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Review: SCHUBERT'S LITTLE C MAJOR SYMPHONY WITH RICHARD EGARR at Saint Paul Chamber O

Review: SCHUBERT'S LITTLE C MAJOR SYMPHONY WITH RICHARD EGARR at Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

by Jared Fessler — October 20, 2022
Artistic Partner Richard Egarr returns with a program that opens with works by British composers, including Benjamin Britten's evocative Serenade featuring tenor David Portillo and the SPCO's own Principal Horn, Jay Ferree. The concert bids farewell to England and continues with two beloved arias by...
Review: MINNEAPOLIS – DAMIAN MCGINTY: LIVE IN THE MOMENT at Theater In The Round

Review: MINNEAPOLIS – DAMIAN MCGINTY: LIVE IN THE MOMENT at Theater In The Round

by Jared Fessler — October 18, 2022
What did our critic think of MINNEAPOLIS – DAMIAN MCGINTY: LIVE IN THE MOMENT at Theater In The Round?...
Review: BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at History Theatre

Review: BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at History Theatre

by Jared Fessler — October 15, 2022
What did our critic think of BUDDY! THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at History Theatre?...
Review: A DIFFERENT POND at Stages Theatre Company

Review: A DIFFERENT POND at Stages Theatre Company

by Jared Fessler — October 9, 2022
What did our critic think of A DIFFERENT POND at Stages Theatre Company?...
Review: EDWARD TULANE at Minnesota Opera

Review: EDWARD TULANE at Minnesota Opera

by Jared Fessler — October 9, 2022
What did our critic think of EDWARD TULANE at Minnesota Opera?...
Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Theater Latte Da/Ritz Theater

Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Theater Latte Da/Ritz Theater

by Jared Fessler — October 9, 2022
What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Theater Latte Da/Ritz Theater?...
Review: VIETGONE at Guthrie Theater

Review: VIETGONE at Guthrie Theater

by Jared Fessler — September 29, 2022
What did our critic think of VIETGONE at Guthrie Theater? When Saigon falls in 1975, Quang and Tong, two Vietnamese refugees separated from their previous partners, have a sexy meet-cute in Arkansas that promptly becomes a no-strings-attached relationship to pass the time. Living in the land of 'che...
Review: THE REVERIE TOUR BEN PLATT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ALY & AJ at Target Center

Review: THE REVERIE TOUR BEN PLATT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ALY & AJ at Target Center

by Jared Fessler — September 23, 2022
What did our critic think of THE REVERIE TOUR BEN PLATT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ALY & AJ at Target Center?...
Review: IPHIGENIA AT AULIS at Ten Thousand Things Theater

Review: IPHIGENIA AT AULIS at Ten Thousand Things Theater

by Jared Fessler — September 11, 2022
What did our critic think of IPHIGENIA AT AULIS AT POWDERHORN PARK at Ten Thousand Things Theater?...
Review: THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE PRESENTS: LUKE LEBLANC at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

Review: THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE PRESENTS: LUKE LEBLANC at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

by Jared Fessler — September 9, 2022
What did our critic think of THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE PRESENTS: LUKE LEBLANC at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater?...
Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Dark And Stormy Productions

Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at Dark And Stormy Productions

by Jared Fessler — September 1, 2022
What did our critic think of GOD OF CARNAGE at Dark And Stormy Productions?...
Review: GROUPTHINK at Six Points Theater

Review: GROUPTHINK at Six Points Theater

by Jared Fessler — August 23, 2022
What did our critic think of GROUPTHINK at Six Points Theater?...
Review: MORE OF A GOOD THING: AN EVENING OF THEATER at Classics Lost 'n' Found Theate

Review: MORE OF A GOOD THING: AN EVENING OF THEATER at Classics Lost 'n' Found Theater Company

by Jared Fessler — August 22, 2022
What did our critic think of MORE OF A GOOD THING: AN EVENING OF THEATER at Classics Lost 'n' Found Theater Company? We're going on the road! Briefly! We're taking four productions to Faribault on Saturday, 20 August for the MACT Fast Fest! Before we go, we want to share these productions with you! ...
Review: OPERA OF MEMORIES BY AMOKE KUBAT at Open Eye Theatre

Review: OPERA OF MEMORIES BY AMOKE KUBAT at Open Eye Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 22, 2022
What did our critic think of OPERA OF MEMORIES BY AMOKE KUBAT at Open Eye Theatre? A lonely Old Woman revisits her life as she removes objects from a box. Each one is tied to a significant memory and experience. Amoke tells her story as a puppet, using masks, and oldies but goodies from her past....
Review: KARAOKE AFTER DARK at Raring Center Arena

Review: KARAOKE AFTER DARK at Raring Center Arena

by Jared Fessler — August 15, 2022
What did our critic think of KARAOKE AFTER DARK at Raring Center Arena?...
Review: SHE'S ALREADY GONE at Augsburgs Mainstage

Review: SHE'S ALREADY GONE at Augsburgs Mainstage

by Jared Fessler — August 15, 2022
What did our critic think of SHE'S ALREADY GONE at Augsburgs Mainstage?...
Review: A DAY WITH THE NEWHEARTS at Mixed Blood Theatre

Review: A DAY WITH THE NEWHEARTS at Mixed Blood Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 15, 2022
What did our critic think of A DAY WITH THE NEWHEARTS at Mixed Blood Theatre? This production was done at the Minnesota Fringe by Melancholics Anonymous, Created by Rachel Ropella and Timothy Kelly. The Newhearts, the happiest 1950s Minnesotan family you've ever met, have come together to host the p...
Review: EROTICA FOR HOUSEPLANTS at Mixed Blood Theatre

Review: EROTICA FOR HOUSEPLANTS at Mixed Blood Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 15, 2022
What did our critic think of EROTICA FOR HOUSEPLANTS at Mixed Blood Theatre? This is a production at Minnesota Fringe by Tom Reed. A comedic collage of erotica by, for and about plants (read aloud by a human). Steamy succulents. Lonely redwoods. Corn-ographic tales of crop pollination. A silly botan...
Review: CURTAIN CALL: LETTERS TO MY FRIEND LOUIE ANDERSON! at Theatre in the Round

Review: CURTAIN CALL: LETTERS TO MY FRIEND LOUIE ANDERSON! at Theatre in the Round

by Jared Fessler — August 15, 2022
What did our critic think of CURTAIN CALL: LETTERS TO MY FRIEND LOUIE ANDERSON! at Mixed Blood Theatre? ​​​​​​​This is a production through Minnesota Fringe created by comedian Jason Schommer explores a remarkable friendship with comedy icon Louie Anderson in a series of hilarious adve...
Review: BELLEROPHON'S SHADOW: VOYAGE OF THE PEGASUS at Augsburg Mainstage

Review: BELLEROPHON'S SHADOW: VOYAGE OF THE PEGASUS at Augsburg Mainstage

by Jared Fessler — August 11, 2022
What did our critic think of BELLEROPHON'S SHADOW: VOYAGE OF THE PEGASUS at Augsburg Mainstage? Space! Monsters! Adventure! Blacklight! Puppetry! Greek mythology? Join our intrepid bunraku puppet, Scout, and her A.I. companion 'Fish' on an action packed journey through space....
Review: POP SENSATIONZ at HUGE Improv Theatre

Review: POP SENSATIONZ at HUGE Improv Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 9, 2022
What did our critic think of POP SENSATIONZ at HUGE Improv Theatre? Enjoy the drama, singing, and comedy in this improvised musical biopic offering a peek into today's hottest pop group's rise to fame - except you've never heard of them and it's all made up on the spot!...
Review: GEMINI: A MAGIC SHOW at Augsburg Studios

Review: GEMINI: A MAGIC SHOW at Augsburg Studios

by Jared Fessler — August 9, 2022
What did our critic think of GEMINI: A MAGIC SHOW at Augsburg Studios? GEMINI is an experimental one man show from the Mind of Minneapolis based Magician and Creative, Noah Sonie. Noah blends numerous passions including magic, comedy, storytelling, and his love for modern culture...
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF WINNIE THE POOH? at Theatre In The Round

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF WINNIE THE POOH? at Theatre In The Round

by Jared Fessler — August 9, 2022
What did our critic think of WHO'S AFRAID OF WINNIE THE POOH? at Theatre In The Round? Winnie and Piglet invite the new couple over for drinks. A night of bitter, sadomasochistic mind games ensues. Witness the dramatic triumph of the year, nestled in the unassuming heart of The Hundred Acre Wood....
Review: COWBOY CAT: THE MUSICAL! at Mixed Blood Theatre

Review: COWBOY CAT: THE MUSICAL! at Mixed Blood Theatre

by Jared Fessler — August 8, 2022
What did our critic think of COWBOY CAT: THE MUSICAL! at Mixed Blood Theatre?...
Review: HAPPY ENDINGS CHURCH: A HAGGARDLY TALE OF WOE & REDEMPTION at Augsburg Studio

Review: HAPPY ENDINGS CHURCH: A HAGGARDLY TALE OF WOE & REDEMPTION at Augsburg Studio

by Jared Fessler — August 8, 2022
What did our critic think of HAPPY ENDINGS CHURCH: A HAGGARDLY TALE OF WOE & REDEMPTION at Augsburg Studio? A comedic rock musical about a megachurch pastor's wife! It's crass and cringe-worthy - just like Ted Haggard's church services of the early 2000s! Follow the Haggards' rise and fall and resur...
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