Jerrod Sumner
Jerrod Scott Sumner serves as the Arts and Lifestyle Editor for Minnesota Monthly, where he champions the intersection of culture and conscious living. He reviews compelling theater and offers commentary on film, pop culture, and visual arts. His influential Goods column and Gift Guides elevate shopping into a mindful act, focusing heavily on handcrafted artisans and sustainable finds. Jerrod dedicates his writing to profiling artisans, exploring their brand ethos and connection to heritage, while his newsmaker features focus on the personal journey and purpose of influential figures, not just the products they create. Follow him at @mrjerrodscott.
The Spark of littleG: A Conversation with Sara and Marcy
A sister-led Minnesota brand turns childhood nostalgia into playful, modern design
A Masterclass in Mischief: ‘Sleuth’ Sharpened to a Deadly Point at the Guthrie
A wickedly smart duel of ego and deception unfolds in the Guthrie’s most gripping whodunnit of the season
Memory and Makeup: Navigating the Nostalgia of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at the Ordway
A crowd-pleasing adaptation powered by performance and precision
Q&A: The Art of the Reveal with Craig Allen Smith
Five questions with the star of ”Mrs. Doubtfire” at the Ordway
The Massive Scale and Heart of ‘Dinosaur World Live’
Children's Theatre Company takes viewers on a prehistoric expedition, complete with towering, life-size dinosaur puppets
‘Water for Elephants’ Soars at the Orpheum
Under the big top, a cherished tale comes to life before our eyes, complete with masterful storytelling, intricate design, and gravity-defying acrobatics
Review: How ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Finds Its Heart in the Everyday
At the Ordway, this Tony-winning musical trades belted showstoppers for conversational intimacy
Q&A: Behind the Scenes of Children’s Theatre Co.’s ‘Forts!’
An architecture of imagination plays out across the Cargill Stage, as CTC’s "Forts!" redefines the local theater experience
From Merrily to Kimberly
Ann Morrison brings Broadway brilliance—and Midwest roots—to 'Kimberly Akimbo'
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