Orpheum
Life of Pi
March 4 – 9, 2025
Broadway
Presented by Hennepin Arts
A theatrical event unlike anything else! After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Venue
Orpheum Theatre
Run Time
2 hours and 10 minutes
including one intermission
Age Recommendation
13+
NOTE:
Life of Pi contains some mature content and violence, smoke, haze, flashing lights, strobe lights and loud sounds throughout as well as scenes of animal ferocity and the death of animals, depicted by life-like puppets.
Performances
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Opening Night!Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Accessibility Information
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2 PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 1 PM
Accessibility Information
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Accessibility Information
Ways to Purchase
Donors
For more information on advance ticket access, Donors may call 612-455-9536 or email donors@hennepinarts.org.
About Life of Pi
A theatrical event unlike anything else!
Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation Life of Pi is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).
"IT'S A WONDER! Life of Pi delivers magic. The roaring you hear at the show's end is the sound of a standing ovation.
After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, Life of Pi creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.
Gala Pro
We are excited to bring GalaPro’s innovative technology to this show. GalaPro is the first of its kind mobile application that enables audiences to enjoy live productions while receiving personalized closed captioning on their phone or tablet. It’s another way we strive to bring you the best Broadway experience in Minneapolis.
This unique technology is designed specifically to adhere to the strict rules of the theatre. The app works within airplane mode, not allowing calls or messages to come through during use, and displays a black screen with red text only visible to the user so as to not disturb any surrounding patrons.
If you are interested in utilizing this new technology, you are encouraged to download the app prior to attending your performance.
Instructions for use:
Download GalaPro from the App Store or Google Play Store before your visit to minimize connectivity problems that should arise on site
New users: select “create account,” enter your email and create a password
Tap the compass arrow to select
Choose the name of your show on the homepage for show information
Set your phone to airplane mode
Return to the GalaPro app from settings
Enjoy the show
We welcome your feedback during and after the show as we test this technology for use in future presentations.
Please note that GalaPro is only available for select Broadway shows at the Orpheum Theatre.
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