Guthrie Theater, Performing arts center in Minneapolis, United States.
The Guthrie Theater is a theater building in Minneapolis with three performance spaces under one glass and metal roof along the Mississippi River. The auditoriums together seat more than 1100 people and sit inside a nine-story blue building beside the old mill ruins.
The theater was founded in 1963 as one of the first regional stages outside New York and moved from its original location to the river in 2006. The relocation brought more room for experimental work and expanded the audience.
The venue takes its name from founder Tyrone Guthrie and presents classic drama alongside new American work. Visitors can often experience post-show conversations with actors or view exhibitions in the lobby.
The box office opens Tuesday through Friday starting at 1 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m., closing on Mondays. Visitors can enter the building outside performance times and use the public observation deck.
French architect Jean Nouvel designed a cantilevered bridge that floats 54 meters (178 feet) above the water and offers visitors a view of the river and the city. This platform is called the Endless Bridge and is free to the public.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: May 7, 1963
Architects: Jean Nouvel
Official opening: 1963
Website: http://guthrietheater.org
GPS coordinates: 44.97810,-93.25530
Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:24
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