Minneapolis' theaters are only second per capita to New York City. So many theaters and so little time........

The main theaters located downtown include the Orpheum Theater, the State Theater, the Pantages Theater, Hennepin Stages, and the Guthrie Theater. Plus there are many more smaller, local theaters.

All have been a host to a number of popular Broadway shows and major musical acts. Minneapolis has also been used as a testing ground for Broadway shows before they’ve even been to Broadway – both Lion King and Sweet Charity were headliners first in Minneapolis before making their Broadway debut along with a few others.

The Guthrie Theater has just recently moved into its new location on the banks of the Mississippi and will have its grand opening on June 25, 2006. It is well known for its "thrust stage" and the new theater location not only includes a replica of the thrust stage but two other new stages as well.

All of these theaters, with the exception of the Guthrie, are located downtown Minneapolis on Hennepin Avenue. All are within walking distance to fine dining and parking. The Guthrie Theater is also located downtown Minneapolis, but on the banks of the Mississippi with a cantilever bridge that extends out over top the river for an amazing view.

Most of the independent theatres handle their own ticketing, with Ticketmaster picking up the rest of the shows. Visitors (and locals) can also get discount tickets through TCTix outlets