Guthrie Theater

The Twin Cities’ own Greta Oglesby returns to the Guthrie thrust stage for the first time since her groundbreaking portrayal in Caroline, or Change to play the charismatic Sister Margaret Alexander in James Baldwin’s inspiring play with music. Produced by Penumbra Theatre Company and directed by Penumbra’s founder and artistic director Lou Bellamy, The Amen Corner features music by a nine-member gospel choir from Minneapolis’ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Don’t miss this exultant, soul-stirring masterpiece about earthly imperfection and the connection between faith and family.

More than 50 years since Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck captured the hearts of audiences worldwide in Roman Holiday, the Guthrie presents a larger-than-life new musical based on the iconic film, featuring the unforgettable tunes of songwriting legend Cole Porter. With one show-stopping tune after another sung by a cast of 26 astonishing singers and dancers backed by a live orchestra, this sparkling new musical will be the most magical blockbuster of the summer!

Family ties – whether they come from a real family or a family of choice – are at the heart of Anytown, a unique collaboration pairing the choreography of Minneapolis-based Shapiro & Smith Dance with the music of rock 'n' roll legend Bruce Springsteen, his wife Patti Scialfa and Soozie Tyrell. 

One of the most highly anticipated events of the season will be the union of Guthrie dream team Raye Birk and Peter Michael Goetz. Despite their comedic chemistry onstage, the one-time famous duo "Lewis and Clark" can't stand each other offstage. The shenanigans that ensue when these seasoned stage partners are coerced to reunite for a CBS television comedy special will likely make this ticket one of the hottest – and most hilarious – in town.  

Performed by acclaimed Irish choreographer David Bolger (H.M.S. Pinafore) and his 78-year-old mother Madge, this award-winning production is told with affectionate humor, as a gentle and joyful celebration of the things we pass on and the things we inherit.

Dancing Danny is caught between a rock and a hard place. Indebted to a street tough who saved his life, Danny reluctantly becomes a boxer to pay him back. Then he meets a dancer named Bella, who teaches him a few moves of her own. But is Danny's meteoric rise to the boxing championships due to his skill, or are there other forces at play?  

Following the success of last year’s In the Red and Brown Water, Pillsbury House Theatre and The Mount Curve Company produce the second play of McCraney’s acclaimed trilogy. The Brothers Size is an exuberantly theatrical drama from one of the country’s most exciting new voices.