Brave New Workshop's New Show FIFTY SHADES OF GRAVY to Begin Feb 6
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2014
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the cast and title for its 2015 winter show: 'Fifty Shades of Gravy' Previews for the show run February 6-12, 2014, with opening night on Friday, February 13. The show runs through May 2.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2014
The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the cast and title for its 2015 winter show: 'Fifty Shades of Gravy' Previews for the show run February 6-12, 2014, with opening night on Friday, February 13. The show runs through May 2.
BWW Reviews: 7th House Theater has Created a Quietly Stunning New Original Musical in JONAH AND THE WHALE
by Jill Schafer - December 23, 2014
Friends, the future of Minnesota theater, and perhaps American theater, is here. It can currently be seen in the Guthrie Theater's 9th floor Dowling Studio, where a group of smart, talented, ambitious, dedicated, hard-working young music-theater artists have created a beautiful new original musical, based on the biblical story of Jonah. It's everything I want theater to be - fresh, innovative, delightful, heart-breaking, inspiring, genuine, and epic. This is 7th House Theater's fourth production in less than two years, and they continue to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what theater can be. They've proven themselves with three low-budget but high-quality productions, and now have the resources of the Guthrie behind them to expand even further in this production. The result is beautiful and breath-taking. If 7th House is the future of theater, we're in good hands.
by Jill Schafer - December 23, 2014
Friends, the future of Minnesota theater, and perhaps American theater, is here. It can currently be seen in the Guthrie Theater's 9th floor Dowling Studio, where a group of smart, talented, ambitious, dedicated, hard-working young music-theater artists have created a beautiful new original musical, based on the biblical story of Jonah. It's everything I want theater to be - fresh, innovative, delightful, heart-breaking, inspiring, genuine, and epic. This is 7th House Theater's fourth production in less than two years, and they continue to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what theater can be. They've proven themselves with three low-budget but high-quality productions, and now have the resources of the Guthrie behind them to expand even further in this production. The result is beautiful and breath-taking. If 7th House is the future of theater, we're in good hands.
Gadfly's QUEER! Set for Pop-Up Performances Across the Twin Cities Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
QUEER! is making a comeback all across the Twin Cities with pop up performances at some of your favorite neighborhood venues! Partnering with some amazing organizations here in the metro, we have been able to bring QUEER! to 3 entirely new venues in January. All venues only cost $10 (although you are more than welcome to give give give so much more if you are able).
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
QUEER! is making a comeback all across the Twin Cities with pop up performances at some of your favorite neighborhood venues! Partnering with some amazing organizations here in the metro, we have been able to bring QUEER! to 3 entirely new venues in January. All venues only cost $10 (although you are more than welcome to give give give so much more if you are able).
Qui Nguyen's DUST to Play Playwrights' Center
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
The Playwrights' Center kicked off its 2014-15 Ruth Easton New Play series in December with two full-to-fire-code-capacity readings of Kira Obolensky's new play "Forget Me Not When Far Away." In January, Twin Cities theater fans have another opportunity for an exclusive experience with a new play in progress, when the series continues with Core Writer Qui Nguyen's new play "Dust."
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
The Playwrights' Center kicked off its 2014-15 Ruth Easton New Play series in December with two full-to-fire-code-capacity readings of Kira Obolensky's new play "Forget Me Not When Far Away." In January, Twin Cities theater fans have another opportunity for an exclusive experience with a new play in progress, when the series continues with Core Writer Qui Nguyen's new play "Dust."
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
7th House Theater's JONAH AND THE WHALE: A NEW MUSICAL Begins Tonight at the Guthrie
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
The Guthrie Theater presents the 7th House Theater production of Jonah and the Whale: A New Musical, a reimagining of the familiar Old Testament tale, set to original bluegrass and folk music.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
The Guthrie Theater presents the 7th House Theater production of Jonah and the Whale: A New Musical, a reimagining of the familiar Old Testament tale, set to original bluegrass and folk music.
BRANSON ON THE ROAD Returns to Plymouth Playhouse for Special Engagement, 1/7-18
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014
What do you get when you bring together three performers, a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you...Branson On The Road®! America's favorite road show, direct from Branson, Missouri makes a return visit to the Plymouth Playhouse for a special engagement, January 7 - 18, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014
What do you get when you bring together three performers, a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you...Branson On The Road®! America's favorite road show, direct from Branson, Missouri makes a return visit to the Plymouth Playhouse for a special engagement, January 7 - 18, 2015.
Theater Latte Da to Bring OLIVER! to the Pantages This Spring
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2014
OLIVER!, an re-imagining of the iconic musical based on Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, directed by the nationally acclaimed Peter Rothstein, runs February 4-March 1, 2015, at the historic Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2014
OLIVER!, an re-imagining of the iconic musical based on Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, directed by the nationally acclaimed Peter Rothstein, runs February 4-March 1, 2015, at the historic Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Begins Tonight at the Orpheum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2014
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Hennepin Theatre Trust are proud to welcome Motown The Musical, tonight, December 16, through the 28th at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin Season.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2014
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Hennepin Theatre Trust are proud to welcome Motown The Musical, tonight, December 16, through the 28th at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin Season.
Brave New Workshop Offering Three Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2014
The Brave New Workshop (BNW) has announced their 2014 New Year's Eve offerings, featuring the BNW New Year's Improvaganza, as well as two other show performances, for Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2014
The Brave New Workshop (BNW) has announced their 2014 New Year's Eve offerings, featuring the BNW New Year's Improvaganza, as well as two other show performances, for Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
Theatre Novi Most to Present REHEARSING FAILURE
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2014
Living in exile in Los Angeles after fleeing the Nazis, Brecht rehearses The Life of Galileo with his wife Helene Weigel and two of his former lovers, Elisabeth Hauptmann, a writer, and Ruth Berlau, a director. As they work on this epic history play over the summer of 1947, the themes of Galileo resonate with Brecht's own life and the unique relationships he had with his collaborators.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2014
Living in exile in Los Angeles after fleeing the Nazis, Brecht rehearses The Life of Galileo with his wife Helene Weigel and two of his former lovers, Elisabeth Hauptmann, a writer, and Ruth Berlau, a director. As they work on this epic history play over the summer of 1947, the themes of Galileo resonate with Brecht's own life and the unique relationships he had with his collaborators.
Swandive Theatre to Open New Program with DEFYING GRAVITY in January
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2014
Defying Gravity artfully interweaves the past with the present and the lives of the participants and bystanders of the ill-fated Challenger mission. Through the memories and impressions of painter Claude Monet, a NASA mechanic, a bartender, a retired couple, the Teacher and her grieving daughter we explore the impact of art, religion, loss and the limits of human possibility.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2014
Defying Gravity artfully interweaves the past with the present and the lives of the participants and bystanders of the ill-fated Challenger mission. Through the memories and impressions of painter Claude Monet, a NASA mechanic, a bartender, a retired couple, the Teacher and her grieving daughter we explore the impact of art, religion, loss and the limits of human possibility.
Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards - J.C. Cutler Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 13, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 13, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
BWW Interviews: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL's Leon Outlaw Jr.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - December 12, 2014
At the ripe old age of 12, theatre 'vet' Outlaw plays Young Berry Gordy, Young Stevie Wonder and Young Michael Jackson in MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing Dec. 16 - 28 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - December 12, 2014
At the ripe old age of 12, theatre 'vet' Outlaw plays Young Berry Gordy, Young Stevie Wonder and Young Michael Jackson in MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing Dec. 16 - 28 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.
Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Presents LA NATIVIDAD, Now thru 12/21
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2014
Angels and shepherds. A suspicious king. A time of social distress. A pregnant woman knocks on the doors of the city, seeking shelter. Who is it that gathers to welcome a new little one into this world? This is the Christmas Story.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2014
Angels and shepherds. A suspicious king. A time of social distress. A pregnant woman knocks on the doors of the city, seeking shelter. Who is it that gathers to welcome a new little one into this world? This is the Christmas Story.
PILGRIMS MUSA AND SHERI IN THE NEW WORLD to Open 55454 SERIES
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2014
Launching the 55454 SERIES, Africans and Muslims in America, is PILGRIMS MUSA AND SHERI IN THE NEW WORLD by acclaimed playwright Egyptian-born Yussef El Guindi. Smart and funny, this winner of the American Theatre Critics' Steinberg New American Play Award is a comic love story centering on a Muslim immigrant who falls in love with an American non-Muslim woman, after immigrating to the US for an arranged marriage with an American Muslim. Hailed as '...a comic charmer and a humane reminder that most of us are pilgrims of one kind or another in this big, complicated, rewarding land we share,' by The Seattle Times, PILGRIMS MUSA AND SHERI... is the perfect opener for Mixed Blood's Series, named after its zip code, which will continue into spring.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2014
Launching the 55454 SERIES, Africans and Muslims in America, is PILGRIMS MUSA AND SHERI IN THE NEW WORLD by acclaimed playwright Egyptian-born Yussef El Guindi. Smart and funny, this winner of the American Theatre Critics' Steinberg New American Play Award is a comic love story centering on a Muslim immigrant who falls in love with an American non-Muslim woman, after immigrating to the US for an arranged marriage with an American Muslim. Hailed as '...a comic charmer and a humane reminder that most of us are pilgrims of one kind or another in this big, complicated, rewarding land we share,' by The Seattle Times, PILGRIMS MUSA AND SHERI... is the perfect opener for Mixed Blood's Series, named after its zip code, which will continue into spring.
Rehearsals for Park Square Theatre's THE COLOR PURPLE Begin Next Week
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Park Square Theatre will produce the musical The Color Purple featuring a cast of 20 actors, a live orchestra, and some of the finest talent in the Twin Cities on its Proscenium Stage January 16 - February 15, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Park Square Theatre will produce the musical The Color Purple featuring a cast of 20 actors, a live orchestra, and some of the finest talent in the Twin Cities on its Proscenium Stage January 16 - February 15, 2015.
BWW Interviews: Ordway's A CHRISTMAS STORY's Dieter Bierbrauer
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - December 08, 2014
Accomplished Twin Cities actor Dieter Biebrauer is playing an iconic character in a show based on an iconic, now classic Christmas movie. But don't expect him to be just like the one you remember from the film.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - December 08, 2014
Accomplished Twin Cities actor Dieter Biebrauer is playing an iconic character in a show based on an iconic, now classic Christmas movie. But don't expect him to be just like the one you remember from the film.
BWW Reviews: The Ordway's Local Production of the New Musical A CHRISTMAS STORY is a Charming, Funny, Nostalgic Look at Holiday Memories
by Jill Schafer - December 04, 2014
St. Paul's Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is returning to its tradition of an original and (mostly) locally cast production during holidays, rather than the touring productions that often come through. In fact, the last Ordway Original holiday production was 2011's CINDERELLA. This year's production of the new musical based on the cult holiday movie A CHRISTMAS STORY is worth the wait. I am usually skeptical of movies turned into musicals, because often it doesn't work or it just simply isn't necessary. But I saw a preview of A Christmas Story (which officially opens on Friday and runs through December 28) last night and was pleasantly surprised; I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. In fact I loved pretty much every minute of it. The creators did a wonderful job of retaining the movie's unique tone of humor, silliness, and nostalgia while creating something new that stands on its own merits, whether you're a fan of the movie or not. And best of all, director James Rocco and his team have created a wonderful production that showcases some of the Twin Cities' finest talent, as well as giving a chance for talented local youngsters to play and shine on stage. The Ordway's A CHRISTMAS STORY is a wonderful, fun, extravagant, poignant, top-notch production of a new musical based on a beloved classic.
by Jill Schafer - December 04, 2014
St. Paul's Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is returning to its tradition of an original and (mostly) locally cast production during holidays, rather than the touring productions that often come through. In fact, the last Ordway Original holiday production was 2011's CINDERELLA. This year's production of the new musical based on the cult holiday movie A CHRISTMAS STORY is worth the wait. I am usually skeptical of movies turned into musicals, because often it doesn't work or it just simply isn't necessary. But I saw a preview of A Christmas Story (which officially opens on Friday and runs through December 28) last night and was pleasantly surprised; I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. In fact I loved pretty much every minute of it. The creators did a wonderful job of retaining the movie's unique tone of humor, silliness, and nostalgia while creating something new that stands on its own merits, whether you're a fan of the movie or not. And best of all, director James Rocco and his team have created a wonderful production that showcases some of the Twin Cities' finest talent, as well as giving a chance for talented local youngsters to play and shine on stage. The Ordway's A CHRISTMAS STORY is a wonderful, fun, extravagant, poignant, top-notch production of a new musical based on a beloved classic.
NBC PETER PAN LIVE!'s Alanna Saunders to Star in Children's Theatre Company's PETER PAN
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Children's Theatre Company has announced that Alanna Saunders, who plays Tiger Lily in NBC's Peter Pan Live, will play Wendy in this spring's Peter Pan the Musical. Joining her will be 2014 Ivey Award-winner for Emerging Artist Tyler Michaels in the title role. Audience favorite Reed Sigmund, now in his 15th season as a CTC Acting Company member, brings his signature style to the loathsome, tortured Captain Hook. Peter Pan the Musical runs April 21 through June 21, 2015 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage and is directed by Peter Rothstein.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Children's Theatre Company has announced that Alanna Saunders, who plays Tiger Lily in NBC's Peter Pan Live, will play Wendy in this spring's Peter Pan the Musical. Joining her will be 2014 Ivey Award-winner for Emerging Artist Tyler Michaels in the title role. Audience favorite Reed Sigmund, now in his 15th season as a CTC Acting Company member, brings his signature style to the loathsome, tortured Captain Hook. Peter Pan the Musical runs April 21 through June 21, 2015 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage and is directed by Peter Rothstein.
Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards - Tyler Michaels Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
Northrop Welcomes The Suzanne Farrell Ballet Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Northrop presents THE SUZANNE FARRELL BALLET tonight, December 4 at 7:30 pm on the Carlson Family Stage, with full live orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Northrop presents THE SUZANNE FARRELL BALLET tonight, December 4 at 7:30 pm on the Carlson Family Stage, with full live orchestra.
RISK! Podcast Comes to Brave New Workshop ETC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
The Brave New Workshop (BNW) is excited to announce that they will be hosting a live recording of the hit podcast 'Risk!' as it travels across the country. The performance and recording of the 'Risk!' episode will take place tonight, December 4 at 8pm at the BNW's ETC event space in downtown Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
The Brave New Workshop (BNW) is excited to announce that they will be hosting a live recording of the hit podcast 'Risk!' as it travels across the country. The performance and recording of the 'Risk!' episode will take place tonight, December 4 at 8pm at the BNW's ETC event space in downtown Minneapolis.
Brazen Theater Presents UNCLE WALT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning tonight, December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning tonight, December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Brazen Theater Presents UNCLE WALT, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning tonight, December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454. The cast includes Nicholas Pierro, Nick James, Coletrane Johnson, and Matt Wall.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014
Brazen Theater presents the professional world premier of Uncle Walt, a new dark comedy by Andrew Rosdail directed by Mark Hooker beginning tonight, December 4th at the People's Center Theatre, 425 20th Avenue South, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55454. The cast includes Nicholas Pierro, Nick James, Coletrane Johnson, and Matt Wall.
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