CTC's THE BIGGEST LITTLE HOUSE IN THE FOREST to Delight Toddlers, Beginning 2/3
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
There's always room for one more in Children's Theatre Company's production of The Biggest Little House in the Forest, a play specially designed for children ages 2 through 5, opening February 3 through March 15, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
There's always room for one more in Children's Theatre Company's production of The Biggest Little House in the Forest, a play specially designed for children ages 2 through 5, opening February 3 through March 15, 2015.
BWW Interviews: The Guthrie's MIDSUMMER Queen Christina Acosta Robinson
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - January 29, 2015
Get to know Christina Acosta Robinson, who plays the two queens in in Joe Dowling's fantastical re-telling of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on the Guthrie Theater's Wuertele Thrust stage.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - January 29, 2015
Get to know Christina Acosta Robinson, who plays the two queens in in Joe Dowling's fantastical re-telling of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on the Guthrie Theater's Wuertele Thrust stage.
Illusion Theater to Present THURGOOD, Starring James Craven, 3/6-15
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
The Illusion Theater's 40th Anniversary Season continues with a powerful play based on the life of Justice Thurgood Marshall, starring one of the Twin Cities' most venerable actors, James Craven. A journey of epic proportions, Thurgood is an eye-opening, humorous and uplifting portrait of a true American hero on stage March 6-15 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 - January 29, 2015
The Illusion Theater's 40th Anniversary Season continues with a powerful play based on the life of Justice Thurgood Marshall, starring one of the Twin Cities' most venerable actors, James Craven. A journey of epic proportions, Thurgood is an eye-opening, humorous and uplifting portrait of a true American hero on stage March 6-15 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 Reviews: Variations on a Theme - Three Musicals, THE COLOR PURPLE, CALVIN BERGER, and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, All Speak to Beauty and Self-Worth
by Jill Schafer - January 27, 2015
At first glance, the musicals THE COLOR PURPLE, CALVIN BERGER, and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES may not seem to have much in common. The settings couldn't be more different - the rural South in the early 20th century, a modern day high school, and a drag club in 1970s France. But since I happened to see them all on the same weekend, I couldn't help but draw parallels between them. All three musicals all speak to themes of beauty, identity, self-worth, and having the courage to be who you really are, despite what the world is telling you. In THE COLOR PURPLE, a young, poor, black woman is told that she's ugly and worthless, but after a lifelong journey she arrives at a place of strength and self-love. CALVIN BERGER sets the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac in a modern high school, where a young man feels that his large nose prevents him from getting what he wants in life and chooses to hide behind the handsome popular guy, both of whom eventually learn it's better to be loved for who you are. Finally, in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a middle aged man who feels more comfortable dressed as a woman is asked by his own son to hide who he is, but confidently declares 'I am who I am!' Another thing these three musicals have in common is that they can all currently be seen on Twin Cities stages featuring talented local casts. Read on for more details on each, pick one that suits your fancy, and go see a local musical that just may inspire you to love you you really are!
by Jill Schafer - January 27, 2015
At first glance, the musicals THE COLOR PURPLE, CALVIN BERGER, and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES may not seem to have much in common. The settings couldn't be more different - the rural South in the early 20th century, a modern day high school, and a drag club in 1970s France. But since I happened to see them all on the same weekend, I couldn't help but draw parallels between them. All three musicals all speak to themes of beauty, identity, self-worth, and having the courage to be who you really are, despite what the world is telling you. In THE COLOR PURPLE, a young, poor, black woman is told that she's ugly and worthless, but after a lifelong journey she arrives at a place of strength and self-love. CALVIN BERGER sets the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac in a modern high school, where a young man feels that his large nose prevents him from getting what he wants in life and chooses to hide behind the handsome popular guy, both of whom eventually learn it's better to be loved for who you are. Finally, in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a middle aged man who feels more comfortable dressed as a woman is asked by his own son to hide who he is, but confidently declares 'I am who I am!' Another thing these three musicals have in common is that they can all currently be seen on Twin Cities stages featuring talented local casts. Read on for more details on each, pick one that suits your fancy, and go see a local musical that just may inspire you to love you you really are!
GOODNIGHT MOON Opens at Stages Theatre Company Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Stages Theatre Company opens Goodnight Moon: The Musical tonight. The classic Margaret Wise Brown story book leaps off of the page and on to the stage. Goodnight Moon runs JANUARY 23, 2015 - FEBRUARY 16, 2015. A return engagement for the little bunny who wants to put off going to sleep for as long as possible. Margaret Wise Brown's 65 year old book has entertained four generations of little ones. The pictures on the wall, the toys in their box, and the moon itself all become characters in this magical production. Be sure to read the book before seeing the play.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Stages Theatre Company opens Goodnight Moon: The Musical tonight. The classic Margaret Wise Brown story book leaps off of the page and on to the stage. Goodnight Moon runs JANUARY 23, 2015 - FEBRUARY 16, 2015. A return engagement for the little bunny who wants to put off going to sleep for as long as possible. Margaret Wise Brown's 65 year old book has entertained four generations of little ones. The pictures on the wall, the toys in their box, and the moon itself all become characters in this magical production. Be sure to read the book before seeing the play.
BWW Interviews: Getting to Know I LOVE LUCY'S Thea Brooks
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - January 23, 2015
Thea Brooks stars in the national tour of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, playing at Minneapolis' State Theatre through Jan. 25, 2014. BWW Minneapolis got to find out more about her and the unique show in this fun Getting to Know interview.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - January 23, 2015
Thea Brooks stars in the national tour of I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, playing at Minneapolis' State Theatre through Jan. 25, 2014. BWW Minneapolis got to find out more about her and the unique show in this fun Getting to Know interview.
Minneapolis Musical Theatre Presents CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Now thru 2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Calvin Berger, a modern, musical comedy about a boy, a girl...and a nose, based loosely on the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac and set in high school, makes its area premiere in a Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) production running tonight, January 23, through February 15, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Calvin Berger, a modern, musical comedy about a boy, a girl...and a nose, based loosely on the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac and set in high school, makes its area premiere in a Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) production running tonight, January 23, through February 15, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre.
Theatre Pro Rata to Present THE WOODSMAN, Opening 3/7
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
On Saturday, March 7, Theatre Pro Rata opens The Woodsman by Steven Fechter at the Nimbus Theater in Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
On Saturday, March 7, Theatre Pro Rata opens The Woodsman by Steven Fechter at the Nimbus Theater in Minneapolis.
BWW Reviews: Loudmouth Collective Closes their Third Season with A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, Another Smart, Intense, Funny, Beautifully Acted and Directed Play
by Jill Schafer - January 19, 2015
Loudmouth Collective is closing their third season with another show that is firmly in their wheelhouse of smart, deep, intense, often funny, always thought-provoking, small cast, beautifully directed and acted plays. I've been with them since the beginning, when the surprisingly sweet and touching GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES landed on my favorites list that year. Since then they've done a couple of stellar one-man shows, an absurd comedy, and a Fringe show about talking cats. A BRIGHT NEW BOISE fits in well with that group of plays and helps to further define Loudmouth's point of view, one that's definitely worth paying attention to. It's a beautifully complex play, at times funny, at times utterly devastating, and completely engrossing. I know it's only mid-January, but this is by far the best thing I've seen so far this year.
by Jill Schafer - January 19, 2015
Loudmouth Collective is closing their third season with another show that is firmly in their wheelhouse of smart, deep, intense, often funny, always thought-provoking, small cast, beautifully directed and acted plays. I've been with them since the beginning, when the surprisingly sweet and touching GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES landed on my favorites list that year. Since then they've done a couple of stellar one-man shows, an absurd comedy, and a Fringe show about talking cats. A BRIGHT NEW BOISE fits in well with that group of plays and helps to further define Loudmouth's point of view, one that's definitely worth paying attention to. It's a beautifully complex play, at times funny, at times utterly devastating, and completely engrossing. I know it's only mid-January, but this is by far the best thing I've seen so far this year.
George Brant's MARIE AND ROSETTA Set for Playwrights' Center, 2/2-3
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
The popular Ruth Easton New Play series at the Playwrights' Center continues in February with readings of the new play "Marie and Rosetta" by Core Writer George Brant. The play with music, about gospel greats Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, will have two public readings: Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. at the Playwrights' Center, 2301 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. The readings are free but tickets go fast so claim yours at pwcenter.org before they are gone.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
The popular Ruth Easton New Play series at the Playwrights' Center continues in February with readings of the new play "Marie and Rosetta" by Core Writer George Brant. The play with music, about gospel greats Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, will have two public readings: Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. at the Playwrights' Center, 2301 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. The readings are free but tickets go fast so claim yours at pwcenter.org before they are gone.
2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Winners Announced - Tyler Michaels, Sally Ann Wright & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Minneapolis winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Minneapolis winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
New Stage Version of THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME Debuts at Bedlam Lowertown, Now thru 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
St. Paul native, Joey Hamburger, has teamed up with his best friend Michael Hugh Torsch to recreate The Most Dangerous Game, the classic suspense story of the hunter becoming the prey, as a fast-paced comedy to play in St. Paul's newest theater venue: Bedlam Lowertown. Set in the black & white world of the 1932 film along with a live music score, this loud, fast, and uninhibited new stage production promises to be the perfect antidote to post-holiday doldrums. Also, there's beer!
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
St. Paul native, Joey Hamburger, has teamed up with his best friend Michael Hugh Torsch to recreate The Most Dangerous Game, the classic suspense story of the hunter becoming the prey, as a fast-paced comedy to play in St. Paul's newest theater venue: Bedlam Lowertown. Set in the black & white world of the 1932 film along with a live music score, this loud, fast, and uninhibited new stage production promises to be the perfect antidote to post-holiday doldrums. Also, there's beer!
Photo Flash: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Tour Celebrates Music Legacy With High Fashion Portraits
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015
While in Minneapolis, MN company members from Motown the Musical, under the direction of cast member Christian Dante White, worked with celebrity photographer Brent Dundore to capture the essence of the Motown artists they portray every night onstage in a high fashion shoot. Scroll down for photos!
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015
While in Minneapolis, MN company members from Motown the Musical, under the direction of cast member Christian Dante White, worked with celebrity photographer Brent Dundore to capture the essence of the Motown artists they portray every night onstage in a high fashion shoot. Scroll down for photos!
BWW Reviews: 2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM is a Hilarious, Poignant, and Relatable Look at Life, Friendship, and Coffee
by Jill Schafer - January 12, 2015
Next Sunday, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, two of the funniest women in America, will host the Golden Globes. Until then, we have Shanan Custer and Carolyn Pool, two of the funniest women in the Twin Cities, presiding over a delightful evening of comedy, friendship, and coffee. Their 2008 Fringe hit 2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM has gone through many incarnations, won an Ivey Award, and has now landed on Park Square Theatre's new Andy Boss thrust stage. Even though this is the third time I've seen it and many of the scenes and characters are familiar to me, it still makes me laugh until I cry, and marvel at the universality of life experiences, and the thing that binds us all together - coffee. From bad church basement coffee to the gourmet stuff at fancy coffee shops, it's a running theme in many of our lives and helps us get through the day, and the long cold winter. This show is a celebration of that, but more so a celebration of friendship and laughter.
by Jill Schafer - January 12, 2015
Next Sunday, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, two of the funniest women in America, will host the Golden Globes. Until then, we have Shanan Custer and Carolyn Pool, two of the funniest women in the Twin Cities, presiding over a delightful evening of comedy, friendship, and coffee. Their 2008 Fringe hit 2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM has gone through many incarnations, won an Ivey Award, and has now landed on Park Square Theatre's new Andy Boss thrust stage. Even though this is the third time I've seen it and many of the scenes and characters are familiar to me, it still makes me laugh until I cry, and marvel at the universality of life experiences, and the thing that binds us all together - coffee. From bad church basement coffee to the gourmet stuff at fancy coffee shops, it's a running theme in many of our lives and helps us get through the day, and the long cold winter. This show is a celebration of that, but more so a celebration of friendship and laughter.
BWW Interviews: Getting to Know THE MISANTHROPE Director Adrian Balbontin
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - January 09, 2015
THE MISANTHROPE, a classic play with a new and unique interpretation is playing the Bryant Lake Bowl now, and BWW Minneapolis got to know a little more about the director who brought it there.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - January 09, 2015
THE MISANTHROPE, a classic play with a new and unique interpretation is playing the Bryant Lake Bowl now, and BWW Minneapolis got to know a little more about the director who brought it there.
Mixed Blood Theatre's 55454 SERIES Continues with AFRICAN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015
The 55454 SERIES, Africans and Muslims in America, continues with AFRICAN AMERICA, written by Mixed Blood favorite Warren C. Bowles. In this 45 minute family show, a young professional African American woman, proud of her Afrocentric identity, is educated by a Pan-African interloper who helps her explore the complexity of the continent's disparate languages, cultures, races, and politics. This new friend introduces her to daily influences from South Africa, Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Liberia. Debunking myths of a monolithic African culture, it includes Kikuyu morality tales, stories of indigenous clans and their marked differences, self-determination and sovereignty, and proud aftermaths of post-colonial independence. It is laced with surprises, education, and attitude. Ghanaian Ansa Akyea makes his directorial debut, leading a cast of Equity actors Aaliyah Habeeb, Hope Cervantes, and Sasha Andreev.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015
The 55454 SERIES, Africans and Muslims in America, continues with AFRICAN AMERICA, written by Mixed Blood favorite Warren C. Bowles. In this 45 minute family show, a young professional African American woman, proud of her Afrocentric identity, is educated by a Pan-African interloper who helps her explore the complexity of the continent's disparate languages, cultures, races, and politics. This new friend introduces her to daily influences from South Africa, Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Liberia. Debunking myths of a monolithic African culture, it includes Kikuyu morality tales, stories of indigenous clans and their marked differences, self-determination and sovereignty, and proud aftermaths of post-colonial independence. It is laced with surprises, education, and attitude. Ghanaian Ansa Akyea makes his directorial debut, leading a cast of Equity actors Aaliyah Habeeb, Hope Cervantes, and Sasha Andreev.
Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces Fall 2014 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program Honors
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the fall 2014 honorees recognizing theatre accomplishments by Minnesota students and schools participating in the 2014-15 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the fall 2014 honorees recognizing theatre accomplishments by Minnesota students and schools participating in the 2014-15 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program.
Stages Theatre Company to Offer Sensory Friendly Performance of GOODNIGHT MOON, 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
Stages Theatre Company will offer a special Sensory Friendly Performance of Goodnight Moon: The Musical. The special performance will take place on January 31st at 10am. To reserve tickets call 952-979-1111, option 4.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
Stages Theatre Company will offer a special Sensory Friendly Performance of Goodnight Moon: The Musical. The special performance will take place on January 31st at 10am. To reserve tickets call 952-979-1111, option 4.
THE MISANTHROPE Runs at The Bryant-Lake Bowl thru Jan 17
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2015
A brand new production of the classic comedy The Misanthrope is running at The Bryant-Lake Bowl in Minneapolis through January 17.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2015
A brand new production of the classic comedy The Misanthrope is running at The Bryant-Lake Bowl in Minneapolis through January 17.
Minneapolis Musical Theatre to Present CYRANO DE BERGERAC, 1/23-2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2015
Calvin Berger, a modern, musical comedy about a boy, a girl...and a nose, based loosely on the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac and set in high school, makes its area premiere in a Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) production running January 23-February 15, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. With book, music and lyrics by the award-winning Barry Wyner, Calvin Berger is directed by Joshua James Campbell working with MMT's new artistic director, Christian Unser. Local actor Gregory Adam stars as Calvin, returning to MMT after his scene-stealing turn as the sexy and conniving Raoul in the recent production of Eating Raoul.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2015
Calvin Berger, a modern, musical comedy about a boy, a girl...and a nose, based loosely on the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac and set in high school, makes its area premiere in a Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) production running January 23-February 15, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. With book, music and lyrics by the award-winning Barry Wyner, Calvin Berger is directed by Joshua James Campbell working with MMT's new artistic director, Christian Unser. Local actor Gregory Adam stars as Calvin, returning to MMT after his scene-stealing turn as the sexy and conniving Raoul in the recent production of Eating Raoul.
2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM Comes to Park Square Theatre, 1/2-18
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2015
?No matter how bad things get, there's always coffee. Sometimes there's even wine. And when there's both, well that's a good day.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2015
?No matter how bad things get, there's always coffee. Sometimes there's even wine. And when there's both, well that's a good day.
POP UP MUSICAL Begins Next Month at Plymouth Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2014
What happens when you combine four performers, treasured Broadway tunes, pop-up charts brimming with backstage trivia and outrageous remarks on stage? POP UP MUSICAL, a Broadway revue with a sense of humor previewing January 21, 22, opening January 23 continuing through June 14, 2015 at the Plymouth Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2014
What happens when you combine four performers, treasured Broadway tunes, pop-up charts brimming with backstage trivia and outrageous remarks on stage? POP UP MUSICAL, a Broadway revue with a sense of humor previewing January 21, 22, opening January 23 continuing through June 14, 2015 at the Plymouth Playhouse.
2 SUGARS, ROOM FOR CREAM Comes to Park Square Theatre, 1/2-18
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2014
?No matter how bad things get, there's always coffee. Sometimes there's even wine. And when there's both, well that's a good day.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2014
?No matter how bad things get, there's always coffee. Sometimes there's even wine. And when there's both, well that's a good day.
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company to Remount ROSE with Sally Wingert
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2014
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will remount its Ivey Award-winning production, Rose, starring Sally Wingert, for a limited engagement this January.
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2014
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will remount its Ivey Award-winning production, Rose, starring Sally Wingert, for a limited engagement this January.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
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