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Northrop
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Went to the physics FORCE show I love it. It taught me new things. I would mention it but dont want to ruin it for anyone. I would love to go again. The teachers were funny and effective in their teaching.

El
Review №2

Parking ramp was very easy to get to and clearly marked. The elevator in the ramp is so slow that several of us just took stairs. It was easy to get from ramp to the auditorium. The auditorium is spectacular. Very clean. Beautiful. It was a little confusing since it was my first time there.

be
Review №3

Great place for many cultural happenings. Ive seen author talks here, including Eva Schloss, Anne Franks stepsister. This is a great venue for a lot of informative events. I recommend attending to broaden your mind and your worldview.

Sa
Review №4

Beautifully renovated theatre, great box office staff, and unique shows throughout the year.

An
Review №5

I attended the Physics Force event at the Northrop, and was extremely impressed with the architecture of the building, and loved exploring all of the various galleries throughout.The only reason this received less than an excellent score is for the horrendous and almost predatory parking situation, though this is a pretty common problem in the area that really makes the space much less accessible.

aw
Review №6

Outstanding venue. Convenient parking, great views from all angles. The sound is fantastic. I have seen multiple rock shows there and a few jazz performances from the pit to the nosebleeds. There really isnt a bad seat.I highly reccomend this and I plan to pay more attention to the show line up to see more here.

Kr
Review №7

Great venue! Old and stately...comfortable seats...hard to park unless you get dropped off or walk from Dinky Town.

An
Review №8

Took a class here to see the U of M Indoor Marching Band concert. What a great time! Everyone was friendly and helpful, plus they put on a fantastic show.

Al
Review №9

Great concert venue, dont miss!

Ga
Review №10

Northrop is a beautiful facility. The acoustics are outstanding. I love the atmosphere of walking through campus. Lots of dining options within walking distance.

Ki
Review №11

Came with my school for a marching band performance and it was really cool! The rows get kind of steep, so you may want to consider that if you have a fear of heights

Ri
Review №12

Show was fantastic. Unfortunately we were up in the nosebleeds and MAN was it hot up there. Sweated through the entire show.I also have to mention I think its hilarious that theatres like this have such a strict no cell phone rule, then they fail to enforce it. Hard to listen when the girl in the next row is having a conversation on her phone.

Ja
Review №13

A really nice place! Came here to see Tom Segura a couple weeks ago. My only complaints are the seats are small and super close together and there are no cup holders. It got really warm shortly after the show started. And there was a piece of gum on the floor right in front of my seat so that was bothering me the whole time. Otherwise, I had a nice time!

A
Review №14

Good venue, wish it had better parking access(probably get more use), maybe a massive shuttle service would help.

Am
Review №15

Went to a live podcast and it was great! Loved how you could bring your drinks in!

Ha
Review №16

Great environment, easily accessible, everyone was so kind and helpful! Very,very clean and honest venue.

Wy
Review №17

Northrop is a beautiful venue. We got a tie of the location and it was amazing.

Ha
Review №18

Beautiful environment. Good seating. Easy to get in and get out. Close to parking lots.

Ke
Review №19

Very nice and well kept. Good seats just about anywhere. Wish the seats were larger.

Mi
Review №20

Organ restored to its original splendor. Marvelous sound!!

Gi
Review №21

Great place to see comedians, but, boy do they jam pack that place. Drinks are fairly expensive but no more than expected. The policy will not allow patrons to bring in open cans to the auditorium, which is understandable, but it is so wasteful and unnecessary to pour every single drink in a plastic cup with a plastic top. Try compostable cups!

Ra
Review №22

Cant not love a place that hosts the Game Grumps. Very beautiful and comfortable

Jo
Review №23

Pretty nice place. Lots of seats, but it does give you a sense of vertigo when on the very top. Great speaker when I went.

Be
Review №24

Great venue. The UMN Marching Band Indoor Concert was a great show!

Jo
Review №25

I was.attendimg a lecture and the sound system work perfectly. Performances are well done .

vi
Review №26

Excellent Auditorium. Humongous and Crystal clean.

Ro
Review №27

The remodeled Northrop is a brilliant, multifunctional space. Cafe, studying, meetings, even presentations... and thats aside from the theatre.

jo
Review №28

Long before Al Gore invented the internet and way before there was Google, Northrop has provided a classy venue with great performances. Its good that somethings never change. Now get off my lawn.

Je
Review №29

Wonderful venue to see concerts and speakers right in the heart of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Mi
Review №30

Founders room was beautiful space for a group meeting. Would love to explore Northrop Hall more.

Ja
Review №31

Had a Great time. Tight seating and AC would be nice up in the top section.

St
Review №32

Nice remodel. Comfortable seats and acoustically not bad

Th
Review №33

Its an amazing place to be, especially for the M of U marching band performance.

Ry
Review №34

The view of the stage was very good and we were in the last row of the Orchestra level.

Ca
Review №35

Decent venue. Box office, security and bars were reasonably well staffed, so lines were manageable and moved along at an ok pace. Its a big room, so seats in the back of the upper level are distant from the stage.

Mo
Review №36

Was there to hear a talk by Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank. It was amazing.

Ni
Review №37

Theatre was great and seating was comfortable but the drink stands were lacking

ML
Review №38

We saw the great Juwels ballet.

Kr
Review №39

Beautiful building, great place to study, plus it has a cafe with good food! Ive never been to a performance here, but Im sure they are amazing, after all it is the UMN!

Me
Review №40

Can barely see the stage in the higher levels.

Pa
Review №41

Beautiful facility after the extensive remodel/restoration

GA
Review №42

Check out the U of Ms summer concert series. Free live music on the plaza in front of Northrop every Wednesday from noon to 1:00 PM. Great bands and a fun time!

Na
Review №43

Seating for Dorrance Dance 10/19/19 was all good, from what I could see!

To
Review №44

Best when the UMMB in doing an indoor concert!

Ev
Review №45

Nice venue for event. Good food from caterers.

Ar
Review №46

Gorgeous and the acoustics are amazing!

Ko
Review №47

Beautiful venue. Was there for a graduation.

Pe
Review №48

Beautiful building, great acoustics, friendly and helpful staff.

Vi
Review №49

Awesome viewing of This Free North

Be
Review №50

Im sad to lose the old Northrop, but there are many great aspects to the new renovation. I appreciate that the building is more open and useful for more than just events, however, as an event space its very classy and offers a lot of an organization. The Carlson stage space is magic. It seats around a few thousand, but you wouldnt know it. It feels like half that many. The acoustics are great.

Ru
Review №51

Excellent venue. Some of the best acts in the world

Ko
Review №52

Beautiful theater, Wonderful acts each year, TERRIBLE parking. Where is the valet? Why cant we reserve a garage just for the theater?

Ca
Review №53

Beautiful building which has weathered time well and is located on the Quad opposite Coffman Memorial Union

Pa
Review №54

Renovations are impressive! Wonderful space with modern media facilities. Only regret is Ive yet to hear the restored pipe organ.

Da
Review №55

Dined at Syrdeks in their refreshment/cafe annex. Nice! Had the breakfast panini. Yum.

ku
Review №56

Went here to see Bill Burr recently. This is a really nice auditorium. The architecture is great, and layout is very simple. I was seated on the 4th floor and was able to hear everything just fine. This is through no fault of the building, but being so high up makes it pretty challenging to make things out. I was not really able to see Bills facial features. I will definitely get closer seating for next time.One thing to note, seats are comfy enough but not super wide and are quite close together. Not really a big deal for me, but perhaps more of an issue for others.

Be
Review №57

Not a bad seat in the house!

To
Review №58

Best venue in the Twin Cities!

Ch
Review №59

Well, I am biased because I work inside this gorgeous building. Opened in the 1930s. I cant believe the acts who visited Northrop over the decades.After the renovation 5 years ago, youd think this is what interior looked like originally. Construction company got it right.The original architectural details come through. I imagine who came through over the decades. Im taken back in time on a daily basis.Feel a very good aura inside the obvious spaces and those spaces hidden from general public. Surdyks cafe provides best coffee on campus along with tasty food better than University Dining Service options.Friendly cried a congregate and use this beautiful space. Dont forget inside the auditorium. I get goosebumps being inside the grand attraction of them all. Kudos!

Aa
Review №60

Great venue for performances. They make you pay an additional $2 for a drink if you want to bring it into the auditorium but it is branded as a souvenir cup.

Ja
Review №61

Its like the white house of the U, but unlike the white house its a nice place to watch a show, attend an event, or study. Also, the administrators there can spell and have an IQ above 80.

Da
Review №62

Saw Bill Burr here; both the show and the ambiance were excellent. Friendly, helpful staff, and the theater was lovely. I look forward to seeing more shows here in the future!

Iv
Review №63

Northrop has disappointing customer service, to say the least. I went to purchase a ticket for a concert because I heard a performer I wanted to see would be joining the main act on the radio. The only reason I wanted to go to the concert was to see this performer. I went in to the box office at Northrop to confirm. I explicitly stated to the box office attendant I just heard performer X will be at this concert; is that correct? I havent seen it advertised anywhere. She confirmed that, yes, this performer would be there. I asked again, Are you sure? Its the only reason I want to buy this ticket. She confirmed again, yes. I assumed the performer had just been scheduled and thats why the advertisement hadnt taken place yet. I bought a ticket and, taken aback by the fees for buying in-person at the box office, I expressed my frustration at having to pay fees and high ticket price ($100 for the cheapest seats) for buying in-person, while again stating But so and so is going to be there, right? I have to do it, Ill have to just suck it up. This person never tours. Im so excited. Again, it was confirmed that the performer would be there. Well, tonight is the concert, and guess who isnt going to be there? Apparently, information was conflated from when these performers toured together 6 years ago. I asked to speak to a manager about the situation, and she offered no help. She said the employee only remembers me being upset at the fee, and she didnt mention that I talked of said performer (as if a young student employee is going to admit to a mistake that would potentially get her fired, or that she would even remember correctly one transaction she had four months ago). I said, well, this is what happened. Not only did the manager not even apologize for the miscommunication, but she offered no remedy except Well, you can certainly not go. I will no longer patronize this venue, regardless of who is playing there.

Br
Review №64

After its recent renovation, Northrop is an excellent venue for any auditorium performance. From lectures to plays to concerts, it has become its own self-sustained destination for artistic and social events. The experience is rounded out with Surdyks Cafe on the main floor.

ma
Review №65

Great drink service and wonderful My Favorite Murder show. Was the night away that we needed.

Ni
Review №66

Beautiful venue.

MA
Review №67

Fun place to be. Cean and well-kept.

Lo
Review №68

The place is beautiful. Last Saturday I joined the 56th Annual concert at the University of Minnesota, it was huge and comfortable with crowded. The coffee is good too, very nice place to study and meet people. I like to take photography at Northrop, especially the second floor.

Ed
Review №69

Always a stunning building . I do wish they had atleast a concession stand open for business during the dance competitions I was there for .

Ro
Review №70

Went to a Symposium where my Granddaughter was presenting. It was impressive

Br
Review №71

Really classy and artistically sound

An
Review №72

Nice auditorium for a graduation.

Re
Review №73

Northrop Auditorium is a beautiful old building. Always a pleasure to take in cultural/artistic/historical offerings in the huge theater. Sound is quite good, even in the top balconies.

Me
Review №74

Easy access to off street parking, comfortable seating, friendly staff.

Er
Review №75

Beautiful auditorium and theater on the University of Minnesota campus. Excellent sight lines (though the upper balcony is really high) and fantastic acoustics make a great venue for concerts, dramatic performances, or speaking events.

He
Review №76

Pretty solid location for events and studying, office spaces are also nice

Mi
Review №77

Great place to watch a theater production. Took the kids to watch Physics Force. That was a cool show.

Je
Review №78

Nice place to see a performance, but could be hard to find parking...

Vi
Review №79

Our daughter graduation ceremony held here, this place will be remembered forever

Ry
Review №80

Beautiful place. Staff is extremely polite and helpful.

Ca
Review №81

I bought tickets to a concert here and

Ma
Review №82

Beautifully remodeled, this historic building is an outstanding facility for theatre, dance and music events and more. Dont miss at least one event here to take in the history and enjoy the event. The logistic challenges include parking that may require you to park a block or two away and the on site food quality is inconsistent.

As
Review №83

Very nice building, quite easy to get lost in, but stunning architecture

Du
Review №84

Great theatre. The 4. Tb floor is pretty high. You see the dancers on the heads. Better buy one floor lower.

Ch
Review №85

Very beautiful place after the remodeling... great place to see a show.. not a bad sear in the house

Be
Review №86

Beautiful auditorium. Great speaker system.

Co
Review №87

Great venue for concerts however the bathrooms are somewhat Limited

Kr
Review №88

Beautiful venue on the U of M campus.

Aj
Review №89

A very nice venue for graduation!

Ja
Review №90

Nice selection of baked goods and strong coffee

je
Review №91

Beautiful venue, good sound.

Sa
Review №92

No concessions open fo morning event.

Is
Review №93

Beautiful auditorium. Saw the Ballet Hispanico and it was great.. looking forward to see other upcoming features.

Su
Review №94

Too many stairs....even after you take the elevator! Great show tho!

Da
Review №95

Great venue! We sat in the 2nd balcony, on the 3rd floor, and didnt feel egregiously far from the stage. We attended the Aziz Ansari show. It was funny and we had a great time! Highly recommend. I think any seat is good at this venue.

Ta
Review №96

Stunning performance of the Great Gatsby!!!

Jo
Review №97

They save the fancy soap for the restrooms in this building.

Al
Review №98

The architecture of this place is gorgeous! Went to a concert here and was very impressed by the sound quality and the great staff. They offered beverages (alcohol and non) and snacks to enjoy before the show - you cant take anything but water in. The lines for the ladies room was long and parking is not easy! Buy a prepaid parking ticket if possible!!

Ma
Review №99

Beautiful building and campus

Re
Review №100

Lovely venue for any event. I have attended talks, concerts, and ballets at this location and it has always been a great venue. The building is beautiful, the seats are well arranged for visibility even if you are shorter and in the back, and the staff is always courteous and helpful. I really like the $30 under 30 deals.

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  • Address:84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
  • Site:http://northrop.umn.edu/
  • Phone:+1 612-624-2345
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
  • Live music venue
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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