After going dark for more than a year, Guthrie Theater to reopen doors in July After going dark for more than a year, Guthrie Theater to reopen its doors in July The building will open to the public July 8; the first show will be in October. May 11, 2021 — 5:12pm Text size Copy shortlink: Theater lovers, high school graduates and newlyweds who like to take pictures on the Guthrie Theater's Endless Bridge can rejoice. The grand playhouse on the Minneapolis riverfront plans to reopen its building to the public July 8 — about 16 months after canceling performances and closing its doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic.