Press Room
Welcome to Stages Theatre Company’s Press Room for members of the media
Welcome!
Scroll below to access press release, images and videos production or events for our productions and events. If at any time you need assistance email Laura Kastenbauer, Marketing and Public Relations Manager.
The Stages Theatre Company media kit is available upon request and is an online source for detailed information about the organization. The complete media kit contains a news release detailing the season, the official season brochure, a backgrounder, management bios, and a season image.
Laura Kastenbauer – Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Brent Teclaw – Creative Director of Marketing
Resources
Charlotte’s Web (September 26 – October 26, 2025)
Spookley and the Christmas Kittens – A New Musical
(November 1 – November 30, 2025)
Elf – The Musical JR. (November 21 – December 28, 2025)
Giraffes Can’t Dance (January 23 – February 22, 2026)
The Girl Who Drank The Moon (March 27 – April 19, 2026
The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story (April 10 – May 10, 2026)
Shrek The Musical (June 20 – August 2, 2026)
Explorasaurus: A Dinosaur Adventure (August 5 – August 23, 2026)
Our Mission
Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.
Our Inclusion Statement
Stages Theatre Company is dedicated to creating a space where diverse opinions, courageous dialogue, and local, national, and international community engagement is not only valued, but vital to our shared artistic and educational success. We make this pledge in the hope of curating a welcome home for all.
Our Access Statement
Stages Theatre Company is committed to addressing barriers that can restrict participation to our performances and programming. We believe that every individual should be able to access the joy, wonder, and benefits of participation in the theatre arts. We are working towards a future beyond compliance- toward a fully inclusive environment where all programs and performances are accessible to all.
In The News
Sun Sailor: Latest Stages Theatre collab intertwines Korean folklore and processing death
MN Live!: The Right Thing to Do: The Joe Mauer Story Musical
WCCO TV: Stages Theatre Company brings Korean folklore to life
FOX 9: ‘The Name Jar’ opens at Stages Theatre Company
Sun Sailor: Stages Theatre Company will not let ‘the pigeon drive the bus’
FOX 9: Spring break staycation? Stages Theatre Co. has openings
FOX 9 (32:20): FOX 9 Good Day: Dec. 3, 2024 | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
My Northeaster: Northeast fifth graders help “Rudolph” glow
Kare 11 Toys 4 Tots: Toys for Tots 5 p.m. guests – Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 – YouTube
CCX Media: Weekend Showcase: “Rudolph” Shines at Stages Theatre Company
Twin Cities Live: Holiday Theater – KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
Kare 11: Holiday in Hopkins highlights small businesses | kare11.com
Sun Sailor: Follow a stuffed animal’s journey of love and companionship in Stages’ new show
Lettered in Theatre: Meet the Young Stars of Edward Tulane at Stages Theatre Company – Lettered in Theatre
CCX Media: Stages Theatre Presents ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’ (ccxmedia.org)
The Stages of MN: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Charms at Stages Theater Company – The Stages of MN
Thrifty MN: Senorita Mariposa at Stages Theatre Company – Thrifty Minnesota
Sun Sailor: Beautiful, bilingual butterflies in ‘Señorita Mariposa’
FOX 9: Señorita Mariposa: The bilingual musical adventure | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
CCX Media: Weekend Showcase: Stages Theatre Presents ‘Senorita Mariposa’ (ccxmedia.org)
The Northeaster: Northeast students star in Stages Theatre Company’s production “Matilda the Musical JR”
The Stages of MN: Matilda JR. is a Charming Condensed Version Perfect For Introducing Children to the Musical
FOX 9: Matilda Jr. at Stages Theatre
CCX Media: WEEKEND SHOWCASE: STAGES THEATRE HOSTS ‘MATILDA JR.’ WITH LOCAL TALENT
Lettered in Theatre: The Name Jar
Talkin’ Broadway: The Name Jar
Minnesota Live: Children’s book becomes stage show: The Name Jar
Stages of MN: The Name Jar at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins a Collaboration With Theater Mu
CCX Media: STAGES THEATRE’S “THE NAME JAR” OFFERS UNIFYING MESSAGE
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Video: First Look At THE NAME JAR At Stages Theatre
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Company and Theatre Mu to Present World Premiere Of THE NAME JAR
WCCO-TV: Stages Theatre Company puts on play based on Kate DiCamillo book
Sun Sailor: All female cast rocks Stages’ latest ‘Raymie Nightingale’
Sun Sailor: Stages show ‘Newsies’ reinforces the idea of young people never giving up | Hopkins
WCCO This Morning: Stages Theatre prepares to launch “Newsies Jr.”
Steele Talkin’: Celebrating Our Local Flavor: Once On This Island JR
WCCO This Morning: Once on this Island is coming to Stages Theatre Company
Art Hounds from MPR: Stages Theatre Company presents “Once on This Island, JR”
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR Opens at Stages Theatre Company – Watch Performance Clips Here!
Lettered in Theatre: Meet The Cast: Once on this Island, Jr at Stages Theatre Company
KMOJ Radio: Interview with ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR cast member Kennedy Lucas
WCCO This Morning: Stages Theatre Company premieres new musical “Maybe”
Twin Cities Live: Rudolph at Stages Theatre Company
CCX MEDIA: ‘RUDOLPH’ RIDES AGAIN AT STAGES THEATRE COMPANY
Steele Talkin’: Rudolph: So Many Acts to See Around the Twin Cities
REVIEW: The Stages of MN: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Comes Magically to Life at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins
WCCO This Morning: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” at Stages Theatre
KARE 11 SATURDAY: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
KOOL 108: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Stages Theatre Company!
Lettered in Theatre: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical: Meet the Cast
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Announces Cast of RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED THEATRE
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Photos: First Look at A DIFFERENT POND By Stages Theatre Company and Theater Mu
WCCO – The 4: “A Different Pond” brings story of Vietnamese family, hope and Minnesota to life
THE SHELETTA SHOW: Finding Diversity Through the Arts
Sun Sailor: Stages Theatre Company’s “Stuart Little” uses clever props and timing to put on a show
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: VIDEO: First Look At A DIFFERENT POND With Stages Theatre And Theater Mu
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: VIDEO: First Look At STUART LITTLE At Stages Theatre Company
Star Tribune: Father and son bond over fishing in Twin Cities poet Bao Phi’s ‘A Different Pond’
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: New Theater Season Begins This Month
WCCO Radio: Jearlyn Steele: Hot Shows for the Summer Season
The Stage of MN: Review: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins
Maple Grove Press & News: Maple Grove residents to appear in ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr’
Laker Pioneer: Local thespians to star in ‘Little Mermaid’ production
MinnPost: How the team behind the Twin Cities production of ‘All American Boys’ created space to support the mental health of cast, crew and audience
Talkin’ Broadway: Past Reviews Regional Reviews: Minneapolis/St. Paul – All American Boys
Sun Current: Edina junior to perform in ‘All American Boys’
Minnesota Live: All American Boys
Cherry and Spoon: “All American Boys” by Stages Theatre Company and Capri Theater
Star Tribune: Five plays open in one jam-packed theater weekend
Camden Community News: Stages and Capri present All American Boys
Sun Current: Edina resident to debut in Stages Theatre musical
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Company to Present World Premiere Musical Adaptation Of WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: VIDEO: Cast Member Miles Johnson Talks ALL AMERICAN BOYS
The Echo: Freshman lands role in “All American Boys”
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Company and Capri Theater Present a Co-Production of ALL AMERICAN BOYS
Sun Current: Edina student takes leading role in ‘Tuck Everlasting’
Sun Sailor: “The North Star” plays at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins
Twin Cities Live: The North Star
WCCO MID-MORNING: Now Playing At Stages In Hopkins: ‘The North Star’
Sun Sailor: Grandfather and grandson appear together in Hopkins upcoming musical
Sun Current: Edina resident to play role in ‘Elf the Musical, Jr.’
Sun This Week: Lakeville resident part of Stages cast of ‘Elf the Musical Jr.’
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Announces Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, JR.
Star Tribune: Twin Cities theater company films new Spookley puppet show
Minnesota Live!: Stages teams up for “The Spookley Halloween Show!” and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Pioneer Press: Stages Theatre in Hopkins will collaborate with Capri in Minneapolis
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Company And Capri Theater Announce Collaboration For ALL AMERICAN BOYS
WCCO Radio – NEWS TALK 830: Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins set for return of in-person performances
American Theatre: Stages Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season
Twin Cities Live: Stages Theatre Company’s 2021/2022 Season
Sun Sailor: Stages Theatre Company announces new season, return to theater
WCCO SATURDAY (7/24/21): ‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’ At Stages Theatre
WCCO SATURDAY (7/10/21): 4 Things To Do Today: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
The Stages of MN: Stages Theatre in Hopkins offers outdoor family fun with a pleasant production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
Play off the Page: REVIEW OF YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, STAGES THEATRE IN HOPKINS
Sun Sailor: ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ is onstage at Downtown Park in Hopkins
MINNPOST: Stages Theatre opens with ‘Charlie Brown’ outdoors
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: VIDEO: First Look at Stages Theatre Company’s YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Announces Cast for YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Lakeville Reporter: Local actors headline Stages Theatre production
Twin Cities Live: Real Life Scavenger Hunt
Sun Sailor: Stages Theatre to return to live performances this summer in Hopkins
PLAY OFF THE PAGE: REVIEW OF STONE SOUP FROM STAGES THEATRE
JAZZ88 KBEM.FM: Stone Soup at Stages Theatre Company
CCX Media: Weekend Showcase: Stages Theatre Goes “Out of the Box” Again
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Company To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Teams Up With ICA Foodshelf For STONE SOUP
WCCO MID-MORNING: Stages Theatre Co. Goes ‘Out Of The Box’ For Families
STAR TRIBUNE: How Twin Cities theaters are connecting with audiences online
JAZZ88 KBEM.FM: STAGES THEATRE CO. NEW OUT OF THE BOX EXPERIENCES
Fox 9 Morning Buzz: Stages Theatre expands popular “Out of the Box” program
CCX Media: 2020 in Review: Arts & Entertainment Venues Adapt to Unprecedented Year
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Company Extends Journey OUT OF THE BOX
JAZZ88 KBEM.FM: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT PRESENTED BY STAGES THEATRE CO.
WCCO SATURDAY: Twas The Night: Out Of The Box Is A Classic Christmas Tale With A Twist
CCX Media: Weekend Showcase: Stages Theatre Company’s “Twas the Night”
MPR Art Hounds: Art Hounds explores art ‘out of the box’
Sun Sailor: Stages Theatre presents ‘Twas the Night: Out of the Box’ experience
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Presents A Unique, Out of the Box Visit From Santa This Year
Sun Sailor: Eden Prairie actor works ‘Outside the Box’
Sun Sailor: FAIR School Crystal students showcase identity
Fox 9 Morning Buzz: Stages Theatre presents self-paced scavenger hunt adventure
JAZZ88 KBEM.FM: Stages Theatre Reimagines the Theater Experience
Twin Cities Live: Fall Season Announcement: Out of the Box
Sun Current: Stages Theatre Company releases Out of the Box ‘Spookley the Square Pumpkin’
KARE 11: Twin Cities youth theaters unite to save the arts
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre presents ENCHANTED MYSTERY A Self-Paced Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Adventure
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre presents Special Encore Of SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN
CCX Media: School Spotlight: Fair School Crystal
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre Launches 2020/2021 Season With ALL THE WORLD: OUT OF THE BOX
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Stages Theatre to Kick Off 37th Season: OUT OF THE BOX
Star Tribune: Intergenerational musical brings together actors age 11 to 87 …
Southwest News Media: Hopkins Stages Theatre Company launches free theatre video series
KARE 11: Twin Cities arts community steps in to help teachers with lesson plans
Sun Sailor: Hopkins businesses get creative amid COVID-19 restrictions
Twin Cities Live: Stages Theatre Company Continues Spreading Joy
CCX Media: Stages Theatre’s “Zoom Room Peace Project”
CCX Media: Stages Theatre Company’s Virtual Summer Workshops Offer Flexibility
Fox 9 Morning Buzz: Stages Theatre Beyond the Stage on Fox 9 Buzz
CCX Media: Stages Theatre Company offers Virtual “Beyond the Stage”
CCX Media: Weekend Showcase: Stages Theatre Company’s “The Dot”
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Photo Flash: First Look at THE DOT At Stages Theatre Company
Twin Cities Live: Stages Theatre Company’s Elf the Musical, Jr.
CCX Media: Weekend Showcase: Stages Theatre’s “Elf the Musical, Jr.”
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis: Cast Announced For ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. At Stages Theatre
Twin Cities Live: Stages Theatre Company Welcomes Two Fall Shows