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Ordway to Welcome Pilobolus Dance Theater, 5/20-21
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present Pilobolus Dance Theater, May 20-21. This will be the second time the modern dance company has been seen on the St. Paul stage, having previously performed at the Ordway in 2013. Tickets for the show range from $29-79 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
Theatre Pro Rata's 2016-17 Season Set
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2016
Today Theatre Pro Rata announces its 2016-17 season with its most strongly comedic line-up to date. The season will feature Henry V by William Shakespeare; a remount of 44 Plays for 44 Presidents by Andy Bayiates et al., Goodbye Cruel World by Robert Ross Parker, and Up: The Man in the Flying Chair by Bridget Carpenter.
6 Questions & a Plug with Guthrie HARVEY's David Kelly
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 25, 2016
David Kelly debuts at the Guthrie Theater as Elwood P. Dowd in HARVEY. Learn a bit more about him and his thoughts on this old-school show on the Guthrie's Wuertle Thrust Stage, playing through May 15.
The Ordway Presents TAIKOPROJECT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome TAIKOPROJECT for a one-night-only performance tonight, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. The show is a part of the Ordway's World Music and Dance Series, sponsored by Target.
Theatre Coup d'Etat to Stage THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2016
An American classic set against the backdrop of 1930s depression-era St. Louis, THE GLASS MENAGERIE is the gut-wrenching story of the Wingfield family. Ivey Award-winning Theatre Coup d'Etat maintains its tradition of a dynamic, actor-driven production. Combined with the intimacy of Savage Umbrella's SPACE, Theatre Coup d'Etat's production of THE GLASS MENAGERIE is another can't-miss experience.
Gordon Lightfoot Coming to State Theatre; Tickets on Sale Friday
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Internationally acclaimed Gordon Lightfoot heads back to the State Theatre for AN EVENING WITH GORDON LIGHTFOOT at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. Considered by many as Canada's greatest songwriter, Lightfoot will be performing from his vast catalog that spans five decades.
MMT's LEAP OF FAITH to Bring Miracles and Praise to New Century Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) concludes its 2015-2016 season with LEAP OF FAITH makings its area debut April 29-May 22, 2016 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre.
BWW Review: The Jungle Theater's CONSTELLATIONS is a Fascinating Trip through Multiple Universes in the Story of One Relationship
by Jill Schafer - April 18, 2016
The theory of the quantum multiverse suggests that many different universes simultaneously exist, based on every choice we ever (or never) made. I don't know if I believe that, but I do believe that we are where we are in life based on a million choices we've made in our life, both significant and seemingly insignificant. It's intriguing to think that if we had made one or a hundred choices differently, we might be in a completely different place in life, doing something completely different, surrounded by completely different people. English playwright Nick Payne's new play CONSTELLATIONS, the second production in the Jungle Theater's 2016 season, plays with that idea to great effect. In one of my favorite plays that I've seen all year, we are taken on a journey of a relationship, but not just one single linear journey, rather countless iterations of that journey, some funny, some heart-breaking, some hopelessly romantic, all focused on these two people that are connected in some way in every one of the universes traveled.
Playwrights' Center Reveals 2016-17 Jerome, Many Voices Fellows
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
The Playwrights' Center and Jerome Foundation are pleased to announce the 2016-17 Jerome Fellows, Many Voices Fellows and Many Voices Mentees. The Jerome Fellowship for emerging playwrights is the Jerome Foundation's longest-awarded program, entering its 40th year. The Many Voices Fellowship was created in 1994 in partnership with the Jerome Foundation and significantly expanded in 2013.
6 Questions & a Plug with C.'s Bradley Greenwald
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 15, 2016
The new triple threat may just be actor - singer- playwright. Bradley Greenwald is well known for acting and singing on stage, and now may be just as well known for his writing abilities.
Theatre Coup d'Etat to Present FIGHT NIGHT Today
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Theatre Coup d'Etat presents Fight Night, running at Bryant Lake Bowl every third Friday of the month at 10:00pm, beginning tonight, April 15th, 2016.
Gruber & Coulombe's Musical Adaptation of I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE Premieres at STC Today
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents the world premiere musical I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE, directed by Nikki Swoboda. This heart-warming new musical is based on the children's book by Lisa McCourt, adapted and lyrics by Jeannine Coulombe, with music by Michael Gruber.
Photo Flash: First Look at Children's Theatre Company's DIARY OF A WIMPY KID World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) ends its 50th Anniversary Season with the much anticipated world premiere of the musical based on the blockbuster, best-selling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Guthrie Theater to Use $1 Million Mellon Foundation Grant for Groundbreaking Initiative
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2016
The Guthrie Theater today announced it has been awarded a $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to underwrite a groundbreaking initiative for the theater's entire ninth floor, home to the 200-seat Dowling Studio, the Citizens of Minnesota Overlook - a signature feature of the lobby known as the 'amber box' - and a unique retractable wall that unifies the performance space with its lobby.
Theatre in the Round to Present Dark Comedy THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents The House of Blue Leaves in weekend performances April 29 through May 22.
Duluth Playhouse Sets 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
The Playhouse announces its 2016-2017 seasons for the Depot main stage, Underground, Children's Theatre, and Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA).
BWW Review: Nautilus Music-Theater Reinvents the World's Longest Running Musical THE FANTASTICKS with Atypical Casting and an Intimate Staging
by Jill Schafer - April 11, 2016
It may be spring (almost) outside, but inside Nautilus Music-Theater's tiny studio space in Lowertown St. Paul, it's most definitely September. The kind of September 'where grass is green and grain is yellow,' and 'no one weeps except the willow.' A lovely hopeful youthful September that slowly fades into a wiser, darker, and nostalgic December. While Nautilus is primarily dedicated to developing new works of music-theater, with their newest full production, they are presenting a new take on the longest running musical in the world. 56 years ago, THE FANTASTICKS was just the kind of piece that Nautilus would have developed, supported, and produced - an inventive piece of music-theater storytelling that pushes the envelope of what the genre can do. While that glow of newness and inventiveness has somewhat faded over the years, Nautilus is bringing it back in a new way with age-conscious and gender-conscious casting, and by presenting the piece as it originally was - in an intimate small-scale setting that allows the simple beauty and humor of the piece to shine. With limited seating and only 12 performances, make plans soon for this rare opportunity to see this classic musical performed by some of the Twin Cities best theater artists up close and personal.
Theatre Coup d'Etat presents FIGHT NIGHT on 4/15
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2016
Theatre Coup d'Etat presents Fight Night, running at Bryant Lake Bowl every third Friday of the month at 10:00pm, beginning April 15th, 2016.
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's Emma Stratton
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 08, 2016
Emma Stratton is a Minnesota native who'd taking the stage as Helen Sinclair in BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, the Midwest premiere of the musical based on the Woody Allen film. She answers 6 Questions but keeps the plug a secret in this interview.
BWW Review: Hennepin Theatre Trust Brings the Charming and Funny Off-Broadway Hit BUYER AND CELLAR to Minneapolis with a Fantastic Local Creative Team and Cast of One
by Jill Schafer - April 08, 2016
Imagine being so wealthy and successful that you need to build a mall in your basement just to hold all of your excess stuff. Such is the situation that living legend of stage and screen Barbra Streisand has found herself in, as described in her 2010 book MY PASSION FOR DESIGN. Playwright Jonathan Tolins has taken his fascination with this idea, and Barbra herself, and turned it into a successful Off-Broadway play BUYER AND CELLAR. Hennepin Theatre Trust has brought this delightfully amusing one-man show to Minneapolis, starring the uber-talented local theater artist Sasha Andreev and directed by acclaimed director Wendy Knox of Frank Theatre. The one-person cast and many-person creative team have come together to create a wonderfully entertaining evening of theater that is funny, fantastical, chock full of pop culture references, and surprisingly touching. Playing through April 24, you would be wise to pencil this one into your theater schedule.
Theatre Pro Rata to Stage THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE in June
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
?On Friday, June 3, Theatre Pro Rata will open the The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont at the intimate Dreamland Arts space in St. Paul.
History Theatre to Showcase Underground Music of the '80s in 'COMPLICATED FUN'
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
To showcase this iconic Twin Cities music venue, History Theatre is offering an alternative theater experience with their newest production, Complicated Fun: The Minneapolis Music Scene, a dramatization of the underground music scene of the 80s in Minneapolis.
The Duluth Playhouse to Take Shakespeare's First Folio Underground in 'ROUGH MAGIC'
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
The Duluth Playhouse presents ROUGH MAGIC: A Theatrical Celebration of William Shakespeare's First Folio for one weekend only, April 7-9, 2016, in connection with the national tour of 'First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare.'
The Ordway to Welcome Mongolian Folk-Rock Fusion Group Hanggai
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Hanggai for a one-night-only performance today, April 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Park Square Theatre to Present Stephen Karam's SONS OF THE PROPHET
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Park Square continues its 2016-2017 season with the area premiere of Stephen Karam's celebrated and searing drama, SONS OF THE PROPHET.

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