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.
Review: The Holy Grail of Musical Comedy
"Spamalot" triumphs at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Behind the Scenes of ‘Little Women’ at the Guthrie
The months-long journey to build the Guthrie's "Little Women"—one corset, wig, and weathered hem at a time
Review: Over the Rainbow and Into the Heart
A look at Children's Theatre Company's production of "The Wizard of Oz"
Heart, Home, and History: The Guthrie’s ‘Little Women’
The March sisters take center stage at The Guthrie, bringing Louisa May Alcott's classic novel to life with sincerity, authenticity, and heart
Wands, Wit, and Worthy Legacies: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Orpheum
Where magic meets memory in a bold continuation of the Potter saga
Q&A: Finding the Heart of the Heartland
A conversation with Regina Marie Williams, star of CTC's "The Wizard of Oz"
‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’ is a Masterclass in High-Octane Absurdity
Two actors, dozens of characters, and one wildly entertaining backers’ audition
The Goods: Spring Awakening
From our March/April issue, Jerrod Sumner's latest edition of "The Goods" shares how to make the most of spring's quiet awakening—highlighting local makers, artists,...
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
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