Photos: A look at Fitzgerald Theater events from the past

'A Prairie Home Companion' season opener
The season opener of 'A Prairie Home Companion' took place at the Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul, just a couple blocks from the Fitzgerald Theater.
Nate Ryan | MPR

First Avenue announced Wednesday that it has agreed to purchase the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul from Minnesota Public Radio.

Here's a look at some of the events held at Fitzgerald Theater during MPR's ownership which started in 1980.

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