This is my go-to for out-of-towers. Completely free of charge to walk around and take in the views of the city! Stone Arch Bridge, Mississippi River, U.S. Bank Stadium and more! Take time to explore all 4 levels and don’t forget the Dowling Studio (yellow room) only accessible via elevator!

So nice to be able to come back to the Guthrie for a show. We used to go a few times a year before the pandemic, but finally back. However, while the rest of the nation is coming off the mask mandates, the Guthrie is still requiring masks and vax cards, and none of the cafes or bars are open yet.Time to move along with the rest of the world. Regardless, always a great show.

A fun night out! Interesting venue with great shows and strong acting. Reasonably priced tickets without crazy convenience fees. Drink prices are still a small fortune, however.

Always a great experience! We saw 'A Raisin in the Sun' and it was so good!Picture is the view from the back balcony.

“Promise me you won’t grow up to be like your dad”, the Guthrie staff member said in the ear of my 4 year old as we were escorted out the door because my elderly mother and toddler had “flagrantly” broken their mask policy while posing for an photo in the yellow room. Can you imagine someone saying that to your child as you obediently exited the building?!?!? The women staff member who escorted us out also mentioned that she would call the police if we ever came within 50 feet of her ever again. We said nothing back to her. I have never been treated so rudely in my entire life. We will likely be pursuing legal action if the staff member is not terminated immediately.

Parking was super easy to start off I don't really like to drive downtown but the parking and the building was super easy to find and go walking to the theater was not chaotic. I came here with my company to see "A Christmas Carol" it was the most exhilarating experience. I am going to talk to my boyfriend about making this a tradition of ours. The cast and the staff were amazing !!!!

As always another fantastic presentation of a Christmas Carol this was the third different production of this play I have seen at the Guthrie it would be hard to pick a favorite. My lady friend had never been here she so enjoyed this she made me promise to bring her back. I love that we have a top notch play house here in Minnesota

Everything at the Guthrie is so well done that it's hard not to have a great experience. The venue is outstanding. The stage, props and casts are equal to what you see in NY. A real Minneapolis treasure.

I gotta say, this is a place colorful, crazy and a little scary. I never knew that there was a long escalator in Guthrie Theater. I don’t know too much about this place. But overall great gift shop! And on the ninth floor I didn’t notice a small glass floor and I sometimes get the fear of stepping on a glass floor lol.

Love this theater and the experiences they create! Me and my sisters like to go to their Jane Austen adaptations. The building is a bit confusing at times so I would advise coming early to find your way around. Highly recommend!

A beautiful building at a now great location. Plenty of places to walk to from here and picnic before you see a play there. A venue I look forward to going to again.

I just visited, I didn't see a show but the building is incredible and the views are spectacular of the Mississippi, Saint Anthony Falls, and the Stone Arch bridge. Also the views of the Mills are fantastic. The overhang is a beautiful relaxing place to sit down and enjoy the scenery. The Amber room on the 9th floor is how to describe, it is a must-see. Admission is free to look.

We went to The Guthrie for the annual performance of A Christmas Carol and WOW! After attending previous renditions we didn't know what to expect, but the production this year really stepped it up. A revitalized storyline and plenty of stunning visuals to keep the audience engaged and immersed in the story for the entire play. I can't recommend this show enough!

The Guthrie is an amazing theater to see a play! Every seat in the house has a great view of the stage! We went to "A Christmas Carol" and it was spectacular! And the staff members at The Guthrie are very friendly and helpful. This venue is a must to visit!

We all had a wonderful experience. It's been a long time since I saw the Christmas Carol. There were so many memories brought back to life what a wonderful play well worth the time spent. The cast was amazing.

What a top notch performance! Saw EMMA...the cast was unbelievably talented. We had 2nd row seats but looking around-there really is no "bad" seat. Well worth the money!!! The infinity overlook of the city was fantastic. Explore the 9th floor too if you get a chance-a 360 view of the surrounding city. Masks still required at all times. Helpful staff. Only drawback was no ability to buy refreshments at intermission. BRAVO! (If you get there early enough-park on the street because it's cheaper and easier to beat the rush post performance.)

A Christmas Carol was SO well-done! We enjoyed it so much! We felt safe as we had to present our vaccination card and photo id and wear masks.

Never been to see a show. Always visit when I'm in town for the architecture and awesome city views

This is a must try if you are in Minneapolis. It is a very interesting way to see the skyline and the old mill ruins.

I have always loved the Guthrie and the new theater is just beautiful. I had one of the “nosebleed seats” for a recent performance, yet always felt close to the stage. I also appreciate that the Guthrie requires guests to show proof of vaccine. Excellent experience, can’t wait to go back again.

Love the play and seats were comfortable. Location on balcony great view able to take sit during the intermission. Clean mask were given and booklets about play free. Comfortable setting.

Always wonderful. Helpful and courteous staff. Masks and vaccination/testing thankfully required so we can all enjoy the space without worry. Food and drink service still on hold due to COVID sadly.

The theater itself is great! However the play (A Christmas Carol) was terrible. Not all actors had mics so it was very hard to hear if they were looking away. This should never happen, waste of money and time!

Stopped in to see the "endless bridge" which is neither a bridge nor endless. Nice views of the surrounding area though. Also the yellow room is interesting. Really nice views of the city but I'm not sure why the windows are all tinted yellow? Looks like a great place to see a play though.

It was my first experience with the Guthrie and it was amazing! From the moment we entered the theater I could see why! That escalator ride alone was awesome! We were there to see A Christmas Carol and the show was just simply awesome!

Visited the Guthrie for a "Christmas Carol" performance. This has become a family tradition for us. They always find a way to put a different twist on the story. The amazing acting, props and effects are worth the price of admission. The ghost of Christmas future in this years performance was incredible. I highly recommend seeing this production.

Just a beautiful building!! And the workers are always friendly and helpful. The shows never leave you wanting more. It's a bit chaotic when you first walk in though if you don't which theater you need to head towards.

I have not watched any show here. We walked in just to take a peak at the interior. A gentleman/usher (there was on ongoing show) suggested we go up to check out the viewing area/overlook (free entry). It does offer a nice view overlooking the River, Bridge and Falls. There also is a room with a glass floor and yellow-tinted windows.

The Guthrie Theater is not only nationally renowned, it’s a local treasure in my humble opinion. The building itself is architecturally stunning, with the crowning feature being the “Endless Bridge” (shown most clearly in the exterior, daytime photo included with this review.) The bridge provides gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, the Stone Arch Bridge and the surrounding Mill District. We’ve been to the Guthrie many times over the years, but most recently we saw “Into the Woods,” which was a wonderful rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s musical. (The nighttime photos and video on this post show the views from the Endless Bridge during the intermission around 8:30pm on a summer evening.) “Into the Woods” was performed on the Wurtele Thrust Stage, or the thrust stage. It’s named that because of how it reaches or thrusts out into the audience. It’s also the same stage where we enjoy “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie each and every holiday season. There’s not a bad seat in the house when it comes to the thrust stage. The entire space feels intimate and the cast does a wonderful job performing to each angle of the theater, so no guest feels like they are getting any less of a show. Tickets prices are what you would expect for high-quality theater. As such, it’s a special occasion visit for us, maybe two times per year. But we look forward to those visits all year.

Guthrie is such a wonderful experience! We came with our school as a 7th grade field trip. Employees were so helpful and kind. Actors were extremely talented. We saw A Christmas Carol in December, and it will become a fun tradition!

EMMA WAS SOOOOO GOOD! They had a amazing staff team, actors, writer, director with some great 4th wall breaks. Even though we had bad seating we still were engaged and laughed so much at the end. I wanted some gruel! I thought I wouldn't like it but I was pleasantly surprised. I hope to come back this Christmas and see what show you have then or just to hang out in the lobby if it is open. BRAVO

Loved every moment! The acting was fantastic! The writing was original and witty (Emma)! The environment clean and comfortable. Such a fun night with my family!

I've never actually been to a theater performance here. Only to the endless bridge and yellow room. Both are fantastic experiences. Great view of the Stone Arch Bridge and US Bank Stadium. The yellow room in particular is truly an odd experience. Definitely bring your friends here if they're visiting Minneapolis for the first time. I really like the long escalators too. One day I'll see a theater performance and update this review. One day...