GREAT Theatre

Music will be big this weekend in the area as the tunes of Sir Elton John will be celebrated at Pioneer Place, Beethoven will be performed at the Paramount Theatre, kids will dance to the music of Sinatra, Elvis and Michael Jackson, Mary Poppins hits the stage at St. Ben's, and sports fanatics will buy, sell and trade collectibles at the Stearns Museum. Read more in The Weekender!

One of the most beloved musicals of all time hits the stage at The College of Saint Benedict this month as GREAT Theatre presents Mary Poppins.

GREAT Theatre gave residents of The Legends at Heritage Place in Sartell a special holiday treat on Wednesday night.

Holiday hilarity will ensue with GREAT Theatre's production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opening Friday night at the Paramount Theatre.

This weekend will be full of holiday-centric entertainment with the opening week of GREAT Theatre's Best Christmas Pageant Ever!, Donnie and Marie will get you in the spirit of the season at Mystic Lake, the Zonta Christmas House kicks off its 26th year, and the Nuncrackers Nunsense Christmas Show continues in Cold Spring, and not to mention the king of Elvis performers visits Pioneer Place. Read more about it in The Weekender!

One-quarter of The Beatles visits Minnesota as Ringo Starr celebrates his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, GREAT Theatre's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hits the stage at the Paramount, Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks will have you rocking out and learning at Pioneer Place, Rodney Carrington will leave you in stitches at the Pantages, and you will be amazed by the amazing feats of Cirque Alfonse at the College of St. Benedict. Read more about it in The Weekender!

GREAT Theatre brings Ragtime the Musical to the Paramount Theatre stage this month with the first show on Friday night.

It was opening night for GREAT Theatre and their new headquarters. The new building is located at 710 Sundial Drive in Waite Park after spending the last 17 years operating in downtown St. Cloud.

GREAT Children's Theatre presents Babe, The Sheep Pig at Steven B. Humphrey Theater on the campus of Saint John's University. Director Aimee Miron says it’s a heart-warming tale of family, friendship, and manners. The show hits the stage this weekend, and runs through March 8th.

GREAT Theatre Company and GREAT Children's Theatre have announced their 2015 - 2016 schedule. Highlights include Mary Poppins, Grease, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Mr. Popper's Penguins.