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Chameleon & Theatre Uncorked to Bring Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? to Burnsville
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
There's something unsettling about George and Martha.
Prior Lake Players to Present THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
The Prior Lake Players will be presenting the comedy 'The Odd Couple (Female Version)' by Neil Simon beginning November 4th at Twin Oaks Middle School (15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake). Performance dates are November 4-5 and November 11-12 at 7:00 pm.
BWW Review: Take a Chance on an Unfamiliar Musical and You Might Just Fall in Love with THE BAKER'S WIFE at Artistry
by Jill Schafer - November 03, 2016
I had a rare experience at the theater recently - I went to see a musical I knew nothing about and was absolutely charmed by it. Stephen Schwartz's WICKED may be the 10th longest-running show on Broadway and one of the most 'popular' musicals of recent years, but his 1976 musical THE BAKER'S WIFE never made it to Broadway and is rarely produced. I'm grateful that Artistry's resident Music Director Anita Ruth was finally able to do her 'dream show,' and what a dream it is! The absolutely lovely score, the touching story about love and forgiveness, and the cast, led by everyone's favorite Bradley Greenwald and soon-to-be everyone's favorite Jill Iverson, make this a dream show indeed. Head to Bloomington before November 12 and take a chance on an unfamiliar musical, you just might fall in love.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Set for The Underground at The Duluth Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2016
The Playhouse will present in The Underground, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a new play adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher from the novella 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson. The production will run November 10-19, 2016.
MJTC Announces Professional Theater Premiere of AUNT RAINI
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2016
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce the professional theater premiere of Tom Smith's Aunt Raini, directed by Kurt Schweickhardt. This production runs from October 29 - November 20, 2016 at the Highland Park Community Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.  
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Presents M.E. Live – Melissa Etheridge
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present M.E. Live - Melissa Etheridge on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this special one-night-only concert start at $37 and are now available online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF AN AMERICAN KLEZMER Returns to Park Square Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
Park Square continues its 42nd season on the Proscenium Stage with the return of audience favorite The Soul of Gershwin: The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer, created and written by Joseph Vass who also serves as musical director.
Chameleon & Theatre Uncorked to Bring Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? to Burnsville
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
There's something unsettling about George and Martha.
The Voice Finalist, Nicholas David, Performs with His Band in A CELEBRATION OF JOYFUL GIVING
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that St. Paul-based soul singer-songwriter NICHOLAS DAVID, whose many appearances on "The Voice" have brought him national attention, will join his band The Feelin' for a special holiday show at the Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. David's annual St. Nick's Day Show, "A Celebration of Joyful Giving,'  will feature many of the songs he has made his own plus a selection of holiday favorites. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.
New Theater Company Announces Upcoming Production Showcasing Women in Comedy
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016
Smartmouth Productions, a new theater company in Minneapolis, will be producing a new comedy show at the Phoenix Theater.
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Presents THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present a return engagement of The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a holiday mash-up for the entire family, Nov. 22-23. The show returns to the Ordway after a near sell-out run in Nov. 2015. Tickets for The Hip Hop Nutcracker start at $24 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in-person at the Ordway ticket office.
Prior Lake Players to Present THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2016
The Prior Lake Players will be presenting the comedy 'The Odd Couple (Female Version)' by Neil Simon beginning November 4th at Twin Oaks Middle School (15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake). Performance dates are November 4-5 and November 11-12 at 7:00 pm.
Penumbra Theatre Extends August Wilson's JITNEY
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Due to a high demand for tickets, Penumbra Theatre will be extending its run of Jitney through Sunday, November 13, 2016. Directed by Lou Bellamy and featuring an all-star cast of company members and Wilson veterans, Penumbra Theatre's production of Jitney has been met with critical acclaim from both press and audiences alike.
Walking Shadow Theatre to Stage Reading of 'HATCHET LADY' This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Join Walking Shadow Theatre Company for a staged reading of its newest Commission Submission script: Hatchet Lady (or, Carrie Nation: Destroyer of Worlds), written by Savannah Reich and directed by John Heimbuch.
BWW Review: THE PARCHMAN HOUR at The Guthrie Theater
by Karen Bovard - October 21, 2016
In 1961, Parchman Penitentiary served as a detention site for the Freedom Riders, mixed race and mixed gender groups of activists who put their lives on the line to protest segregation. To keep their spirits up in jail, they sang. This documentary theater piece is rich in music, and tells their story while tying directly to themes about race and justice in America today.
BWW Review: For Just $9 in the Guthrie Theater's Level 9 Dowling Studio, You Can See the Relevant and Moving One-Man Show HOLD THESE TRUTHS
by Jill Schafer - October 20, 2016
'We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.' I remember learning this quote in history class. And I remember my teacher saying that what the authors of the Declaration of Independance really meant was, firstly, men and not women, and secondly, the implied qualifiers of white, land-owning, and age 21 or older. In the last 200+ years, we have worked to expand that definition, but the road towards that expansion has not been easy and it hasn't been linear; it's more of a two steps forward one step back kind of thing. And one huge step back was the internment of Japanese people during World War II. It's unthinkable that the president ordered this and our government allowed it, yet at the same time, it's scarily similar to what's going on today in terms of fear of immigrants and 'others.' The one-man play HOLD THESE TRUTHS, now playing in the Guthrie's Dowling Studio, tells the specific story of one man who defied these orders in a way that makes the injustice feel real and personal, and reminds us that we must never let it happen again.
BWW Review: THE LAST FIREFLY at Children'sTheatre Company
by Karen Bovard - October 20, 2016
This pre-eminent children's theatre company is one of the wellsprings of new plays for young audiences, and has twice commissioned playwright Naomi Iizuka in that effort. This time, Iizuka has woven together aspects of seven different Japanese folktales to create THE LAST FIREFLY, the tale of a boy in search of his absent father.
Pledge Allegiance to the Band at The Playhouse Children's Theatre's SCHOOL OF ROCK
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
Dudes and dudettes, prepare to pledge allegiance to the band after seeing School of Rock: Youth Production at the Duluth Playhouse, based on the hit Paramount movie starring Jack Black and featuring the musical genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber!
Northrop Presents Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
Northrop at the University of Minnesota presentsCanada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet on Thu, Oct 20 at 7:30 pm. The company that last graced the Northrop stage in 2011 returns with its ever-popular adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Featuring spine-tingling choreography, thrilling theatrical effects, and a live orchestra, this is a Halloween extravaganza full of haunting tricks and mesmerizing treats. 
Brave New World Announces ASL-Interpreted Performance for LADY AND THE TRUMP 10/23
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) welcomes deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons to enjoy an ASL-interpreted performance of their hit election sketch comedy revue 'Lady And The Trump.' This show, interpreted by professional ASL interpreters Carlos Grant and Maria Dively, will be on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Brave New Workshop Theatre at 824 Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis. Tickets are on sale now online and via the BNW box office, with special sight line seating reserved for ASL patrons.
Northrop Presents Aszure Barton & Artists 2016//17 Northrop Season
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Northrop at the University of Minnesota presentsAszure Barton & Artists on Sat, Nov 12 at 8:00 pm. The company led by Canadian Aszure Barton, who Mikhail Baryshnikov said is 'one of the most innovative choreographers of this generation,' will make its Twin Cities debut. 
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL to Soar Back to Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
The 'most famous reindeer of all' from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special will be live on stage with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com) at Stages Theatre Company from Friday, November 18 through Wednesday, December 28, 2016 for 48 performances.
Southern Theater Announces Executive Director Transition
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
To our friends in the Southern Theater's community of artists and art-lovers, we're writing you today with sad but exciting news. After over eight years leadership, we are bidding our Executive Director Damon Runnals a fond farewell. In November he'll begin a new position at Clockwork in Minneapolis. 
Ordway Announces 24th Annual SALLY AWARD Winners
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce the recipients of the 24th annual Sally Ordway Irvine Awards. The prestigious Sally Awards recognize and honor individuals and institutions that strengthen and enrich the state through their commitment to the arts and arts education.
The Ordway to Welcome STOMP This October
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present international percussion sensation STOMP on the St. Paul stage for a week-long engagement, Oct. 18-23.

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