The Hennepin

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the run of MJ the Musical! Have a fun, safe summer and we'll see you back in time this September when the Back To The Future - Musical kicks off its national tour and our 2024/25 Broadway on Hennepin season! #placemaking #minneapolis #broadway

💃 🕺 The Hennepin is turning up the volume for #ThrowbackThursday!💃 🕺 These newspaper clippings take us all the way back to the earliest days of The 900 Hennepin Building, which opened in 1921. Tenants included Barry’s Telegraph and Business College, the Western Auto Supply Company, a barber shop and the Knickerbocker Dancing School! In the 1930’s, the Knickerbocker Dancing School opened at 900 Hennepin. Notable students included #TheAndrewsSisters, the swinging American singing group who brought us the beloved "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B." The next time you visit our Studio 900 on the third floor, take a second to remember the people, both legends and forgotten, who have made Minneapolis home! #historic #nonprofit #minneapolis #placemaking

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the run of The Lion King! We had a roaring good time hosting countless theatre fans before each performance and during intermissions. We were proud to bring a little Minneapolis Broadway art and history to your night out at the theatre and we hope to see you again soon. We'll be back again starting May 14 for MJ the Musical! #Broadway #PreshowLounge #history #theatre

🤩 🦁 Look who stopped by #TheLionKing historic gallery exhibit, now on display in the Jack Links Legends Lounge! Few archives document the day-to-day work involved in creating this epic masterpiece as Disney kept the pre-production under tight wraps. This is your chance to explore the show's pre-Broadway history with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, artifacts and even original masks from the show! Don't miss your chance to experience this exhibit at The Hennepin before the show now through April 28. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Qq2fuz #FreeGallery #BroadwayHistory

🌍💚 Happy #EarthDay, Minneapolis! Here are 5 actionable steps you can take today to show a little love for our planet: 👗 1. Join a Buy Nothing Facebook group for your neighborhood, or start your own! It's an easy way to both spend less and waste less! 🌼 2. Add some native Pasqueflower or New England Aster to your garden this year. They support local ecosystems and are easier to grow than non-native varieties! 💧 3. Time for Spring cleaning! Fix those leaky faucets and reseal those windows that ice over every year. Both you and the planet will live just a little more comfortably! 🚗 4. Put a dedicated trash bag in your car so when you see a piece of litter in a parking lot or by a curb, you can throw it away with ease! 🍽️ 5. Cook something new for Meatless Mondays, or visit one of the many Minneapolis restaurants pushing the boundaries on what a veggie-based meal can be! Let's come together and make every day Earth Day! 🌍💚 #minneapolis #placemaking #HennepinCares

🌅 Lions roam the stage, ⛰️ Pride and majesty on show, 🦒 Roaring tales unfold. It's #NationalHaikuPoetryDay and the Lion King exhibit in the Jack Link’s Legend Lounge has us feeling inspired! Stop by now through April 30 for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world's #1 musical! #FreeGallery #history #BroadwayHistory

🌱 🌿 Today is International Plant Appreciation Day! To celebrate, please enjoy this photo of our Event Center Director, Andrew's, desk. 😆 #nonprofit #minneapolis #PlantDad #PlantAppreciationDay

📻 🎧 Testing, testing 1, 2, 3! The Hennepin is coming to you LIVE from #ThrowbackThursday! This photo from 1953 takes us back to when 900 Hennepin was the home of KEYD Radio. Founded in 1948, KEYD brought listeners country and folk music curated by disc jockeys like Howard Viken, Slim Jim Iverson and the Vagabond Kid. On Saturday afternoons, people could even come and watch Slim Jim’s show at the studios! Over the years, KEYD has transformed into a station you may listen to today: KQRS! #history #minneapolis #placemaking

🌞 💪 Happy #MotivationMonday, Hennepin Hustlers! 💪 🌞 Let's kickstart our week with some words of wisdom from the legendary Walt Whitman. As we embark on a new week, let's remember to focus on the positive, embrace the light, and leave the shadows of doubt behind.

🌟 Enjoy a drink beside Broadway history at The Lion King exhibit in the Jack Link's Legends Lounge! 🦁 In the summer of 1997, Disney’s The Lion King made its world premiere in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre before heading to Broadway. 👗 Few archives document the day-to-day work involved in creating this epic masterpiece, as Disney kept the pre-production under tight wraps. We are fortunate to have access to photos from long-time Orpheum Theatre Manager, Dave Marietta, and unique artifacts from Principal Wardrobe Dresser, Jennifer Anderson. ✨ After twenty-five years and countless renditions of The Lion King performed worldwide, audiences continue to enjoy the magic, splendor and stagecraft of this magnificent show. 🥇 Stop by before The Lion King to get a backstage look and a deeper understanding of the incredible work that brought the world's #1 musical to life! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Qq2fuz #FreeGallery #Broadway #history