Maplewood Historical Society Features Comedy Café at Bruentrup Heritage Farm
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
In July, the Maplewood Area Historical Society will offer a weekend of Minnesota-sourced food and clean comedy when it presents Bob Stromberg: Comedy Cafe at the Barn! on July 20-22. The evening will begin with appetizers and Minnesota-crafted wines, beers and sodas served on the lush grounds of the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, just east of Maplewood Mall. Audiences can stroll through the historical exhibits, participate in a scavenger hunt and leisurely listen to jazz piano entertainment before local comedian Bob Stromberg takes the stage to give audiences a full evening of hilarious comedy in the rustic red barn.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2018
In July, the Maplewood Area Historical Society will offer a weekend of Minnesota-sourced food and clean comedy when it presents Bob Stromberg: Comedy Cafe at the Barn! on July 20-22. The evening will begin with appetizers and Minnesota-crafted wines, beers and sodas served on the lush grounds of the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, just east of Maplewood Mall. Audiences can stroll through the historical exhibits, participate in a scavenger hunt and leisurely listen to jazz piano entertainment before local comedian Bob Stromberg takes the stage to give audiences a full evening of hilarious comedy in the rustic red barn.
BWW Review: Accomplished and Raw Performance Centers LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL at Jungle Theater
by Karen Bovard - May 27, 2018
Twin Cities native Thomasina Petrus and legendary director Marion McClinton have teamed up to mount a definitive production of this famous concert show about the great jazz singer Billie Holiday. The show is structured as a club performance late in Holiday's career in a small Philadelphia venue, after she was barred from performing in New York nightclubs due to multiple drug convictions. Her voice has lost some of its power and flexibility. She is worn out by a hard life of multiple childhood traumas, abusive lovers and subsequent addiction made even harder by the endemic racism in the United States. It's March 1959. Her heyday is well behind her. Death will come in a matter of months, when she is just 44.
by Karen Bovard - May 27, 2018
Twin Cities native Thomasina Petrus and legendary director Marion McClinton have teamed up to mount a definitive production of this famous concert show about the great jazz singer Billie Holiday. The show is structured as a club performance late in Holiday's career in a small Philadelphia venue, after she was barred from performing in New York nightclubs due to multiple drug convictions. Her voice has lost some of its power and flexibility. She is worn out by a hard life of multiple childhood traumas, abusive lovers and subsequent addiction made even harder by the endemic racism in the United States. It's March 1959. Her heyday is well behind her. Death will come in a matter of months, when she is just 44.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Event Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will hold its first annual DADDY-DAUGHTER BALL for a royal, enchanted evening, on Father's Day Eve, June 16, 2018 from 5-7:30pm at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will hold its first annual DADDY-DAUGHTER BALL for a royal, enchanted evening, on Father's Day Eve, June 16, 2018 from 5-7:30pm at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
Guthrie Theater Presents Major Revival Of WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, artistic director) proudly announced the cast and creative team for the theater's summer musical, West Side Story. Directed by Haj, this major revival of a timeless classic will play June 16 - August 26, 2018, on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Single tickets for West Side Story start at $15 for preview performances (June 16-21) and are on sale now through the Box Office at 612.377.2224, 877.44.STAGE (toll-free), 612.225.6244 (group sales) and online at guthrietheater.org.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, artistic director) proudly announced the cast and creative team for the theater's summer musical, West Side Story. Directed by Haj, this major revival of a timeless classic will play June 16 - August 26, 2018, on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Single tickets for West Side Story start at $15 for preview performances (June 16-21) and are on sale now through the Box Office at 612.377.2224, 877.44.STAGE (toll-free), 612.225.6244 (group sales) and online at guthrietheater.org.
JoAnne Akalaitis Returns To The Guthrie With World Premiere Of BAD NEWS! I WAS THERE…
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, artistic director) announced it will present BAD NEWS! i was there… created and directed by JoAnne Akalaitis with Kate Atwell, Greg Taubman and Ashley Tata with original music and sound by Bruce Odland. Playing June 2-3, 2018, for four performances only, this unique theater experience will take place in the Guthrie lobbies in promenade style, which requires patrons to stand and walk during the performance. A limited number of chairs will be available for accessible seating.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, artistic director) announced it will present BAD NEWS! i was there… created and directed by JoAnne Akalaitis with Kate Atwell, Greg Taubman and Ashley Tata with original music and sound by Bruce Odland. Playing June 2-3, 2018, for four performances only, this unique theater experience will take place in the Guthrie lobbies in promenade style, which requires patrons to stand and walk during the performance. A limited number of chairs will be available for accessible seating.
Playwrights' Center Welcomes New Core Writers
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The Core Writer program at the Playwrights' Center gives 25-30 of the most exciting playwrights from across the country the time and tools to develop new work for the stage. The Center is announcing new Core Writers Darren Canady, Erin Courtney, Marisela Treviño Orta, Stacey Rose, Ariel Stess and Ray Yamanouchi. In addition, the Playwrights' Center is pleased to welcome three new student playwrights to its Core Apprentice program for 2018-19: Lily Padilla, Drew Paryzer and Lauren Wimmer.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The Core Writer program at the Playwrights' Center gives 25-30 of the most exciting playwrights from across the country the time and tools to develop new work for the stage. The Center is announcing new Core Writers Darren Canady, Erin Courtney, Marisela Treviño Orta, Stacey Rose, Ariel Stess and Ray Yamanouchi. In addition, the Playwrights' Center is pleased to welcome three new student playwrights to its Core Apprentice program for 2018-19: Lily Padilla, Drew Paryzer and Lauren Wimmer.
Rehearsals Are Underway For UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL Starring Sally Wingert
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Rehearsals are underway for Underneath the Lintel, starring Sally Wingert. As part of Theater Latte Da's commitment to developing new works, this production of Glen Berger's acclaimed play features original music commissioned by Latte Da from Grammy award-winning composer Frank London, founding member of The Klezmatics. Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the production with Music Director Dan Chouinard and vocalist Natalie Nowytski. Performances begin May 30 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets go on sale May 1 and can be purchased at Latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Rehearsals are underway for Underneath the Lintel, starring Sally Wingert. As part of Theater Latte Da's commitment to developing new works, this production of Glen Berger's acclaimed play features original music commissioned by Latte Da from Grammy award-winning composer Frank London, founding member of The Klezmatics. Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the production with Music Director Dan Chouinard and vocalist Natalie Nowytski. Performances begin May 30 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets go on sale May 1 and can be purchased at Latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
The WHAT SHE SAID Festival Returns This Thursday
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
The Underground Theatre is proud to present the only all-women one-act play festival in the Twin Ports. All one-acts are written by women from all over the country and directed by women from the Twin Ports region. This series of one-act plays highlight the female voice and everything women have to say.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
The Underground Theatre is proud to present the only all-women one-act play festival in the Twin Ports. All one-acts are written by women from all over the country and directed by women from the Twin Ports region. This series of one-act plays highlight the female voice and everything women have to say.
Cirque Du Soleil's CORTEO Comes To Duluth
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Corteo, the latest Cirque du Soleil's arena production, embark on a new journey throughout North America. The show will visit Duluth at the Infinite Energy Arena, from August 29 to September 2, 2018 for a limited run of seven performances. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since then, the show has been a great success and has amazed 8 million people in 64 cities in 19 countries on four continents.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Corteo, the latest Cirque du Soleil's arena production, embark on a new journey throughout North America. The show will visit Duluth at the Infinite Energy Arena, from August 29 to September 2, 2018 for a limited run of seven performances. This unique production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005. Since then, the show has been a great success and has amazed 8 million people in 64 cities in 19 countries on four continents.
6 Questions & a Plug with NEWSIES' Aleks Knezevich
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 22, 2018
Read all about it! Get yer NEWSIES latest headliner news with lead Aleks Knezevich in this Disney musical on Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' main stage. Knezevich tells all in this 6 Questions & a Plug!
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 22, 2018
Read all about it! Get yer NEWSIES latest headliner news with lead Aleks Knezevich in this Disney musical on Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' main stage. Knezevich tells all in this 6 Questions & a Plug!
BWW Review: Stages Theater Presents the Magic of Humanity in WHOEVER YOU ARE
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 21, 2018
Housed on Main Street in Hopkins, Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company (STC) persevered for almost 35 years by producing exceptional, professional theater for young audiences. Believing in the enchantment, images and power of theater, especially for youth, the company produces world premiere productions commissioned especially for their home stage.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 21, 2018
Housed on Main Street in Hopkins, Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company (STC) persevered for almost 35 years by producing exceptional, professional theater for young audiences. Believing in the enchantment, images and power of theater, especially for youth, the company produces world premiere productions commissioned especially for their home stage.
Stages Theatre Company Presents CRENSHAW By Katherine Applegate
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2018
Stages Theatre Company's In the Heart of Imagination season continues with world-premiere adaptation of Crenshaw, based on the touching book by, Newbery Winning Author, Katherine Applegate. This imaginative production of reality and fantasy delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship and resilience.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2018
Stages Theatre Company's In the Heart of Imagination season continues with world-premiere adaptation of Crenshaw, based on the touching book by, Newbery Winning Author, Katherine Applegate. This imaginative production of reality and fantasy delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship and resilience.
Playwrights' Center Announces 2018-19 Jerome And Many Voices Fellows
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
Each year, the Playwrights' Center serves as an artistic home for nearly 40 fellows and Core Writers, in addition to supporting 2,000+ member playwrights across the globe and partnering with producing theaters to move work from page to stage. The Center today announced the 2018-19 Jerome Fellows Sofya Levitsky-Weitz, Casey Llewellyn and Philana Imade Omorotionmwan; Many Voices Fellows Marvin Gonzalez De Leon and Haygen-Brice Walker; and Many Voices Mentee Antonio Duke.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
Each year, the Playwrights' Center serves as an artistic home for nearly 40 fellows and Core Writers, in addition to supporting 2,000+ member playwrights across the globe and partnering with producing theaters to move work from page to stage. The Center today announced the 2018-19 Jerome Fellows Sofya Levitsky-Weitz, Casey Llewellyn and Philana Imade Omorotionmwan; Many Voices Fellows Marvin Gonzalez De Leon and Haygen-Brice Walker; and Many Voices Mentee Antonio Duke.
BWW Review: Heightened Silliness Meets Speculative History:
LORD GORDON GORDON at History Theatre
by Karen Bovard - May 16, 2018
The History Theatre is having fun this month, with a world premiere by the popular writing duo known as 'Hatchling': Jeffrey Hatcher (book) and Chan Poling (music and lyrics). LORD GORDON GORDON is a romp of a musical in the tradition of con man stories like THE MUSIC MAN. It's based on little known true events in Minnesota and New York in the 1870s-events that eventually led to the fleecing of a bunch of investors (including the wealthy robber baron Jay Gould) and a Minnesota militia marching on Canada.
by Karen Bovard - May 16, 2018
The History Theatre is having fun this month, with a world premiere by the popular writing duo known as 'Hatchling': Jeffrey Hatcher (book) and Chan Poling (music and lyrics). LORD GORDON GORDON is a romp of a musical in the tradition of con man stories like THE MUSIC MAN. It's based on little known true events in Minnesota and New York in the 1870s-events that eventually led to the fleecing of a bunch of investors (including the wealthy robber baron Jay Gould) and a Minnesota militia marching on Canada.
Liquid Music Series Presents Grand Band, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018
Grand Band, a New York-based "supergroup" (New York Times) formed by pianists Erika Dohi, David Friend, Paul Kerekes, Blair McMillen, Lisa Moore and Isabelle O'Connell, makes its Midwest debut at the Ordway Concert Hall today, May 16. Their performance features the world premiere of Three Fragile Systems by Missy Mazzoli alongside music by Julius Eastman, Michael Gordon, Paul Kerekes and Kate Moore.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018
Grand Band, a New York-based "supergroup" (New York Times) formed by pianists Erika Dohi, David Friend, Paul Kerekes, Blair McMillen, Lisa Moore and Isabelle O'Connell, makes its Midwest debut at the Ordway Concert Hall today, May 16. Their performance features the world premiere of Three Fragile Systems by Missy Mazzoli alongside music by Julius Eastman, Michael Gordon, Paul Kerekes and Kate Moore.
6 Questions & a Plug with GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER's Regina Marie Williams
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 15, 2018
Regina Marie Williams plays 'another maid' in this thought-provoking adaptation of GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER. But Williams has a lot more to say, much like her Tillie, in this 6 Questions & a Plug.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 15, 2018
Regina Marie Williams plays 'another maid' in this thought-provoking adaptation of GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER. But Williams has a lot more to say, much like her Tillie, in this 6 Questions & a Plug.
Stages Theatre Company Announces An Added Pay What You Can Performance Of MEM FOX WHOEVER YOU ARE
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2018
Stages Theatre Company's (STC) is inviting patrons to pay what they can to see Mem Fox Whoever You Are on Friday, May 18,, 2018 at 7:00 PM. The performance is part of STC's commitment to making sure that our theatre remains accessible to every member of our community.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2018
Stages Theatre Company's (STC) is inviting patrons to pay what they can to see Mem Fox Whoever You Are on Friday, May 18,, 2018 at 7:00 PM. The performance is part of STC's commitment to making sure that our theatre remains accessible to every member of our community.
BWW Review: SUBPRIME at Mixed Blood Theatre by Media Blitz
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 12, 2018
Four people living in a place called denial spend an eventful evening in a NYC hotel suite that goes from party to pathetic in a swift 90 minutes. Playing at Mixed Blood's stage through May 27.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 12, 2018
Four people living in a place called denial spend an eventful evening in a NYC hotel suite that goes from party to pathetic in a swift 90 minutes. Playing at Mixed Blood's stage through May 27.
Native Artists And Artists Of Color Invited To Gather At Mixed Blood Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018
Mixed Blood Theatre warmly invites native artists, artists of color and allies from all artistic disciplines to gather at Mixed Blood Theatre in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis on May 12, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to participate in a day of dialogue, performance, demonstrations, and creative workshops called, 'Living the Dream: Strategies for Undoing Racism Through the Arts.'
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2018
Mixed Blood Theatre warmly invites native artists, artists of color and allies from all artistic disciplines to gather at Mixed Blood Theatre in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis on May 12, 2018 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to participate in a day of dialogue, performance, demonstrations, and creative workshops called, 'Living the Dream: Strategies for Undoing Racism Through the Arts.'
BWW Review: A Brand New Look for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at the Guthrie Theater
by Karen Bovard - May 11, 2018
The plot of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE seems ripped from today's headlines: think Flint, think Detroit. Of course, Norwegian Henrik Ibsen (an iconoclast in his day, generally regarded as "The Father of Social Realism" in western theater history) penned this prescient piece back in 1882. What the Guthrie is producing is a new adaptation by Brad Birch, first staged in 2016 in Wales. It's undergone further revision for this production. Birch's adaptation is most welcome. The familiar story is lifted up to a whole new level by the striking visuals and swift, intriguing transitions devised by director Lyndsey Turner and her design team.
by Karen Bovard - May 11, 2018
The plot of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE seems ripped from today's headlines: think Flint, think Detroit. Of course, Norwegian Henrik Ibsen (an iconoclast in his day, generally regarded as "The Father of Social Realism" in western theater history) penned this prescient piece back in 1882. What the Guthrie is producing is a new adaptation by Brad Birch, first staged in 2016 in Wales. It's undergone further revision for this production. Birch's adaptation is most welcome. The familiar story is lifted up to a whole new level by the striking visuals and swift, intriguing transitions devised by director Lyndsey Turner and her design team.
BWW Review: HIGH FIDELITY by Minneapolis Musical Theatre
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 09, 2018
This short timer on Broadway perhaps should've been staged inside an iconic record store as it totally works for Minneapolis Musical Theatre's current production, running till May 20 at the Electric Fetus.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 09, 2018
This short timer on Broadway perhaps should've been staged inside an iconic record store as it totally works for Minneapolis Musical Theatre's current production, running till May 20 at the Electric Fetus.
Flying Foot Forum Returns With Another Signature Production FRENCH TWIST
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2018
Park Square Theatre's Andy Boss Thrust Stage is once again the home to Flying Foot Forum's signature storytelling with FRENCH TWIST, a cabaret of gorgeous music, theatrical storytelling and percussive dance set in a Paris Nightclub that runs from June 22 to July 15, 2018. This 25th anniversary production starts with the premise of the company's original production which premiered at The Guthrie in 2008, but now includes new characters, melodic new songs and inventive dances. Director/choreographer Joe Chvala fuses vaudeville, tap, cabaret, follies, opera, and percussive art forms to evoke American's wildest imaginings of life in the City of Light.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2018
Park Square Theatre's Andy Boss Thrust Stage is once again the home to Flying Foot Forum's signature storytelling with FRENCH TWIST, a cabaret of gorgeous music, theatrical storytelling and percussive dance set in a Paris Nightclub that runs from June 22 to July 15, 2018. This 25th anniversary production starts with the premise of the company's original production which premiered at The Guthrie in 2008, but now includes new characters, melodic new songs and inventive dances. Director/choreographer Joe Chvala fuses vaudeville, tap, cabaret, follies, opera, and percussive art forms to evoke American's wildest imaginings of life in the City of Light.
BWW Review: Tender and Topical THIS BITTER EARTH in Regional Premiere at Penumbra Theatre
by Karen Bovard - May 07, 2018
In this 50th anniversary year of the Loving vs. State of Virginia Supreme Court case that made interracial marriage legal in all 50 states, it is right that the renowned Penumbra Theatre, which puts questions of social justice at the center of its artistic mission, should take up gay rights. THIS BITTER EARTH centers on a love affair between two men, one black, one white.
by Karen Bovard - May 07, 2018
In this 50th anniversary year of the Loving vs. State of Virginia Supreme Court case that made interracial marriage legal in all 50 states, it is right that the renowned Penumbra Theatre, which puts questions of social justice at the center of its artistic mission, should take up gay rights. THIS BITTER EARTH centers on a love affair between two men, one black, one white.
Park Square Theatre Presents BASKERVILLE
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2018
Park Square Theatre cherishes its summertime tradition of cozying up audiences with a good mystery. This year's edition for the company's 43rd season - Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - offers a fresh take for Holmes devotees AND a special invitation for those who've never spent an evening with the iconic sleuth. McKenna Kelly-Eiding (closing a spectacular run in THE WOLVES at The Jungle) stars as Sherlock Holmes and Sara Richardson* (last seen at Park Square in THE LIAR) as Dr. Watson.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2018
Park Square Theatre cherishes its summertime tradition of cozying up audiences with a good mystery. This year's edition for the company's 43rd season - Ken Ludwig's BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - offers a fresh take for Holmes devotees AND a special invitation for those who've never spent an evening with the iconic sleuth. McKenna Kelly-Eiding (closing a spectacular run in THE WOLVES at The Jungle) stars as Sherlock Holmes and Sara Richardson* (last seen at Park Square in THE LIAR) as Dr. Watson.
Single Tickets Are On Sale Now For UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
A Dutch librarian embarks on a quest to find out who anonymously returned a library book; a travel guide that is 113 years overdue. A clue scribbled in the margin of the book and an unclaimed dry-cleaning ticket then take her on a mysterious adventure that spans the globe and the ages. The librarian, who has never left her native town of Hoofdrop, grows determined to track down the offender. As she travels around the world on her obsessive search, she finds herself on a journey that not only unlocks ancient mysteries, but also moves her to new revelations about her place in the universe.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
A Dutch librarian embarks on a quest to find out who anonymously returned a library book; a travel guide that is 113 years overdue. A clue scribbled in the margin of the book and an unclaimed dry-cleaning ticket then take her on a mysterious adventure that spans the globe and the ages. The librarian, who has never left her native town of Hoofdrop, grows determined to track down the offender. As she travels around the world on her obsessive search, she finds herself on a journey that not only unlocks ancient mysteries, but also moves her to new revelations about her place in the universe.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
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Elf - The Musical JR.
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The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story
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Encore With The Joffrey Ballet
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Shrek The Musical
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Wicked at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
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Student Matinee: Martha Graham Dance Company
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