WCCO TV's Finding Minnesota Tours Hennepin Theatre Trust's Historic Theatres
Special thanks to WCCO TV's Finding Minnesota segment and anchor Mike Binkley for this video walk through the colorful history of Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic venues!
Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres are unique to Minneapolis and continue to be among the finest venues in the Midwest. The Trust works to preserve, maintain and improve these nearly century-old venues to ensure they operate smoothly into the future. Whether you're seeing the hottest Broadway shows under the Orpheum's chandelier, staring up at the Pantages' stained glass ceiling during a concert or examining the State's colorful murals at intermission, please enjoy the performance in the setting of these architectural gems. These theatres were originally part of Minneapolis's own Theatre Row, with more than 30 show houses lining Hennepin Avenue. Today, only four of them still exist. To maintain history at its finest and keep the theatres actively programmed and comfortable for audiences, millions of dollars have been invested to maintain and implement improvements at our three historic theatres.
The Orpheum Theater: Ada, Minnesota
Le Meridien Chambers - Minneapolis Hotels, Minnesota
Le Meridien Chambers 5 Stars Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota Within US Travel Directory Stay in the heart of Minneapolis This modern 4.5-star boutique hotel is opposite the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and rooms with a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station.Le Meridien Chambers offers spacious rooms equipped with bathrobes, slippers and a minibar. Bathrooms feature a walk-in rain shower. Room service is available 24 hours.Chambers Cafe at the Chambers Le Meridien offers steak, seafood, and various Italian options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a meal or cocktail at the contemporary outdoor Chambers Courtyard.The State Theatre and Pantages Theatre are within 2 blocks of Le Meridien in Minneapolis. The Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team, is 3 blocks away.Le Meridien features 300 pieces of original artwork and the on-site Burnet Art Gallery offers 6 shows featuring local artists throughout the year.Downtown West is a great choice for travellers interested in nightlife, entertainment and food.
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Orpheum & State 90th Birthday - Twin Cities Live - KSTP
KSTP's Twin Cities Live featured Hennepin Theatre Trust's State and Orpheum Theatres as part of a 90th anniversary celebration held at both venues on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2010. This segment, which aired on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2010 featured interviews with Hennepin Theatre Trust Director of Education and Community Engagement Melissa Koch, Orpheum Operations Manager Dave Marietta and Lead Tour Guide Christopher Yaeger.
Minneapolis (HD)
Here is a video of Minneapolis !
Minneapolis, nicknamed City of Lakes and the Mill City, is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States. Its name is attributed to the city's first schoolteacher, who combined mni, the Dakota word for water, and polis, the Greek word for city.
Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the river's confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Saint Paul, the state's capital. Known as the Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul is the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 3.5 million residents. The Metropolitan Council estimated the city's population in 2009 as 386,691.
The city is abundantly rich in water with over twenty lakes and wetlands, the Mississippi river, creeks and waterfalls, many connected by parkways in the Chain of Lakes and the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. It was once the world's flour milling capital and a hub for timber, and today is the primary business center between Chicago and Seattle. Named America's most literate city, it has cultural organizations that draw creative people and audiences to the city for theater, visual art, writing, and music. The community's diverse population has a long tradition of charitable support through progressive public social programs, as well as private and corporate philanthropy.
The region is second only to New York City in live theater per capital and is the third-largest theater market in the U.S. after New York and Chicago, supporting the Illusion, Jungle, Mixed Blood, Penumbra, Mu Performing Arts, Bedlam Theatre, the Brave New Workshop, the Minnesota Dance Theatre, Red Eye, Skewed Visions, Theater Latté Da, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts, and the Children's Theatre Company. The city is home to Minnesota Fringe Festival, the United States' largest nonjuried performing arts festival. French architect Jean Nouvel designed a new three stage complex for the Guthrie Theater, a prototype alternative to Broadway founded in Minneapolis in 1963. Minneapolis purchased and renovated the Orpheum, State, and Pantages Theatres vaudeville and film houses on Hennepin Avenue now used for concerts and plays. Eventually, a fourth renovated theater joined the Hennepin Center for the Arts to become the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, to be completed in 2011 and a home to more than one dozen performing arts groups and a provider of Web-based art education.
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, built in 1915 in south central Minneapolis is the largest art museum in the city with 100,000 pieces in its permanent collection. A new wing designed by Michael Graves was completed in 2006 for contemporary and modern works and more gallery space. The Walker Art Center sits atop Lowry Hill, near downtown, and doubled its size with an addition in 2005 by Herzog & de Meuron and is continuing its expansion to 15 acres (6.1 ha) with a park designed by Michel Desvigne across the street from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The Weisman Art Museum, designed by Frank Gehry for the University of Minnesota, opened in 1993. An addition, also designed by Gehry, is expected to open in 2011.
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Glamorama 2009: Backstage at the Orpheum
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine style editor Melissa Colgan goes backstage at the Orpheum Theatre and talks to Macy's trend correspondent Laura Schara about what to expect at this year's Glamorama, including a surprise celebrity guest!
Disney's The Lion King - Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
Orpheum Theatre
January 11, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you've ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
See the Tony Award®-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls a landmark event in entertainment. The New York Times says, There is simply nothing else like it. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you'll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar®-winning song Can You Feel The Love Tonight and Circle of Life.
Robert Plant Orpheum Theatre Mpls 2-22-18 Whole Lotta Love medley
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Welcome to the Twin Cities - Minneapolis/Saint Paul Area - Lennar
Play Outside in Any Season
There’s no better way to get acquainted with an area than to get outside, so hike, bike, paddle, swim or stroll in what Forbes calls the nation’s healthiest cities. With 90,000 miles of shoreline and 929 metro area lakes, get in touch with nature in an urban environment, a concept that’s at the heart of Minneapolis Saint Paul’s outdoor scene.
Welcome!
One-of-a-kind attractions. Tax-free shopping. Nationally praised dining. World-class theater. Museums galore. Green space. In Minneapolis Saint Paul, you get two cities worth for the price of one.
With 30 theater venues, more than 10 dance companies, 30 classical music groups and nearly 60 museums, it’s no wonder we’ve been called the Midwest’s cultural capital. And it’s not just numbers that impress, but what’s inside. Find paintings by van Gogh at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, catch a Broadway show at the Orpheum Theatre, or enjoy the melodic sounds played at the newly renovated Orchestra Hall.
With no sales tax on clothes and shoes, the savings here are unbeatable—and there is no shortage of places to do so. Not only do we have Mall of America and its 520 stores, but we are also home to the nation’s first enclosed mall, Southdale, and shopping neighborhoods like 50th and France and Saint Paul’s Grand Avenue.
It’s just plain fun here; no matter what season you visit. Attend the Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul Winter Carnival or one of our many other festivals. Explore the Chain of Lakes. Bike along or snowshoe through our many miles of trails. Paddle board on the Mississippi River. Tee off at championship courses. Play pond hockey. Visit our racetracks, casinos, amusement parks, or two zoos. No matter where you go or what you do, welcome.
Dining Destination
Diners might be intimidated by the options available, but we’re happy to provide something for everyone. From street eats to first-class cuisine, check out what trendy dining options are available for the tasting.
Our culinary standards are high here, as we are home to three consecutive James Beard winners for Best Chef in the Midwest. Our chefs have been on the forefront of the sustainability movement, cooking with fresh, local ingredients and serving dishes that range from classic American to ones from Thailand, Germany, Spain and beyond.
Attractions
MUST-STOP SPOTS
From amusement parks and zoos to aquariums and landmarks, you'll find plenty to fill your daily itinerary. Don't miss a visit to these local attractions, which include 13.3 miles of pathways encircling the Chain of Lakes.
TASTING THE TOWNS
With streets lines with innovative and eclectic restaurants, Minneapolis Saint Paul owns a spot on the national food scene. We're serving up dishes for every appetite thanks to award-winning chefs and creative restauranteurs who make the area's dining scene delicious.
STYLE IN THE CITIES
Find what you're looking for and more! Save with no sales tax on clothing and shoes at malls big and small as well as boutique shops and neighborhood stores. You're sure to find unexpected treasures and gifts that reflect the culture of the area.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
See why the theater, dance and music groups around Minneapolis Saint Paul deserve an encore, then explore the exciting exhibits and stunning architecture of local museums. We have more theater seats per capita than anywhere outside of New York City and nearly 60 museums.
THREE CHEERS FOR THE HOME TEAM
We've got spirit, thanks to the six professional teams that call the metro home. Whether summer or winter, outdoors or indoors, there's a sport for every season and fan.
Les Misérables - Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
Orpheum Theatre
December 6, 2011 to December 18, 2011
Dream the dream. Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.
The New York Times calls this Les Misérables an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish. The London Times hails the new show a five star hit, astonishingly powerful.
Minneapolis Hennepin theater tour
The State and Pantages theaters tour cost me $5 and was about 2 hours.
My Immortal by Evanescence @ State Theater, MN
12/5/17
The Mavericks 3/19/2016 State Theater MPLS
Niel Young Natural Beauty Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis 1992 11 22 solo
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Tegan and Sara- The Con (Live) State Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. LY2D Tour
Tegan and Sara performing at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 9/12/2016. (I don't own anything.)
Complicated- Avril Lavigne @ State Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota 9-24-19
Tegan and Sara- Nineteen (Live) State Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. LY2D Tour
Tegan and Sara performing at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 9/12/2016. (I don't own anything.)
Driving from Minneapolis, MN to Fargo ND via I94
Had a great night in Minneapolis last night. Saw the Dark Star Orchestra at the Skyway Theatre on Hennepin Ave. Met some cool, friendly folks here. Just down the street at the Orpheum, Sigur Ros was playing.
Feeling good today, I spent more time in Minneapolis before heading north-west towards Fargo, North Dakota.
My Sony HXR-NX100 rode shotgun on a tripod shooting at 4 fps. The tripod was held in place using bungee cords giving it I nice smooth feel, even on bumpy roads. I also used this same camera to shoot various scenes around the country, and to interview folks.
Original music by Nim Portakey and/or created by Pinnacle Studio ScoreFitter.
Tegan and Sara- I Was Married (Live) State Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. LY2D Tour
Tegan and Sara performing at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 9/12/2016. (I don't own anything.)
Fun Home - Orpheum Theater, Minneapolis