Grumpy Old Men: The Musical

Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) presents GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE
MUSICAL, the Twin Cities premiere of an uproarious new musical based on the classic 1992 film.

Performances will run April 3 – 19, 2026 at the Conn Theater in Minneapolis (1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403). 
Tickets and more information can be found at www.aboutmmt.org.

Featuring a book by Dan Remmes, with music by Neil Berg and lyrics by Nick Meglin, GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL tells the tale of Max and John, two neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. When an intriguing new woman comes to town, their feud reaches new heights as they face-off as romantic rivals. Filled with laughs and lively music, GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL is a heartfelt reminder that no matter your age, there’s always room to grow. MMT’s production will be directed by Kari Steinbach, featuring music direction by Mary Cay Stone and choreography by Jenny Morris Eisenbraun.

The cast is led by Jim Ahrens and Ward Eames as John and Max, our two cantankerous neighbors. Caitlin Burns plays Ariel Traux, the new arrival who challenges their small town way of living. Rounding out the cast are Jillian Bader, Elyssa Bickford, Lisa Denninger, Michael Fischetti, John Goodrich, Kayla Hambek, Christine Killian, Christian LaBissoniere, James Lane, Quintin Michael, Brandon Osero, Parker Payne, Jenny Ramirez, and Dan Stephans II. Anna Lakin and Rob Ward serve as understudies.