The Guthrie Theater is housed in a striking Jean Nouvel building on the Mississippi riverbank — a blue-clad structure with a dramatic cantilevered balcony called the "Endless Bridge" that projects 178 feet over the river, offering one of the best views in Minneapolis. The building alone justifies a visit even if you are not attending a performance; take the elevator to the top floor and walk out onto the bridge.
The theatre itself has three stages and a season running from September through June, with a repertoire that mixes Shakespeare and classical drama with contemporary American and international work. Tickets are generally much cheaper than Broadway equivalents for comparable production quality. Even mid-week performances tend to be well-attended — Minneapolis has a serious theatre audience.