BWW Review: Playwright Michael Elyanow Reimagines MEDEA in the Uncategorizable THE CHILDREN at Pillsbury House Theatre
by Jill Schafer - October 04, 2016
Medea. Even if, like me, you've never seen or read the play, we all know the story of the mother who kills her children. Worst mother ever, right? But maybe, as they say on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, the situation is a bit more nuanced than that. Maybe there's more to the story, maybe other people in the story see it differently. Playwright Michael Elyanow (see also the beautiful play with music LULLABY) wanted to explore the story from the children's viewpoint. He writes in the playbill, 'I started writing THE CHILDREN as a response play where somebody does take action to defend those kids. In the writing, the piece revealed itself to be a fever dream, a time-traveling mystery, a fish-out-of-water comedy, a theatrical event with a perception shift in every scene until we get at what the play is ultimately, singularly about: trauma survival.' That's about as good of a description as I could imagine. THE CHILDREN is not an easy play to categorize, but it is a wonderful one to experience for 80 minutes. It'll challenge your perception of Medea, as well as your perception of time and space.
by Jill Schafer - October 04, 2016
Medea. Even if, like me, you've never seen or read the play, we all know the story of the mother who kills her children. Worst mother ever, right? But maybe, as they say on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, the situation is a bit more nuanced than that. Maybe there's more to the story, maybe other people in the story see it differently. Playwright Michael Elyanow (see also the beautiful play with music LULLABY) wanted to explore the story from the children's viewpoint. He writes in the playbill, 'I started writing THE CHILDREN as a response play where somebody does take action to defend those kids. In the writing, the piece revealed itself to be a fever dream, a time-traveling mystery, a fish-out-of-water comedy, a theatrical event with a perception shift in every scene until we get at what the play is ultimately, singularly about: trauma survival.' That's about as good of a description as I could imagine. THE CHILDREN is not an easy play to categorize, but it is a wonderful one to experience for 80 minutes. It'll challenge your perception of Medea, as well as your perception of time and space.
2017 Flint Hills International Children's Festival Family Weekend Tickets Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced today that tickets for all 2017 Flint Hills International Children's Festival Family Weekend indoor performances are now on sale. The 2017 Festival Family Weekend will take place June 3-4, 2017. Advance tickets are $8 each and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced today that tickets for all 2017 Flint Hills International Children's Festival Family Weekend indoor performances are now on sale. The 2017 Festival Family Weekend will take place June 3-4, 2017. Advance tickets are $8 each and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN, Opening Tonight at Stages Theatre Company!
by Stage Tube - September 30, 2016
Join us as we welcome Spookley the Square Pumpkin and his friends to Stages Theatre Company! Spookley the Square Pumpkin is teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. His new friends - three hilarious spiders named Edgar, Allan and Poe - try to convince Spookley that square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch on Halloween. Spookley isn't sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch, sending the round pumpkins rolling towards the raging river. Scroll down to watch highlights from the show!
by Stage Tube - September 30, 2016
Join us as we welcome Spookley the Square Pumpkin and his friends to Stages Theatre Company! Spookley the Square Pumpkin is teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. His new friends - three hilarious spiders named Edgar, Allan and Poe - try to convince Spookley that square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch on Halloween. Spookley isn't sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch, sending the round pumpkins rolling towards the raging river. Scroll down to watch highlights from the show!
Stages Theatre Partners with MAGIC TREE HOUSE Author to Offer Free Books to Kids
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
In a remarkable gift of generosity, Magic Tree House author, Mary Pope Osborne partnered with Stages Theatre Company and Random House Children's Books to make a donation of over 1,500 books! Each and every student from partner schools across the metro area that attended yesterday's 12:30 pm performance of Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans, received their very own Magic Tree House book.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
In a remarkable gift of generosity, Magic Tree House author, Mary Pope Osborne partnered with Stages Theatre Company and Random House Children's Books to make a donation of over 1,500 books! Each and every student from partner schools across the metro area that attended yesterday's 12:30 pm performance of Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans, received their very own Magic Tree House book.
Cast Set for SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN at Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Join us as we welcome Spookley the Square Pumpkin and his friends to Stages Theatre Company!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Join us as we welcome Spookley the Square Pumpkin and his friends to Stages Theatre Company!
Mixed Blood Theatre Kicks Off 2016/2017 Season With Subversive Comedy BARBECUE
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
BARBECUE is a darkly funny new play that turns the traditional family comedy on its head, forcing hilarious and uneasy revelations about the assumptions we make about poverty, race and social class.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
BARBECUE is a darkly funny new play that turns the traditional family comedy on its head, forcing hilarious and uneasy revelations about the assumptions we make about poverty, race and social class.
Theatre Coup d'Etat to Stage Original Adaptation of ANTIGONE
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Theatre Coup d'Etat presents Antigone, an original adaptation based off the play by Sophocles, running September 30 - October 17 at SpringHouse Ministry Center.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Theatre Coup d'Etat presents Antigone, an original adaptation based off the play by Sophocles, running September 30 - October 17 at SpringHouse Ministry Center.
Celtic Thunder to Return to Minneapolis with 'Legacy' Tour This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that CELTIC THUNDER, the international singing sensation, will return to Minneapolis with their brand new North American 'Legacy' tour at 8 p.m. today, Sept. 30 at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that CELTIC THUNDER, the international singing sensation, will return to Minneapolis with their brand new North American 'Legacy' tour at 8 p.m. today, Sept. 30 at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).
Photo Flash: World Premiere of THE LAST FIREFLY Thunders Onstage at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is unveiling the world premiere of The Last Firefly, written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by CTC's Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius, beginning September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is unveiling the world premiere of The Last Firefly, written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by CTC's Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius, beginning September 27. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Children's Castle Theater to Present BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Children's Castle Theater, a youth focused, inter-generational 501(c)(3) theater organization with a mission of Education, Experience and Entertainment, announces its fall production of 'Billy Elliot - The Musical,' running October 14 through 23, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2016
Children's Castle Theater, a youth focused, inter-generational 501(c)(3) theater organization with a mission of Education, Experience and Entertainment, announces its fall production of 'Billy Elliot - The Musical,' running October 14 through 23, 2016.
BWW Review: Loudmouth Collective WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT is a Clever, Funny, and Silly Companion Play to the Beckett Classic
by Jill Schafer - September 28, 2016
WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT is definitely the lightest and funniest show Loudmouth Collective has done in their five seasons. And friends, it's really funny. Playwright Dave Hanson has written a clever, smart, and silly companion play to Beckett's classic absurdist play WAITING FOR GODOT, in which two understudies are waiting backstage for their moment in the spotlight. Much like the original, WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT is kind of just two idiots blathering about nothing. But in doing so the play touches on the nature of acting and waiting and being. It's another great choice for Loudmouth. As much as I love their dark and intense side, what a treat it is to watch them be fun and playful, while still putting on a sharp and all-around high-quality production with a dream team of cast and creative. In short - go see it!
by Jill Schafer - September 28, 2016
WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT is definitely the lightest and funniest show Loudmouth Collective has done in their five seasons. And friends, it's really funny. Playwright Dave Hanson has written a clever, smart, and silly companion play to Beckett's classic absurdist play WAITING FOR GODOT, in which two understudies are waiting backstage for their moment in the spotlight. Much like the original, WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT is kind of just two idiots blathering about nothing. But in doing so the play touches on the nature of acting and waiting and being. It's another great choice for Loudmouth. As much as I love their dark and intense side, what a treat it is to watch them be fun and playful, while still putting on a sharp and all-around high-quality production with a dream team of cast and creative. In short - go see it!
Theater Latte Da RAGTIME's David L. Murray, Jr.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 28, 2016
Conflicts due to race, immigration and gender... you would think this turn-of-the-century story would seem like ancient history but instead it feels fresh and relevant as today's headlines. RAGTIME plays through Oct. 23 at Theater Latte Da and stars a new local actor, David L. Murray, Jr., whom we get to know in 6 Questions & a Plug.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 28, 2016
Conflicts due to race, immigration and gender... you would think this turn-of-the-century story would seem like ancient history but instead it feels fresh and relevant as today's headlines. RAGTIME plays through Oct. 23 at Theater Latte Da and stars a new local actor, David L. Murray, Jr., whom we get to know in 6 Questions & a Plug.
THE LAST FIREFLY World Premiere Will Flash to Life at Children's Theatre Company This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will unveil the world premiere of The Last Firefly, written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by CTC's Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius beginning September 27.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will unveil the world premiere of The Last Firefly, written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by CTC's Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius beginning September 27.
Sebastian Maniscalco Will Bring WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? Tour to Hennepin Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that Just for Laugh's Stand Up Comedian of the Year SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO will bring his national WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? Tour to the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 30 at noon at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that Just for Laugh's Stand Up Comedian of the Year SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO will bring his national WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? Tour to the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 30 at noon at the State Theatre Box Office, charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.
BWW Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY at Guthrie Theater
by Karen Bovard - September 26, 2016
The Guthrie's well cast, wittily directed, beautifully costumed production of a new adaptation of one of Jane Austen's beloved novels is a delightful concoction, firmly set in period but updated to our time in terms of thematic emphasis. This upbeat show is well worth a visit, even if you are someone who finds the marriage plot kind of a yawner, usually.
by Karen Bovard - September 26, 2016
The Guthrie's well cast, wittily directed, beautifully costumed production of a new adaptation of one of Jane Austen's beloved novels is a delightful concoction, firmly set in period but updated to our time in terms of thematic emphasis. This upbeat show is well worth a visit, even if you are someone who finds the marriage plot kind of a yawner, usually.
REBELS! ON BROADWAY's Caroline Innerbichler
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 26, 2016
Caroline Innerbichler is likely recognizable if you've ever been to a BROADWAY SONGBOOK show at the Ordway or are a regular at Chanhassen where she played the lead in a popular show. She joins a youthful cast in REBELS! ON BROADWAY, continuing at the Ordway Sept. 29-30.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 26, 2016
Caroline Innerbichler is likely recognizable if you've ever been to a BROADWAY SONGBOOK show at the Ordway or are a regular at Chanhassen where she played the lead in a popular show. She joins a youthful cast in REBELS! ON BROADWAY, continuing at the Ordway Sept. 29-30.
Penumbra Theatre Launches 'Precinct 8 Pride' Campaign to Amp Up Voter Participation
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
This fall Penumbra will pilot a civic engagement campaign called 'Precinct 8 Pride' to support voter participation in this year's election process.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
This fall Penumbra will pilot a civic engagement campaign called 'Precinct 8 Pride' to support voter participation in this year's election process.
SENSE & SENSIBILITY's Alejandra Escalante
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 23, 2016
Playing Dashwood sister Marianne, Alejandra Escalante gives a delightful, no nonsense interview in 6 Questions & a Plug -- just as you'd expect from SENSE & SENSIBILITY.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 23, 2016
Playing Dashwood sister Marianne, Alejandra Escalante gives a delightful, no nonsense interview in 6 Questions & a Plug -- just as you'd expect from SENSE & SENSIBILITY.
Park Square Continues 42nd Season with THE REALISTIC JONESES
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
Park Square continues its 42nd season on the Andy Boss Thrust Stage with the area premiere of Will Eno's captivating comic drama The Realistic Joneses. Upon his debut on the national scene with his Off-Broadway smash and Pulitzer Prize-finalist Thom Pain (based on nothing), The New York Times proclaimed Eno "a Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation." In the decade since, Eno has become one of America's most daring and influential playwrights.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
Park Square continues its 42nd season on the Andy Boss Thrust Stage with the area premiere of Will Eno's captivating comic drama The Realistic Joneses. Upon his debut on the national scene with his Off-Broadway smash and Pulitzer Prize-finalist Thom Pain (based on nothing), The New York Times proclaimed Eno "a Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation." In the decade since, Eno has become one of America's most daring and influential playwrights.
REBELS! ON BROADWAY Series to Return This September at The Ordway
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts continues its popular Broadway Songbook series Sept. 23-30 with REBELS! on Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts continues its popular Broadway Songbook series Sept. 23-30 with REBELS! on Broadway.
'REBELS! ON BROADWAY' Coming to The Ordway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present BROADWAY SONGBOOK: REBELS! ON BROADWAY, Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 29-30, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2016
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present BROADWAY SONGBOOK: REBELS! ON BROADWAY, Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 29-30, 2016.
BALL: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO MY LOST TESTICLE to Tackle Cancer with Humor in Duluth
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
???????Twin Cities actor and playwright Max Wojtanowicz will tour his highly-acclaimed original musical Ball: A Musical Tribute To My Lost Testicle to the Underground Theatre in Duluth, MN.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
???????Twin Cities actor and playwright Max Wojtanowicz will tour his highly-acclaimed original musical Ball: A Musical Tribute To My Lost Testicle to the Underground Theatre in Duluth, MN.
The Playhouse is Proud to Present IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
Dr. David Mortimore, a renowned neurologist, is about to deliver the most important lecture of his life when into his hospital comes Jane Tate, ex-nurse and ex-girlfriend with shocking news as to why she had to leave so hastily 16 years and nine months ago. Not only is Dr. Mortimore suddenly learning he is the father of her son Leslie, but the strapping teenager is now in waiting in the reception area to meet his long lost parent!
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2016
Dr. David Mortimore, a renowned neurologist, is about to deliver the most important lecture of his life when into his hospital comes Jane Tate, ex-nurse and ex-girlfriend with shocking news as to why she had to leave so hastily 16 years and nine months ago. Not only is Dr. Mortimore suddenly learning he is the father of her son Leslie, but the strapping teenager is now in waiting in the reception area to meet his long lost parent!
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Presents A Darlene Love Christmas
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present a special one-night-only performance of A Darlene Love Christmas - Love for the Holidays on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the Ordway Concert Hall. Tickets, which are on sale now, start at $38 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present a special one-night-only performance of A Darlene Love Christmas - Love for the Holidays on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the Ordway Concert Hall. Tickets, which are on sale now, start at $38 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
The Ordway to Welcome SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the national tour of Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, Nov. 18-19.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the national tour of Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, Nov. 18-19.
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