My Ántonia

Jun 3 – Jul 19, 2026

Dir. Jessie Austrian

In this Latté Da-commissioned world premiere, Willa Cather’s beloved novel is envisioned as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women. Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The Kilbanes and an imaginative libretto by Noah Brody, this poignant adaptation traces the immigrant experience on the Great Plains at the turn of the 20th century through the eyes of the lifelong friendship between orphan boy Jim Burden and Ántonia Shimerda, daughter of a Bohemian immigrant family. My Ántonia offers a timely celebration of the contributions of immigrants to the nation’s identity and spirit as America marks its 250th anniversary. Rooted in the land and shaped by memory, this powerful work invites us to consider how we remember our past, and whose stories we choose to tell.

Big Fish

By John August & Andrew Lippa

Jul 10 – Jul 19, 2026

Dir. Kaitlen Osburn

Rosetown's summer intergenerational musical at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, with a cast of more than 120 community members of all ages. Based on Daniel Wallace's novel and the Columbia Pictures film, Big Fish follows traveling salesman Edward Bloom, whose tall tales of witches, giants, and mermaids dazzle everyone except his grown son Will — who wants the real story before it's too late.

If a Woodchuck Could Chuck Wood

Jul 10 – Jul 19, 2026

When a slick lumber executive shows up to buy the 200 acres surrounding Woodchuck Estates, the residents of this quirky trailer community smell trouble. But “Charles Stashgrove” isn’t who he says he is — he’s actually escaped thief Rocco Riccardi in disguise. And as if that weren’t enough, a mysterious woman named Lucinda arrives, sending the whole neighborhood into a frenzy. Packed with pageant queens, pirate wannabes, a cabbage-loving widow, an overconfident HOA president, and a cast of delightfully odd neighbors, this fast-paced comedy is full of twists, secrets, and laugh-out-loud chaos.

Guys and Dolls

Feb 13 – Sep 26, 2026

Grab your Guys and Dolls tickets now for a spellbinding theatrical experience. Enjoy a vibrant score and captivating story live on stage!

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

May 16 – Sep 5, 2026

Dir. Katie Lupica

Let’s do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You’ve heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meet the wonderful and wacky O’Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can’t seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the “birds and the bees.” But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.

Come From Away

By Irene Sankoff & David Hein

Jun 6 – Aug 9, 2026

Dir. KENT GASH

The Tony-winning musical inspired by the true story of 7,000 airline passengers grounded in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001 — and the small town that took them in. Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein from thousands of interviews with the real "come from aways" and the locals who welcomed them.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Jun 24 – Jul 26, 2026

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

Pericles: Prince of Tyre

Jun 24 – Jul 26, 2026

“do not assist the storm”

The Revolutionists

Jul 9 – Jul 26, 2026

Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.

The Cottage

By Sandy Rustin

Jul 10 – Aug 2, 2026

Dir. Brian Balcom

“Sidesplitting screwball comedy… The Cottage is a fresh and fiercely fun play that’s firing on all cylinders with Rustin’s excellent script.” – Entertainment Weekly

The Spitfire Grill

Jul 11 – Oct 24, 2026

Dir. Adrienne Sweeney

Percy, a troubled young woman on parole, yearns for a fresh start and heads to the small Wisconsin town of Gilead. She finds work at the dried-up town’s only eatery, The Spitfire Grill. As Percy discovers her own path to redemption, she awakens the town’s capacity for healing and hope. With soaring melodies and Midwestern charm, this folk musical is a celebration of kindness and community. “The country-flavored tunes and lyrics are rendered with the kind of conviction and expertise that make them transcendent. What in normal times would be a joy is, in these troubled ones, sheer nourishment.” – New York Magazine

The Butler Did It

Jul 17 – Aug 16, 2026

The first in a series of five world premieres by acclaimed and local playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, this witty new mystery is set in a butler’s school for the very rich, ushering in a new era of commissioned work at Park Square.

Private Lives

By Noël Coward

Jul 18 – Aug 23, 2026

Dir. David Ivers

Noël Coward's sparkling comedy of manners. Divorced from each other — and now honeymooning with new spouses in adjoining hotel suites — Elyot and Amanda discover the old flame hasn't gone out. Champagne, sharp tongues, and impeccably bad behavior follow.

WISHES IN THE SAND

Jul 21 – Jul 21, 2026

WISHES IN THE SAND is a contemporary fairy tale that weaves together tabletop puppetry and shadow play. A queer puppeteer confronts his past, where memory, fantasy, and imagination collide in a moving story of transformation and self-discovery.

Miss Nelson is Missing

Jul 24 – Jul 25, 2026

By Jeffery Hatcher, based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall Directed by Maddie Stewart Miss Nelson can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice. But when she disappears and her replacement is hard-as-nails, the kids realize they’ll do anything — including hiring a private eye — to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back.

The Lousiest Werewolves: Mania in the Moonlight

Aug 6 – Aug 9, 2026

In the light of the half moon, a pack of manic-depressive werewolves howl about the myths and misconceptions surrounding their affliction. A raw, irreverent, humorous, bipolar crash out with teeth. (Presented by Beta Fish Productions.)

Castrati: A Tale of Two

Aug 6 – Aug 10, 2026

A snip. A shriek. A bounce on cold linoleum. A songbird is born. Castrati: A Tale of Two weaves song with castration. Shed your bodily prison during this groundbreaking musical. The first and last of its kind. (Presented by True Men Productions.)

In The Moonlight

Aug 6 – Aug 12, 2026

An original 80s musical murder mystery following Scarlet, Matthew, and Bella. After a shocking crime, you become the live jury, cast your interactive vote, and directly decide who goes to prison each night! (Presented by Moonlight Muses LLC.)

KISMET

Aug 6 – Aug 12, 2026

A funny and moving story of two Turkish immigrants rebuilding their lives in America, confronting cultural differences, unexpected challenges, and the meaning of home. (Presented by Tiyatro Misafir.)

When I Was Afraid

Aug 6 – Aug 13, 2026

Life can be scary. From falling in love to facing imposter syndrome, this storyteller’s guide looks at how anxiety and fear can overwhelm us, but that we can find the courage and grace to continue on our way. (Presented by Peake Productions.)

A Dark Gotham Knight's Dream

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

A ridiculous parody retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with classic Batman heroes and villains, told entirely in (almost) Shakespearean verse. (Presented by Big Blue Theatre.)

Apologies for the Late Reply

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Stand-up comedy about salvaging sanity in our age of crazy. Presented by four-time Minnesota Fringe encore winning producer and Acme Comedy Co.'s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities title holder Ben San Del. (Presented by Ben San Del Presents.)

Chum!

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

“Chum!” is a musical parody of “Jaws” that invites audience members to bring a chum to be chum by telling the familiar tale of New England beach mastication in musical and interactive format. (Presented by Theatre Engine.)

Cyrano

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

A queer heroic comedy, in a new "old" adaptation of Edmond Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac." We've added sapphic flavor while retaining the period language and emphasizing the poetry of the original play. (Presented by Small Waves.)

DON'T BE SCARED

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Two zombified post-war corporate professionals attempt to run a workshop with the audience on how to face your fears. Outside, the darkness is creeping in threatening to end the show and maybe their friendship. (Presented by Band Practice.)

I Will Become The Silver Surfer. I Will Protect You.

By Jake Mierva

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Galactus has chosen Earth as his next target. But don't worry. I will stop him. I will save you all. I will become The Silver Surfer. (Presented by Jake Mierva.)

Maxxeapolis Goes to Hell

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Rest In Peace, Maxxeapolis, whose untimely deaths have landed them in Hell right before their performance at Fringe. Join them for an hour of sketch comedy where Satan himself will decide their ultimate fates. (Presented by Maxxeapolis.)

Small Minded

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Is being a dwarf clown REALLY half the size, but double the fun? Or is Tyler West just Small Minded? Either way, this show features juggling, magic, Shakespeare, story-telling, and some Ha-Ha's! from the heart. (Presented by Tyler West.)

Space Company

By Emma Irene Olson

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

An immersive corporate satire about a company that considers itself to be a family. "Mom", a middle manager at Space Company, welcomes the audience, now cast as new hires ("Babygirls"), on their first day. (Presented by dancing arms.)

Stories From the Trauma Dump

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

A collective storytelling show featuring local artists sharing humorous tales around mental health. Personal or fantastical, these stories aim to share experience and possibly find catharsis through comedy. (Presented by 7 Stories Tall.)

The Precious Scars

By Brian Farrey-Latz

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Billy Sipple became a hero when he saved President Ford’s life. Days later, Harvey Milk publicly outed him. What should have been a major win for gay rights ruined Sipple’s life. Inspired by true events. (Presented by Applause Community Theatre.)

Too Much of a Good Thing

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

From barely qualifying for The Itty Bitty Titty Committee to being president of The Big Booby Brigade, join Rachel as she enlists her talking breasts to help her decide: Can you have too much of a good thing? (Presented by RAR Entertainment.)

Watership Down

By Richard Adams, adapted for the stage by Melancholics Anonymous

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Digger. Listener. Runner. A small band of rabbits embark on a perilous journey to find a new home in this adventurous folk musical adaption of the classic children’s novel. (Presented by Melancholics Anonymous.)

It's-a-Me, a Musical!

Aug 6 – Aug 15, 2026

Mario and Luigi jump off the screen and onto the stage in this exciting musical adventure based on the cult classic 1993 movie! Featuring four original songs and all your favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters. (Presented by Albino Squirrel Productions.)

A Bench at the Edge

By Luigi Jannuzzi

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

A person sits on a bench at the edge of an abyss. A second person approaches their “heroic dive” at the edge. The two contemplate what pushes and pulls them from the edge in this award-winning dark comedy. (Presented by Samantha Odens.)

Fly Tape

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Three siblings gather in the wake of their mother's death—now orphans—to prepare her hoard for an estate sale. Trashy revelations, bizarre tapes left by their journalist father, and an unhinged auction follow. (Presented by milk rat orchestra.)

Guy For Now

By Nicholas Pecora

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Guy For Now is a comedy for all ages! Join us on a journey of self-discovery as our everyman encounters a cast of *unique* characters who teach him about life, love, and the art of letting go. (Presented by Old Dog Theatre Company.)

HELL ON WHEELS: The Winter Strike of 1934

By Theo Ebarb

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

The true story of the families and truckers in Minneapolis who organized in order to survive the Great Depression. This first strike of 1934 led to the transformation of the North Star State. (Presented by Local 574.)

I Hate Running

By Chuck Beeson

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Ever run a marathon? Why would you? I HATE RUNNING explores the source of the disease of running and other endurance sports that cost money and destroy your body! Nah, its inspiring come see it! (Presented by Charlzik Theatre Company.)

I'm Afraid, I Have To Leave

By Edwin Strout

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Time to leave, but your hosts have other plans. Sinister agenda? Hostage situation? Or just another visit with your folks? Minnesota Goodbye meets The Twilight Zone. Grab a snickerdoodle, it might be your last! (Presented by Joking Apart Theater.)

Just One Life

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

“Just One Life” is a delightful original musical telling an inspiring tale of love, loss and redemption—set against the dark reality of the injustice and profit motive of the US health system. (Presented by Dave Dvorak.)

More Better Stories

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Storytellers Jon Carlson, Vianna Isbister, Bernadine Joselyn, Hank Roubicek - tell three times, and Erin Ferdinand, Kory May, Christopher Nelson, Laura Packer, Anne Wiborg do "one off's" with stories for adults (Presented by American School of Storytelling.)

Silent Movie!

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

What happens when you get a group of physical improvisers to make a movie – but without the sets, lights, costumes, props, crew, dialogue . . . or movie. A new genre-smashing cinematic epic each performance. (Presented by The Improv Movement Project.)

Small Epiphanies

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Spanning from the 1960's to the present, this humorous, poignant, one-woman show delves into Midwest identity, family, U. S. History, political awakening & an accordion - proving one is never too old to learn. (Presented by Good & Plenty Productions.)

So Bright, the Night

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

So Bright the Night is a hard-boiled historical drama about the Mexican Repatriation of the 1930's. A woman boards a train in hopes to rescue her husband from deportation or worse. History is repeating itself. (Presented by Hey Rube!.)

So You Want to Date a Bisexual?

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Starting with a "first date" between an audience volunteer & Erika Sasseville, the cast will strive to predict the pair's compatibility and manifest the future of their relationship through improv and whimsy. (Presented by Sass Epants Productions.)

Socks & Shoes & Coats

By r. d. rhobajt

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

New parents navigate pregnancy & pediatricians & preschool & poop. Somewhere in the realm of classic musicals like "The Fantasticks" or "I Do! I Do!" Featuring 8 new songs & captioned violin baby-talk. (Presented by rick rhobajt widen.)

Sound and Noise and Bodies

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Fringe veteran Jen Scott presents a one-person storytelling show, a music-show, a bit of a clown show, all about being human and maybe being heard. (Presented by Octoberdandy Productions.)

Stage Presents

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Third Fringe, & Wells thinks he's figured out the game. And he wants to share it with you! Work disasters, spirit world snafus, post Pearl Jam snacks, bootleg CDs, stories that'll make you go, "Oh Geez!" (Presented by Wells Farnham.)

Who We Are: Stories from the Surge

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

True stories from folks who experienced, confronted, and did their best to get themselves and their neighbors through Operation Metro Surge; documentary theater with more than 3 dozen characters. Love to MN! (Presented by Three Second Memory.)

Tapeze - a la seconde

Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

An joyful spectacle where every step defies gravity. A circus of rhythm and movement - join us where tap dancing meets the sky. (Presented by Twin Cities Trapeze.)

A Magician

Aug 7 – Aug 12, 2026

A Magician is the life memoir storytelling magic show of Las Vegas entertainer Jordan Rooks. This storytelling magical wonder is a combination of storytelling, clowning, and magic. (Presented by Levani.)

Brakkesyke

By Myle Yan Tay

Aug 7 – Aug 13, 2026

Norwegian for cabin fever, BRAKKESYKE is a new dark comedy about the banal degradation of boredom. Two soldiers wait at the edge of the world. The war is far away until it comes very, very close. (Presented by New Product Company.)

Who Am I, Again?

Aug 7 – Aug 13, 2026

One man's journey to discover identity after trauma, as told by brain injury survivor and master storyteller Lethan Candlish. Sharing a common journey of recovery from multiple perspectives. (Presented by Lethan Candlish.)

ROAD TRIP!

Aug 7 – Aug 14, 2026

Too expensive to go on a road trip? Then join two improv comedians as they take a ROAD TRIP without ever leaving the theater! You don’t need to pitch in for gas, just pitch in suggestions for destinations! (Presented by CHRISDAVISDOESSTUFF.)

An Earth Goddess (Preah Mae Thorani)

By Narate Keys & Directed by Abraham Vue

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

An Earth Goddess (Preah Mae Thorani) is a musical that explores Khmer culture during the Angkorian era, where King Jayavarman VII (1181–1218) reigned with queen Jayarajadevi, Indradevi as his consort. (Presented by Narate Keys.)

ANNA

By Shawna Evans

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

Based on the 1922 Pulitzer Prize winning play “Anna Christie” by Eugene O’Neill, it's been 15 years since Kris has seen her daughter Anna, and suddenly she’s here, at a bar in a small town you've never heard of (Presented by Mosaic Productions.)

Bay Creek

By Derek Lee Miller

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

Four generations of smugglers from the river bottoms of Pike County, IL deal with their legacy of violence and crime, and the terrifying entity they accidentally smuggled over the veil from the other side. (Presented by The Miller Conspiracy.)

Dropping My Cover Stories

By Patrick Mc Graw

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

Why would a grown man practice somersaults in a pool? Patrick is neither athletic nor spontaneous. But it was a goal. For real. Laugh, maybe wipe away a tear, with Patrick as he recounts what led to the pool. (Presented by Patrick Mc Graw.)

Ember

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

A musical and storytelling cabaret focused on radiance. Come watch what happens when artists are given the freedom to express themselves without limits. Three guest artists will be revealed throughout the run! (Presented by Black and Foxy Co.)

M

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

A serial killer terrorizes Berlin while police come up empty. As fear grips the city, the criminal underworld launches its own manhunt to catch the murderer in this adaptation of the Fritz Lang noir classic. (Presented by The World Crime League.)

Ready Player, Too

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

What do Candyland, Soccer, Therapy, and Tomb Raider have in common? Lily has won them all. So why does she feel like such a loser? (Presented by Rainsview Creative.)

Sisters on Stage: An elder millennial’s exploration of Shakespeare’s sisters

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

One woman performs scenes from Shakespeare’s comedies and tragedies exploring his deep understanding of the closest, longest and most frustrating relationship of your life: your relationship with your siblings. (Presented by Deanne Mc Donald / The Traveling Players.)

Therapist Zero

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

Therapist Zero is a darkly funny solo show about a father trying to help his brilliant but struggling daughter, only to run headfirst into a maze of psychiatrists, broken systems, and his own past. (Presented by be-Creative.)

Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead

By John Ervin

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

A televised debate between two incarcerated serial killers, moderated by a true-crime TV reporter, leads to revelations about their pathologies. (Presented by John Ervin.)

Happy Valley Regional's Boot-Scootin' Booty-Poppin' Cuntry Ho-Down

Aug 7 – Aug 15, 2026

Happy Valley Regional needs your help planning their annual dance! Put on your thinking caps and your dancing shoes, and come ready to learn some new moves as you help us build a playlist everyone can dance to. (Presented by Cleo Torres.)

Machinal

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

This is a re-imagining of Sophie Treadwell’s expressionistic play about a woman trapped in a mechanical society that dictates how women should act and live. It turns out that we’re all a part of this machine we call a society and an economy. It also turns out that it's no way to live. It was 1928 when Machinal premiered on Broadway, only a year after the events that inspired it. Sophie Treadwell was a journalist covering what became a media circus — the trial and electrocution of Ruth Snyder. The industrial age and mechanization was reaching a dehumanizing zenith. It was a feeling not unfamiliar to those living a hundred years later. A long-time member of the company, this is Renee Hatton's directorial debut!

After the End

By Scot Froelich

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Following a devastating global pandemic, Jeff is left to fend for himself. Twelve years later, he’s built a farm, a solar array, and – to pass the time - a hobby of playing guitar for the audience in his head. (Presented by One T Productions.)

Bangs!

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Set backstage at a drag show minutes before curtain, Bangs! unfolds during a shooting at a gay bar. This horror-comedy explores chosen family, queer resiliency, and finding absurd light in the darkest of times. (Presented by The Other Productions.)

Buckeroohaiku's Reverse Armando

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

True stories. Masterful improvisation. Kate Button spills the stories, while the Twin Cities top improvisors weave them into comedy gold! Brace yourself for an evening of raw, unfiltered hilarity! (Presented by Button Productions.)

FAST Death of a Salesman

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Dr. Duke Didier is putting on a production of Death of a Salesman, in order to prove to his nephew that the play is still relevant in 2026. Too bad his nephew, Braedyn, couldn't give a shit. (Presented by an alleged Theatre Company.)

Fighting Unicorns

By Angela Fox

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

A girl and her unicorn sidekick journey through a fantastical world to find her lost story. A powerful show about healing and moving forward. Puppets, humor, heart. Part of the Social Butterfly Project. 120 min (Presented by Angela Fox Productions.)

Glengarry Glen Elvis

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Elvis Presley stirs up trouble at an unscrupulous real-estate agency. Jumpsuits jitter and F-bombs fly as a post-Vegas career suddenly involves the temptations of grand theft and a fever for the rock 'n' roll. (Presented by Michael Shaeffer.)

Good Vibrations

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

June 28, 1966. A Beach Boys Circus... in the earthquake capital of the world. What could go wrong with this American Dream? Come for the music, stay for the drag, puppets, and camp-ified antics! (Presented by Dame Right!.)

Is That Why?

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

A fast-moving show about the mysteries of language. Why are words the way the are? How do languages change? Why is grammar hard? And what IS the plural of "octopus," anyway? Every show will be different! (Presented by Ari Hoptman.)

Leave Room for Jesus

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

An improvised musical comedy sermon about purity culture, power, and evangelical America. Featuring original songs, audience participation, and a charismatic pastor who may not be as holy as she seems. (Presented by Hannah Wydeven.)

Magical Athlete: Stadium Showdown

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

A chaotic board game comes to life! Pick your champion, cheer from the stands, and watch the madness unfold. Every show is different—and one lucky audience member wins a copy of the game! (Presented by Sugar Throw Theatre.)

Maniac

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

A solo clown show loosely inspired by history's most intelligent serial killer — blending masks, movement, lo-fi origami, and absurd logic into a lunatic tribunal of comedy, tenderness, and chaos. (Presented by Todd Sullivan.)

Soap Prov: Show of 10,000 Secrets

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

An improvised soap opera inspired by audience suggestions. Our cast will create a show filled with your favorite soap opera tropes: steamy affairs, family betrayals, love triangles, seduction, and so much more! (Presented by Jex Arzayus.)

The Importance of Living

By Tim Uren

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Samuel and Louise really know how to live; no morals, no regrets, no limits, no future. It's the night before their reckoning day and they've come to crack a bottle of wine, swap tales, and have a little fun. (Presented by Mermaid Productions.)

The Local Music Scene

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Improv inspired by local music. Local musicians perform original songs live. Between songs the Local Music Scene cast improvise scenes inspired by the lyrics. LOCAL MUSIC; improvised SCENEs (Presented by Jim Jam Media.)

The One About the Rabbit in the Snow

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

A new absurdest comedy by the people that brought you Breakfast in Bed and Another Cold One. Two characters find themselves lost on a journey. Delving into questions that rule our everyday decisions. (Presented by C. J. Heehaw.)

the statue of liberty is nora in a doll's house by henrik ibsen

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

The title describes exactly what happens (obviously other things happen too). (Presented by SUPERMOON.)

Too Fat To Run

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

TBD (Presented by Fat Theatre Project.)

Wake the Improv

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Wake the Improv is a new, exciting show where 3 Improv groups interpret the audience dreams and nightmares into hilarious scenes. The audience participates with lighted wands and Ellie the Dream Wizard. (Presented by Peter Semington/Eaten by Locusts.)

Witness Loudly

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

Operation Metro Surge pitted armed ICE agents against the residents of Minnesota. Kyle B. Dekker recreates a live rapid response call on stage based on his own experiences as a constitutional observer. (Presented by Kind Fool Theater.)

Improvised Love Is Blind--Minnesota Fringe Edition

Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026

The improvised version of the hit Netflix dating show, Love Is Blind. All of the fun. None of the toxicity. (Presented by Dalla Danna Productions.)

1985: Relative Chaos!

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

Dive headfirst into the wild chaos of growing up, growing older, and finding your place in the herd. Uproarious, poignant, nostalgic, and bursting with heart. The Schommer family puts the fun in dysFUNctional! (Presented by Jason Schommer.)

A Revolution Highly Favorable

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

Adapting for the first time 18th-century combat medic, historian, and POW David Ramsay, this fully AI-illustrated show features a different collection of readings each night. (Presented by Maximum Verbosity.)

A Woman's Place is in the House

By David Alan Berger

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

An interactive activist comedy following Minnesota's first four female legislators as they journey to today, joining the ongoing fight for equal rights - with various special guest speakers at each performance. (Presented by David Alan Berger.)

Ambiguous

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

Tiffany is cursed to become versions of herself projected upon her and must learn who she is before time runs out. (Presented by Tiffany Michelle Foster.)

Braingystics: Seize the Mind!

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A comedy self-improvement seminar. NOT a pyramid scheme. And DEFINITELY NOT a cult recruitment scheme! Award-winning 2-man show that garnered 5-star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe. (Presented by Jeffries & Brown.)

Flirting Like an Amercian

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A hilarious journey of a naïve immigrant professor navigating the foreign world of dating and romance in the New World, described by NPR as “a show about romance, culture, and one immigrant’s story" (Presented by Sufian Zhemukhov.)

How to Escape Hell

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

This dramedy, with resurrection myth roots, explores the hells we create by trying to conform to gendered expectations in romantic relationships. It features Dramaturgy-on-Demand, a unique immersive experience. (Presented by Physical Lies.)

Minnesota is the Shire, or Fair & Back Again

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A storytelling show about my love for MN + Tolkien’s Legendarium; exploring his concepts of Estel & Eucatastrophe, similarities btw Minnesota & the Shire, & how we kinda just lived through the Scouring of it…. (Presented by Seán Mc Ardle / Hero Props.)

Not Bad for a Punk Band

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A local musician's overambition cost him the band and a shot at happiness. Years later, at his drummer's wedding, he has a chance to make things right with his former bassist, who has secrets of her own. (Presented by Deft Pictures.)

Scab for Hire

By Wesley Tilford

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A man unwittingly crosses a picket-line, befriends an opossum, and is forced to choose between his job and his friend. The aftermath of his actions are discussed nearly a century later by two podcasters. (Presented by Budding Heads.)

The Choose Your Own Adventures of Turtle Boy

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A one-person puppet show with call and response/audience participation. The bashful but rowdy Turtle Boy leads you through an action movie of your own making. John Wick meets TMNT. Karate Kid meets Mr. Rogers. (Presented by Tiger Love Studios LLC.)

The Importance of Being Eternal

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

A vampire take on The Importance of Being Earnest, that swaps cucumber sandwiches for a 1750 vintage Bellini Rosso Tavola Torciglioni. There’s blood; everyone’s horny. An Immortal Comedy for Lifeless People. (Presented by Little Apple Theatre Company.)

The Resonance of Roots

Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2026

Minnesota Tamil Sangam proudly presents The Resonance of Roots, a captivating theatrical celebration that brings to life the enduring spirit of Tamil classical performing arts. This production beautifully illustrates how the deep-rooted traditions of Tamil culture continue to echo through generations, preserving their richness, elegance, and emotional depth even in a modern world. Through a seamless blend of expressive dance, soul-stirring music, and vibrant folk elements, The Resonance of Roots pays tribute to the timeless legacy of Tamil art forms. Presented by talented local artists, this drama highlights the unbroken connection between heritage and contemporary expression, reminding us that while times may change, the resonance of our roots continues to inspire and thrive. (Presented by Minnesota Tamil Sangam.)

A Confluence of Magical Arseholes

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

The feckin' story and singy-song of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. There be the famous supper club for some bored c*nts and dilettantes, and this be that time W. B. Yeats kicked Aleister Crowley's arse. (Presented by The Winding Sheet Outfit.)

A Real Piece of Work

By Eric B. Jacobson

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

When a bumbling community theater group rehearses for their production of Hamlet, one actor tries to help them get their act together. This ensemble comedy is a love letter to community theater. (Presented by Moral of the Story.)

BE NOT AFRAID

By Mariabella Sorini & Alex Church

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

2012. A struggling farm in a northwestern ND town transformed by the oil boom is given a warning: A savior is coming. Portion of proceeds donated. (Presented by Third Space Theater.)

Bury The Leads

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

Meet Clyde & Faye, two character actors navigating an industry of auditions, rejections, bit parts and false starts. Sometimes funny, sometimes melancholy, it's improv so grounded, it seems scripted. (Presented by Special When Lit.)

DOOZY

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

A good friend never forgets. Too bad, Dolly did. But no worries, it's her day off! No agenda, no script, no work...and all the time in the world for a little sweet, sweet revenge. (Presented by DOLLY WHO?.)

Empty Nest

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

Empty Nest dives into life’s big transitions — aging, shifting identities, long-term partnership — and finds the humor in the awkward, poignant, and downright ridiculous moments along the way. (Presented by Zabel Weinhagen.)

Muskie

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

It's Fishing Opener on Lake Mille Lacs, but some of the locals have started disappearing. Could it be the work of the terrifying, mythical Muskie? Find out in this Minnesota-based parody of "Jaws." (Presented by New Endeavors.)

Tech

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

This year's Fringe show opens tomorrow. The props are assembled. The actors have memorized (most of) their lines. The director has blocked the show. There’s only one thing left to do…TECH THE SHOW. (Presented by Mike Fotis Productions.)

That Was Shakespeare: A Revue

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

Connie thinks Shakespeare belongs in the past. Her uncle Ford knows better. A whirlwind tour through comedy, tragedy, and romance reveals the Bard's words may be closer to home than she thinks. (Presented by The Redmond Players.)

The Label Maker

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

What’s the difference between BPD and BD? Is the expert always right? From anxiety to PTSD, storyteller Jena Young shares her experience with an undiagnosed parent, being misdiagnosed, and the power of labels. (Presented by Jena Young Productions.)

The Quiet Piggy

By Dawn Bentley

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

Minnesota Fringe Executive Director and theatre virgin Dawn Bentley makes her first (and only?) fringe show. A personal, political, and playful storytelling experience fantasizing about how IT finally happens. (Presented by Dawn Bentley.)

The Shape of Home

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

An intimate solo performance blending Indian Classical and Folk dance and storytelling to explore migration, memory, and belonging. Can home be a place... or is it something we carry within us? (Presented by Rituparna Rana.)

Casa Bde-Maka-Ska

By Duck Washington & Tim Wick

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

Everyone comes to Rick's. Even in the middle of a hostile occupation. Even in a world where lovers who have been torn apart by circumstance can bond over some well chosen Prince music. (Presented by Snikt! Bamf! Thwip!.)

Foshay! You Know The Tower - Now Hear The Story

By Kevin Bowen & Lynn Bowen

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

As of 1929 Wilbur Foshay was one of the richest men in the US, but the Great Depression had other plans for him. A well-loved 2023 musical that's the true story of a man who lost everything, but found himself. (Presented by TROMPE L'OEIL.)

The Queerest Midwest Bake-off: A Murder Mystery

By Daniel Rangel

Aug 8 – Aug 16, 2026

After a deadly stage collapse at a flamboyant bake-off, the show’s image-obsessed host is the prime suspect. Detectives navigate wildly contradictory accounts as paranoia and performance spiral into mystery. (Presented by Lady Z Productions.)

Pickup Truck Opera: Tales of Hoffmann

Aug 8 – Sep 13, 2026

A revival of Mixed Precipitation's beloved 2010 outdoor opera — Offenbach's masterpiece reimagined as a picnic operetta touring parks, nature centers, wineries, and farms across Minnesota.

Pistachio's Playhouse

By Samuel Karie

Aug 11 – Aug 16, 2026

When the host of the children’s show Pistachio’s Playhouse experiences a sudden tragedy, she has to try and keep the Playhouse from closing while maintaining her sanity in front of an impressionable audience. (Presented by Samuel Karie.)

The Three Musketeers

Aug 13 – Aug 30, 2026

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Aug 14 – Aug 23, 2026

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

Ghost Quartet

Aug 19 – Aug 23, 2026

Ghost Quartet returns in 2026 for a special outdoor production!

Machinal

Aug 21 – Aug 23, 2026

This is a re-imagining of Sophie Treadwell’s expressionistic play about a woman trapped in a mechanical society that dictates how women should act and live. It turns out that we’re all a part of this machine we call a society and an economy. It also turns out that it's no way to live. It was 1928 when Machinal premiered on Broadway, only a year after the events that inspired it. Sophie Treadwell was a journalist covering what became a media circus — the trial and electrocution of Ruth Snyder. The industrial age and mechanization was reaching a dehumanizing zenith. It was a feeling not unfamiliar to those living a hundred years later. A long-time member of the company, this is Renee Hatton's directorial debut!

Collection of One Acts

Sep 2 – Sep 27, 2026

Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 7:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2:00 pm Thursday through Saturday, September 24-26, 7:00 pm Sunday, September 27, 2:00 pm

KEVIN KLING: UNRAVELED

Sep 10 – Sep 20, 2026

In his newest solo work, Kevin Kling invites audiences into a journey through his own life: from childhood adventures and family experiences to navigating life with a congenital disability and recovering from a motorcycle accident.

Mothership

Sep 10 – Oct 4, 2026

In a not-too-distant future, humans are forced to flee a broken planet. Five souls board a ship traveling into the unknown, shedding everything of their former lives. Their journey is shepherded by a sentient ship that urges each passenger toward a necessary and sometimes painful transformation.

Come Back

Sep 12 – Sep 27, 2026

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

Fancy Dancer

By Larissa Fast Horse

Sep 12 – Oct 4, 2026

Dir. Chay Yew

Eelpout

Sep 12 – Nov 1, 2026

Dir. Matthew James Ralph

Come heck or high water, it’s time for a bachelor party! Best buds Sven and Ole gather at their pal Lars’s ice-fishing shack on Lake Mille Lacs to celebrate Ole’s upcoming marriage to Lena. But this ice-fishing bromance starts to crack when Sven admits he no longer wants to be Ole’s best man (Ope!). Deep truths, deeper questions, and a giant talking eelpout emerge from the frigid surroundings. La Crosse, WI native Paul Kruse presents a surreal comedy that is a boisterous and beautiful ode to Midwestern masculinity, friendship, queerness, and being a fish out of water.

Never Enough

Sep 17 – Sep 27, 2026

Head Over Heels

Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026

Songs by The Go-Go’s Based upon The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney Conceived and with Original Book by Jeff Whitty Adapted by James Magruder

The Hired Man

By Heather Meyer

Sep 25 – Oct 11, 2026

Dir. Jennie Ward

A magical realism epic set in the modern-day American West where a restless cattlewoman is hired onto a family cattle ranch in Wyoming. Here the stability of the family collides with her life of itinerant working, hard living, and harder choices.

As You Like It

By Caitlin Lowans

Sep 30 – Nov 8, 2026

Dir. Caitlin Lowans

Featuring Katie Bradley, Dustin Bronson, Isa Condo-Olvera, Darius Dotch, Bill Mc Callum, Nubia Monks, and Greg Watanabe

LIZZIE: The Rock Musical

Oct 1 – Nov 1, 2026

The hit rock musical about America’s original axe-whacking girl next door RETURNS!

A Haunting We Will Go

Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026

A haunted inn. A midnight vow. And a night no one will survive quietly. When bold TV producer Norma Corwin decides to spend one last night in the infamous Inn of the Three Sisters before it’s demolished, she’s determined to prove the ghost stories wrong. Instead, she’s met with eerie warnings, unexpected visitors, and spirits doomed to relive a long-ago murder. With mysterious strangers, suspicious motives, and just the right amount of spooky fun, this fast-paced mystery-comedy delivers chills, laughs, and twists at every turn.

Annie

Oct 2, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027

Grab your Annie tickets and see the perfect musical for the whole family!

Pride And Prejudice

Oct 10 – Oct 25, 2026

Three Houses

Oct 22 – Nov 7, 2026

Dave Malloy's Three Houses arrives at Theatre Elision fall of 2026.

Death and the Maiden

By Ariel Dorfman

Oct 25 – Nov 2, 2026

Dir. Ismail Khalidi

Content Guidance: Use of prop gun on stage. One instance of gun shot sound played. Mentions of sexual, physical, psychological abuse and assault. Recommended for individuals 16 and older.

Tuesdays with Morrie

Oct 28 – Nov 29, 2026

A journalist finds himself questioning his own life when he reconnects with his dying professor. An adaptation of the NY Times best-seller.

Kung Fu Zombies Vs. Southeast Asian Girl Scouts

Oct 29 – Nov 15, 2026

Dir. Fran De Leon

Three Southeast Asian Girl Scouts are keeping their Saint Paul, MN, community together during the zombie apocalypse. Between helping their elders, doing food runs, and building campfires, they’ve probably earned, like, four Gold Awards each. This genre-bending world premiere is the finale of playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay’s Kung Fu Zombies trilogy, but all you need to know is that, for some reason, these zombies know kung fu.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley

Nov 7 – Dec 21, 2026

Dir. Craig Johnson

Welcome (back) to Pemberley! Upstairs at the grand estate of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy, Christmas festivities are in full swing. While downstairs, beneath the yuletide buzz, the servants bustle about. Their holiday rhythm is shattered when Lydia’s wayward husband, the rogue Mr. Wickham, stumbles in—uninvited, drunk, and dangerous. Secrets spill, loyalties are tested, and upstairs and downstairs collide in this witty companion to Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Gunderson and Melcon deliver another heartwarming tale of class, chaos, and the generosity of forgiveness.

Annual! Perennial!

Nov 13 – Nov 23, 2026

Dir. Jay Eisenberg and Madeleine Rowe

Every Fall, an extended family of farmers invites the community to attend their beloved haunted house. This year, the youngest among them has decided that it’s time for the group to apply their performance skills in a new way. Welcome to opening night of their very first play: LUNAR! SOLAR!

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Nov 20 – Dec 13, 2026

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

Beyond the Rainbow

Nov 21 – Dec 20, 2026

It's A Wonderful Life

Dec 3 – Dec 20, 2026

Black Nativity

Dec 3 – Dec 24, 2026

Our beloved holiday musical is back! Reimagined for its 34th year, Hughes’ Christmas story dazzles with musical traditions from across the African diaspora, electrifying choreography, and rich visual iconography from long-time company member Seitu Ken Jones. Bring your loved ones to celebrate what it means to care for the oppressed and hold onto hope, even on the darkest of nights.

THE WÜNDERBAR

Dec 3 – Dec 27, 2026

It’s the blizzard of the century on the longest night of the year–and you're stranded on a bumpy back road outside a ramshackle tavern that time forgot. Welcome to the Wünderbar–the pitstop for lost souls, broken hearts, and haunted taxidermy!

Mr. Burns: A Post-electric Play

Jan 22 – Jan 31, 2027

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

Toni Stone

By Lydia R. Diamond

Jan 30 – Feb 21, 2027

Dir. Pirronne Yousefzadeh

the Half-God of Rainfall

Feb 3 – Mar 14, 2027

The Half God of Rainfall had its U. S. Premiere at New York Theatre Workshop, Jim Nicola, Artistic Director, Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director 2023.

Solofest

Feb 19 – Mar 7, 2027

Dir. Fran De Leon

ft. HOLD THESE TRUTHS by JEANNE SAKATA and two more plays TBA!

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous

Feb 25 – Mar 21, 2027

A grand dame of the theatre is returning to the U. S. for a career-defining comeback after decades abroad. Instead of a warm welcome, she finds herself usurped by a young performer stepping into her most famous role. This collision with a rival challenges her legacy, her politics, and her sense of self… and soon pulls her into a future bright with possibility.

STUPID F*CKING BIRD

Feb 25 – Mar 21, 2027

Sort-of Adapted by Aaron Posnerfrom the Russian classic “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov Directed by Joel Sass

Come From Away

Mar 12 – Apr 4, 2027

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of just under 2 hours with no intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

THE POLLINATOR’S GIFT

Mar 27 – Mar 27, 2027

The Pollinator’s Gift / El Regalo del Polinizador is a magical, bilingual puppet show by acclaimed author and puppeteer Anne Sawyer. Adapted from her children's book, the adventure follows Mario and Junie into Nana Bea’s vibrant garden, where they discover the vital role busy bees play in growing our food and flowers.

Cafe Au Lait: Nellie Francis Battles the Big, Bad Book of History

By Vinecia Coleman

Apr 3 – Apr 25, 2027

Dir. Faye Price

Jane Eyre: The Musical

Apr 9 – Apr 25, 2027

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812

Apr 22 – May 15, 2027

Theatre Elision is remounting Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy in the spring of 2027!

Rumors

Apr 23 – May 8, 2027

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 2 hours minutes and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

She Loves Me

By Caitlin Lowans

Apr 28 – Jun 6, 2027

Dir. Caitlin Lowans

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com

But, Beautiful

May 20 – Jun 13, 2027

A horn player looks back on an archetypal jazz life: flashes of genius, dark episodes, and friendships with greats like Lester Young and Thelonious Monk. Adapting Geoff Dyer’s landmark novel, playwright Harrison David Rivers ( This Bitter Earth, Weathering ) explores the 20th century’s defining genre through the minds of those who made it.

America's Very First Play: And The Immediate Trial Thereafter

By Four Humors Theater

May 22 – Jun 13, 2027

Dir. Laura Leffler

Virginia, 1665. Three American colonists stand trial charged with “wickedness” for writing and performing the very first play in the colonies. Four Humors Theater presents a reimagining of every actor’s dream: to perform in a hit play, followed by every producer’s nightmare: to be arrested on suspicion of witchcraft. Join Four Humors members Mandi Johnson, Jon Kirchhofer, Ryan Lear, Brant Miller, Matt Spring and Allison Vincent for a unique and hilarious production.

Love on a Stick: The State Fair Musical

Jul 24 – Aug 15, 2027

Book by Jeffrey Hatcher Music & Lyrics by Chan Poling Directed by Laura Leffler Music Director: Raymond Berg Choreographer: Abby Magalee Arranger: Robert Elhai

Octet

Fall 2027

Theatre Elision is proud to be the Twin Cities premiere of Octet by Dave Malloy fall of 2027!