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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.

State Theatre

State Theatre

The State Theatre opened in 1921 and was then considered the most technologically advanced and elaborate theatre in the United States.

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Orpheum Theatre

Orpheum Theatre

The Orpheum Theatre, originally known as the Hennepin, opened in 1921 and was billed as the largest vaudeville house in the country at the time. 

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Pantages Theatre

Pantages Theatre

The Pantages Theatre opened in 1916 as a vaudeville house and part of Greek immigrant Alexander Pantages’ renowned consortia of theatres.

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Hennepin Stages

Hennepin Stages

Hennepin Stages, with two performance areas under one roof, opened in 1995 as the Hey City Theater and now serves as an intimate venue for smaller shows and concerts.

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    Historical Theatre Articles and Books on Minnesota Theatre History
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    The Changing Marquees Along the Minneapolis Great White Way
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    02-27-08 Rake Magazine Theatre Article
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    01-16-04 Star Tribune Downtown Theatres Article
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    Broadway Show Minneapolis Premieres
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    Other Local and National History and Theatre Resources

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