Fitzgerald Theatre

Love this place its so beautiful. Also big in history. I wish I could have seen a show but I was límited on time. Hear it has hauntings on it. Lol. Nice location too.

The Fitzgerald Theater has been the home of «Prairie Home Companion.» It offers everything you look for in an urban theater. Tickets are easily purchased online. There are no bad seats in the house.
We had a great time attending a recording of ‘Talking Volumes’ at the Fitgerald Theater featuring Jeffrey Cranor and Joseph Fink, authors of the «Welcome to Night Vale» podcast and book. The Fitzgerald is a great spot to see MPR programs.
A great program they offer is ‘films at the Fitz’ where they pair classic holiday movies (Gremlins, Little Shop of Horrors; Christmas Vacation, Elf) with musicians and viewer activities.

We came here to see the Varsity performance from MPR’s Classical Music. It was a fantastic performance from young talented artists. Also, we came here to see and here a local bluegrass band. This venue is so much fun and also has easy parking across the street. Next time, check out the schedule for future events. Plus after the performance, the staff served punch and snacks (chex mix or small cake).

Went to see Prairie Home Companion. Great show, beautiful theater, awesome seats. The ticket cost was reasonable, drink prices were the same as everywhere else.
Word to the wise… Don’t cab it here… there are NONE to be found outside afterwards.

Very nice venue – fits plenty of people but yet stays intimate. No bad seats. Saw Josh Ritter and he sang off mic several times – no problems hearing him. Of course, it is beautiful and full of character.
The staff/​volunteers were extremely nice and helpful. Would love to be back!

So last Wednesday My Gal and I went to our 1^st major Music event of the summer and it was a great way to Start it out. We went to the Fitzgerald to see Susan Tedeschi/​Tedschi Trucks Band. I must say I am disappointed that the Fitz uses Ticketmaster and it’s $ 10 per ticket service charge. We didn’t decide to get tickets until a few days before the concert and had to get single tickets apart from each other. After we arrived I had asked the Will call folks if they had any seats together. They were sincere and would have put us together if it wasn’t sold out. We were resigned to sit apart. But like Earl Hicky Karma had plans for us. I saw another couple come in and were sitting apart. I gave up my seat so He could sit next to his Gal. Karma saw what I did and low and behold 2 Dudes got up to get a beer and watch the concert from the aisle one level down. So Gal and I got to sit next to each other after all. Thank you Karma!
With an 11 piece band, The Tedschi Trucks Band was like an 11 course meal and Susan and Derek were the entrée and dessert. Funny a female singer that doesn’t lip sing or need choreographed dancers to make her look good. Huh she even plays guitar. Oh, and what a voice. She can belt it out. Both of My Gal and I were blown away by the talent on stage. There is no doubt as to why their Revelator album won the 2012 Grammy for best blues album of the year. I hope to hear Susan’s powerful voice live again sometime. I give the Fitz 4 or 5 stars if it wasn’t for Ticketmaster they would get 5 stars. The Concert gets 5 out of 5!

This place has a special place in my heart because not only is this theater beautiful, I saw the amazing James Morrison here!
Had a wonderful night there. James Morrison was so smooth and amazing, it was a unforgettable night. And this theater made it even more special.
Fantastic place!

This theater is great! I attended a masquerade ball here and it was very fun. The seats are relatively comfortable (considering it’s a historic theater) and the acoustics are amazing. The restrooms were clean and accessible. The employees are nice. I want to go back to see a Prairie Home Companion!

Beautiful theater! Went to see the Moth this weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Great acoustics, clear views (even from the nosebleeds.), and a great sense of character/​place.
Downsides: as mentioned below, the line for the women’s restroom was down the stairs and out to the front doors. Also, I was getting vertigo trying to walk to my seat (over the kind people who would not stand up, therefore giving me literally three inches of space). However, both of these come with the territory of an old theater, so I can deal. Next time, going down a balcony!

Went to see The Moth live here on Saturday night. The venue is a terrific size for a show — we were in the middle of the second balcony and still felt close enough to the stage to see the expressions of the performers. It was a little warm on the second balcony — my friend kept fanning herself with her program to cool off. As an added bonus, you can drink the bar’s beverages in the theater (just be careful to not spill on those around you — the rows are so close together that it would be crazy easy to have an accident :))
–1 star because the venue only has one restroom (5 stalls for the ladies) and it takes the entire 20 minutes of intermission to get through the line.

This theater rocks and seems to be the coolest place to work because all of the employees were so friendly and having a great time, just like us! We saw a Wits performance with Paul F. Tompkins and Aimee Mann and had a blast. The Wits encourages you to text and tweet (seriously, do it, they might even talk about your tweet on stage!), have snacks, and drinks while being entertained by the greatest comedians and musicians.
The Barrio food truck parks out front and you can feel free to grab some amazing food, like the chips, salsa, and guac, and eat it right in your seat at the theater.
The sound was pretty good although if there was any sort of applause you couldn’t hear the people talking on stage at all.

Wits at the Fitz is amazing!
Snacks and drinks in the balcony while watching Andy Richter, Reggie Watts. Tweeting, texting it’s all good.

Saw Dessa perform here last night from the main right floor. It was amazing! Never been before and loved the vibe. It made me feel aged, wise and sophisticated! Very pleased they opened up to hosting a hip hop show. It really exposed an entire new crowd to the beautiful theater.

We saw a recording of the MPR radio series Wits, and it was phenomenal! I don’t think you can go wrong with MPR, and being a part of a radio show ends up fun to see as well as hear. Our episode featured Patton Oswalt, Grant Lee Philips and Paul F. Tompkins. All 3 guests were a delight, and as an avid listener, it was great to get in on the magic behind what we never get to see. John Moe, our host for the evening, made it feel like we were all part of an inside joke during retakes. Adding to the fun was a full bar, open before, during and after the show. They even featured a signature cocktail, The Tina Louise (Jameson + Ginger… as in Gilligan’s Island). Bring your drink to your seat and enjoy the show!
The Fitz itself is a beautiful old theater in the heart of St. Paul. The balconies made me feel like Statler and Waldorf, the crotchety, cranky old muppet friends, would pop out at any time. Seating was all general admission, but there is not a bad seat in the house.

I’ve been here a few times — to see A Prairie Home Companion and also just last night when Garrison Keillor put on a show with the SPCO.
The facility is a nice, quaint theater — not enough leg room — but that is how it goes with all old theaters — or theaters in general? I’ve only had the opportunity to sit up in the upper balcony — and the site lines are good and there aren’t too many bad seats — unless its a sold out show — i don’t think they will typically put people in those anyways.
It’s a nice place — drinks at intermissions, etc — too few bathrooms for the # of people that can fit in the place. .
I love the shows they put on, so will be back.

Enjoyed Prairie Home Companion here last night. Garrison Keillor, looking fully recovered from a mild stroke, seemed to be happier on the stage, smiling way more than previous shows. Neko Case was a highlight as were the Steele sisters.
The theater is great… love the beer selection (Bells Two Hearted and Summit EPA and Oktoberfest), intimate setting (assuming you aren’t in the back row of the second balcony), and a great little quiet street.
Planning on taking in the New Standards Christmas show in December.

I saw the Prairie Home Companion program here one night. I’m not a native Minnesotan so I cant say Lake Wobegon is a part of my childhood or anything as profound as that. I do listen to the program on weekends while I clean house with my husband so it holds fond memories for me, however recent. It was such an odd experience seeing/​hearing Garrison Keillor’s voice coming out of his actual mouth. It’s like one of those ethereal experiences in dreams when you understand that you are flying and that it’s against the law gravity to do so, but yet it’s happening and you accept it with a smile.
Add to that the bonus of seeing the show with my grandfather-​in-​law who is a retired Lutheran minister and who hadn’t seen it live before. Half of the jokes were for his sole benefit and we enjoyed lots of laughs together that night. I cant remember when I’ve felt so dang wholesome!

Growing up, my dad always had Garrison Keillor on the radio on the weekends. I never understood why. But I knew where they were broadcasting from, and I always sort of thought of the Fitz as «the MPR theater.»
Now that my father and I finally appreciate Prairie Home Companion on the same level, I have updated my thoughts on the place. It is such a versatile gem, right there on a quiet downtown street (and not all downtown streets are quiet in St. Paul anymore). I’ve seen gubernatorial debates there. I’ve watched my favorite short story author read his works there. Last night I saw Provention, a four-​hour funathon featuring the New Standards, the Honeydogs, and a bunch of other locals (I didn’t expect to like Haley Bonar as much as I did).
I always forget how small this place is, considering what great events they have here all the time. And so pretty to look at from the outside, too. This venue is one of the reasons I would consider moving across the river.

ahhh the fitz. two listings in Unilocal,no reviews.
I have been here only one time, and it was for a Michael Chabon book reading. It was fun. Nice little deco place. Despite what you think, this place isn’t just for old people, nor does it smell of piss and cabbage.
Thought you should know.