Guthrie Theater Announces Holiday Season Offerings

In addition to the nationally-recognized work on its stages, the Guthrie Theater building generates excitement of its own, drawing visitors from all parts of the country and from around the world. This holiday season, plan a visit to the Guthrie where there are a myriad of things to see and do with friends and family of all ages.

SEE A PERFORMANCE

See the family holiday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL. In this perennial holiday event, now in its 39th year at the Guthrie, a miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge, resents generosity on all occasions and greets each Christmas with his well-known "bah humbug," until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, the three spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and the desolate future should he continue his cantankerous ways.

A Christmas Carol begins performances on November 14 and continues through December 29, 2013 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Single tickets start at $28 with discounts available for most performances for children, students and seniors.

Escape the holiday madness and plan a date night to see BORN YESTERDAY, a deliciously witty, screwball comedy about a corrupt businessman trying to get ahead. Harry Brock, a junk-dealer millionaire on the rise, hunkers down in a lavishly decorated hotel room in Washington with his brassy chorus girl girlfriend Billie Dawn in tow. Hoping to influence a senator in some personal business dealings, he soon gets advice suggesting that the seemingly dim-witted blonde will need a little polish to get ahead in D.C. society. Brock hires a newspaperman for the task but gets more than he bargained for when, in a deliriously funny and romantic turn of events, he discovers a little bit of learning can be a dangerous thing.

Born Yesterday begins performances on November 23 and continues through January 5, 2014 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Single tickets start at $35 with discounts available for students and seniors.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol and Born Yesterday are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6244 (Group Sales) and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

TAKE A TOUR

Backstage Tours

Friday and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.
Get a look at what goes on behind the scenes at the Guthrie. Discover the stunning and expanded features of our state-of-the-art facility and learn how we take our plays from script to stage. Visit our various production departments, including the shops where costumes, sets and props are expertly crafted by talented artists. The cost for the 45-minute backstage tour is $12.00 per person; $7.00 for students and seniors. To book a tour, call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 or order online The Box Office opens for backstage tours and in-person sales at 9:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Additional tours may be scheduled for groups of 20 or more; advance reservations are required. Call the Group Sales office at 612.225.6244 or e-mail groups@guthrietheater.org.

Self-Guided Audio Tours

Available daily
The Guthrie's spectacular public spaces are open year-round. Explore every space from the amber box to the Endless Bridge with a self-guided iPod audio tour led by a local celebrity guide. Download any of six FREE audio tours as a podcast on iTunes or rent an iPod from the Box Office for $5 during Box Office hours.

Architecture Tours

First Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.

Architecture tours focus on the design and structure of the building and last approximately 75 minutes. $17 for adults; $12 for students and seniors. Call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 or order online. Private architecture tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more; advance reservations are required. Call the Group Sales office at 612.225.6244 or email groups@guthrietheater.org.

Costume Rentals Tours

First Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

Explore one of the nation's most expansive collections of theatrical costumes, boasting more than 30,000 unique costume pieces from Guthrie and Children's Theatre Company productions. This combined warehouse, located at 855 East Hennepin in Northeast Minneapolis, features more than 17,000 square feet of space devoted to the preservation of these extraordinary garments.

Tickets are $12, $7 for groups, subscribers, students and seniors. To purchase, call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 or order online. Additional tours may be scheduled for groups of 10 or more; advance reservations are required. Call the Group Sales office at 612.225.6244 or e-mail groups@guthrietheater.org.

SHOP, EAT & DRINK

Guthrie Store

Located on Level One

With extended hours in November and December, the Guthrie Store is a great place to find the perfect holiday gift. Stocked with jewelry and accessories, unique toys and games for kids, exclusive Guthrie merchandise and handcrafted holiday treasures, the Store features a wide range of affordable gifts for everyone on your list. Our courteous staff will even arrange to have your purchases shipped to your home or to friends and family.

Sea Change Restaurant

Located on Level One

Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dinner: Monday - Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.; Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.

Happy Hour: Sunday - Thursday, 3 - 6 p.m. and 8 - 11 p.m.

The Guthrie Theater is home to Sea Change, a restaurant focused on sustainable seafood, highlighting fisheries that use environmentally responsible methods of gathering and farming seafood. The menu includes a number of items under the heading "Not Fish" as well as late night offerings of small plates and raw bar selections. For reservations or more information, call 612.225.6499 or visit http://seachangempls.com/.

Level Five Café

Located on Level Five

Open for lunch at 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. before matinee performances

Open for dinner at 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. before evening performances

Enjoy pre-theater dining in a casual environment with affordable prix-fixe offerings, a la carte options and decadent desserts. Nestled conveniently between the stages on the fifth floor, its theatrical setting and comfort food with a twist is not to be missed. A special children's menu is available for the holiday season. For reservations call 612.225.6486.

Level Five eXpress

Located on Level Five

Open Tuesday from Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Grab a coffee, sandwich or pastry from this deli-style counter and head to one of the many cozy nooks in the building to sit and enjoy your treat.

Target Lounge

Located on Level Four

Open Tuesday - Sunday from 6 p.m. to post-show (when there is an evening performance).

It's the perfect place to grab drinks and a little nosh before or after the show. The elegant venue offers signature cocktails, unique appetizers and extraordinary views.

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