New York Producer Rod Kaats Named Artistic Director at Ordway
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
The Ordway Center for Performing Arts announced today that producer and director Rod Kaats will assume the position of Producing Artistic Director beginning February 1, 2018. Mr. Kaats succeeds James A. Rocco, who stepped down from the Ordway last year.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
The Ordway Center for Performing Arts announced today that producer and director Rod Kaats will assume the position of Producing Artistic Director beginning February 1, 2018. Mr. Kaats succeeds James A. Rocco, who stepped down from the Ordway last year.
Minnesota Orchestra To Embark On First Tour By A Professional U.s. Orchestra To South Africa
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
Minnesota Orchestra President and CEO Kevin Smith, in partnership with Classical Movements, announced today that Music Director Osmo V nsk and the Minnesota Orchestra will embark on a five-city tour to South Africa this summer the first visit by a professional U.S. orchestra to the country and offer a specially-themed Sommerfest in 2018, all in connection with a worldwide celebration of the late Nobel Peace Prize-winning South African leader and human rights advocate Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018
Minnesota Orchestra President and CEO Kevin Smith, in partnership with Classical Movements, announced today that Music Director Osmo V nsk and the Minnesota Orchestra will embark on a five-city tour to South Africa this summer the first visit by a professional U.S. orchestra to the country and offer a specially-themed Sommerfest in 2018, all in connection with a worldwide celebration of the late Nobel Peace Prize-winning South African leader and human rights advocate Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth.
Park Square Hits The High Seas With THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
Park Square continues its 43rd season on the Proscenium Stage with a new adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan's operatic romp The Pirates of Penzance. Inspired by a true story, director Doug Scholz-Carlson has reimagined the perennial favorite that puts the composer themselves smack in the middle of their own farce. The pair's lush score includes some of their most famous songs, including I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General and Poor Wand'ring One. The production stars local favorites Bradley Greenwald* as the Pirate King and Christina Baldwin* as the Major General.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2018
Park Square continues its 43rd season on the Proscenium Stage with a new adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan's operatic romp The Pirates of Penzance. Inspired by a true story, director Doug Scholz-Carlson has reimagined the perennial favorite that puts the composer themselves smack in the middle of their own farce. The pair's lush score includes some of their most famous songs, including I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General and Poor Wand'ring One. The production stars local favorites Bradley Greenwald* as the Pirate King and Christina Baldwin* as the Major General.
Prince's Paisley Park Announces 'PRINCE: Live on the Big Screen'
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018
Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota has announced a special concert event titled PRINCE: Live on the Big Screen to be held April 21 at 8PM at Target Center. The concert will feature newly remastered and never-before-released audio and video of Prince accompanied live on the Target Center stage by a super-group of musicians who performed alongside Prince throughout his legendary career.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018
Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota has announced a special concert event titled PRINCE: Live on the Big Screen to be held April 21 at 8PM at Target Center. The concert will feature newly remastered and never-before-released audio and video of Prince accompanied live on the Target Center stage by a super-group of musicians who performed alongside Prince throughout his legendary career.
CTC Tours SEEDFOLKS To New York, Nebraska and Greater Minnesota
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will bring its production of Seedfolks on a three-month tour to eight cities across Minnesota, Omaha (The Rose Theater) and Lincoln (Lied Center for Performing Arts), Nebraska and to The New Victory Theater, New York. The organization received significant tour support from the Minnesota State Arts Board's Arts Tour Minnesota grant to bring Seedfolks to nine theatres across Minnesota including the Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center (Worthington), Myles Reif Performing Arts Center (Grand Rapids), Fairmont Opera House (Fairmont), Historic Holmes Theatre (Detroit Lakes), Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts (Red Wing), Backus Community Center (International Falls), Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center (Brainerd) and Memorial Auditorium (Dawson) in the spring of 2018. The ninth supported site was Theatre L'Homme Dieu in Alexandria in summer 2017. CTC recently brought this production of Seedfolks to the prestigious ASSITEJ International (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) 2017 World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will bring its production of Seedfolks on a three-month tour to eight cities across Minnesota, Omaha (The Rose Theater) and Lincoln (Lied Center for Performing Arts), Nebraska and to The New Victory Theater, New York. The organization received significant tour support from the Minnesota State Arts Board's Arts Tour Minnesota grant to bring Seedfolks to nine theatres across Minnesota including the Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center (Worthington), Myles Reif Performing Arts Center (Grand Rapids), Fairmont Opera House (Fairmont), Historic Holmes Theatre (Detroit Lakes), Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts (Red Wing), Backus Community Center (International Falls), Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center (Brainerd) and Memorial Auditorium (Dawson) in the spring of 2018. The ninth supported site was Theatre L'Homme Dieu in Alexandria in summer 2017. CTC recently brought this production of Seedfolks to the prestigious ASSITEJ International (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) 2017 World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Winners Announced For The 2017 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards; PIPPIN Wins Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2018
The votes have been counted... Check out the fill list of winners for the 2017 BWW Regional Awards!
Prior Lake Players Community Theatre Will Hold Open Auditions For ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2018
Prior Lake Players Community Theatre (PLP) will be holding open auditions for our Spring 2018 production of 'ANNIE' on Monday, February 5, and Wednesday, February 7, at Twin Oaks Middle School (15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake). The classic musical will be directed by Mike Wartman along with assistant director Sheri Brunner, music director Melissa Cummings, and vocal director Terri Thomas.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2018
Prior Lake Players Community Theatre (PLP) will be holding open auditions for our Spring 2018 production of 'ANNIE' on Monday, February 5, and Wednesday, February 7, at Twin Oaks Middle School (15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake). The classic musical will be directed by Mike Wartman along with assistant director Sheri Brunner, music director Melissa Cummings, and vocal director Terri Thomas.
Spectrum Dance Theater's A RAP ON RACE Coming to the Ordway
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2018
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present a special one-night-only performance of Spectrum Dance Theater's A Rap on Race today, January 13 at 7:30pm in the Ordway Music Theater.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2018
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present a special one-night-only performance of Spectrum Dance Theater's A Rap on Race today, January 13 at 7:30pm in the Ordway Music Theater.
CTC's Production Of THE GRINCH Is Highest Grossing Show, Will Return Next Year
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announced today that their production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas is the highest grossing show in the organization's 52-year history, playing to 99.8% capacity for 87 performances in the 747-seat theatre. Due to the overwhelming response, CTC has announced ahead of the full 2018-2019 season announcement, that The Grinch will return and be the holiday show for the 2018-2019 season, starring Reed Sigmund in the role of the Grinch for a fourth time.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announced today that their production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas is the highest grossing show in the organization's 52-year history, playing to 99.8% capacity for 87 performances in the 747-seat theatre. Due to the overwhelming response, CTC has announced ahead of the full 2018-2019 season announcement, that The Grinch will return and be the holiday show for the 2018-2019 season, starring Reed Sigmund in the role of the Grinch for a fourth time.
Anna May Wong Bioplay By Core Writer John Olive Next Up At The Playwrights' Center
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
Actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was incredibly prolific, appearing in silent movies, 'talkies,' television, plays and vaudeville. She was also stifled by a close-minded industry which largely limited the Chinese American actress to stereotyped roles, and the Hays code which kept her out of romantic leads.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018
Actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was incredibly prolific, appearing in silent movies, 'talkies,' television, plays and vaudeville. She was also stifled by a close-minded industry which largely limited the Chinese American actress to stereotyped roles, and the Hays code which kept her out of romantic leads.
Varsity Theater To Re-Open This Spring Under Live Nation Management
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
Dinkytown's beloved Varsity Theater will re-open in February under the new management and operation of Live Nation the world's leading live entertainment company.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
Dinkytown's beloved Varsity Theater will re-open in February under the new management and operation of Live Nation the world's leading live entertainment company.
Mia To Open Immersive Exhibition Designed By Robert Wilson, 2/4
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is collaborating with celebrated theatre director and visual artist Robert Wilson to organize a first-of-its-kind exhibition highlighting the drama, rituals, and opulence of the Qing Empire, the last imperial dynasty of China. The exhibition will present objects from Mia's renowned collection of Chinese art, including rare court costumes, jades, lacquers, bronzes, gold ornaments, paintings, and sculpture, displayed in an immersive, experiential environment conceived of by Wilson. 'Power and Beauty in China's Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson, presented by Sit Investment Associates, is curated by Liu Yang, Mia's Curator of Chinese Art, and will be on view February 4 through May 27, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2018
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is collaborating with celebrated theatre director and visual artist Robert Wilson to organize a first-of-its-kind exhibition highlighting the drama, rituals, and opulence of the Qing Empire, the last imperial dynasty of China. The exhibition will present objects from Mia's renowned collection of Chinese art, including rare court costumes, jades, lacquers, bronzes, gold ornaments, paintings, and sculpture, displayed in an immersive, experiential environment conceived of by Wilson. 'Power and Beauty in China's Last Dynasty: Concept and Design by Robert Wilson, presented by Sit Investment Associates, is curated by Liu Yang, Mia's Curator of Chinese Art, and will be on view February 4 through May 27, 2018.
MJTC to Produce COLLECTED STORIES During Women's History Month
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2018
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) continues its 2 3rd season with Collected Stories by Donald Margulies. Jennie Ward will make her MJTC directorial debut. Ruth Steiner is a respected author in the autumn of her career when she hires Lisa, a graduate student, to be her assistant. Under Ruth's mentorship, Lisa's talent is unleashed, but when Lisa writes a novel based upon her teacher's past, their friendship explodes with questions about intellectual property and the ownership of experiences.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2018
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) continues its 2 3rd season with Collected Stories by Donald Margulies. Jennie Ward will make her MJTC directorial debut. Ruth Steiner is a respected author in the autumn of her career when she hires Lisa, a graduate student, to be her assistant. Under Ruth's mentorship, Lisa's talent is unleashed, but when Lisa writes a novel based upon her teacher's past, their friendship explodes with questions about intellectual property and the ownership of experiences.
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music and Walker Art Center Present Anna Meredith VARMINTS
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2018
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Aria in Minneapolis, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series and Walker Art Center present Anna Meredith performing Varmints.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2018
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Aria in Minneapolis, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series and Walker Art Center present Anna Meredith performing Varmints.
Children's Theatre Company and Penumbra Theatre Bring THE WIZ to Life
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) in partnership with Penumbra Theatre will present The Wiz, adapted from L. Frank Baum's classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; directed by Lou Bellamy, Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Penumbra Theatre Company, assistant directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris (Broadway credits as Choreographer for A Raisin in the Sun), with music direction by Sanford Moore (Musical Director at Penumbra Theatre).
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2018
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) in partnership with Penumbra Theatre will present The Wiz, adapted from L. Frank Baum's classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; directed by Lou Bellamy, Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Penumbra Theatre Company, assistant directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris (Broadway credits as Choreographer for A Raisin in the Sun), with music direction by Sanford Moore (Musical Director at Penumbra Theatre).
The SPCO Liquid Music Series Presents Brian Harnetty
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2018
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Macalester College, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series presents Brian Harnetty's Shawnee, Ohio.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2018
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Macalester College, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series presents Brian Harnetty's Shawnee, Ohio.
Minneapolis Insider podcast with Guthrie's Joseph Haj and Star Tribune's Rohan Preston
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - December 30, 2017
The Guthrie Theater's artistic director, Joseph Haj, recently sat down with this BWW Minneapolis contributing editor and Rohan Preston, Star Tribune theatre critic, for a special Minneapolis Insider podcast. Listen to this fascinating conversation about Minneapolis theatre, the Guthrie's season and more about Haj.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - December 30, 2017
The Guthrie Theater's artistic director, Joseph Haj, recently sat down with this BWW Minneapolis contributing editor and Rohan Preston, Star Tribune theatre critic, for a special Minneapolis Insider podcast. Listen to this fascinating conversation about Minneapolis theatre, the Guthrie's season and more about Haj.
Stages Theatre Company Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2017
Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents the beloved classic Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Join us for a 'tale as old as time!' The fantastical story of transformation and true inner beauty enchants our main stage this December with some of the most popular songs ever written. Based on the original Tony Award nominated Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, this classic story of Belle and the Beast who must learn to love and be loved will fill your heart and stir your imagination throughout the holidays. We invite your whole family to 'be our guest' to share in celebrating the love and joy of this timeless tale. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton. Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2017
Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents the beloved classic Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Join us for a 'tale as old as time!' The fantastical story of transformation and true inner beauty enchants our main stage this December with some of the most popular songs ever written. Based on the original Tony Award nominated Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, this classic story of Belle and the Beast who must learn to love and be loved will fill your heart and stir your imagination throughout the holidays. We invite your whole family to 'be our guest' to share in celebrating the love and joy of this timeless tale. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton. Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards; Just One Week Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Anna May Wong Bioplay By Core Writer John Olive Next Up At The Playwrights' Center
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2017
Actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was incredibly prolific, appearing in silent movies, 'talkies,' television, plays and vaudeville. She was also stifled by a close-minded industry which largely limited the Chinese American actress to stereotyped roles, and the Hays code which kept her out of romantic leads.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2017
Actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961) was incredibly prolific, appearing in silent movies, 'talkies,' television, plays and vaudeville. She was also stifled by a close-minded industry which largely limited the Chinese American actress to stereotyped roles, and the Hays code which kept her out of romantic leads.
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Presents Nathalie Joachim: FANM D'AYITI
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series presents Nathalie Joachim with musicians of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra performing Fanm d'Ayiti as part of their No Fiction Festival.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series presents Nathalie Joachim with musicians of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra performing Fanm d'Ayiti as part of their No Fiction Festival.
Hennepin Theatre Trust presents MADE HERE Windows with “Energy” Theme
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
Hennepin Theatre Trust will launch Energy: Made Here, presented by Andersen Windows, with a free, public celebration in the ART Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis today, Dec. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be the ninth round of Made Here window displays in WeDo the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
Hennepin Theatre Trust will launch Energy: Made Here, presented by Andersen Windows, with a free, public celebration in the ART Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis today, Dec. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be the ninth round of Made Here window displays in WeDo the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District.
Theatre in the Round Players Presents RHINOCEROS
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2017
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) continues its 66th season with Rhinoceros, in weekend performances from January 5 28, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2017
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) continues its 66th season with Rhinoceros, in weekend performances from January 5 28, 2018.
Jungle Theatre Kicks Off 2018 Season with Two One-Person Shows with Music
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2017
The Jungle begins its 2018 Season with a duet of innovative plays showcasing local musicians. Opening the new season on January 13 is Ishmael, a fable that features members of the standout bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone. Next up is My Mother Has 4 Noses, written and performed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke, opening February 10.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2017
The Jungle begins its 2018 Season with a duet of innovative plays showcasing local musicians. Opening the new season on January 13 is Ishmael, a fable that features members of the standout bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone. Next up is My Mother Has 4 Noses, written and performed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke, opening February 10.
Spectrum Dance Theater's A RAP ON RACE Coming to the Ordway
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present a special one-night-only performance of Spectrum Dance Theater's A Rap on Race on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30pm in the Ordway Music Theater.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present a special one-night-only performance of Spectrum Dance Theater's A Rap on Race on Saturday, January 13 at 7:30pm in the Ordway Music Theater.
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