Guthrie Theater, Performing arts center in Minneapolis, United States.
The Guthrie Theater spans three stages within a glass and metal structure that overlooks the Mississippi River and Minneapolis industrial district.
The theater opened its doors on May 7, 1963, and later received the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 1982 for its contributions to American theater.
The theater produces both classical and contemporary plays while developing new theatrical works and supporting the next generation of stage performers.
The box office operates Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Monday closures.
French architect Jean Nouvel designed the building with an external walkway that extends 178 feet from the face of the building above the Mississippi River.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: May 7, 1963
Architects: Jean Nouvel
Official opening: 1963
Website: http://www.guthrietheater.org/
Website: http://guthrietheater.org
GPS coordinates: 44.97810,-93.25530
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
The French architect Jean Nouvel created modern buildings from cultural venues to skyscrapers. His structures combine contemporary architecture with local surroundings through innovative materials and forms. The buildings are located in cities like Paris, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, and Sydney.
Minneapolis features major museums like the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing millennia-old art collections, and the Walker Art Center, focused on contemporary art. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnehaha Park with its 53-foot waterfall, and the Chain of Lakes network provide natural spaces. Downtown features the Art Deco-style Foshay Tower, the Skyway system, as well as the Orpheum and Guthrie theaters. Sporting venues include the Target Field and the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Mill City Museum and Fort Snelling reflect the city's industrial and military history.
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