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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a dinner theatre in Chanhassen, Minnesota, that combines live performances with dinner service. Its website, chanhassendt.com, is the place to browse upcoming shows, learn about the venue's dining experience, and buy tickets. It suits anyone looking for a night out that pairs a stage show—musicals, concerts, comedy, drag brunch, and more—with a meal, rather than a traditional theatre where dining and performance are separate.
What the experience includes
The core offer is a combined evening: exceptional dinner service alongside live entertainment, presented as "memories that last a lifetime." The site organizes this around a few elements:
- Search by date — find what's playing on a given night.
- Dining Experience — information on the meal side of the visit.
- Testimonials — audience feedback.
- Buy Tickets — direct purchase links on each show listing.
What kinds of shows are offered
The site groups programming into several categories, each tied to a specific stage:
| Category | Example | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Musicals | Annie, Disney's Newsies | Main Stage |
| Concert Series | Tribute concerts, near-weekly | Fireside Theatre |
| Comedy | Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret (improv from audience suggestions) | Playhouse Theatre |
| Drag Brunch | Performances hosted with Nina DiAngelo | Main Stage |
| Special events | The Groove dance night | Club Theatre |
| Drama | Tuesdays with Morrie | Playhouse Theatre |
| Holiday entertainment | Seasonal programming | — |
A few details worth noting from the listings: the Concert Series is described as running almost every weekend, so there is usually a date option for a night out. Comedy Cabaret is performed in a casual setting with servers bringing drinks, appetizers, or a full meal from the Main Theatre menu. The Groove is pitched as an early-evening dance night in a "judgment-free, harassment-free" environment.
How to use the site
- Start from the show listings on the homepage to see what is currently running.
- Use Search by date if you have a specific night in mind.
- Open a show's Learn More page for details, or go straight to Buy Tickets.
- Check the Dining Experience section if the meal is part of why you're going.
The expected result is a ticket purchase for a specific performance; each listing carries its own buy link, so availability and any ticket terms are shown at that point rather than stated on the homepage.
Who it's for
This fits people planning a combined dinner-and-show outing in the Twin Cities area—from families (a musical like Annie) to groups wanting comedy, a tribute concert, or a drag brunch. If you only want a stand-alone concert or a quiet dinner, the format here is built around pairing the two, so plan for the full evening rather than one element.