Joe Sarafolean is a Twin Cities native who became captivated with the arts from a young age. His true devotion to theatre began when he was cast in Annie in the 5th grade and since then, it has grown into a full blown obsession.
Although he now works in corporate America, Joe still ensures that he carves out time to enjoy and elevate the arts.
When he is not attending various productions around the Twin Cities, he can be seen driving around town belting show tunes, enjoying a libation at a variety of local breweries and distilleries or enjoying a quiet night at home with his husband and two pups.
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First Show:
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatFavorite Show:
Spring AwakeningFavorite Stories:
- THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC at Guthrie Theater - A poignant piece that challenges our perspectives on the things that have influenced us and how we continue to embrace them.
- CABARET at Guthrie Theater - A timely piece that resonates more now than ever.
- BORN WITH TEETH at Guthrie Theater - A gripping play that builds to one of the greatest finales in recent memory.
- SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da - A wonderfully entertaining musical that takes Shakespeare and gives it the fast food treatment.
- NEXT TO NORMAL at Theater Latté Da - A beautifully told story about the effects and struggles of losing a family member and the journey of grief that some take in its aftermath.
February 7, 2025
It may be the dead of winter in Minnesota but that is not stopping the Guthrie Theater from taking audiences to the moonlight filled forests of Athens in the middle of summer. Yes, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is back on the Guthrie stage and this ravishing production proves why it remains one of the most cherished of the Bard’s works.
January 12, 2025
What did our critic think of LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER at Children's Theatre Company?
December 29, 2024
What did our critic think of THE HEART SELLERS at Guthrie Theater?
December 7, 2024
What did our critic think of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Theater Latté Da?
November 17, 2024
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater?
November 16, 2024
What did our critic think of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Children's Theatre Company?
November 4, 2024
What did our critic think of ROMEO & JULIET at MN Opera?
October 29, 2024
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love the most! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand. Through the combination of kindness and community, we witness not only a change in the course of Who-History, but the size and capacity of the old green guy’s heart.
October 25, 2024
While the autumn days turn chillier, the heat is being cranked to 100 within the theater walls of Artistry Theater and Visual Arts where an electrifying new production of RENT is currently lighting up the main stage.
October 18, 2024
What did our critic think of ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN at Guthrie Theater? <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Read the review. </span>
October 13, 2024
What did our critic think of DRAWING LESSONS at Children's Theatre Company?
September 28, 2024
What did our critic think of SCOTLAND, PA at Theater Latté Da?
September 22, 2024
Read what our critic thinks of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater?
September 16, 2024
The Children’s Theatre Company has broken their mold of presenting scripted plays and musicals to offer Zip Zap Circus their main stage to present a new type of production to their audience. Enter the mesmerizing world of MOYA.
August 29, 2024
Soar into the visual spectacle of this pulsating acrobatic performance set against the Cape Town skyline! Comic jugglers, unicycle dancers, and an authentic gumboot dance will take you on a freewheeling journey that explores the spirit and vitality of township life. Watch as a simple city bench becomes a sidesplitting spark for a newfound friendship, and feel the energetic beat of South African pop music. You’ll relish this thrilling feat of acrobatics and rhythmic movement that celebrates the joy of sharing community with one another.
July 29, 2024
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts?
July 20, 2024
What did our critic think of ENGLISH at Guthrie Theater?
June 29, 2024
What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Guthrie Theater?
June 3, 2024
The high seas are calling you aboard a luxury yacht anchored off the coast of Florida. Although the interiors may be charming and welcoming, the vicious cast of characters may not be.
May 26, 2024
Theater Latté Da has announced their highly anticipated productions, creative teams, and key casting for their 2024-2025 season.
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