Minnesota Public Radio presents Tortured Cinema: The Great Works of Lon Chaney at the Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Minnesota Public Radio’s Movie Maven, Stephanie Curtis, Tortured Cinema will feature excerpts of the silent films The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by Michael Grandchamp on the Fitzgerald Theater’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ. This event is the first public performance featuring our Indie Artist Residency Program: Reimagining the Theater Organ. The program brings two established artists— deVon Gray and Alicia Wiley—into a mentoring program under the tutelage of organ master Mike Grandchamp. Between the films, Wiley and Gray will present new compositions and arrangements they have created specifically for the Theater Organ. Actor Peter Moore will be on hand to do some storytelling and as it’s on the last night of our MPR member drive, we’ll have free popcorn as an extra "thank you".

Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for MPR members, and $6.00 for family members under the age of 16.

A Prairie Home Companion continues its fall season at The Fitzgerald Theater with live radio broadcast on Saturday, October 10th at 4:45 p.m. Join Garrison Keillor, Sue Scott, Tim Russell, Tom Keith, and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band for two hours of live radio fun. The show's guest will be Old Crow Medicine Show and Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group. A limited number of Rush Seats will be available at 4:00 p.m. on the day of the show.

Saturday broadcast tickets are available for $48.00, $38.00, and $32.00. There is a limit of 4 tickets per order for all the Saturday broadcast performances. All ticket prices include a $2.50 facility fee. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a $2.00 discount.

Ballet Minnesota presents their annual Fall Concert at the Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, November 6th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Building on the success of last year's performance of Beethoven’s “9th Symphony,” this year's concert showcases original choreography works by Artistic Director Andrew Rist to Master Composers, including Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and Mozart's "Symphony No. 40."

Tickets are $21.00 for Adults, $17.00 for Senior Citizens, $10.00 for Children 12 and under. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Artbeat presents IN THE MOOD, a 1940s big band, swing dance musical featuring the music that moved the nation's spirit, at the Fitzgerald Theater on Sunday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m. With a big band orchestra, singers and dancers, IN THE MOOD presents a retro 1940s musical. Experience the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. This was the last time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.

Tickets are available for $39.50, $34.50, and $29.50. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Talking Volumes continues its 10th anniversary season with author Barbara Kingsolver at the Fitzgerald Theater on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. Beloved and acclaimed novelist Barbara Kingsolver joins Kerri Miller to discuss her new novel, The Lacuna. Set in Mexico and the U.S. during the 1930s, '40s and '50s, the novel tells the story of Harrison William Shepherd, a man caught between two worlds. Shepherd is an unforgettable protagonist whose search for identity will take readers to the heart of the twentieth century’s most tumultuous events. The Lacuna includes real-life historical figures like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Leon Trotsky.

This event is SOLD OUT!

The 10th anniversary season of Talking Volumes continues with Stephen King and Audrey Niffenegger at the Fitzgerald Theater on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. Two writers and friends, Stephen King and Audrey Niffenegger, join Kerri Miller to discuss their new novels, King’s Under the Dome and Niffenegger’s Her Fearful Symmetry. Stephen King is one of the most prolific writers of our time and has sold over 300 million books. Niffenegger’s first novel, The Time Traveler’s Wife, was a bestseller and her new novel has been eagerly anticipated. Niffenegger is also an artist and graphic novelist.

This event is SOLD OUT!

89.3 The Current® presents The New Standards Holiday Concert at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, December 5th at 8:00 p.m. The New Standards are a minimalist jazz trio composed of John Munson on bass, Chan Poling on piano and Steve Roehm on vibraphone. The band will reinterpret many familiar holiday classics. The New Standards share the stage with some of their favorite musical friends including Gary Louris, Dan Wilson, Prudence Johnson, Kristen Mooney, Eric Heywood, Joe Chvala, deVon Grey on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ, and many more.

All tickets are $29.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio Members receive a discount.

Sue McLean & Associates present David Archuleta - Christmas from the Heart at the Fitzgerald Theater on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. David Archuleta, a seventh season runner-up on American Idol, first captivated audiences and went onto release a critically acclaimed self-titled debut album that sold over 700,000 albums. The Murray, Utah native soared to #2 on the Billboard charts, buoyed by his smash single Crush. Archuleta, who sold out his last tour in a matter of minutes, will hit the road in November and December performing his hits and seasonal classics from Christmas from the Heart.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 23rd at noon. Tickets are available for $46.00 and $43.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Minnesota Public Radio presents The Steeles at The Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, December 11th at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 12th at 8:00 p.m. This legendary family gospel group from Minneapolis— Billy, Fred, J.D., Jearlyn, and Jevetta — gained acclaim for their Soulful work with pop icons such as Prince. Don't miss this chance to catch their highly-anticipated acoustic Christmas special this holiday season.

Tickets are available for $38.00, $33.00 and $28.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio Members receive a discount.

Minnesota Public Radio presents A Heartland Holiday Concert with Peter Ostroushko at The Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, December 19th, at 8:00 p.m. Composer and instrumentalist Peter Ostroushko returns to the Fitzgerald Theater with his full Heartland Holiday Ensemble. The concert will celebrate the holiday spirit with a musical journey from the beautiful ancient a cappella carols of Ostroushko's Ukranian heritage to Brazilian choros as interpreted by mandolin.

All tickets are $32.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio Members receive a discount.