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Swandive Theatre's 5th Annual Veggie Stock Theatre Returns to Corcoran Neighborhood, 8/23-9/13
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2014
Swandive Theatre returns to the backyard this summer for the 5th annual Veggie Stock Theatre! The summer play-­reading series, taking place over four Saturdays (Aug 23rd, 30th & Sept 6th, 13th), invites patrons, friends, and neighbors into the Corcoran backyard for a potluck, a play reading, and a discussion. Read by a talented group of professional Minneapolis actors, each of the scripts tell stories that explore magic in the everyday, a hallmark of Swandive Theatre productions. Veggie Stock Theatre prompts conversations with members of Swandive's audience to find out first-­?hand what they enjoy and what they might want to see as a fully staged production sometime in the future.
Karen Olivo to Teach Master Class at Minnetonka Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2014
The Tony Award-winning actress Karen Olivo is coming to Minnetonka Theatre to teach a Master Class for high school students. This exciting two-day event is open to all Minnetonka High School theatre students interested in improving their audition techniques, and will include workshops, mock auditions, and even private coaching for the cast of Minnetonka's student summer stock production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (August 8-16).
LAKE UNTERSEE, SKIN DEEP SEA and More Set for Workhaus Playwrights Collective's 8th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
Workhaus Playwrights Collective announces its 8th season featuring world premiere productions of LAKE UNTERSEE, by Joe Waechter (September, 2014), SKIN DEEP SEA, by Stanton Wood (February, 2015), and THE REAGAN YEARS, by Dominic Orlando (April, 2015).
Brazen Theater to Present MISS LONGVIEW TEXAS DRAG PAGEANT, Begin. 7/31
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
Brazen Theater presents the Minneapolis premiere of The Miss Longview Texas Drag Pageant, a new play written and directed by Mark Hooker (Artistic Director, Brazen Theatre) and co-directed by Janice Orlandi ('Bette Davis Ain't for Sissies' 5 Star Edinburg Fringe 2013 ) and produced by Joel Thingvall (Producers Association, and Managing Director, Brazen Theatre) beginning July 31st at Theatre In The Round at 245 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis. The Miss Longview Texas Drag Pageant originally opened in New York City in the Times Square Arts Building in December of 2013.
Blue Umbrella Productions Presents DREAMBOYS, 8/2-10
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
In January 2000, three men took to the stage at the Bryant-Lake Bowl in an unassuming and intimate revue called 'Unexpected Songs' featuring music made famous by the women of Broadway. Five incarnations, fourteen years, two additional cast members, and one name change later, an updated iteration of that modest little show, now called 'DreamBoys,' makes its Fringe debut in a sexy and fun production that is also surprisingly moving and relevant.
Jungle Theater to Present THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, 8/29-10/19
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
Like the vampire and Egyptian princess who appear in Charles Ludlam's high-camp classic, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP returns to life at the Jungle Theater (2951 Lyndale Ave. So., Minneapolis), August 29-October 19, 2014. One of the Jungle's 'most-requested' favorites, award-winning director Joel Sass reprises the over-the-top farce with Bradley Greenwald and brings Stephen Cartmell into the fray.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS to Return to the Orpheum Theatre, 12/7
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2014
Holiday classic Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis returns to Minneapolis to perform live for one night only at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the spectacular and beloved Christmas tour and the release of 'Mannheim Steamroller Christmas,' an album that revolutionized the holiday season music category. It's also the 40th anniversary of Davis' first album in the Fresh Aire series, which pioneered the New Age music category. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2014. Tickets may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
Jungle Theater's Founder & Artistic Director Bain Boehlke to Retire in 2015
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2014
The Jungle Theater announced today that Founder Bain Boehlke will step down from his current duties as Artistic Director, effective June 30, 2015. An interim director will be appointed while the Jungle Board of Directors searches for a permanent replacement. Margo Gisselman will continue in her role as Executive Director.
BWW Reviews: CAT IN THE HAT Has the Desired Effect at Children's Theatre Company
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 21, 2014
What better way to review a Children's Theatre Company show than to have a real mom and her little boy attend and tell us about the experience? This first-hand review by a first-time reviewer will charm you into attending one of the remaining performances as the show closes this Sunday, July 27.
Walking Shadow Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2014
It's been ten years since Walking Shadow began at the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Over the past 32 productions we've crossed swords, lost bicycles, solved puzzles, been killed by zombies, danced like robots, traveled through time, saved Tokyo, and had many lively debates. Thanks for making this decade of fun, intelligent, provocative theatre possible!
MJTC's 2014-15 Season to Feature ROSE, JERICO, STARS OF DAVID & More
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company has announced an exciting line up of five shows for its 2014-15 season. Artists familiar to MJTC theatergoers will be on stage and on the creative teams through the 20th anniversary season.
BWW Reviews: Lyric Arts Company of Anoka Does Jonathan Larson Proud with their Production of RENT
by Jill Schafer - July 15, 2014
RENT gets me every time. Seeing it for the 14th time is just as thrilling, emotional, and epic as the first time I saw it 17 years ago. I can't even put into words why it has such a strong grip on my soul. It's just such a beautiful message of love, hope, community, and life, made all the more poignant by creator Jonathan Larson's untimely passing. Lyric Arts' new production is truly beautiful; the cast is energetic and talented, the sets and costumes have that cool rock show vibe, and the staging is different enough to make it feel fresh and original, but similar enough to the Broadway version to feel familiar to RENTheads like me. RENT is a brilliantly written piece of music-theater, and Lyric Arts has done Jonathan Larson proud. I can think of no higher praise.
Box Wine Theatre to Present MINIATURE HORSES DON'T GO TO HEAVEN, Begin. 7/31
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Box Wine Theatre presents "'Miniature Horses Don't Go to Heaven' and Other Plays Inspired by Real News Headlines" by Adam Sharp at the 2014 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Show dates are on July 31 at 8:30 PM, August 2 at 7 PM, August 5 at 5:30 PM, August 8 at 8:30 PM, and August 10 at 1:00 PM. All performances will be at New Century Theatre located at 615 Hennepin Ave #145, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Tickets are $12. To make reservations, visit www.fringefestival.org/2014/show/?id=2767.
Tickets for DIRTY DANCING's Fall Run at Orpheum Theatre On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for the Minnesota premiere of Dirty Dancing-The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale at noon today, July 11.
Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre Presents THE WOLF OF WALMART, Now thru 11/1
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre (BNW) is eagerly anticipating today's opening of the Fall 2014 comedy revue, 'The Wolf of Walmart.' All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis.
BWW Reviews: The Guthrie Theater's Gorgeous New Production of MY FAIR LADY is a Musical with Style and Substance
by Jill Schafer - July 10, 2014
There's a reason My Fair Lady is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Not only does it feature a bunch of wonderful songs by Lerner and Loewe that have become classics, but it's based on the George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion that deals with issues of class, gender, societal expectations, and the intersection of wealth and power. It's a musical that has style and substance. The Guthrie's gorgeous new production does well by this classic. The show is perfectly cast, the familiar music sounds great, the choreography is fantastic, and the sets and costumes are luscious. This hugely entertaining show is definitely a must-see summer blockbuster musical.
EVITA National Tour Coming to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 8/12-17
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced today that it will kick off its 2014-2015 season with the Tony Award-winning musical EVITA, Aug. 12-17. Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org, by phone at 651-224-4222 or in person at the Ordway ticket office.
Review Roundup: MY FAIR LADY at The Guthrie
by Christina Mancuso - July 10, 2014
The Guthrie Theater opened My Fair Lady, the hummable, quotable, utterly enjoyable musical for the whole family. Playing for the first time at the Guthrie, under the direction of Joe Dowling, My Fair Lady features Helen Anker as Eliza Doolittle, Tony Sheldon as Colonel Pickering, Donald Corren as Alfred P. Doolittle - all in their Guthrie debuts - and Jeff McCarthy as Professor Henry Higgins.
Tickets to DIRTY DANCING's Fall Run at Orpheum Theatre On Sale 7/11
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for the Minnesota premiere of Dirty Dancing-The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale at noon on Friday, July 11. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film debuts at the Orpheum Theatre October 7-19, 2014 as part of the 2014-2015 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season. Tickets may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.
Minnesota Fringe Festival Cast Set for Brazen Theater's THE MISS LONGVIEW TEXAS DRAG PAGEANT, 7/31-8/9
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
Brazen Theater presents the Minneapolis premiere of The Miss Longview Texas Drag Pageant, a new play written and directed by Mark Hooker (Artistic Director, Brazen Theatre) and co-directed by Janice Orlandi ('Bette Davis Ain't for Sissies' 5 Star Edinburg Fringe 2013 ) and produced by Joel Thingvall (Producers Association, and Managing Director, Brazen Theatre) beginning July 31st at Theatre In The Round at 245 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis.
Photo Flash: First Look at Helen Anker, Tony Sheldon and More in Guthrie's MY FAIR LADY
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2014
The Guthrie Theater presents My Fair Lady, the hummable, quotable, utterly enjoyable musical for the whole family. Playing for the first time at the Guthrie, under the direction of Joe Dowling, My Fair Lady will feature Helen Anker as Eliza Doolittle, Tony Sheldon as Colonel Pickering, Donald Corren as Alfred P. Doolittle - all in their Guthrie debuts - and Jeff McCarthy as Professor Henry Higgins. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
Helen Anker and Jeff McCarthy Lead Guthrie's MY FAIR LADY, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2014
The Guthrie Theater presents My Fair Lady, the hummable, quotable, utterly enjoyable musical for the whole family. Playing for the first time at the Guthrie, under the direction of Joe Dowling, My Fair Lady will feature Helen Anker as Eliza Doolittle, Tony Sheldon as Colonel Pickering, Donald Corren as Alfred P. Doolittle - all in their Guthrie debuts - and Jeff McCarthy as Professor Henry Higgins. Performances began on the Wurtele Thrust Stage on Saturday, June 28, with an opening slated for tonight, July 4, 2014.
Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre Presents THE WOLF OF WALMART, 7/11-11/1
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
With preview performances underway, the Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre (BNW) is eagerly anticipating the July 11 opening of the Fall 2014 comedy revue, 'The Wolf of Walmart.' All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for 'The Wolf of Walmart' are on sale now at (612) 332-6620 or http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/ 'The Wolf of Walmart' runs through November 1.
'NICE WORK', Creole Choir of Cuba and More Set for the Ordway, Oct 2014
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announces its October 2014 calendar. Details below!
BWW Interviews: Getting to know MY FAIR LADY'S Tony Sheldon
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 01, 2014
Known best as Bernadette in PRISCILLA - QUEEN OF THE DESERT, actor Tony Sheldon is in Minneapolis for the summer and is having fun with his role, exploring the city and working at the Guthrie.

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