Upcoming events
The Honey Jar: Improv at The Hive Collaborative
Something sweet is coming to St. Paul!
Presented by the Hive Collaborative and Twin Cities theatermakers Destiny Davison and Ross Flores, The Honey Jar is a new monthly improv variety show that brings the funniest troupes in town together for a night of laughs and fresh comedy!
Jennifers Rule The World version 2.0
Jennifer Eckes and Jennifer Parker return to The Hive Collaborative for their delightful cabaret, to sing and laugh about having the most popular name of Jeneration X! After a lifetime of trying to stand out in a sea of Jennifers, Jennys and Jens, they now celebrate and embrace their name with pride. Audiences have called this fun and unique show “clever, original, and engaging” and “Jen-uinely fantastic!” Join us - with special guest, Jen Santoro-Rotty! - as we explore the Jennifer phenomenon, our coming of age, and our ultimate plan to take over the world. Will the Jennifers reign with truth and justice, or silly songs and bad jokes? Does the number 867-5309 mean you’ll have a good time? Find out.
A Drinking Game MN Presents School of Rock
We shall teach Rock and Roll to the world!
Join A Drinking Game MN as we do a live stage reading of School of Rock!
Our actors will have script in hand as they bring the show to life and they will have drinking cues throughout! You, your audience will also have drinking cues. Hear a bell, take a drink of whatever you enjoy! Whether it is alcohol, NA, pop or water, moving through this show with drinking cues makes for a funny, good time. We’ll have singing, we’ll have dancing and yes, we’ll have the Rock n Roll!
Staged Reading: Red Wall
Experience a fast-paced, homespun theatrical adaptation of the beloved YA novel Red Wall in a staged reading on Monday, March 31 at 7:00 PM at The Hive Collaborative.
With just five actors, this whirlwind performance captures the heart of the story as young Matthias rises to defend Red Wall Abbey against the villainous Cluny the Scourge. Through imaginative storytelling and dynamic narration, the world of Red Wall comes to life in an intimate and engaging way.
Trios, Duos, Solos
Chris Bates, Nathan Hanson and Davu Seru present an evening of improvised investigation into the current state of things. Music to remind us that we are not alone. Join us for an evening of duos and solos and this trio of longtime collaborators.
THE BIRDS presented by THEATREX
THEATREX presents THE BIRDS by Conor McPherson, from the classic story by Daphne du Maurier. April 11-27, 2025
Set amidst a global crisis in which birds turn on humanity en masse, strangers band together for shelter and protection. As suspicion and paranoia take hold, the lines are blurred between ally and threat.
Daphne du Maurier’s short story, also the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, is boldly adapted by McPherson in this gripping and unsettling look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse.
Featuring Kari Elizabeth Godfrey, Tim Reddy, Ankita Ashrit, and Jon Stentz. Directed by Joe Hendren.
16 Bar BINGO: 11 o’clock numbers
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO GOES TO THE MOVIES at The Hive Collaborative!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring local artists and Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
The Honey Jar: Improv at The Hive Collaborative
Something sweet is coming to St. Paul!
Presented by the Hive Collaborative and Twin Cities theatermakers Destiny Davison and Ross Flores, The Honey Jar is a new monthly improv variety show that brings the funniest troupes in town together for a night of laughs and fresh comedy!
Applause Community Theatre Presents: RED
RED | by John Logan
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. A moving and compelling account of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century whose struggle to accept his growing riches and praise became his ultimate undoing.
Would I Lie to You?
Get ready for an evening of outrageous stories, quick wit, and hilarious deception as six of Minnesota’s sharpest performers go head-to-head in a live version of Would I Lie to You?
Can you spot the truth among the tall tales? Will our teams fool each other—or you? With a mix of comedians, storytellers, and local personalities, this high-energy show promises unpredictable laughs and a unique spin on the hit British panel game.
Marquee & Muse: Side By Side
Marquee & Muse Cabaret RETURNS for an unforgettable night! Join us for ONE evening featuring Junia Morrow and Jon Schumacher, as they perform a captivating hour of your favorite musical theatre duets, solos and more! Tickets start at $12!
The Honey Jar: Improv at The Hive Collaborative
Something sweet is coming to St. Paul!
Presented by the Hive Collaborative and Twin Cities theatermakers Destiny Davison and Ross Flores, The Honey Jar is a new monthly improv variety show that brings the funniest troupes in town together for a night of laughs and fresh comedy!
Applause Community Theatre Presents: RED
RED | by John Logan
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. A moving and compelling account of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century whose struggle to accept his growing riches and praise became his ultimate undoing.
Matt & Ben
Before Good Will Hunting. Before J-Lo (both times). Before all those f*cking Bourne movies. They were just two best friends...
Matt & Ben, by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers, starring Serena Brook and Shinah Hey, directed by Derek Prestly.
Playing at The Hive May 30-June 8.
Cabaret Open Gym: Round 4
Cabaret Open Gym is a quarterly series where performing artists from all backgrounds and mediums can present their own pieces. From cabaret snippets to original songs, dance pieces, clown excerpts, poetry, monologues, and audition cuts, anything goes! The evening is split into two 50-minute sections, a curated section followed by an “open mic” format where performers can come and present as they please!
GENRE DIVERGENCE Staged Reading Series
Calling all fans of sci-fi, romantic comedy, and everything in between! Special Interest Theater invites you to its first ever GENRE DIVERGENCE staged reading series!
What is Special Interest Theater?
Special Interest Theater is a brand new, Autistic-led theater company that seeks to uplift neurodivergent and disabled artists by allowing them to tell the stories THEY want to see onstage.
What is GENRE DIVERGENCE?
Genre Divergence is a staged reading series that allows neurodivergent playwrights to put their own spin on high-concept genre storytelling. Sci-fi horror! Thriller! Romantic comedy! Even magical girl anime! All genre that these playwrights have adored for years and wanted to put their own spin on.
The New Mendota Heights Jazz Ensemble Presents A JAZZ STANDARDS BEER CHOIR EXPERIENCE
Join The New Mendota Heights Jazz Ensemble as we welcome them back for their JAZZ STANDARDS BEER CHOIR EXPERIENCE!
GENRE DIVERGENCE Staged Reading Series
Calling all fans of sci-fi, romantic comedy, and everything in between! Special Interest Theater invites you to its first ever GENRE DIVERGENCE staged reading series!
What is Special Interest Theater?
Special Interest Theater is a brand new, Autistic-led theater company that seeks to uplift neurodivergent and disabled artists by allowing them to tell the stories THEY want to see onstage.
What is GENRE DIVERGENCE?
Genre Divergence is a staged reading series that allows neurodivergent playwrights to put their own spin on high-concept genre storytelling. Sci-fi horror! Thriller! Romantic comedy! Even magical girl anime! All genre that these playwrights have adored for years and wanted to put their own spin on.
Budding Heads Productions Presents Scab for Hire
BUDDING HEADS PRODUCTION COMPANY PRESENTS
Scab for Hire
Thurs, July 10th - Sat, July 12th at 7:30 PM
“I do think there’s something we’re all missing about the Scab’s story.”
Scab for Hire is an original play by Wesley Tilford, starring Wesley and Mia Martinez in dual roles.
GENRE DIVERGENCE Staged Reading Series
Calling all fans of sci-fi, romantic comedy, and everything in between! Special Interest Theater invites you to its first ever GENRE DIVERGENCE staged reading series!
What is Special Interest Theater?
Special Interest Theater is a brand new, Autistic-led theater company that seeks to uplift neurodivergent and disabled artists by allowing them to tell the stories THEY want to see onstage.
What is GENRE DIVERGENCE?
Genre Divergence is a staged reading series that allows neurodivergent playwrights to put their own spin on high-concept genre storytelling. Sci-fi horror! Thriller! Romantic comedy! Even magical girl anime! All genre that these playwrights have adored for years and wanted to put their own spin on.
GENRE DIVERGENCE Staged Reading Series
Calling all fans of sci-fi, romantic comedy, and everything in between! Special Interest Theater invites you to its first ever GENRE DIVERGENCE staged reading series!
What is Special Interest Theater?
Special Interest Theater is a brand new, Autistic-led theater company that seeks to uplift neurodivergent and disabled artists by allowing them to tell the stories THEY want to see onstage.
What is GENRE DIVERGENCE?
Genre Divergence is a staged reading series that allows neurodivergent playwrights to put their own spin on high-concept genre storytelling. Sci-fi horror! Thriller! Romantic comedy! Even magical girl anime! All genre that these playwrights have adored for years and wanted to put their own spin on.
16 Bar BINGO GOES TO THE MOVIES!
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO GOES TO THE MOVIES at The Hive Collaborative!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring local artists and Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
Pat LaVone's Beyond The Queen's Gambit
Beyond the Queen's Gambit is an insightful, inspiring and often humorous look at the game of chess! Storyteller, comedian, speaker, chess coach and chess advocate Pat LaVone takes center stage at The Hive Collaborative, where he'll share many of the amazing benefits children and adults receive when they play and practice chess. You'll follow his journey: falling in love with the royal game at a young age, watching thousands of students reap the benefits of playing, and ultimately pursuing the answer to the question, "Why a Chess Club?"
Whether you're an educator, a chess enthusiast (especially chess parents!) or a non-chess person just looking for a great night out and a few laughs, this is it: fun, funny, inspiring, and insightful. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve beyond what you've seen on the immensely popular Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit."
VENN- 16 Bar Bingo St. Patrick's Day Edition
16 BAR BINGOST. PATRICK’S DAY EDITION is at VENN BREWING!
The Rainbow Beard Show
The Rainbow Beard Show is for kids of all ages and always covers a simple theme using puppets, games, stories, videos, and visits from special guests! This show will be all about NOISE! Where does it come from and why do we make it?
CANCELLED: One Night Only! A *MACT Double Bill
A public preview of 2 shows that will be presented at the
*MN Association of Community Theaters (MACT) conference
in Duluth, MN March 7-8
Applause Community Theatre Presents: DONE TO DEATH
Done to Death | by Fred Carmichael
Once famous mystery writers involve the audience as they apply their individual methods to solving various murders. They include a couple who write sophisticated murders a young author of the James Bond school a retired writer of the hard hitting method and an aging queen of the logical murder.
THRIVE
"Thrive" is an inspiring one-woman show that explores the transformative journey of three courageous women facing breast cancer. Their stories of strength, resilience, and healing bring awareness to the struggles of those diagnosed with breast cancer while also offering hope to those seeking prevention.
16 Bar BINGO: Love Songs
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO at The Hive Collaborative! NORMY EDITION! Pop, rock, country- we've got it all!
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring local artists and Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
The Honey Jar: Improv at The Hive Collaborative
Something sweet is coming to St. Paul!
Presented by the Hive Collaborative and Twin Cities theatermakers Destiny Davison and Ross Flores, The Honey Jar is a new monthly improv variety show that brings the funniest troupes in town together for a night of laughs and fresh comedy!
A Drinking Game MN Presents: Moulin Rouge
No laws. No limits. One rule. Never fall in love.
Join us for our February show as we celebrate our 13th year anniversary of A Drinking Game MN!
We are so excited to celebrate our 13th year anniversary with you! We’re thinking we may get a little fancy, so come in your fine attire, or come in what’s comfortable and we will see you all on 2.8 for Moulin Rouge!
Halfway to Fifty 3
Laura is back and older than ever.
Join her as she looks back on her 27 years of life through stand-up comedy, singing and self- depreciation. What more could you ask for? Probably a lot- but that doesn't matter.
SECOND SHOW ADDED ON FEBRUARY 2nd!
The Honey Jar: Improv at The Hive Collaborative
Something sweet is coming to St. Paul!
Presented by the Hive Collaborative and Twin Cities theatermakers Destiny Davison and Ross Flores, The Honey Jar is a new monthly improv variety show that brings the funniest troupes in town together for a night of laughs and fresh comedy!
Loudly, Clearly, Beautifully
Loudly, Clearly, Beautifully examines the fragile and powerful bond between fathers and daughters, chronicles how life halts and morphs with chronic illness, and meditates on coming of age and into power after tragedy and grief.
Using song, gorgeous vocals, humor, and startling vulnerability, the audience will join Elena Glass as she takes us through her father Gene’s Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis when she was 14, to her coming of age during his decline, to her post-pandemic rebirth after tragedy.
Karen Mal & David Stoddard with The Weeping Covenant
These award winning, critically acclaimed writers present songs as Minnesota-meets-Texas traditions meld with stories, harmony, and heart-melting imagery. Karen and David present a new, higher songwriting standard.
Cabaret Open Gym
Cabaret Open Gym is a quarterly series where performing artists from all backgrounds and mediums can present their own pieces. From cabaret snippets to original songs, dance pieces, clown excerpts, poetry, monologues, and audition cuts, anything goes! The evening is split into two 50-minute sections, a curated section followed by an “open mic” format where performers can come and present as they please!
Drop the ball with Dolly Who? and Manny Rodriguez!
DOLLY WHO? and THE MANNY RODRIGUEZ SHOW are BACK to ring in the new year at the Hive collaborative on Monday, December 30th for a live studio taping! With 2025 just around the corner, join Dolly and Manny as they combine their brand-new solo shows for an evening of laughter inspired by 2024 grievances and New Year’s resolutions, hopes, and mysteries!
Not Your Mother's Silent Night
Join us for a cozy evening (with a dash of feminine spice) full of wintry stories and songs by 5 local songwriters – Roz Prickel, Monica Livorsi, Grace Stefan, Lori Lofstrom, and Katherine Fried.
A Drinking Game MN presents How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Inside a snowflake, like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe.
We are back y’all and we are bringing you the one, the only, he who puts the mean in green, the Grinch! A Drinking Game MN will do a live stage reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas where not only our cast will have drinking cues, but you, our audience will have them as well! Hear a bell ring and take a drink of whatever you like! Be it Alcohol, snow (that’s water babes), NA options, pop, tears… We recommend leaving the tears for the Grinch and grab yourself a beverage you’ll enjoy! Our cast will bring the magic to life from the green, mean machine himself to the holiday cheer and adventure!
16 Bar BINGO: HOLIDAY EDITION!
Buzz Music Theater presents 16 Bar BINGO at The Hive Collaborative! HOLIDAY EDITION
Join us for this new music trivia event, featuring local artists and Hive owners Eric Morris & Laura Rudolph!
Pay As You Wish starting at $5.
A Very Good Christmas Carol
Join scrappy Dickensian orphans Edmund and Martin as they present their own version of A Christmas Carol! They may be the only two actors onstage, but with a trunk full of props, hearts full of song, and YOUR help, what could possibly go wrong? Come for a fresh, madcap take on the heartwarming classic, stay for the opportunity to join the story yourself!
The Garden: A New Folk Musical Concert Fundraiser
Join Hannah Bakke and friends in the “living room” for honkytonk versions of pop favorites, old folk tunes, and a handful of songs from The Garden: A New Folk Musical, all in support of the Kickstarter fundraiser for The Garden’s upcoming concept album!
Marquee & Muse: The Winter Sequel
Junia Morrow presents MARQUEE & MUSE: A Winter Sequel
Starring Liam Beck-O’Sullivan, Junia Morrow, Nadia Richardson, Sam Rosewarne, Jon Schumacher and Sadie Stillman.
SPIKED! Put some PUNCH in your holidays!
Spiked! — Table Salt Productions’ perennial holiday favorite — is back, and coming to the Hive Collaborative!
What is Spiked? First-rate music plus sketch comedy, all mixed up in a sparkling holiday punch! Featuring local music headliners and Brave New Workshop alums, it’s Saturday Night Live meets Mariah Carey … with cocktails!
Can I Refill Your Eggnog For You? Holiday Vacation (Working Title)
IT'S BACK!
Can I Refill Your Eggnog for You? Get You Something to Eat? Drive You Out to the Middle of Nowhere and Leave You for Dead? Holiday Vacation (Working Title)
Join local musicians Jenessa Iverson, Kyle Baker, Kale Winship & Maxwell Emmett Ward for a musical sleigh ride filled with some good old fashioned holiday fun!
This cozy evening will feature holiday favorites that will leave you as joyful as the first time you saw Bing Crosby tap dance with Danny F***ing Kaye!
Pay What You Wish starting at $5!
Santa’s Surprise Party
It's Santa's 250th birthday and NO ONE REMEMBERED! It's up to Bing Bong and the rest of the E.L.F.S. Club: Midwest Chapter to pull together and save the day. We'll bring the candy cane casserole if you bring the ice cream. Join us this December to secure your spot on the Nice List!