Northrop Memorial Auditorium

The Northrop Memorial Auditorium located on the campus of the University of Minnesota is one of the finest on-campus auditoriums in the nation. Northrop Memorial Auditorium is now the state's largest theater and the largest college campus auditorium in the country. The building was constructed in 1928 on top of a former College of Pharmacy medicinal herb garden. The grand looking gathering place has beautiful white majestic pillars that are now one of the University of Minnesota's major icons and focal points.

Northrop Memorial Auditorium is located at 84 Church St SE in Minneapolis, MN.

The auditorium was named in honor of Cyrus Northrop, the second president of the University (1884-1911). The Northrop was designed by Clarence H. Johnston, a famous local architect.

The Northrop Auditorium History and Northrop Events

The Northrop Auditorium is a classy intimate venue to see a good show. The limited number of seats in the Northrop Memorial Auditorium make tickets to music headliners a much sought after commodity.

Donations by University students, faculty/staff, alumni and friends funded the $1.35 million construction of the Northrop Auditorium. The auditorium was built to be used as the University's central ceremonial site with commencements, lectures, convocations, and performances. The Northrop was built with 4,800 seats, this capacity allowing the entire student body of that day to be assembled under one roof.

Upcoming events at the Northrop include:  Brahms/Haydn Variations, Quest for the World's Best Baskets, Haley Bonar, Adam Meckler Orchestra, Salsa del Soul, and Allison Scott.

Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai

Jin Xing, China's most celebrated dancer, and her company Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai will showcase a retrospective of 10 of her best works over the last 25 years.

Shanghai Tango, though not actually a tango, will showcase a contemporary Shanghai.

Check out Jin Xing Dance Theatre at the Northrop Auditorium!

Northrup Auditorium Ballet Preljocaj Snow White

Ballet Preljocaj is a contemporary ballet company from France, and will be performing Snow White, a romantic and contemporary retelling based on the Grimm brothers' fairytale.

This full-length story ballet features massive sets, twenty-six dancers, and an amazing roster of French artists and designers. Preljocaj's choreography demonstrates space, energy and feelings, using inventive gestures, clever substitution and pirouetting.

If you're a true fan of the arts, the Northrup is the place to go to see amazing artistic talent!

Northrup Auditorium Houston Ballet

The Houston Ballet will be performing at the Northrup Auditorium for two performances, Friday March 23 and Saturday March 24, 2012.

The Houston Ballet is known for it's visually stunning, virtuosic performances and one of the heirs to both the Balanchnine and Ballet Russe legacies, the anticipated return of the beloved Houston Ballet is razor-sharp dance at its finest.

The Houston Ballet is the fourth largest ballet company in the U.S. and at this Northrup performance, will feature the best of both classic and contemporary ballet.

You can find more in-depth information about the Houston Ballet at their website, www.HoustonBallet.org.

Northrup Auditorium Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is coming to the Northrup Auditorium November 12th and 13th! The storyline of Wonderland, by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, is basically Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

ALl of your favorite characters from Alice in Wonderland will make an appearance, ballet-style! The Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit!

Wonderland by Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is sure to be breathtaking! Secure you seats today!

Events at Northrop Auditorium

Students are beginning to get back to the University of Minnesota and the Northrop Auditorium should be buzzing again soon. They have too big events coming up this fall and here they are.

There's a Scottish Ballet on October 22nd and Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet will be playing there as well on November 12th.

You can buy tickets for these events at Ticket King. Ticket King offers tons of low prices and also provides very good service.