Mixed Blood Theatre to Present THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT, 11/14-24
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
A talented company of professional actors, musicians, and Minnesota veterans, led by Director Leah Cooper, creates and performs an inspiring new play based on personal stories of veterans of all conflicts on all sides collected in years of story circles. Opening shortly after Veterans Day, THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT previews November 14, and runs November 15-24 at Fort Snelling. The production is a partnership of the Footprints Collective, Mixed Blood Theatre, and the Minnesota Humanities Center's Veterans' Voices.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
A talented company of professional actors, musicians, and Minnesota veterans, led by Director Leah Cooper, creates and performs an inspiring new play based on personal stories of veterans of all conflicts on all sides collected in years of story circles. Opening shortly after Veterans Day, THE VETERANS PLAY PROJECT previews November 14, and runs November 15-24 at Fort Snelling. The production is a partnership of the Footprints Collective, Mixed Blood Theatre, and the Minnesota Humanities Center's Veterans' Voices.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Plays Mystic Showroom, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The international Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet is coming to the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake for three rockin' performances tonight, October 25 through 27.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2013
The international Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet is coming to the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake for three rockin' performances tonight, October 25 through 27.
HE & SHE World Premiere at CDT, Feat. Illusionist Jared Sherlock, Set for 11/18
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, The Producing House, and Sherlock Studios are pleased to announce the world premiere of He & She, a brand new show that combines magic, music and movement. He & She will play for one night only, Monday, November 18 at 7:30pm, at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres as part of the Cabaret Mondays Series.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2013
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, The Producing House, and Sherlock Studios are pleased to announce the world premiere of He & She, a brand new show that combines magic, music and movement. He & She will play for one night only, Monday, November 18 at 7:30pm, at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres as part of the Cabaret Mondays Series.
BWW Reviews: 700 SUNDAYS is a must-see in Minneapolis
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 24, 2013
This is a show not to be missed by any theatre-loving Minneapolitan or anyone within driving distance because, not only was it funny as hell, it has more heart than you know what to do with. At the State Theatre through Saturday, Oct. 26, don't delay before you have to book a ticket to NYC to see it.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 24, 2013
This is a show not to be missed by any theatre-loving Minneapolitan or anyone within driving distance because, not only was it funny as hell, it has more heart than you know what to do with. At the State Theatre through Saturday, Oct. 26, don't delay before you have to book a ticket to NYC to see it.
BWW Reviews: Bloomington's LES MISERABLES Fascinates
by Erin Nagel - October 24, 2013
Bloomington Civic Theatre is currently staging what could easily be their biggest production to date, Les Miserables, and the production is outstanding.
by Erin Nagel - October 24, 2013
Bloomington Civic Theatre is currently staging what could easily be their biggest production to date, Les Miserables, and the production is outstanding.
31 PLAYS to Premiere at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater, 11/18 & 25
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
Playwright/actor Thomas Ward will premiere his play 31 Plays at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater for a special engagement November 18 & 25. In August of 2013 Ward participated in the '31 Plays in 31 Days' challenge to write a new play everyday for the entire month. What began as a light-hearted creative challenge became a terrifying mid-life crisis as the author began to question every choice, credo, and circumstance of his life.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
Playwright/actor Thomas Ward will premiere his play 31 Plays at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater for a special engagement November 18 & 25. In August of 2013 Ward participated in the '31 Plays in 31 Days' challenge to write a new play everyday for the entire month. What began as a light-hearted creative challenge became a terrifying mid-life crisis as the author began to question every choice, credo, and circumstance of his life.
Children's Theatre Company to Present CINDERELLA, 11/12-1/5
by Molly Tracy - October 22, 2013
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) serves a special treat to Twin Cities' audiences for the holidays with Cinderella, a fan-favorite in the theatre's repertory. Filled with hilarious contemporary allusions, audience participation and epic pop song numbers, this production will have audiences clutching at their sides with laughter and dancing in the aisles.
by Molly Tracy - October 22, 2013
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) serves a special treat to Twin Cities' audiences for the holidays with Cinderella, a fan-favorite in the theatre's repertory. Filled with hilarious contemporary allusions, audience participation and epic pop song numbers, this production will have audiences clutching at their sides with laughter and dancing in the aisles.
Billy Crystal's Pre-Broadway Engagement of 700 SUNDAYS Opens Tonight at State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
The acclaimed Billy Crystal will perform 700 Sundays, his Tony Award-winning, record breaking, autobiographical play in Minneapolis tonight, October 22-26, 2013 at the historic State Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2013
The acclaimed Billy Crystal will perform 700 Sundays, his Tony Award-winning, record breaking, autobiographical play in Minneapolis tonight, October 22-26, 2013 at the historic State Theatre.
BWW Reviews: CDT's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Goes for Nostalgic Connection
by Erin Nagel - October 19, 2013
Family. Love. Faith. Change. Tradition. Those are the themes running throughout FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Currently playing at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, FIDDLER is one of the most beloved musicals of our time. In fact, once you start watching it won't be long before you figure out why.
by Erin Nagel - October 19, 2013
Family. Love. Faith. Change. Tradition. Those are the themes running throughout FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Currently playing at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, FIDDLER is one of the most beloved musicals of our time. In fact, once you start watching it won't be long before you figure out why.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at J.C. Cutler, Bob Davis and More in Highlights of Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Christina Mancuso - October 18, 2013
Tuesday, October 22 marks the first day of rehearsal for the Guthrie Theater's 2013 production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The perennial holiday favorite, now in its 39th year at the Guthrie, features a script by British playwright Crispin Whittell and is directed by Joe Chvala. Chvala is the founder and artistic director of the Flying Foot Forum and has previously served as both director and movement director for the production. Longtime Guthrie actor J.C. Cutler will reprise the role of grubby miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Cutler has been involved in 30 productions at the Guthrie since 1993, including five productions of A Christmas Carol - appearing as Ebenezer Scrooge (2011), Bob Cratchit (1995, 1997), Banker (1996) and Young Scrooge (1993, 1994) - and was last seen on a Guthrie stage in this past summer's original romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice. Check out a first look at highlights below!
by Christina Mancuso - October 18, 2013
Tuesday, October 22 marks the first day of rehearsal for the Guthrie Theater's 2013 production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The perennial holiday favorite, now in its 39th year at the Guthrie, features a script by British playwright Crispin Whittell and is directed by Joe Chvala. Chvala is the founder and artistic director of the Flying Foot Forum and has previously served as both director and movement director for the production. Longtime Guthrie actor J.C. Cutler will reprise the role of grubby miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Cutler has been involved in 30 productions at the Guthrie since 1993, including five productions of A Christmas Carol - appearing as Ebenezer Scrooge (2011), Bob Cratchit (1995, 1997), Banker (1996) and Young Scrooge (1993, 1994) - and was last seen on a Guthrie stage in this past summer's original romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice. Check out a first look at highlights below!
Photo Flash: First Look at J.C. Cutler, Bob Davis and More in Guthrie's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
Tuesday, October 22 marks the first day of rehearsal for the Guthrie Theater's 2013 production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The perennial holiday favorite, now in its 39th year at the Guthrie, features a script by British playwright Crispin Whittell and is directed by Joe Chvala. Chvala is the founder and artistic director of the Flying Foot Forum and has previously served as both director and movement director for the production. Longtime Guthrie actor J.C. Cutler will reprise the role of grubby miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Cutler has been involved in 30 productions at the Guthrie since 1993, including five productions of A Christmas Carol - appearing as Ebenezer Scrooge (2011), Bob Cratchit (1995, 1997), Banker (1996) and Young Scrooge (1993, 1994) - and was last seen on a Guthrie stage in this past summer's original romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
Tuesday, October 22 marks the first day of rehearsal for the Guthrie Theater's 2013 production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The perennial holiday favorite, now in its 39th year at the Guthrie, features a script by British playwright Crispin Whittell and is directed by Joe Chvala. Chvala is the founder and artistic director of the Flying Foot Forum and has previously served as both director and movement director for the production. Longtime Guthrie actor J.C. Cutler will reprise the role of grubby miser Ebenezer Scrooge. Cutler has been involved in 30 productions at the Guthrie since 1993, including five productions of A Christmas Carol - appearing as Ebenezer Scrooge (2011), Bob Cratchit (1995, 1997), Banker (1996) and Young Scrooge (1993, 1994) - and was last seen on a Guthrie stage in this past summer's original romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice. Check out a first look below!
Stages Theatre's SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
'Sideways Stories from Wayside School' opens today, Oct. 18 at Stages Theatre Company (STC) with limited availability for weekday matinees. Written by Louis Sachar, this book is an appropriate addition to Stages Theatre Company's 30th anniversary season where 'there are thirty stories from the thirtieth story of Wayside School.' In the story, the builder makes a mistake and turns the plans on their side. That's why Wayside School is thirty stories high with one classroom on each level.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
'Sideways Stories from Wayside School' opens today, Oct. 18 at Stages Theatre Company (STC) with limited availability for weekday matinees. Written by Louis Sachar, this book is an appropriate addition to Stages Theatre Company's 30th anniversary season where 'there are thirty stories from the thirtieth story of Wayside School.' In the story, the builder makes a mistake and turns the plans on their side. That's why Wayside School is thirty stories high with one classroom on each level.
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series and Walker Art Center Present Jherek Bischoff: COMPOSED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
Tonight, October 18 at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music series and the Walker Art Center present Jherek Bischoff: Composed, in collaboration with Minnesota Public Radio.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
Tonight, October 18 at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown Saint Paul, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music series and the Walker Art Center present Jherek Bischoff: Composed, in collaboration with Minnesota Public Radio.
THE LITTLE BIRD THAT WAS CAUGHT, THE RELUCTANT DRAGON and More Set for SteppingStone's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
Coming off of a very successful 25th Anniversary Season, which had record-breaking ticket sales and new versions of SteppingStone Theatre¹s most popular and exciting plays, SteppingStone Theatre will be continuing that momentum into the new season with ground-breaking new productions, including four SteppingStone Theatre Originals.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2013
Coming off of a very successful 25th Anniversary Season, which had record-breaking ticket sales and new versions of SteppingStone Theatre¹s most popular and exciting plays, SteppingStone Theatre will be continuing that momentum into the new season with ground-breaking new productions, including four SteppingStone Theatre Originals.
BUILDERS OF THE UNIVERSE Set for Tonight at Northrop
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
Northrop, College of Design, Institute for Advanced Study, and University Honors Program present a 'Pop-Up Northrop: Igniting Big Ideas' event: Builders of the Universe tonight, Oct 17, 7:00 pm at the Northrop Plaza. FREE.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
Northrop, College of Design, Institute for Advanced Study, and University Honors Program present a 'Pop-Up Northrop: Igniting Big Ideas' event: Builders of the Universe tonight, Oct 17, 7:00 pm at the Northrop Plaza. FREE.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA & More Set for Hennepin Theatre Trust's Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced their November and December 2013 holiday lineup at the Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres in downtown Minneapolis. Highlights include former Stray Cats' retro swing guitarist, and Minneapolis resident, Brian Setzer, the hilarious Minnesota spoof of the Charles Dickens' classic A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol, legendary country recording artist Martina McBride, the Grammy Award-winning harmonies of The Manhattan Transfer, the Emmy Award-winning quartet The Blenders, Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Phantom of the Opera, the glittering Lorie Line, the Theater Latte Da/Cantus collaboration All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, and the witty, stylish holiday offerings ofJohn Trones with special guest, piano sensation Jim Brickman in Christmas in the City. Please see below for specific show information or visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced their November and December 2013 holiday lineup at the Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres in downtown Minneapolis. Highlights include former Stray Cats' retro swing guitarist, and Minneapolis resident, Brian Setzer, the hilarious Minnesota spoof of the Charles Dickens' classic A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol, legendary country recording artist Martina McBride, the Grammy Award-winning harmonies of The Manhattan Transfer, the Emmy Award-winning quartet The Blenders, Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Phantom of the Opera, the glittering Lorie Line, the Theater Latte Da/Cantus collaboration All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, and the witty, stylish holiday offerings ofJohn Trones with special guest, piano sensation Jim Brickman in Christmas in the City. Please see below for specific show information or visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org.
BWW Reviews: MJTC's A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE Is Thought Provoking
by Erin Nagel - October 17, 2013
Love triangles are always complicated. But the one in A Strange and Separate People is as complicated as they come.
by Erin Nagel - October 17, 2013
Love triangles are always complicated. But the one in A Strange and Separate People is as complicated as they come.
MUSICALS OF THE 1950S Kicks Off Broadway Songbook Series at the Ordway, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opens its 2013-2014 Broadway Songbook series with 'Musicals of the 1950s' tonight, Oct. 17, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee shows Oct. 19 and 20 at 2:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opens its 2013-2014 Broadway Songbook series with 'Musicals of the 1950s' tonight, Oct. 17, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee shows Oct. 19 and 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Memphis And The Meantimes Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres October 24-25
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2013
Twin Cities' singer-songwriter and multiple Minnesota Music Award winner Mick Sterling, leads an all-star local lineup with MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES, in a musical salute to songs of the Grand Old Opry and Sun Records. Sterling leads MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES through the songs proven to be the pillars of popular music as part of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' 2013 Concert Series for two evening performances on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25th.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2013
Twin Cities' singer-songwriter and multiple Minnesota Music Award winner Mick Sterling, leads an all-star local lineup with MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES, in a musical salute to songs of the Grand Old Opry and Sun Records. Sterling leads MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES through the songs proven to be the pillars of popular music as part of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' 2013 Concert Series for two evening performances on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25th.
Ordway's BROADWAY SONGBOOK Returns with Intimate Staging of MUSICALS OF THE 1950s
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 15, 2013
Catch an intimate performance of the Ordway's well-recieved BROADWAY SONGBOOK series while sitting on the stage with the performers.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 15, 2013
Catch an intimate performance of the Ordway's well-recieved BROADWAY SONGBOOK series while sitting on the stage with the performers.
BWW Reviews: What a Difference a Year Makes for Illusion's LOVE AND MARRIAGE
by Erin Nagel - October 15, 2013
The show is beautifully put together and truly embraces the idea that love conquers all. This is a show that all should see. If not for the songs sung gorgeously by the talented cast, then for the beautiful message of love in all shapes and forms that the show champions.
by Erin Nagel - October 15, 2013
The show is beautifully put together and truly embraces the idea that love conquers all. This is a show that all should see. If not for the songs sung gorgeously by the talented cast, then for the beautiful message of love in all shapes and forms that the show champions.
BWW Reviews: Nostalgic, Entertaining and Unexpected, TRP's MORNING'S AT SEVEN
by Noah Lee Jordan - October 15, 2013
Paul Osborn's MORNING'S AT SEVEN is interesting. I wish there were a better word to describe it, but it's the only word that feels right. I could say it's lively, endearing, or funny (which it's all of those things) but for some reason 'interesting' is the only word I can produce.
by Noah Lee Jordan - October 15, 2013
Paul Osborn's MORNING'S AT SEVEN is interesting. I wish there were a better word to describe it, but it's the only word that feels right. I could say it's lively, endearing, or funny (which it's all of those things) but for some reason 'interesting' is the only word I can produce.
Park Square to Bring a Dash of Gershwin to the Holidays, 11/29-12/29
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Park Square brings a dash of Gershwin to the holiday entertainment season with WORDS BY...IRA GERSHWIN AND THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, November 29 -December 29, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
Park Square brings a dash of Gershwin to the holiday entertainment season with WORDS BY...IRA GERSHWIN AND THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, November 29 -December 29, 2013.
BWW Interviews: Video Interview with Cast of CARRIE, THE MUSICAL
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 14, 2013
Cast members from Minneapolis Musical Theatre's CARRIE, THE MUSICAL discuss their characters, differences in the versions of Carrie and more in this BroadwayWorld video interview.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 14, 2013
Cast members from Minneapolis Musical Theatre's CARRIE, THE MUSICAL discuss their characters, differences in the versions of Carrie and more in this BroadwayWorld video interview.
Lizz Wright & Raul Midon to Open Ordway's World Music and Dance Series, 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' Target World Music and Dance Series opens on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. with performers Lizz Wright and Raul Midon. The singer-songwriters share the Ordway Stage with their combined talents to present an intoxicating collection of contemporary songs that deftly span the genre of jazz, R&B, soul and gospel.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2013
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' Target World Music and Dance Series opens on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. with performers Lizz Wright and Raul Midon. The singer-songwriters share the Ordway Stage with their combined talents to present an intoxicating collection of contemporary songs that deftly span the genre of jazz, R&B, soul and gospel.
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Shrek The Musical
Stages Theatre Company (6/20 - 8/2) | |
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Les Miserables
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (2/17 - 2/22) | |
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Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses
Pantages Theatre (4/24 - 4/24) | |
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Wicked
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (7/8 - 8/9) | |
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'Til Death: A Marriage Musical
Art House North (1/30 - 2/14) | |
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Mrs. Doubtfire
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (3/17 - 3/22) | |
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