BWW Review: Jungle Theater's Production of the New Play ANNAPURNA is Gorgeous, Funny, Heart-Breaking, and Starkly Poetic
by Jill Schafer - September 09, 2015
Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world, named after the Hindu Goddess of nourishment. In the new play by Sharr White, Ulysses writes an epic poem about his ex-wife Emma in which he uses climbing Annapurna as an analogy for their long, complicated, fractured relationship. The revelation of the poem comes at the end of 90 minutes of taut, natural, funny, heart-breaking, real, beautiful dialogue between these two layered and well-defined characters. And you couldn't ask for two better actors than Angela Timberman and Terry Hempleman to play Emma and Ulysses. Everything about the Jungle's production of ANNAPURNA, from the set to the acting to the music to the direction to the costumes (or lack thereof), is gorgeous in a starkly realistic yet poetic kind of way.
by Jill Schafer - September 09, 2015
Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world, named after the Hindu Goddess of nourishment. In the new play by Sharr White, Ulysses writes an epic poem about his ex-wife Emma in which he uses climbing Annapurna as an analogy for their long, complicated, fractured relationship. The revelation of the poem comes at the end of 90 minutes of taut, natural, funny, heart-breaking, real, beautiful dialogue between these two layered and well-defined characters. And you couldn't ask for two better actors than Angela Timberman and Terry Hempleman to play Emma and Ulysses. Everything about the Jungle's production of ANNAPURNA, from the set to the acting to the music to the direction to the costumes (or lack thereof), is gorgeous in a starkly realistic yet poetic kind of way.
Broadway Connection Teachers in THE LITTLE MERMAID & CINDERELLA to Teach at Minneapolis Schools
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
September 13th kicks off an extensive Broadway Connection season in Minneapolis with scheduled Master Classes at local studios including Jete Dance Center, Ballare Teatro, Barbi Lee Dance Arts and more as they introduce students to Broadway Connection Teachers, Marjorie Failoni and Robbie Roby from the cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID and Ben Lanham from the cast of CINDERELLA. The 2-hour Broadway Connection Master Classes are scheduled at the each studio's home location in Minneapolis while the teaching artists perform at the Orpheum Theater. In the elite Broadway Connection Classes, students and parents experience direct access to current working Broadway performers who share the technique, style and training required to work professionally in dance, theater, TV and film. Jete Dance Center, Ballare Teatro, Barbi Lee Dance Arts and over 30 more studios, schools and universities in the Minneapolis area have taken advantage of this rare opportunity to dance with Broadway's most elite artists in the comfort of their home spaces through Broadway Connection. And the community is thrilled to have the inspiration, passion, and energy of New York back again for the 8th season in a row. Angela Mannella-Hoffman from Moore Than Dance comments on her 2014-2015 Broadway Connection Season, "Broadway Connection is such an amazing program and we always learn so much. I love how the teachers incorporate audition techniques and tips in with class. Thank you for all that you do for this program. It really gives my students something to strive for!"
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
September 13th kicks off an extensive Broadway Connection season in Minneapolis with scheduled Master Classes at local studios including Jete Dance Center, Ballare Teatro, Barbi Lee Dance Arts and more as they introduce students to Broadway Connection Teachers, Marjorie Failoni and Robbie Roby from the cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID and Ben Lanham from the cast of CINDERELLA. The 2-hour Broadway Connection Master Classes are scheduled at the each studio's home location in Minneapolis while the teaching artists perform at the Orpheum Theater. In the elite Broadway Connection Classes, students and parents experience direct access to current working Broadway performers who share the technique, style and training required to work professionally in dance, theater, TV and film. Jete Dance Center, Ballare Teatro, Barbi Lee Dance Arts and over 30 more studios, schools and universities in the Minneapolis area have taken advantage of this rare opportunity to dance with Broadway's most elite artists in the comfort of their home spaces through Broadway Connection. And the community is thrilled to have the inspiration, passion, and energy of New York back again for the 8th season in a row. Angela Mannella-Hoffman from Moore Than Dance comments on her 2014-2015 Broadway Connection Season, "Broadway Connection is such an amazing program and we always learn so much. I love how the teachers incorporate audition techniques and tips in with class. Thank you for all that you do for this program. It really gives my students something to strive for!"
Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Coming to Pantages Theatre, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
Bobby Flay, cooking entrepreneur, American celebrity chef, restaurateur and Food Network reality television personality, will appear live at the Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Avenue, downtown Minneapolis) at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Flay will share highlights from his career and answer questions from the audience. Attendees will also receive a copy of Bobby's latest book, "Brunch at Bobby's," with every ticket purchased. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, September 18, 2015. Visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787 for tickets and more information.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
Bobby Flay, cooking entrepreneur, American celebrity chef, restaurateur and Food Network reality television personality, will appear live at the Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Avenue, downtown Minneapolis) at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Flay will share highlights from his career and answer questions from the audience. Attendees will also receive a copy of Bobby's latest book, "Brunch at Bobby's," with every ticket purchased. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, September 18, 2015. Visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787 for tickets and more information.
CINDERELLA to Open America Broadway on Hennepin Season at the Orpheum Theatre, 9/8-13
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2015
Rodgers+Hammerstein's Cinderella, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, kicks off the 2015-2016 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season at the Orpheum Theatre from September 8-13, 2015. Tickets go on sale on 10 a.m. on Friday, June 19 and can be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2015
Rodgers+Hammerstein's Cinderella, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, kicks off the 2015-2016 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season at the Orpheum Theatre from September 8-13, 2015. Tickets go on sale on 10 a.m. on Friday, June 19 and can be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
HEDWIG, THE FOREIGNER and TAKE IT WITH YOU Slated for The Underground This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Back by popular demand! HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH retakes The Underground's stage tomorrow night through Saturday. After a sold-out engagement last season, this special event is in partnership and celebration with Duluth Superior Pride. Alec Schroeder and Tonya Porter are back reprising their roles as Hedwig and Yitzhak, respectively, and they have a few new tricks to show off. The 2014 production also won the Best Local Play honor in the Northland Reader.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Back by popular demand! HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH retakes The Underground's stage tomorrow night through Saturday. After a sold-out engagement last season, this special event is in partnership and celebration with Duluth Superior Pride. Alec Schroeder and Tonya Porter are back reprising their roles as Hedwig and Yitzhak, respectively, and they have a few new tricks to show off. The 2014 production also won the Best Local Play honor in the Northland Reader.
BWW Review: Dark & Stormy Delivers an Intense and Terrifying Production of the 1980s Play EXTREMITIES that is as Relevant and Topical as Ever
by Jill Schafer - August 31, 2015
With their sixth production in the three-year life of the company, Dark & Stormy once again delivers a short, intense, well-acted and directed play in an unconventional space. But EXTREMITIES has none of the dark humor that could be found in some of their past shows. It's all violence and drama and complex moral questions. This 1982 Broadway play turned 1986 movie starring Farrah Fawcett explores the weighty themes of sexual violence, power, and justice. There's no clear winner in this story, no obvious right and wrong, just a lot of grey area, where most of us live. Each of these four characters, beautifully portrayed by this excellent cast, is at times sympathetic and at times infuriating in their words and choices. More than 30 years after it was written, EXTREMITIES is as relevant and topical as ever.
by Jill Schafer - August 31, 2015
With their sixth production in the three-year life of the company, Dark & Stormy once again delivers a short, intense, well-acted and directed play in an unconventional space. But EXTREMITIES has none of the dark humor that could be found in some of their past shows. It's all violence and drama and complex moral questions. This 1982 Broadway play turned 1986 movie starring Farrah Fawcett explores the weighty themes of sexual violence, power, and justice. There's no clear winner in this story, no obvious right and wrong, just a lot of grey area, where most of us live. Each of these four characters, beautifully portrayed by this excellent cast, is at times sympathetic and at times infuriating in their words and choices. More than 30 years after it was written, EXTREMITIES is as relevant and topical as ever.
Theatre in the Round Players to Present Aaron Sorkin's THE FARNSWORTH, 9/11-10/4
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the area premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention to open its 64th season in weekend performances September 11 through October 4.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents the area premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention to open its 64th season in weekend performances September 11 through October 4.
THE REALISH HOUSEWIVES OF EDINA Set for New Century Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the full cast The Realish Housewives of Edina: A Parody. The brand new comedy, filled with heavy doses of brawls, booze and botox, is coming to the Trust's New Century Theatre September 24-November 15 with oodles of hometown reality in this totally original-and outlandish-parody performance. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and for more information, call 612.455.9501, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or buy in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre (615 Hennepin Ave., street level, City Center) in downtown Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the full cast The Realish Housewives of Edina: A Parody. The brand new comedy, filled with heavy doses of brawls, booze and botox, is coming to the Trust's New Century Theatre September 24-November 15 with oodles of hometown reality in this totally original-and outlandish-parody performance. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and for more information, call 612.455.9501, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or buy in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre (615 Hennepin Ave., street level, City Center) in downtown Minneapolis.
Freshwater Theatre to Stage World Premiere of New Musical PIONEER SUITE
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Freshwater Theatre Company begins our 2015-2016 season with the world premiere of Keith Hovis's moving new musical Pioneer Suite, detailing the lives of three women who settled the Minnesota prairie in the late 1800s.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Freshwater Theatre Company begins our 2015-2016 season with the world premiere of Keith Hovis's moving new musical Pioneer Suite, detailing the lives of three women who settled the Minnesota prairie in the late 1800s.
Dark & Stormy Productions Launches 2015 Season With EXTREMITIES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Dark & Stormy Productions today announces the producers, venue, and partners for its upcoming production of Extremities by William Mastrosimone. Previously, Dark & Stormy has presented Outside Providence by Edward Allan Baker, Speed-the-Plow by David Mamet, The Receptionist by Adam Bock, The Drunken City by Adam Bock, and The Hothouse by Harold Pinter. Extremities will be the first production of Dark & Stormy's 2015 season.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
Dark & Stormy Productions today announces the producers, venue, and partners for its upcoming production of Extremities by William Mastrosimone. Previously, Dark & Stormy has presented Outside Providence by Edward Allan Baker, Speed-the-Plow by David Mamet, The Receptionist by Adam Bock, The Drunken City by Adam Bock, and The Hothouse by Harold Pinter. Extremities will be the first production of Dark & Stormy's 2015 season.
MURDER FOR TWO Brings Music, Mayhem and Murder to Park Square This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Park Square continues its 41st season next month with the Minnesota premiere of the musical comedy MURDER FOR TWO on the Andy Boss Thrust Stage. The whodunit by Kellen Blair (book and lyrics) and Joe Kinosian (book and music) is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder. In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play thirteen roles -- not to mention the piano -- in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Park Square continues its 41st season next month with the Minnesota premiere of the musical comedy MURDER FOR TWO on the Andy Boss Thrust Stage. The whodunit by Kellen Blair (book and lyrics) and Joe Kinosian (book and music) is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder. In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play thirteen roles -- not to mention the piano -- in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries.
Brazilian Artist Eduardo Kobra Paints Bob Dylan Mural in Minneapolis
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Eduardo Kobra, an internationally acclaimed Brazilian muralist, will paint a five-story mural of Bob Dylan in downtown Minneapolis at the 15 Building located at Fifth Street and Hennepin Avenue. He began work today, August 26, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Eduardo Kobra, an internationally acclaimed Brazilian muralist, will paint a five-story mural of Bob Dylan in downtown Minneapolis at the 15 Building located at Fifth Street and Hennepin Avenue. He began work today, August 26, 2015.
IMPRACTICAL JOKERS to Return to the State Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2015
Following sold out performances last fall, truTV's "Impractical Jokers" returns to Minneapolis by popular demand with their brand new Where's Larry Tour at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., downtown Minneapolis) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2015
Following sold out performances last fall, truTV's "Impractical Jokers" returns to Minneapolis by popular demand with their brand new Where's Larry Tour at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., downtown Minneapolis) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.
Stages Theatre Company Sets THERE'S A BOY IN THE GIRLS' BATHROOM Cast
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Stages Theatre Company is excited to announce the cast of THERE'S A BOY IN THE GIRLS' BATHROOM, the second production in the 2015-2016 Season. A Season of Believing!
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
Stages Theatre Company is excited to announce the cast of THERE'S A BOY IN THE GIRLS' BATHROOM, the second production in the 2015-2016 Season. A Season of Believing!
TICKETS to BEAUTIFUL National Tour in Minneapolis on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
The Carole King Musical continues the 2015-2016 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season on November 18-29, 2015, at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful, about the early life and career of Carole King, the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, is making its Minnesota premiere. Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today, August 21 and can be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
The Carole King Musical continues the 2015-2016 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season on November 18-29, 2015, at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful, about the early life and career of Carole King, the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, is making its Minnesota premiere. Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today, August 21 and can be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
TRP Performs Scenes from Full 64th Season Lineup in Preview Party This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Imagine 29 actors -- including some of the most popular names on Twin Cities stages (click here for company list) -- doing scenes from all nine shows in TRP's 64th season -- House of Blue Leaves, Richard III, Fahrenheit 451, and more. And, in every scene, they use only three props -- a chair, a telephone, and a fake cigarette. With the whole show emceed by comedic actress and vivacious personality Shanan Custer. In a fancy dress.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2015
Imagine 29 actors -- including some of the most popular names on Twin Cities stages (click here for company list) -- doing scenes from all nine shows in TRP's 64th season -- House of Blue Leaves, Richard III, Fahrenheit 451, and more. And, in every scene, they use only three props -- a chair, a telephone, and a fake cigarette. With the whole show emceed by comedic actress and vivacious personality Shanan Custer. In a fancy dress.
ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE to Launch Park Square's 41st Season Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Park Square begins its 41st season next month with Quiara Alegria Hudes' moving and funny indictment of war, ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Park Square begins its 41st season next month with Quiara Alegria Hudes' moving and funny indictment of war, ELLIOT, A SOLDIER'S FUGUE.
BECOMING DR. RUTH, Starring Miriam Schwartz, Opens Tonight at MJTC
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce the opening of the solo show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, starring Miriam Schwartz and directed by Craig Johnson. This regional premiere runs from tonight, August 20 - 30 at the Highland Park Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) is pleased to announce the opening of the solo show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, starring Miriam Schwartz and directed by Craig Johnson. This regional premiere runs from tonight, August 20 - 30 at the Highland Park Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.
ALWAYS AND FOREVER to Play Cowles Center
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2015
To celebrate the conclusion of its 40th Anniversary Season, Illusion Theater is excited to present a concert version of its beloved musical, ALWAYS AND FOREVER, for four performances only, September 24-27, at its downtown Minneapolis theater, located on the eighth floor of the Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2015
To celebrate the conclusion of its 40th Anniversary Season, Illusion Theater is excited to present a concert version of its beloved musical, ALWAYS AND FOREVER, for four performances only, September 24-27, at its downtown Minneapolis theater, located on the eighth floor of the Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave.
TICKETS to BEAUTIFUL National Tour in Minneapolis on Sale 8/21
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2015
The Carole King Musical continues the 2015-2016 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season on November 18-29, 2015, at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful, about the early life and career of Carole King, the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, is making its Minnesota premiere. Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21 and can be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2015
The Carole King Musical continues the 2015-2016 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season on November 18-29, 2015, at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis. Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful, about the early life and career of Carole King, the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, is making its Minnesota premiere. Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21 and can be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
Gloria Freeman Joins Hennepin Theatre Trust's Board
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the election of Gloria Freeman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Minneapolis-based Olu's Home, Inc. and Olu's Center, to its Board of Trustees. Freeman joins a board with extensive experience in the arts, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, corporate business, law and finance. Trustees serve staggered three-year terms and help move forward the Trust's mission.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the election of Gloria Freeman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Minneapolis-based Olu's Home, Inc. and Olu's Center, to its Board of Trustees. Freeman joins a board with extensive experience in the arts, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, corporate business, law and finance. Trustees serve staggered three-year terms and help move forward the Trust's mission.
Brave New Workshop's Fall 2015 Show to Feature Past Sketches
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2015
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is getting ready to open its Fall 2015 show, titled 'Throwback BNW: Junk from our Trunk.' Previews for the show are running now through August 14, with opening night on Saturday, August 15. The show runs every weekend through October 31. All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for 'Throwback BNW: Junk from our Trunk' are on sale now at (612) 332-6620 or http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2015
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is getting ready to open its Fall 2015 show, titled 'Throwback BNW: Junk from our Trunk.' Previews for the show are running now through August 14, with opening night on Saturday, August 15. The show runs every weekend through October 31. All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for 'Throwback BNW: Junk from our Trunk' are on sale now at (612) 332-6620 or http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/
Ellie Turk to Lead Stages Theatre Company's JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL; Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2015
Stages Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the cast for JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL. This marks the first production of the 2015-2016 Season - A Season of Believing! JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL runs September 18 - October 18, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2015
Stages Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the cast for JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL. This marks the first production of the 2015-2016 Season - A Season of Believing! JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL runs September 18 - October 18, 2015.
BWW Reviews: The Minnesota Fringe Festival Delivers an Amazing Smorgasbord of Theater
by Jill Schafer - August 06, 2015
Helly my Broadway World Minneapolis friends. I know it's been a while since I've shared anything with you, but that's because I've been all-consumed by the 174-show 11-day festival that is the Minnesota Fringe. If you have not yet sampled from this glorious smorgasbord, don't worry, the fest continues through August 9 with 4-7 shows offered each day at 15 venues in Minneapolis, plus 9 site-specific shows. Believe me, I understand that this can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Read on to see a list of my 10 favorite shows of the Fringe so far. Now get out there, open your eyes and your heart and your mind, and see some of the beautiful, challenging, hilarious, disturbing, silly, profound, amazing theater that this festival has to offer.
by Jill Schafer - August 06, 2015
Helly my Broadway World Minneapolis friends. I know it's been a while since I've shared anything with you, but that's because I've been all-consumed by the 174-show 11-day festival that is the Minnesota Fringe. If you have not yet sampled from this glorious smorgasbord, don't worry, the fest continues through August 9 with 4-7 shows offered each day at 15 venues in Minneapolis, plus 9 site-specific shows. Believe me, I understand that this can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Read on to see a list of my 10 favorite shows of the Fringe so far. Now get out there, open your eyes and your heart and your mind, and see some of the beautiful, challenging, hilarious, disturbing, silly, profound, amazing theater that this festival has to offer.
Old Log Theatre to Present THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN, 9/11-10/24
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015
Old Log Theatre's 2015/16 season opens with the regional premiere of Eric Coble's new dramatic comedy THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN. This two person play takes place in a simple Brooklyn brownstone; 79-year-old Alexandra lives a solitary existence with her fleeting memories and is at an impasse with her family over how she should spend her autumn years. Alexandra's long-absent son enters as a most unlikely mediator, to try and save his mother's life as much as his own. Funny and sweet, aching and revelatory, this perceptive play reveals both the fragility and ferocity of life.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015
Old Log Theatre's 2015/16 season opens with the regional premiere of Eric Coble's new dramatic comedy THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN. This two person play takes place in a simple Brooklyn brownstone; 79-year-old Alexandra lives a solitary existence with her fleeting memories and is at an impasse with her family over how she should spend her autumn years. Alexandra's long-absent son enters as a most unlikely mediator, to try and save his mother's life as much as his own. Funny and sweet, aching and revelatory, this perceptive play reveals both the fragility and ferocity of life.
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