CAMELOT Comes to The Ordway, 5/12-17
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the national tour of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot to the Saint Paul stage May 12-17.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the national tour of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot to the Saint Paul stage May 12-17.
PETER PAN Begins 4/21 at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is thrilled to present Peter Pan the Musical for the first time on our stage, April 21 through June 21, 2015 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Ivey Award-winner Peter Rothstein directs with choreography by Joe Chvala (Flying Foot Forum). The creative team of national theatre luminaries includes Set Designer Walt Spangler (Broadway credits include A Christmas Story the Musical, Scandalous, Desire Under the Elms), Costume Designer Linda Cho (Tony Award for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) and Sound Designer Philip S. Rosenberg (Broadway credits include The Elephant Man and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder).
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is thrilled to present Peter Pan the Musical for the first time on our stage, April 21 through June 21, 2015 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage. Ivey Award-winner Peter Rothstein directs with choreography by Joe Chvala (Flying Foot Forum). The creative team of national theatre luminaries includes Set Designer Walt Spangler (Broadway credits include A Christmas Story the Musical, Scandalous, Desire Under the Elms), Costume Designer Linda Cho (Tony Award for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) and Sound Designer Philip S. Rosenberg (Broadway credits include The Elephant Man and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder).
The Turkeys Coming to ETC Theatre, 4/24-25
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Twin Cities comedy powerhouse group The Turkeys are back at the Brave New Workshop (BNW) ETC Theatre for what they've dubbed The Turkeys' Comedy Party. The shows will take place at the BNW's ETC Theatre on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 9pm. Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase via the BNW box office online at http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/NowShowing/SpecialEventsStandup.aspx or at the door the day of the show.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2015
Twin Cities comedy powerhouse group The Turkeys are back at the Brave New Workshop (BNW) ETC Theatre for what they've dubbed The Turkeys' Comedy Party. The shows will take place at the BNW's ETC Theatre on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 9pm. Tickets are on sale now and are available for purchase via the BNW box office online at http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/NowShowing/SpecialEventsStandup.aspx or at the door the day of the show.
THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, A LIE OF THE MIND & More Set for Theatre Pro Rata's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Theatre Pro Rata announced its 2015-2016 season today, featuring A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard, the Tony Award-winning The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh, and The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, a rollicking satire of the theater (and its audience members) from the Jacobean era.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Theatre Pro Rata announced its 2015-2016 season today, featuring A Lie of the Mind by Sam Shepard, the Tony Award-winning The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh, and The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont, a rollicking satire of the theater (and its audience members) from the Jacobean era.
Tim Jennings Exits CTC for Shaw Festival; Hunt Begins for New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announced today that Tim Jennings, Managing Director of Children's Theatre Company, will be leaving at the end of September 2015 to take on the position of Executive Director at the internationally renowned Shaw Festival of Canada (Niagara on the Lake, Ontario).
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announced today that Tim Jennings, Managing Director of Children's Theatre Company, will be leaving at the end of September 2015 to take on the position of Executive Director at the internationally renowned Shaw Festival of Canada (Niagara on the Lake, Ontario).
JERSEY BOYS Tour Returning to the Orpheum, 4/28-5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is making its much-anticipated return to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre April 28-May 3, 2015 as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. Tickets are on sale now and may 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 - April 06, 2015
The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is making its much-anticipated return to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre April 28-May 3, 2015 as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. Tickets are on sale now and may 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.
Stages Theatre Company's ONE-DOG CANOE Begins 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2015
? Stages Theatre Company will present ONE-DOG CANOE, April 10 - May 10, 2015. With script adapted by Jeannine Coulombe based on the book ONE-DOG CANOE by Mary Casanova. Music and lyric adapted from the songs from the Grammy Award winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Lyrics adapted by Jeannine Coulombe. ONE-DOG CANOE is the journey of a simple canoe trip with a youngster and her dog turns that turns into an excursion fraught with adventure, music, and creatures of the Minnesota wilderness. A special treat includes the music and lyrics adapted from the songs of of the Grammy Award-winning album, "Can You Canoe," written by the fabulous Okee Dokee Brothers.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2015
? Stages Theatre Company will present ONE-DOG CANOE, April 10 - May 10, 2015. With script adapted by Jeannine Coulombe based on the book ONE-DOG CANOE by Mary Casanova. Music and lyric adapted from the songs from the Grammy Award winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Lyrics adapted by Jeannine Coulombe. ONE-DOG CANOE is the journey of a simple canoe trip with a youngster and her dog turns that turns into an excursion fraught with adventure, music, and creatures of the Minnesota wilderness. A special treat includes the music and lyrics adapted from the songs of of the Grammy Award-winning album, "Can You Canoe," written by the fabulous Okee Dokee Brothers.
Julia Cho's THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE Comes to Park Square, 5/8-31
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
Park Square continues its 40th season with Julia Cho's THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE. George (Kurt Kwan*) speaks a dozen languages, but he can't communicate with his wife, Mary. Consumed by his quest to document the dying languages of disappearing cultures, George is unable to say what he needs to say so Mary sets off for a new adventure. THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE is a magical and quirky fable about finding the words that can change your world. Talkin' Broadway called it "…a tour de force… passionate, wise and wonderful."
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
Park Square continues its 40th season with Julia Cho's THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE. George (Kurt Kwan*) speaks a dozen languages, but he can't communicate with his wife, Mary. Consumed by his quest to document the dying languages of disappearing cultures, George is unable to say what he needs to say so Mary sets off for a new adventure. THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE is a magical and quirky fable about finding the words that can change your world. Talkin' Broadway called it "…a tour de force… passionate, wise and wonderful."
HAPPY DAYS Musical to Play New Century Theatre, 4/24-5/17
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) concludes its 2014-2015 season with Happy Days-A New Musical making its area premiere April 24-May 17, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. Based on the hit ABC television show "Happy Days," the musical features a book by the series' original creator Garry Marshall, with music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams. Happy Days is directed by longtime Twin Cities' director and actor Joe Hendren working with MMT's artistic director, Christian Unser.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) concludes its 2014-2015 season with Happy Days-A New Musical making its area premiere April 24-May 17, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. Based on the hit ABC television show "Happy Days," the musical features a book by the series' original creator Garry Marshall, with music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams. Happy Days is directed by longtime Twin Cities' director and actor Joe Hendren working with MMT's artistic director, Christian Unser.
Sarah Rasmussen Named The Jungle Theater's New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
The Jungle Theater today announced the appointment of Sarah Rasmussen as Artistic Director, effective July 1, 2015. Rasmussen was chosen after a nationwide search to fill the role Jungle founder Bain Boehlke has held since 1991. Boehlke announced in July 2014 that he was stepping down in summer 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
The Jungle Theater today announced the appointment of Sarah Rasmussen as Artistic Director, effective July 1, 2015. Rasmussen was chosen after a nationwide search to fill the role Jungle founder Bain Boehlke has held since 1991. Boehlke announced in July 2014 that he was stepping down in summer 2015.
ANNIE National Tour Comes to the Orpheum Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
The Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical Annie is coming to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre today, March 31- April 5, 2015 as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. ). Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of Annie will be a brand new physical incarnation of the historic Tony Award-winning original. Tickets are on sale now and may 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 - March 31, 2015
The Tony Award-winning hit Broadway musical Annie is coming to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre today, March 31- April 5, 2015 as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. ). Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of Annie will be a brand new physical incarnation of the historic Tony Award-winning original. Tickets are on sale now and may 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.
Ordway to Host Concert Showcasing SPPS Students' Artistic Talents
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
More than 450 Saint Paul student artists, vocalists and instrumentalists will showcase their talents during the 24th annual Honors Concert on April 14 at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The annual showcase, presented by the Ordway and Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), in partnership with the Minnesota Museum of American Art (MMAA), includes an instrumental and vocal concert, a performance by the Ramsey Drumming Ensemble and a projected slideshow of original student artwork. The evening will be emceed by artist, activist and SPPS alum, Tou Ger Xiong.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
More than 450 Saint Paul student artists, vocalists and instrumentalists will showcase their talents during the 24th annual Honors Concert on April 14 at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The annual showcase, presented by the Ordway and Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), in partnership with the Minnesota Museum of American Art (MMAA), includes an instrumental and vocal concert, a performance by the Ramsey Drumming Ensemble and a projected slideshow of original student artwork. The evening will be emceed by artist, activist and SPPS alum, Tou Ger Xiong.
BWW Reviews: The Original Auto-Biographical Musical FRUIT FLY: THE MUSICAL is a Hilarious and Endearing Ode to Friendship
by Jill Schafer - March 30, 2015
Have you ever imagined your life as a musical? Lifelong BFFs Max and Sheena have done more than imagine it - they've written it! And since in addition to being best friends, Max Wojtanowicz and Sheena Janson are both super talented music-theater artists* (you may know Max from the Children's Theatre and Sheena from numerous production with Mu Performing Arts), the result is a musical that's not only fun and entertaining, but also brutally honest and from the heart. FRUIT FLY: THE MUSICAL began as a hit Fringe show in 2012 and has had several workshops and readings since, and is now a full-fledged show at Illusion Theater. Each time I see it, it has a bit more depth, but always retains the beautiful, poignant, hilarious, endearing heart that is this real life friendship.
by Jill Schafer - March 30, 2015
Have you ever imagined your life as a musical? Lifelong BFFs Max and Sheena have done more than imagine it - they've written it! And since in addition to being best friends, Max Wojtanowicz and Sheena Janson are both super talented music-theater artists* (you may know Max from the Children's Theatre and Sheena from numerous production with Mu Performing Arts), the result is a musical that's not only fun and entertaining, but also brutally honest and from the heart. FRUIT FLY: THE MUSICAL began as a hit Fringe show in 2012 and has had several workshops and readings since, and is now a full-fledged show at Illusion Theater. Each time I see it, it has a bit more depth, but always retains the beautiful, poignant, hilarious, endearing heart that is this real life friendship.
Freshwater Theatre's IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2015
Freshwater Theatre Company returns in 2015 with the world premiere of If You Don't Weaken, a new Jewish comedy by local playwright Jenna Zark.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2015
Freshwater Theatre Company returns in 2015 with the world premiere of If You Don't Weaken, a new Jewish comedy by local playwright Jenna Zark.
Brave New Workshop Sets MAD VAX: BEYOND MEASLEDOME as Spring/Summer Show
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) has announced cast and title for its 2015 spring/summer show: 'Mad Vax: Beyond Measledome.' Previews for the show run May 7-15, with opening night on Saturday, May 16. The show runs through August 1. All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for 'Mad Vax: Beyond Measledome' are on sale beginning Thursday, March 26 at (612) 332-6620 or http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) has announced cast and title for its 2015 spring/summer show: 'Mad Vax: Beyond Measledome.' Previews for the show run May 7-15, with opening night on Saturday, May 16. The show runs through August 1. All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for 'Mad Vax: Beyond Measledome' are on sale beginning Thursday, March 26 at (612) 332-6620 or http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/
BWW Reviews: Theatre Forever's New Original Creation NATURE CROWN is a Lovely, Amusing, Poignant Look at the Idea of Home
by Jill Schafer - March 25, 2015
I went to see Theatre Forever's newest creation NATURE CROWN in the Guthrie's Dowling Studio Theater not knowing what it was about. I left the theater still not knowing exactly what it was about, except that it's lovely, delightful, innovative, poignant, creative, and incredibly moving. The original fairy tale deals with the ideas of home, place, and change, but I'll let creator and director Jon Ferguson explain it: 'It's about returning to a source or place of origin, honoring that place and letting it go, all at the same time. It's about love and change and re-connection. And that's what I hope for everyone. Through the experience of this play I hope that this story and this place becomes yours. I hope that we find parallels between us, to better understand each other, and ourselves, in order to live better together.'
by Jill Schafer - March 25, 2015
I went to see Theatre Forever's newest creation NATURE CROWN in the Guthrie's Dowling Studio Theater not knowing what it was about. I left the theater still not knowing exactly what it was about, except that it's lovely, delightful, innovative, poignant, creative, and incredibly moving. The original fairy tale deals with the ideas of home, place, and change, but I'll let creator and director Jon Ferguson explain it: 'It's about returning to a source or place of origin, honoring that place and letting it go, all at the same time. It's about love and change and re-connection. And that's what I hope for everyone. Through the experience of this play I hope that this story and this place becomes yours. I hope that we find parallels between us, to better understand each other, and ourselves, in order to live better together.'
Lex-Ham Theater/MN Historical Society to Host Staged Reading of OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, 4/14
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
The Lex-Ham Community Theater, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, will present a dramatic staged reading of Tom Taylor's Our American Cousin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in the auditorium of the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul The performance is directed by John Townsend. The event is free and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
The Lex-Ham Community Theater, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, will present a dramatic staged reading of Tom Taylor's Our American Cousin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in the auditorium of the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul The performance is directed by John Townsend. The event is free and open to the public.
Illusion Theater to Premiere New Lee Blessing Play, Begin. 4/24
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Illusion Theater will present the world premiere of Lee Blessing's FOR THE LOYAL, a provocative exploration of one woman's attempt to stand up to powerful institutional forces while remaining true to herself. The thoughtful and absorbing drama opens on April 24 and runs through May 16 at the downtown Minneapolis theater, located on the eighth floor of the Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave. Post-show panels and audience discussions follow each performance.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2015
Illusion Theater will present the world premiere of Lee Blessing's FOR THE LOYAL, a provocative exploration of one woman's attempt to stand up to powerful institutional forces while remaining true to herself. The thoughtful and absorbing drama opens on April 24 and runs through May 16 at the downtown Minneapolis theater, located on the eighth floor of the Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Ave. Post-show panels and audience discussions follow each performance.
BWW Preview: The ILLUSIONISTS at the Ordway Center
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 25, 2015
The Ordway presents an unusual and box-office smashing show now through March 29 that is not the usual song and dance.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 25, 2015
The Ordway presents an unusual and box-office smashing show now through March 29 that is not the usual song and dance.
Ivey Awards & Solve Partner for 2015 Creative Campaign
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
With a goal of celebrating the Twin Cities' robust professional theater scene, and particularly, The Ivey Award Show, Solve has been tapped to elevate awareness and interest in the local theater community for 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
With a goal of celebrating the Twin Cities' robust professional theater scene, and particularly, The Ivey Award Show, Solve has been tapped to elevate awareness and interest in the local theater community for 2015.
The Ordway Presents THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE, the world's best-selling touring magic show, this week, March 24-29 as part of a 20-city U.S. tour.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will welcome THE ILLUSIONISTS - WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE, the world's best-selling touring magic show, this week, March 24-29 as part of a 20-city U.S. tour.
Circus Juventas Sets Next Summer Spectacular, 7/31-8/16
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Circus Juventas, the largest youth performing arts circus school in North America, presents their 21st Summer Spectacular this year from July 31 through August 16. Legendary storyteller Scheherazade's 1001 Nights comes to life, weaving her Arabian tales into one exotic adventure set in raucous bazaars, domed palaces, and bandit desert caverns-all told through the circus arts and more than a little mystical magic.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Circus Juventas, the largest youth performing arts circus school in North America, presents their 21st Summer Spectacular this year from July 31 through August 16. Legendary storyteller Scheherazade's 1001 Nights comes to life, weaving her Arabian tales into one exotic adventure set in raucous bazaars, domed palaces, and bandit desert caverns-all told through the circus arts and more than a little mystical magic.
BWW Reviews: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - THE MUSICAL at the Old Log
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 23, 2015
A fast, fun, flirtatious farce that takes place in the French Riviera is perfectly suited to take audiences away from it all in the Twin Cities out to the Old Log Theater for a little spring break.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 23, 2015
A fast, fun, flirtatious farce that takes place in the French Riviera is perfectly suited to take audiences away from it all in the Twin Cities out to the Old Log Theater for a little spring break.
BWW Interviews: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY's Anne Washburn Ponders Pop Culture After the Apocalypse
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 20, 2015
Playwright Anne Washburn describes the inspiration and her thoughts behind the play that will open at the Guthrie Theater March 31, 2015, in this Q&A.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - March 20, 2015
Playwright Anne Washburn describes the inspiration and her thoughts behind the play that will open at the Guthrie Theater March 31, 2015, in this Q&A.
BWW Reviews: The Hilarious '60s Romantic Farce BOEING BOEING is Perfectly Executed by Torch Theater
by Jill Schafer - March 20, 2015
BOEING BOEING is the perfect screwball comedy. Though this tale of an American playboy in Paris with three 'air hostess' fiances was a hit in France, the English translation flopped on Broadway in 1965. But the revival over 40 years later was a hit and spurred a flood of regional productions around the country. Fortunately for Twin Cities theater-goers, Torch Theater chose it as one of it's 2015 shows at the Minneapolis Theatre Garage. With a stellar cast, spot on direction, and a swinging '60s vibe created by set, costumes, and music, it's practically perfect in every way (to quote that other big show). I can't remember the last time I laughed so much at the theater!
by Jill Schafer - March 20, 2015
BOEING BOEING is the perfect screwball comedy. Though this tale of an American playboy in Paris with three 'air hostess' fiances was a hit in France, the English translation flopped on Broadway in 1965. But the revival over 40 years later was a hit and spurred a flood of regional productions around the country. Fortunately for Twin Cities theater-goers, Torch Theater chose it as one of it's 2015 shows at the Minneapolis Theatre Garage. With a stellar cast, spot on direction, and a swinging '60s vibe created by set, costumes, and music, it's practically perfect in every way (to quote that other big show). I can't remember the last time I laughed so much at the theater!
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