Log Theatre
5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior, MN
$14-$16
Call 952-474-5951
Buy tickets online
Presented by Excelsior Entertainmet @ Old Log Theatre
- Musical
- Kids
THE EMPEROR's NEW CLOTHES
Musical for the Holiday season.
Matinees: November 12- December 31, 2019
The incomparably imaginative creators of Seussical, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, bring one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved tales to life in The Emperor's New Clothes. This winsome musical is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Fourteen-year-old Emperor Marcus the 3rd is nervous to take the throne. Deciding that he can only gain confidence by dressing in the finest attire, Marcus commands his Royal Clothesmaker to fashion him in the most royal wardrobe. Taking advantage of Marcus' uncertainty and immaturity, a Swindler promises to make magic clothes that are "invisible to fools, liars, and anyone you should ignore," for a large and hefty price. Only Arno, the simple-hearted mop boy, can help Marcus out of this royal mess and teach him an important lesson about outward appearance.
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ELF THE MUSICAL, JR.
12:30 pm
Runs 70 minutes
Stages Theatre Company
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
$18-$25
Call 9529791111
Buy tickets online
Presented by Stages Theatre Company
- Musical
- Kids
November 22 thru December 27, 2019
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
ALL AGES
CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS!
Join us this holiday season as we follow Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. After being raised as a would-be elf at the North Pole, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities causes him to embark on a new beginning to discover who he really is. Through his heart-felt determination to win over his new family, Buddy helps us all remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved holiday film from New Line Cinema, this hilarious musical is filled with memorable music and lots of laughs for the whole family to enjoy.
CAST
Elena Bergren (Sam & Ensemble), Delaney Brooks (Sarah & Ensemble), Isaiah Bustamante (Fake Santa & Ensemble), Evan Decker (Matthews & Ensemble), Sofia M Fraser (Elf & Ensemble), Kamrie Frost (Deb), Riley Gamades (Elf & Ensemble), Ian Handeland (Macy's Manager), Grant Hudson (Elf & Ensemble), Pavan Kartik (Elf & Ensemble), Indra Khariwala (Elf & Ensemble), Shana Eisenberg (Emily Hobbs), Jackson Lyon (Buddy), Sara Magnuson (Jovie), Sam Mandell (Michael Hobbs), Emily May (Darlene & Ensemble), Kyla Ashlee Plair (Santa Helper & Ensemble), Lilie Rankin (Charlotte & Ensemble), Bruce Rowan (Santa), Asgerami Semkoff (Mother in Macy's & Ensemble), Medi Semkoff (Elf & Ensemble), Brent Teclaw (Walter Hobbs), Isabella TenPas (Elf & Ensemble), Mark Turcotte (Ethan Von Brocken), Josie Turk (Shawanda Elf & Ensemble), Hogan Vaupel (Charlie), Alex Weiner (Elf & Ensemble), Tad Williamson (Greenway ) and Tiahna Wolfe-Shields (Chadwick & Ensemble)
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR – Sandy Boren-Barrett, DIRECTOR – Cody R Braudt, STAGE MANAGER – Sandriea White, PROPS DESIGNER – Marc Berg, SET DESIGNER – Sarah Brandner, MUSIC DIRECTOR – James Lekatz, COSTUME SUPERVISOR – Christa Ludwig, LIGHTING DESIGNER – Karin Olson, COSTUME & MAKE-UP DESIGNER – Lori Opsal, TECH DIRECTOR – Alan Pagel, PRODUCTION MANAGER – Melanie Salmon-Peterson
ELF-THE MUSICAL JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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Mamma Mia!
1:00 pm
Runs 160 minutes
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 W. 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
$53 - $93
Call 952.934.1525
Buy tickets online
Presented by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
- Musical
One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit!
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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
1:30 pm
Runs 120 minutes
Old Log Theatre
5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior, MN
$30-$40
Call 952-474-5951
Buy tickets online
Presented by Old Log Theatre
- Comedy
- Musical
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder tells the story of a roguishly charming Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune, setting out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm... and a dash of murder. In the midst of Monty's macabre plotting, he also finds himself juggling the affections of two beautiful ladies; one is his married mistress, and the othe is a distant cousin. The show is beautifully supported by a well crafted score that is both elegant and hilarious.
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Cabal
7:30 pm
Runs 90 minutes
The White Stag Lodge
2010 East Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
$45
Call 612-375-0300
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Presented by Walking Shadow Theatre Company
- Drama
Created by David Pisa and John Heimbuch
Forgotten alchemy. An ancient order. The pursuit of new magic.
A renegade magister’s quest threatens the Cabal’s very existence. Who should control this ultimate power? Enter the secret society and unlock the truth.
Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Cabal, a live theater experience with puzzles. An audience of 10 people explores an immersive environment, meeting characters and discovering large-scale, hands-on challenges.
Tickets are now on sale through Dec 31. Additional months will go on sale approximately 1 month in advance.
Cabal lasts approximately 90 minutes. (It may be more or less, depending on how fast your group is at solving puzzles.)
Cabal is a theater performance, but does not have standard theater seats. As audience members move through the space, they may be asked to be stand or sit. Please be prepared to walk or move at least 600 feet during the course of the event. The venue and experience are wheelchair accessible.
Content advisory: flashing lights, sudden loud sounds.
More questions? Read our FAQ!
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A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas
7:30 pm
Runs 60 minutes
Patsy Miller Studio Theater
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
3003 Snelling Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55113
$15 - $18
Call 651-631-5151
Buy tickets online
Presented by UNW Theatre
- Drama
In their poorest winter ever, Charles Ingalls backtracks his family to Iowa, to take over the running of a hotel. Laura overhears wealthy Mrs. Starr offer to adopt Laura to ease the burden of so many children. As Christmas morning approaches, Laura is faced with a decision: will she choose what she believes is best for the family or will she find a way to stay with Pa, Ma, Mary and Carrie?
A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas tells a story of healing that celbrates the importance of enduring family bonds.
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Another Miracle on Christmas Lake
7:30 pm
Runs 100 minutes
Yellow Tree Theatre
320 Fifth Avenue SE
Osseo, MN 55369
http://yellowtreetheatre.com/another-miracle
Call 763-493-8733
Buy tickets online
Presented by Yellow Tree Theatre
- Comedy
A goat with the flu, a pregnant lizard, and a lactating Wise Man walk into Yellow Tree Theatre...
On November 8th, Yellow Tree brings back the super silly sequel to its original smash-hit holiday comedy, Miracle on Christmas Lake, by "Minnesnowta Christmas send-up master" Jessica Lind Peterson. The sequel, which was last seen in 2011, will feature some of the Twin Cities funniest actors including: Four Humors front man Jason Ballweber, 2018 McKnight Theater Artist Fellow Elise Langer, Ryan Nelson of Brave New Workshop, and Neil Skoy, a professional clown who recently appeared in Open Eye Figure Theater’s The Beldenville Troll.
Another Miracle on Christmas Lake
by Jessica Lind Peterson
directed by Jason Peterson
SYNOPSIS
A hilarious sequel to the smash hit comedy Miracle on Christmas Lake! Join Martha, Neil and some zany new characters as they try to save their beloved town of Christmas Lake from annexation. A Hollywood location scout arrives, hailing Christmas Lake the perfect spot to film a new adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life. Colin and Tess scramble to put on a sparkly pageant that will draw tourists and hilarity ensues. There’s lutefisk and lizards, true love and tater tots, and best of all, unexpected miracles happen. A ridiculous and zany holiday comedy that you don’t want to miss! “One of those rare times when the sequel surpasses the original…The laughs start early and keep going!” – TC Daily Planet
CAST: Ryan Nelson, Jason Ballweber, Elise Langer, Anna Leverett, Damian Leverett & Neil Skoy
WHERE
Yellow Tree Theatre
320 Fifth Avenue SE
Osseo, MN 55369
WHEN
November 8th – December 29th
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Tues. - Sat. @ 7:30pm, Wed. Sat. & Sun. @ 2:00pm
TICKET PRICES
Nov. 7th - Nov. 17th
Tues. Wed. Thurs. $26 | Fri. Sat. $30 | Sat. Sun. Matinées $28
Nov. 19th - Dec. 1st
Tues. Wed. Thurs. $29 | Fri. Sat. $33 | Sat. Sun. Matinées $31
Dec. 2nd - Dec. 29th
Tues. Wed. Thurs. $34 | Fri. Sat. $38 | Sat. Sun. Matinées $36
TO PURCHASE TICKETS
www.yellowtreetheatre.com

The Norwegians
7:30 pm
Runs 90 minutes
Dark & Stormy Productions
Grain Belt Warehouse
77 13th Ave. NE, Studio 202
Minneapolis, MN 55413
$15 - $39
Call 612-401-4506
Buy tickets online
Presented by Dark & Stormy Productions
- Comedy
Olive and Betty are two southern women living in the land of snow, lutefisk, co-ops, and Norwegians. They have something else in common: they both want their ex-boyfriends dead. So, they hire the only hit men they can find in Minnesota: really, really nice ones.
"…lined with comic gold." - Star Tribune
"'The Norwegians' manages to skewer some of Minnesota's most sacred icons...[And] there's just something appealing about mobsters in parkas." - Minnesota Public Radio
"C. Denby Swanson's extremely odd and delightful comedy, is something of a guilty pleasure." - The New York Times
With new material from the playwright!
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SIX
7:30 pm
Runs 90 minutes
Ordway Center
345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
$45.50-108.50, subject to change
Call 651-224-4222
Buy tickets online
Presented by Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
- Drama
- Musical
See SIX at the Ordway before it heads to Broadway!
“A total blast! It’s as much a Beyoncé-style pop-concert as theatre… Go Queens!”
– Chicago Tribune
“Delivers pure entertainment… wickedly smart lyrics.”
– The New York Times
Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. All this time, they’ve been just one word in a stupid rhyme—so they picked up a pen and a microphone. History’s about to get overthrown.
After a wildly successful UK tour and a sold out run in Chicago, the musical phenomenon of SIX is appearing on the Ordway stage!
The wives of Henry VIII join forces for an electrifying pop-concert spectacle—shining a spotlight on these six women as never before. The queens take the mic to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a power-packed celebration of twenty-first-century female empowerment. Backed by a band known as the “Ladies in Waiting,” the all-woman ensemble crosses the spectrum of modern-day pop with a soundtrack that has stormed to the top of the global charts.
SIX is scheduled to begin performances on Broadway in 2020.
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Getting Plowed: A Holiday Survival Guide - The Brave New Workshop’s 302nd Revue
7:30 pm
The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre
824 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
$29-$79
Call (612)-332-6620
Buy tickets online
Presented by The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre
- Comedy
- Improv
The polar vortex, aggressively enthusiastic Salvation Army bell ringers, and Aunt Marge's fruit cake: we get it. The holiday season is rough. Let Brave New Workshop's naughtier-than-nice guide to surviving all the family foibles and festivities give you that little something extra to make it through.
Written & Performed by: Lauren Anderson, Denzel Belin, Taj Ruler and Tom Reed
Musical Direction by: Jon Pumper
Technical Direction by: Matthew Vichlach
Directed by: Caleb McEwen
Previews: Nov 1, 2, 5, 6
Opening Night: Thursday, Nov 7
Show Run: Nov 7, 2019 - Jan 4, 2019
The show runs weekends and select weekdays. Show times vary. Full schedule at bravenewworkshop.com/theatre/show-calendar.
Tickets & More Info
Tickets $29 - 79 with discounts for previews, students, seniors, groups of 12+ and more
(612) 332-6620
Brave New Workshop Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 55403
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Mamma Mia!
8:00 pm
Runs 160 minutes
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 W. 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
$53 - $93
Call 952.934.1525
Buy tickets online
Presented by Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
- Musical
One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit!
Read more