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Landmark Center’s 2026 History Play brings to life the chance meeting of two criminals in a Ramsey County jail in early 1923, setting in motion what would become the longest criminal trial in Saint Paul history at the time.Smooth Criminals uncovers the shocking story of a massive fraud that targeted a despised and misunderstood minority group in Minnesota. German immigrants were caught on both sides of the scandal, with some falling victim to the scheme and others helping perpetrate it. Thousands of people across the Midwest lost millions of dollars, while corrupt government officials took bribes, issued threats, and helped fuel the deception. The devastating scheme left hundreds of families in financial ruin.
Thursday, October 1st | 7pm
Friday, October 2nd | 7pm
Saturday, October 3rd | 2pm
Written by Terrance C. Newby and directed by Chad Snyder
Tickets are $11.55 and are on sale now! Purchase tickets online, or call 651-292-3063. If you need accessible seating, please call to reserve.
Landmark Center’s History Play performance series is a theater program designed to bring to life many of the trials, court decisions, legal ramifications, and other related events that were relevant to Landmark Center when it was the Federal Courts Building. Noted Twin Cities judges, legal practitioners, and academics often trade robes for costumes to bring the events to life.
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75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55102, 75 5th St W, St Paul, MN 55102-1157, United States
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