Had the pleasure to see The Rainmaker during its last week. The cast members did a fantastic job of…read moremaking you feel like you were right outside their door watching the drama unfold. Exceptional use of a small stage - the set was well laid out & realistic for a period piece. Theatre is well equipped and staffed with people who care that you have a good time. Sad to say I was excited to smell the popcorn when we opened the front door..you can take in to eat while watching the play however we devoured ours beforehand! Recommend this gem for a great date night.

Wonderful theatre here! Great box office staff (we bought tickets this time since the performance…read morewas in high demand) but have done rush tickets before and the box office staff was wonderful. This is the old movie theater that still has a lot of life to it! The productions are amazing and transporting! Concessions available before and at intermission (including beer, wine, pop, coffee, candy, and fresh popcorn)-which they allow you to take into the theater to enjoy.

Friendly staff, wonderful shows, adorable atmosphere! We've always been wildly impressed with the…read moreproductions we see at Northern Starz. The facility is always clean and the volunteers very welcoming.

From the owner: Northern Starz Theatre Company is a non-profit, educational and community theater of Ramsey, MN…read morewho's mission is to promote awareness, appreciation, and fundamentals of theater arts through education of, and performances by, students of all ages. Our roots are with an informal organization called Broadway on Site began in 1996. It was designed to bring the theater experience to young students in the north suburban area of the Twin Cities who had a desire to learn about theater (or who perhaps just wanted to be in a play). Broadway on Site continues to offer theater programs through local Anoka Hennepin School District's Community Education programs. Starting in 2010, Broadway on Site added an "advanced, audition-only group" experience for students who have satisfactorily completed four previous Broadway on Site productions. In 2012 the informal organization producing the advanced shows was organized into what is now known as Northern Starz Theatre.

Front Porch's biggest problem is nepotism and favoritism. Look at their cast lists and note that…read moreevery Hickle, Smith, and Lindeen is one of their grandkids. Tim and Linda cast them (as well as some other favorite actors) in the lead roles over and over. Professional actors do not even play this many lead roles in this length of time, let alone local middle and high schoolers. To demonstrate how obvious the favoritism is, look at one grandson's (Elias Hickle) roles in the last 6 years: Baloo, LaFou, Horton, George Banks, Tevye, Genie, Beast, Harold Hill, Triton, and more, not to mention their other grandkids with similar credits. He is over 18 now and can't be in the shows, but he is their studio and stage manager yet has no theatre degree, certification, or outside training, which is how many of their young staff and TAs have been chosen. Next is the cost. For one semester of Showtime!, FPMT charges about $400 per person (plus all their fees) and they have around 75 students = $30,000 in tuition. Tickets are $10-$14 and if they sell at least 1,000 each run = $10,000+. I don't know where all of this money goes because it doesn't go toward props. Even in most community theatres, they will supply the full costume with character shoes and all of the props for the show. Finally, Tim needs to stop yelling at the kids and Linda should stop overemphasizing smiling (see 1:40 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQXfq0lSd4A as an example of this pattern). If you have to push that hard to get the actors to smile, they are probably really unhappy. When you teach a cast correctly and treat them with respect, they will be more cooperative and act like they are enjoying themselves. Check out SOAR Arts, Cross Community Players, or Stages Theatre Company for some much higher quality theatre on the west side! Front Porch is highly problematic with its nepotism, overpriced tuition, and poor treatment of students.

First class, and incredible. kids are so good, and the shows are even better. Every person I've…read moretalked to says its a life changing experience.

Nice venue for movies, concerts or drinks all in one place. Surprised it was this high quality for…read morea small town. I'll be returning for one or all of what they offer.

After seeing this place on a TikTok once, my boys and I decided to give this place a try! I'm glad…read morewe did! There is a ton of free parking! You can reserve your seat online and buy the tickets. They do have self serve kiosks as well inside the door. The "wow" factor of the lobby is so fun!! My kids absolutely loved how this place is set up!! They also had a bunch of old movie posters lining the walls! A blast from the past! We didn't play any games, but they had what seemed to be a very well maintained arcade with a prize counter! These guys also do birthday parties! The concessions were just ok for me. The popcorn was cold. The popcorn itself really didn't have much flavor. There is an option to salt your own but the concession stand does the butter for you. I wouldn't get their popcorn again. I will say, the staff was very friendly though! The movie theater had reclining chairs in the first 2 rows... I wish they had it throughout the whole theater. Instead the chairs did rock a little bit but no foot rest. It really didn't bother us that much but recliner chairs are nice! For my heavier set friends, you would feel pretty uncomfortable, as these are slimmer seats. The recliners at the front did look wider though! Overall, we really did enjoy this theater and would be back! This would be a great place to bring the family!

A wonderful place for an intimate show. We heard Hornicopia and they were wonderful. This is a…read morechurch sponsored venue and no alcohol on the premises.

From the owner: A Victorian/Theater-style venue with vintage wallpaper, beautiful stage with a fireplace, elegant…read morebalcony and intimate seating capacity of 137. Available for weddings, receptions, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, church services, etc.

I love these guys. They are very talented and entertaining musicians. I would definitely go see…read morethem again!

From the owner: Fiddle and Flannels is a talented ensemble of musicians who specialize in delivering a captivating…read moreblend of classic country and lively Irish jigs. With their infectious energy and mastery of their instruments, they'll transport you to a world of heartwarming melodies and foot-stomping rhythms. Whether you're seeking to enliven a wedding reception, add an authentic flair to a corporate event, or simply enjoy a night of unforgettable music, Fiddle and Flannels is your go-to choice for an unforgettable musical experience

Our daughter/family loves KMC. Christine and the other teachers are kind and wonderful people…read more There is a sense of community, virtue and respect woven deep within all the studio does. The dancers have the opportunity to be a community volunteer: dance at nursing homes, earth day clean up, etc. what we like most is there is not pressure for dance to be the only thing; the studio encourages other sports and activities also. Costumes are modest, tasteful and beautiful. The themes for recitals are always fun and unique and it's fun to watch the year unfold and, at the end, see the hard work and amazing dances at the final recital.