Theaters in Saint Paul

Discover where to go to see the best in theater right here in the Capital City.

Saint Paul is home to a diverse arts scene that welcomes creators of all types to take center stage. With a collection of historic venues and modern facilities, the city is a safe haven for the creative community to share their craft. Head to one of these showstopping venues to see amateur artists and world-renowned performers alike sing, dance, and act their hearts out.

Circus Juventas

This performing arts circus school for youth is dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multicultural circus arts experience. Each year, the school puts on three incredible themed showcases (Holiday, Spring, and Summer) featuring the best up-and-coming performers in the region.

Events: Circus Juventas Box Office (showare.com)

Fitzgerald Theater

Built in 1910, this theater—named after Saint Paul’s own F. Scott Fitzgerald—is the oldest theater space in the city. In its early days, the space was known as a movie house that screened foreign films. Today, the space welcomes a variety of entertaining showcases like concerts, comedy shows, film fests, and theatrical performances.

Events: Upcoming Shows - First Avenue (first-avenue.com)

Circus Juventas

Gremlin Theatre

With a goal of providing engaging and accessible theatrical experiences to the community, the Gremlin is host to a collection of actor-centered plays in the classic American style of realism. Plus, they produce new plays through local playwrights.

This Season: What’s showing at Gremlin (gremlintheatre.org)

History Theatre

Since 1978, the History Theater has been entertaining and engaging viewers through educational performances that explore Minnesota’s past and the diverse American experience. With an intimate stage setting, this 587-seat theatre was designed in a way where no seat is more than 40 feet away from the stage—making for the perfect immersive experience.

This Season: 2024-2025 Season | History Theatre

Park Square Theatre

Experience professional productions in an intimate setting inside The Historic Hamm Building. The Parks Square Theatre is home to two stunning stages that welcome viewers to marvel at theater classics and world premiere commissions.

This Season: Upcoming Shows 2024-2025 | Park Square Theatre - Park Square Theatre

The Park Square Theatre & Palace Theatre

Penumbra Theatre

Minnesota’s only Black professional theatre company has been a cultivating space to nurture Black artists, promote racial equity, and inspire creative resiliency. Working to carry out this mission and build onto the theatre’s rich history in the Rondo community, the organization is evolving into the Penumbra Center for Racial Healing—offering new artistic offerings, equity training services and a wellness center.

Upcoming Events: Events Calendar (penumbratheatre.org)

Six Points Theater

Six Points originally started as the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company in 1994. The company by Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Barbara Brooks, was created to provide a space for her to share her Jewish heritage with the next generation and provide a space for her son and his future friends to share and learn about each other’s diversity.

This Season: Six Points Theater | Saint Paul, MN

The Ordway

The O’Shaughnessy

Located on the St. Catherine University campus, this concrete wonder, which opened in 1970, has become a coveted venue for musicians, dancers, and theater companies. Its series of artistic offerings are centered around themes of social justice and women’s voices and works that support the university’s campus-wide and public engagements.

Events Calendar: Events | The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University (stkate.edu)

The Ordway

The Ordway is a premiere performing arts destination located in the heart of Downtown Saint Paul. The ornate space is home to an array of artists showcases ranging from opera to Broadway musicals.

Event Schedule: Events - Ordway