Joe Chvala News

Welcoming Twin Cities audiences back to the whimsical Kingdom of Didd, the Children's Theatre Company (CTC) kicks off its 45th Anniversary Season with the storied Dr. Seuss' The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins.

Founded in 1992, Minneapolis-based Ragamala Dance has been featured at prestigious festivals and theaters worldwide for its contemporary presentation of Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of Southern India. Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy's (recently named one of Dance Magazine's '25 to Watch in 2010') creative vision seamlessly carries Bharatanatyam into the 21st century while respecting the form's rich tradition.

Founded in 1992, Minneapolis-based Ragamala Dance has been featured at prestigious festivals and theaters worldwide for its contemporary presentation of Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of Southern India. Artistic Directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy's (recently named one of Dance Magazine's '25 to Watch in 2010') creative vision seamlessly carries Bharatanatyam into the 21st century while respecting the form's rich tradition.

Expect the unexpected: that's the message Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is spreading this holiday season. Glass slipper? Check. Charming prince? Check. But, at CTC, spinning Cinderella into a thoroughly fresh fairy tale involves a little heart and hilarity.

Expect the unexpected: that's the message Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is spreading this holiday season. Glass slipper? Check. Charming prince? Check. But, at CTC, spinning Cinderella into a thoroughly fresh fairy tale involves a little heart and hilarity.

Expect the unexpected: that's the message Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is spreading this holiday season. Glass slipper? Check. Charming prince? Check. But, at CTC, spinning Cinderella into a thoroughly fresh fairy tale involves a little heart and hilarity.

Expect the unexpected: that's the message Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is spreading this holiday season. Glass slipper? Check. Charming prince? Check. But, at CTC, spinning Cinderella into a thoroughly fresh fairy tale involves a little heart and hilarity.

Last night, History Theatre was honored by the Twin Cities theatre community with the an IVEY Award for its production of Jeffrey Hatcher's play Tyrone & Ralph which premiered in the fall of 2008. The play, which was directed by Ron Peluso and starred Steve Hendrickson as Tyrone Guthrie and Mark Benninghofen as Ralph Rapson, re-imagined the dynamic relationship between the two artists who shaped the creation of the original Guthrie theater.

It's Bert and Ernie as you've never seen them before. Inspired by Sesame Street's iconic characters, the World Premiere of 'Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!' will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald - the stars of Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) 'A Year With Frog & Toad' - in a hilarious musical comedy that for the first-time ever introduces Bert and Ernie as real-life figures.

BERT & ERNIE, GOODNIGHT! will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald - the stars of Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD-in a hilarious musical comedy that for the first-time ever introduces Bert and Ernie as real-life figures.

BERT & ERNIE, GOODNIGHT! will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald - the stars of Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD-in a hilarious musical comedy that for the first-time ever introduces Bert and Ernie as real-life figures.

It's Bert and Ernie as you've never seen them before. Inspired by Sesame Street's iconic characters, the World Premiere of 'Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!' will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald - the stars of Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) 'A Year With Frog & Toad' - in a hilarious musical comedy that for the first-time ever introduces Bert and Ernie as real-life figures.

Bloomington Civic Theatre auditions for The Light in the Piazza (directed and choreographed by Joe Chvala, music direction by Anita Ruth) will be Tues., May 19 (6:00 p.m., Black Box Theater) and Sun., May 24 (6:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall). Callbacks will be Sun., June 7 (6:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall). If a dance audition is needed it will take place at callbacks.

Bloomington Civic Theatre auditions for The Light in the Piazza (directed and choreographed by Joe Chvala, music direction by Anita Ruth) will be Tues., May 19 (6:00 p.m., Black Box Theater) and Sun., May 24 (6:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall). Callbacks will be Sun., June 7 (6:00 p.m., Rehearsal Hall). If a dance audition is needed it will take place at callbacks.

The Guthrie Theater is pleased to present Flying Foot Forum's French Twist, a foot-stomping, heart-stopping, slap-happy faux-French pastiche of dance, song and comedy that's both inspiring and entertaining.

The Guthrie Theater is pleased to present Flying Foot Forum's French Twist, a foot-stomping, heart-stopping, slap-happy faux-French pastiche of dance, song and comedy that's both inspiring and entertaining. Directed and choreographed by Joe Chvala, French Twist begins May 8 and runs through May 18, 2008, in the Dowling Studio. Tickets are priced from $18 to $34 and are on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE and online at www.guthrietheater.org.