chanhassendt.com

To buy tickets on chanhassendt.com, use the Buy Tickets button on the homepage, or open the page for a specific show and use the BUY TICKETS link listed with that production. To narrow options by date, use the Search by date tool on the homepage. Both entry points are shown on the site; the pages do not state whether tickets can be purchased without an account, so treat login requirements as unconfirmed until you reach checkout.

Start With the Homepage

The homepage is organized around current and upcoming productions, so it works as a single starting point for both browsing and buying.

1. Open chanhassendt.com.
2. Choose one of two paths:
   • Buy Tickets — the general purchase entry point on the homepage.
   • Search by date — a date-based filter for finding performances.
3. If you already know the show you want, scroll to its listing instead of using the date search.

Each production listing on the homepage includes a short description, a venue label, and two links: BUY TICKETS and LEARN MORE ›. The venue label tells you which space the show runs in, which matters because the site lists several distinct stages.

Search by Date vs. Choosing a Show First

These are two different ways to reach the same purchase flow. Pick based on what you already know.

The date search is the more efficient route when your constraint is the calendar rather than the show.

What Is Actually Playing

The homepage groups entertainment into categories, and each category maps to a venue. Knowing the venue helps you set expectations before buying.

• Musicals (Main Stage) — full-scale productions such as Annie and Disney's Newsies, described on the site as Main Stage musicals with dinner service.
• Concert Series (Fireside Theatre) — tribute concerts, with performances scheduled almost every weekend according to the site.
• Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre) — improv comedy built from audience suggestions, in a casual setting with servers bringing drinks, appetizers, or a full meal from the Main Theatre menu.
• Drag Brunch (Main Stage) — regular brunch performances hosted with Nina DiAngelo, featuring local and national drag artists.
• The Groove (Club Theatre) — a dance night the site describes as ending at a reasonable hour, in a judgment-free, harassment-free environment.
• Drama (Playhouse Theatre) — intimate stage productions such as Tuesdays with Morrie.
• Holiday Entertainment — seasonal programming listed alongside the main season.

If a show's format matters more than its title — a concert versus a seated musical, for instance — use these categories to shortlist before you search dates.

Buying Tickets: Step by Step

1. Land on the right page. Either use Search by date on the homepage, or open the listing for your chosen show and select BUY TICKETS.
2. Confirm the details before paying. Check the show title, the venue (Main Stage, Fireside Theatre, Playhouse Theatre, or Club Theatre), and the performance date and time. Venue matters because the spaces differ in size and layout.
3. Complete the purchase on the show's page. The homepage links route you to the individual production pages, which is where the transaction happens.
4. Verify you have a confirmation. After checkout, confirm you received a booking confirmation with the date, time, and venue. If nothing arrives, revisit the show page rather than repeating the purchase.

The site does not publish ticket prices, fees, or refund terms on the pages referenced here, so confirm those at checkout before you commit.

Common Sticking Points

• Using the date search when you want a specific show. The date tool is built for calendar-first browsing. If you know the title, go to its listing directly — it is faster and avoids scrolling through unrelated results.
• Missing the venue label. Several shows run in smaller spaces like the Playhouse or Club Theatre. Check the label so you are not surprised by a more intimate room than the Main Stage.
• Assuming dinner is included everywhere. The site describes exceptional dinner service and a Main Theatre menu available in the comedy venue, but do not assume every ticket type includes the same dining arrangement. Confirm what your specific ticket covers.
• Expecting a published price list. No pricing information appears in the homepage material. Plan to see costs only once you reach the purchase step for your chosen performance.

A Quick Decision Guide

• Fixed dates, open mind on the show: start with Search by date.
• Fixed show, flexible dates: open that show's listing and use BUY TICKETS.
• Group outing or special occasion: compare venues first — the Main Stage suits large musicals, while the Playhouse and Club Theatre suit smaller, more casual formats.
• Just exploring: read the category descriptions, then use LEARN MORE › on any listing that fits before buying.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) uses four distinct venues, each matched to a different kind of show: the Main Stage for large-scale musicals, the Playhouse Theatre for comedy and drama, the Club Theatre for special events like dance nights, and the Fireside Theatre for the concert series. Which one you book depends entirely on what you want to see — the venue name on a show listing tells you the format and atmosphere to expect.

Main Stage: Large-Scale Musicals and Drag Brunch

The Main Stage is CDT's flagship space, built for full-scale musical productions with elaborate staging, choreography, and storytelling. Current and recent examples from the site include:

• Annie — described as a "heart-warming musical blockbuster" on the Main Stage
• Disney's Newsies — a high-energy musical with "astounding choreography, unforgettable songs and inspirational storytelling," suited to audiences of all ages

The Main Stage also hosts Drag Brunch, hosted by Nina DiAngelo, featuring a full menu and performances from local and national drag artists. So the Main Stage isn't exclusively musicals — it's the venue for the biggest, most produced events on the calendar.

Choose it if: you want a major musical or a ticketed brunch event with a full production feel.

Playhouse Theatre: Comedy and Drama

The Playhouse is the intimate stage. Two listings show its range:

• Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret — improv comedy built from audience suggestions, performed in "a casual, relaxed atmosphere" with servers bringing drinks, appetizers, or a full meal from the Main Theatre menu.
• Tuesdays with Morrie — the drama based on Mitch Albom's New York Times bestseller, staged in what the site calls CDT's "intimate Playhouse Theatre stage."

Choose it if: you prefer a smaller room, a comedy night you can eat and drink through, or a serious play rather than a musical.

Club Theatre: Special Events and Dance Nights

The Club Theatre is used for themed special events. The example on the site is The Groove, a dance night "catered especially for those who still love to get out, move, and enjoy great music—but also appreciate being home at a reasonable hour." CDT describes it as a "judgment-free, harassment-free environment."

Choose it if: you want a social, music-driven night out rather than a seated theatrical performance.

Fireside Theatre: The Concert Series

The Fireside Theatre hosts the CDT Concert Series, which the site describes as featuring "some of the best tribute concerts in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota" with "the finest musicians in the region." Concerts are scheduled almost every weekend, so there's usually a date available for a night out.

Choose it if: live music is your priority and you want weekend scheduling flexibility.

Quick Comparison

How to Confirm Before You Book

Show listings on chanhassendt.com pair each production with its venue name (for example, "Musical — Main Stage" or "Comedy — Playhouse Theatre"). Check that label against the table above before purchasing, since the venue determines the room size, format, and atmosphere of your evening. The site also offers a Search by date tool if your schedule, rather than a specific show, is driving the decision.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) presents dinner and live entertainment as one combined outing: you buy a ticket to a specific show, and the evening is built around exceptional dinner service alongside the performance. The site describes the venue as offering "unforgettable performances, exceptional dining, and memories that last a lifetime," and its dining page is framed as a "Dining Experience" rather than a separate restaurant. The practical rule is simple: your show choice determines your room, and the room determines how dinner and the performance fit together. Confirm the exact arrangement for your date on the ticketing page before you book.

What "dinner theatre" means in practice here

At CDT, dinner is part of the ticket experience, not an add-on you arrange separately after choosing a show. The homepage pairs "exceptional dinner service" with "a variety of entertainment options," and each production listing sits alongside a buy-tickets path. That structure tells you what to expect: you select a performance, and the meal service is part of that visit.

The site does not publish a single universal schedule for when food is served relative to curtain time. That timing varies by venue and production, so treat the individual show page and your ticket confirmation as the authoritative source for your date.

The rooms, and what each one means for your meal

CDT runs several distinct spaces, and the dining format follows the room. The homepage lists these venues:

Two details are worth noting because they change how you plan. First, the Playhouse comedy cabaret explicitly offers flexibility: you can order just drinks and appetizers or a full meal, served to you during the show. Second, The Groove is described as a dance night "catered especially for those who still love to get out, move, and enjoy great music—but also appreciate being home at a reasonable hour," which signals an earlier, lighter evening rather than a long dinner service.

How to plan your visit

1. Pick the show first. Browse by date using the "Search by date" tool on the homepage, or go directly to a production you want to see. The show determines the venue and therefore the dining format.
2. Read that show's page. Each listing has a "LEARN MORE" link and a "BUY TICKETS" button. The show page is where the specifics for that production live.
3. Check the dining details for your date. Because the site does not state one fixed meal schedule across all venues, verify serving times and menu details on the page for your chosen performance or with the box office when you purchase.
4. Buy tickets through the official path. Use the "BUY TICKETS" links on chanhassendt.com rather than third-party resellers, so your ticket and any dining arrangement stay linked.
5. Confirm before you go. Re-check your confirmation for arrival time, since that is what tells you when to be seated for dinner relative to the show.

Common sticking points

• Assuming every show includes the same dinner format. It doesn't. A Main Stage musical, a Fireside concert, a Playhouse drama, and a Club dance night are different kinds of evenings.
• Treating the comedy cabaret like a full dinner show. At Stevie Ray's, you can choose drinks and appetizers only, so don't over-plan the meal.
• Looking for prices on the homepage. The site's public pages describe the experience but don't list ticket or dining prices there; you'll see costs when you go through the ticketing flow.
• Booking a large group without checking the room. Party size and venue interact; confirm with the box office before assuming a configuration.

For the most current show lineup, dates, and dining specifics, start at chanhassendt.com and follow the listing for the performance you want.

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:

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

1. Start from the show listings on the homepage to see what is currently running.
2. Use Search by date if you have a specific night in mind.
3. Open a show's Learn More page for details, or go straight to Buy Tickets.
4. 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.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) in Chanhassen, Minnesota, offers a mix of musicals, tribute concerts, improv comedy, drag brunch, plays, holiday entertainment, and themed dance nights, spread across multiple venues including the Main Stage, Fireside Theatre, Playhouse Theatre, and Club Theatre. The right pick depends on whether you want a full musical production, a casual comedy night, or a music-and-dancing evening.

Main Stage Musicals

The Main Stage is where CDT stages large-scale musical productions. Current and featured titles on the site include:

• Annie — described as a heart-warming musical blockbuster, with Annie and her dog Sandy at the center of the story.
• Disney's Newsies — a high-energy musical with choreography, songs, and inspirational storytelling, presented as suitable for audiences of all ages.

Both are listed with Buy Tickets and Learn More options, so you can check dates and details before committing.

Who this suits

Choose a Main Stage musical if you want the classic dinner-theatre experience: a full production with dinner service in the same outing. If you are bringing children or a multi-generational group, the site explicitly frames Newsies as an all-ages show.

Concert Series (Fireside Theatre)

The CDT Concert Series focuses on tribute concerts, featuring musicians from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. According to the site, concerts are scheduled almost every weekend, which gives you frequent options for a night out.

Who this suits

Pick the concert series if you want live music rather than a scripted show, or if you are planning a night out on shorter notice and want to match a weekend date.

Comedy: Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret

Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe performs improv comedy built from suggestions called out by the audience. The setting is described as casual and relaxed, with servers bringing drinks, appetizers, or a full meal from the Main Theatre menu. It takes place in the Playhouse Theatre.

Who this suits

This is a good fit if you prefer an informal atmosphere, want audience participation, and want the flexibility of ordering drinks or appetizers rather than a fixed dinner.

Drag Brunch

CDT hosts a regular Drag Brunch with Nina DiAngelo, featuring a menu plus performances by local and national drag artists on the Main Stage.

Who this suits

Choose this for a weekend daytime event built around food and performance together. Because it is described as a recurring event, check the current schedule rather than assuming a specific date.

Plays and Drama (Playhouse Theatre)

The Playhouse Theatre also hosts scripted drama. One example on the site is Tuesdays with Morrie, based on Mitch Albom's New York Times bestseller, staged in the intimate Playhouse setting.

Who this suits

Pick a Playhouse drama if you want a smaller-room, story-driven experience rather than a large musical.

Special Events: The Groove (Club Theatre)

The Groove is a dance night in the Club Theatre, aimed at people who still love to go out, move, and hear great music but also want to be home at a reasonable hour. The site describes it as a judgment-free, harassment-free environment.

Who this suits

This fits groups who want a dance-floor evening without a late night, or anyone who prefers a relaxed social event over a seated performance.

Holiday Entertainment

CDT also lists holiday entertainment and identifies itself as a Minnesota destination for it. Specific holiday titles and dates are not detailed in the available page content, so confirm the current season's lineup on the site before planning around it.

Quick Comparison

How to Choose and Book

1. Decide the format first — musical, concert, comedy, brunch, play, or dance night — using the table above.
2. Match the venue to the experience you want: Main Stage for big productions, Playhouse for intimate shows and comedy, Fireside for concerts, Club for dance events.
3. Check the date using the site's "Search by date" tool, since concert and recurring events vary by weekend.
4. Use Buy Tickets on the specific show page to confirm availability and seating details for that performance.

One practical note: the site presents dinner service as part of the experience, but the available page content does not specify pricing, menu details, or whether dinner is included with every ticket type. Confirm those details on the individual show or ticket page before you book.