Minneapolis Newsroom The SPCO's Liquid Music Series Presents Third Coast Percussion
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Recent Grammy Award-winners Third Coast Percussion return to Liquid Music with new works by two incredible musical minds: the iconic American composer Philip Glass and the pop polymath Devonte Hynes, a.k.a. Blood Orange. Glass's new work, written for Third Coast Percussion and co-commissioned by Liquid Music, is his first ever for percussion ensemble. Hynes, who has also become a Glass collaborator in recent years, brings his "dense modern pop with roots in hip-hop, R&B and NYC culture" (The Guardian) to an entirely new sound world in his piece for Third Coast Percussion. More concert details to be announced in October. (more...)  BWW Review: World Premiere Adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN at Jungle Theater
by Karen Bovard on September 17, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul For the opening of her third season as Artistic Director at Minneapolis' spunky Jungle Theater, Sarah Rasmussen and her team commissioned a new adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN from Kate Hamill in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the novel's publication. Kate Hamill is an actor who has, of late, gained notice for her skillful adaptations of classic novels for the stage (several Austen works, Vanity Fair, etc.), to the point that she was one of the 10 most frequently produced playwrights in the US last season. (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 16
by Audition Roundup on September 16, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 16, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  Jungle Theater's World Premiere Adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN Opens 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk on September 15, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Jungle Theater opens its 2018-19 Season with its first-ever commission: The world premiere of Kate Hamill's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. The production coincides with the 150th anniversary of the publication of Little Women, 'the groundbreaking novel that changed everything' (Little Women 150). Jungle Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen directs this beloved classic saturated with a contemporary air, running September 15-October 21 at the Lyn-Lake neighborhood theater, located at 2951 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. (more...)  Prior Lake Players Present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Prior Lake Players have selected the cast for their Fall comedy, 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' by Oscar Wilde. 'The Importance of Being Earnest' will be directed by Sheri Brunner and Patrick Kloeckner-Walters. (more...)  Hennepin Theatre Trust's Joan Vorderbruggen Named A U Of M Humphrey School Policy Fellow
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Joan Vorderbruggen, a nationally recognized expert on placemaking and public art who leads such projects for Hennepin Theatre Trust, has been selected to participate in the Policy Fellows program at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Her participation in the highly-regarded leadership program will support Vorderbruggen's work in an arena that blends public art with public affairs and policymaking. Vorderbruggen will begin the program on Friday, Sept. 14. (more...)  BWW Review: LYRIC Arts Explores Parallel Lives In Phenomenal Musical IF/THEN
by Peggy Sue Dunigan on September 14, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul On September 7, Anoka's Lyric Arts opened a Drama League Award Winning musical 'If/Then.' In this edgy, provocatives production, Tom Kitt's music complimented with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey creates a musical force as they did in their Pulitzer Prize winning 'Next to Normal.' Their 2014 'IF/THEN' production opened at New York's Richard Rodgers Theater and details the life of 38 year old Elizabeth. Throughout the play of her parallel lives, she ruminates about day to day choices she makes: the what if to where a person deciders to be, including what cities to live in, which career opportunities to pursue, and which people to hold in her heart, at any given moment that creates a memorable journey for audiences. The entertaining and intriguing musical poses some philosophical questions for Elizabeth, who earns her living as a PhD in Urban Planning, and hence, the audience, too. As this musical sings, 'the next turn at the corner may change your life forever. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/14 - PHANTOM, LEGALLY BLONDE, and More!
by BWW Special on September 14, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LEGALLY BLONDE, AVENUE Q and More! (more...)  Israeli Film and TV Star Yehezkel Lazarov Will Lead FIDDLER ON THE ROOF on Tour
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award ® - nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. A beloved theatrical classic from Tony-winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize-winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof is directed by Tony-Award winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, The King and I) and choreographed by the acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter. (more...)  BWW Preview: CTC Summertime Production Leads to September Empowerment of Audiences through Four World Premieres
by Peggy Sue Dunigan on September 13, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Summertime leads into September and the upcoming Minneapolis Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) fall 2018-2019 season. The company's first world premiere, which played this July and August, titled 'The Best Summer Ever' featured nationally renowned playwright and storyteller Kevin Kling. In this first CTC World Premiere production, Kling remembers life changing moments from his boyhood in Minnesota, which he narrates, and completely charms the audience. (more...)  Cast Announced For FISH IN A TREE
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Stages Theatre Company (STC) is excited to invite patrons to Fish In A Tree, an emotionally-charged, uplifting production that will speak to anyone who has ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn't fit in (more...)  Photo Flash: Theater Latte Da Falls Slowly with ONCE
by BWW News Desk on September 12, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Theater Latte Da offers a first look at the regional premiere of Once. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once features a book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the production with Music Director Jason Hansen and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder. (more...)  The Church Basement Ladies Return to Ames Center Black Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 12, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul The beloved Church Basement Ladies are back and getting busy with life outside the kitchen. Introducing 'Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,' the seventh installment in the popular Church Basement Ladies series. The new show finally answers the burning question: What do Church Basement Ladies do when they're not in the basement? 'You Smell Barn' opens September 12, 2018 and runs through February 14, 2019, in a new location -the Ames Center Black Box Theatre in Burnsville, MN. (more...)  Northrop To Celebrate Dancer Misty Copeland In INSPIRED Program
by BWW News Desk on September 11, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Northrop will welcome Misty Copeland, the first African-American woman elevated to ballet's highest title of principal dancer in New York's American Ballet Theatre, for a special event Sun, Mar 31. The program, titled INSPIRED. A Conversation with Misty Copeland, will feature Misty's personal story of overcoming hardships as a young girl, her meteoric rise in the world of ballet and beyond, and her commitment to empowering youth worldwide. The master of ceremonies for the event is Robyne Robinson, and actress and Minnesota native Lea Thompson is a special guest. Proceeds from this event help support Northrop's youth programming, which transforms lives through arts enrichment and education. (more...)  DanceCo To Premiere WHICH WITCH IS WHICH?? Next Month
by BWW News Desk on September 10, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul DanceCo is premiering Which Witch is Which?? at the Avalon Theater, 1500 East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Oct. 16-21, 2018. (more...) The Church Basement Ladies Return to Ames Center Black Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 10, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul The beloved Church Basement Ladies are back and getting busy with life outside the kitchen. Introducing 'Church Basement Ladies: You Smell Barn,' the seventh installment in the popular Church Basement Ladies series. The new show finally answers the burning question: What do Church Basement Ladies do when they're not in the basement? 'You Smell Barn' opens September 12, 2018 and runs through February 14, 2019, in a new location -the Ames Center Black Box Theatre in Burnsville, MN. (more...)  BWW Review: The National Tour of HAMILTON, the Quintessential American Story Told through the Quintessential American Art Form, Finally Arrives in Minnesota
by Jill Schafer on September 09, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul That's right, #TCTheater friends, music-theater's favorite founding father has finally arrived in Minneapolis, along with all of this friends. Three years after opening on Broadway and becoming the biggest theater sensation in years, maybe even decades, the second national tour is playing at the Opheum Theatre for a six-week run. I'm lucky enough to have seen it four times now, and it's still just as epic and thrilling, if not quite as mind-blowing as the first time. HAMILTON is the rare thing that not only lives up to the hype, it exceeds it. In fact it's not really about the hype at all, the 'all the cool people are seeing HAMILTON so I guess I should see it too.' You shouldn't go see HAMILTON so you can impress your friends and neighbors, you should go see HAMILTON because it's the quintessential American story told through the quintessential American art form - musical theater. It's one of those ground-breaking milestone events in the history of theater that has forever changed it. And it's also three jam-packed hours of music, dance, stories, entertainment, and inspiration. If you don't already have your tickets don't despair. There are tickets still available through the official channels, and you can enter a daily lottery in which 40 lucky people win the chance to buy tickets for $10. I don't think I need to try to convince anyone to go see it, or tell you how incredibly amazing it is. You already know that, the rest is up to you. (more...)  BWW Review: With DR. FALSTAFF, Mixed Precipitation Once Again Delivers a Delightful Mash-Up of Classic Opera and Pop Songs, Outdoors while Serving Fresh Local Food
by Jill Schafer on September 08, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Cooler weather, back to school sales, and the Minnesota State Fair may signal the end of summer, but one of #TCTheater's summer highlights is in full swing. This is my 5th year attending Mixed Precipitation's annual picnic operetta (now celebrating their 10th anniversary), and if you haven't seen them yet you're missing out on a unique delight. Mixing classic opera, pop music, and Minnesota's bountiful harvest, they perform a charming show outdoors while feeding the audience throughout the show. What's better than that?! For this year's opera, Artistic Director Scotty Reynolds has adapted German composer Otto Nicolai's 1849 opera DIE LUSTIGEN WEIBER VON WINDSOR (based on Shakespeare's THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR), setting it on the Iron Range in the '70s at the time of the foundation of the EPA, adding in songs by Bruce Springsteen. The result is exactly as weird and wonderful as that sounds. It's playful, fun, outdoors, and did I mention they feed you?! Playing in gardens and parks around the state, from Lake County to Winona (including several locations in the Twin Cities area), you're not going to want to miss this unique theatrical and culinary delight. (more...)  WE, THE REVOLUTION Featuring HAMILTON Company Members to Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk on September 07, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Members of the touring company of HAMILTON and First Avenue are pleased to present We, The Revolution featuring HAMILTON Company Members: A Rock Revue, with special guest Ashley Tamar Davis. The performance on Monday, September 24 at First Avenue benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. (more...)  Sidekick Theatre Presents Pulitzer-Winning Play THE GIN GAME
by BWW News Desk on September 08, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Sidekick Theatre kicks off their fifth season with The Gin Game which will be presented September 7 through September 22, 2018 at The Ives Auditorium, 11411 Masonic Home Drive in Bloomington. The press opening is Today, September 8, at 7:30pm. (more...) Sidekick Theatre Presents Pulitzer-Winning Play THE GIN GAME
by BWW News Desk on September 07, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Sidekick Theatre kicks off their fifth season with The Gin Game which will be presented September 7 through September 22, 2018 at The Ives Auditorium, 11411 Masonic Home Drive in Bloomington. The press opening is Saturday, September 8, at 7:30pm. (more...)  Theatre In The Rounds Presents Classic Thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK
by BWW News Desk on September 07, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) opens its 67th season with Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, in weekend performances from September 7 - 30, 2018. (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/7 - THE KING AND I, NEWSIES, and More!
by BWW Special on September 07, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE KING AND I, NEWSIES, and More! (more...)  PREFERRED BY DISCREET WOMEN EVERYWHERE Comes to Freshwater Theatre
by BWW News Desk on September 06, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul Freshwater Theatre returns to the Crane Theater with an original comedy by local playwright and Freshwater Co-Artistic Director Ruth Virkus: Preferred by Discreet Women Everywhere! (more...)  Cast Announced For Collide Theatrical's World Premiere Dance Musical THE GREAT GATSBY
by BWW News Desk on September 04, 2018 in Minneapolis / St. Paul The cast for COLLIDE'S upcoming world premiere dance musical, The Great Gatsby, has been announced. Created by Regina Peluso and Josh Campbell (the creative team that produced COLLIDE's hit production of 'Dracula' ), The Great Gatsby features Patrick Jeffrey as Gatsby, Caleb Michael as Nick, Katie Gearty as Jordan, Chelsea Rose as Myrtle and Grace Janiszewski as Daisy. (more...) |
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