The Root Beer Lady Written and Performed by Kim Schultz January 25–February 23, 2025 The Root Beer Lady tells the story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legalnon-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects the beauty and hardships ofMolter’s solitary yet satisfying life beginning in 1934. The play, funny and passionate, explores herindependence, fortitude, and love of nature. Molter pushes back against the premise that her time in the North Woods made her the “Loneliest Woman in America,” as the Saturday Evening Post claimed in1952.Back by popular demand, Dorothy’s story will delight all, young and old.
Originally directed by Addie Gorlin-Han
Remounted by Jess Yates
“...a warm, enjoyable love letter to the Boundary Waters.” - Pioneer Press
Brass Funkadelic (1/4/25-1/4/25)
Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy Garland (3/1/25-3/1/25)
Secret Warriors (3/29/25-4/19/25)
Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West (5/17/25-6/8/25)
History Theatre is at 30 East 10th Street, St.Paul, MN.
I Am Betty (11/23/24-12/29/24)
DON’T MISS DORIS HINES (10/27/24-10/27/24)
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (10/26/24-10/26/24)
SO HELP ME GOD (10/26/24-10/26/24)
ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL (10/25/24-10/25/24)
Behind the Sun (9/21/24-10/13/24)
Church of Cash (8/3/24-8/3/24)
Buddy Holly: Oh Boy! (6/1/24-6/1/24)
Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters (5/4/24-5/26/24)
A Unique Assignment (3/16/24-4/7/24)
History Theatre entertains, educates, and engages through creating, developing, and producing new and existing works that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience. Its work provides a unique lens which links our past to the present, explores our common heritage, and illuminates our understanding of what it means to be American. Since its founding in 1978 by Lynn Lohr and Lance Belville, the company has staged more than 100 world premieres, working with nationally recognized playwrights including Jeffrey Hatcher, Eric Simonson, Kevin Kling, Craig Wright, Frank McCourt, Doris Baizley, Melanie Marnich, Kim Hines, John Olive, and Kira Obolensky. From a harrowing slave journey to St. Paul in Adrift on the Mississippi to an urban musical celebration of the Twin Cities in Snapshots: Life in the City, from the rock 'n' roll biography Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story to the dark, complex A Piece of the Rope about Minnesota's first public execution, History Theatre has moved audiences to rediscover, relive, and respect every piece of their history.
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Mean Girls
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (4/8 - 4/13) | ||
Alton Brown Live - Last Bite
Orpheum Theatre (4/27 - 4/27) | ||
Sam Morril: The Errors Tour
Pantages Theatre (4/18 - 4/18) | ||
Sanctuary City
Theatre in the Round (5/9 - 6/1) | ||
Guster
State Theatre (2/1 - 2/1) | ||
American Ballet Theatre Giselle
Northrop Auditorium (4/18 - 4/19) | ||
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