THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Returns to SteppingStone Theatre, 11/30-12/23
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
For this 25th Anniversary Season, SteppingStone continues that long history with this re-created production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2012
For this 25th Anniversary Season, SteppingStone continues that long history with this re-created production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Stages Theatre Company to Mount 24-Foot Eiffel Tower for MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS 11/16-12/27
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 08, 2012
Hopkins patrons are invited to celebrate Christmas in Paris when twelve little girls in two straight lines when Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans comes to life this holiday season at Stages Theatre Company (STC). Madeline's Christmas opens November 16 and ends December 27.
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 08, 2012
Hopkins patrons are invited to celebrate Christmas in Paris when twelve little girls in two straight lines when Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans comes to life this holiday season at Stages Theatre Company (STC). Madeline's Christmas opens November 16 and ends December 27.
Minnetonka Theatre's ANNIE Begins 12/7
by Kelsey Denette - November 07, 2012
Tickets are selling quickly to Minnetonka Theatre's annual holiday musical, presented on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage December 7-22. This year the theatre will present Annie, the popular show about everyone's favorite 1930's heroine.
by Kelsey Denette - November 07, 2012
Tickets are selling quickly to Minnetonka Theatre's annual holiday musical, presented on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage December 7-22. This year the theatre will present Annie, the popular show about everyone's favorite 1930's heroine.
Children's Theatre Company Presents DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/30
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2012
This year, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is bringing back the holiday classic Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This is the story about a mischievous and grumpy Grinch, played by CTC Company member Reed Sigmund, who hates Christmas so much that he has decided to steal it from his neighbors, the Christmas-loving Whos down in Whoville.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2012
This year, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is bringing back the holiday classic Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This is the story about a mischievous and grumpy Grinch, played by CTC Company member Reed Sigmund, who hates Christmas so much that he has decided to steal it from his neighbors, the Christmas-loving Whos down in Whoville.
STAGE TUBE: Children's Theatre Company Catches 'The Grinch' on Camera
by Stage Tube - November 01, 2012
Sightings of a mysterious green figure wearing a Santa suit have been occurring throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, and activity has been traced back to Children's Theatre Company (CTC) and its current tenant, The Grinch (Grinch). Photographs of Grinch creating chaos in CTC offices and the Whittier neighborhood were found by CTC staff on Monday, October 29. Surveillance camera footage confirms that Grinch has been sneaking around the Target lobby, stealing Dr. Seuss merchandise from kiosks. CTC announced in a recent email broadcast that the holiday cheer threat level has been raised. Watch footage of Grinch caught on camera below!
by Stage Tube - November 01, 2012
Sightings of a mysterious green figure wearing a Santa suit have been occurring throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, and activity has been traced back to Children's Theatre Company (CTC) and its current tenant, The Grinch (Grinch). Photographs of Grinch creating chaos in CTC offices and the Whittier neighborhood were found by CTC staff on Monday, October 29. Surveillance camera footage confirms that Grinch has been sneaking around the Target lobby, stealing Dr. Seuss merchandise from kiosks. CTC announced in a recent email broadcast that the holiday cheer threat level has been raised. Watch footage of Grinch caught on camera below!
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to Minneapolis, December 11-16
by Kelsey Denette - November 01, 2012
Catch Me If You Can, the high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, makes its Minnesota debut at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, December 11-16, 2012. This first national tour captures the astonishing life story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer and a jet pilot-all before age 21. Single tickets are on sale now. Catch Me If You Can is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.
by Kelsey Denette - November 01, 2012
Catch Me If You Can, the high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, makes its Minnesota debut at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, December 11-16, 2012. This first national tour captures the astonishing life story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer and a jet pilot-all before age 21. Single tickets are on sale now. Catch Me If You Can is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.
GUTHRIE Announces 30 BELOW Ticket Program
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2012
The Guthrie Theater today announced the new "30 Below" ticket program for audience members 30 years old and younger that will enable them to buy tickets at the same price as the public rush line on the day of any particular performance without having to wait in line. Depending on the show and the night of the week, "30 Below" patrons will be able to purchase individual tickets at prices as low as $15. Additionally, patrons taking part in "30 Below" can buy up to three additional tickets for accompanying parties not in the program.
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2012
The Guthrie Theater today announced the new "30 Below" ticket program for audience members 30 years old and younger that will enable them to buy tickets at the same price as the public rush line on the day of any particular performance without having to wait in line. Depending on the show and the night of the week, "30 Below" patrons will be able to purchase individual tickets at prices as low as $15. Additionally, patrons taking part in "30 Below" can buy up to three additional tickets for accompanying parties not in the program.
Northrop Dance and Walker Art Center Present the Minnesota Debut of Hofesh Shechter Company, 11/13
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2012
Northrop Dance and Walker Art Center present Political Mother choreographed by Hofesh Shechter, and performed by Hofesh Shechter Company. This tour de force from Britain's fieriest choreographer, Israeli-born Hofesh Shechter, Political Mother has garnered glowing praise worldwide for its emotional tension, gritty complexity, and explosive collision of politics and movement. A relentlessly physical version of traditional folk dance features 10 dancers unleashing a rapid-fire chain of surreal images set to an explosive score performed by a blistering eight-piece live band. Warning: it might get loud.
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2012
Northrop Dance and Walker Art Center present Political Mother choreographed by Hofesh Shechter, and performed by Hofesh Shechter Company. This tour de force from Britain's fieriest choreographer, Israeli-born Hofesh Shechter, Political Mother has garnered glowing praise worldwide for its emotional tension, gritty complexity, and explosive collision of politics and movement. A relentlessly physical version of traditional folk dance features 10 dancers unleashing a rapid-fire chain of surreal images set to an explosive score performed by a blistering eight-piece live band. Warning: it might get loud.
Reginald Edmund's BLACULA Plays Minneapolis Tonight, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2012
Playwright/Producer Reginald Edmund in collaboration with Pegasus Players and Wild Seven/New Voices theatre, present a dual city workshop production of Reginald Edmund's Blacula.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2012
Playwright/Producer Reginald Edmund in collaboration with Pegasus Players and Wild Seven/New Voices theatre, present a dual city workshop production of Reginald Edmund's Blacula.
Interference Arts' IT IS SHE WHO I SEE Begins 11/15
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
It is She Who I See is the inaugural production of the new multimedia performance company Interference Arts. In this show, Artistic Director Craig Harris draws the audience into an innovative immersive multimedia environment. The production creates a rich visual environment designed by Jim Peitzman that integrates remarkable digital illustrations by artist Candy Kuehn, projected on a series of scrims hung around the stage. The mood created by these projections is enhanced with lighting design by Mike Grogan, a 2012 Ivey Award winner. After the formal performance, audiences are invited to interact with others in the immersive environment, in whatever "character" the experience encourages.
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
It is She Who I See is the inaugural production of the new multimedia performance company Interference Arts. In this show, Artistic Director Craig Harris draws the audience into an innovative immersive multimedia environment. The production creates a rich visual environment designed by Jim Peitzman that integrates remarkable digital illustrations by artist Candy Kuehn, projected on a series of scrims hung around the stage. The mood created by these projections is enhanced with lighting design by Mike Grogan, a 2012 Ivey Award winner. After the formal performance, audiences are invited to interact with others in the immersive environment, in whatever "character" the experience encourages.
Single Tickets for SPAMALOT and ROCK OF AGES Go On Sale 11/9 in Minneapolis
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Monty Python's Spamalot and Rock of Ages will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Tickets will be sold online through HennepinTheatreTrust.org, in person at the State Theatre Box Office, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center.
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Monty Python's Spamalot and Rock of Ages will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Tickets will be sold online through HennepinTheatreTrust.org, in person at the State Theatre Box Office, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center.
ELF THE MUSICAL Arrives at the Ordway, 11/5
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features bring the Broadway musical ELF to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul for a three-week run beginning December 5, 2012. Tickets for ELF are available now and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org or by calling the Ordway at 651.224.4222.
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features bring the Broadway musical ELF to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul for a three-week run beginning December 5, 2012. Tickets for ELF are available now and can be purchased online at www.ordway.org or by calling the Ordway at 651.224.4222.
High School in the Spotlight: South High School
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2012
In this week's 'School in the Spotlight: High School Edition', we head to Minneapolis to learn about the music, theater and visual arts offerings at South High School in Minneapolis!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2012
In this week's 'School in the Spotlight: High School Edition', we head to Minneapolis to learn about the music, theater and visual arts offerings at South High School in Minneapolis!
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Presents OUR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, 11/16-12/31
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) will present its 27th annual holiday production: OUR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in the Fireside Theatre from November 16 through December 31, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) will present its 27th annual holiday production: OUR HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in the Fireside Theatre from November 16 through December 31, 2012.
Photo Flash: First Look at 28 DAYS OF GOOD ENERGIA
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
The People's Cook in partnership with Intermedia Arts announces the start of 28 DAYS Of GOOD ENERGIA on Friday, October 19. Running for 28 consecutive days from October 19 - November 15, 2012, this multi-media, cross-cultural arts event was conceived and created by Robert Farid Karimi to encourage communities to use the power of their own cultural stories, rituals and recipes to curb the rising tide of Type 2 Diabetes. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
The People's Cook in partnership with Intermedia Arts announces the start of 28 DAYS Of GOOD ENERGIA on Friday, October 19. Running for 28 consecutive days from October 19 - November 15, 2012, this multi-media, cross-cultural arts event was conceived and created by Robert Farid Karimi to encourage communities to use the power of their own cultural stories, rituals and recipes to curb the rising tide of Type 2 Diabetes. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.
The 2012 Twin Cities Horror Festival Runs Now thru Nov 3
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
For ten days this fall, seven different groups present an exploration of the genres of horror through a multitude of performance disciplines at the 2012 Twin Cities Horror Festival at the Southern Theater. The festival features local theater, storytelling, dance and music artists presenting their take on the theme of "horror." The festival will present more than 30 performances over two weekends with a costume dance party and late night horror film showing on Halloween night.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
For ten days this fall, seven different groups present an exploration of the genres of horror through a multitude of performance disciplines at the 2012 Twin Cities Horror Festival at the Southern Theater. The festival features local theater, storytelling, dance and music artists presenting their take on the theme of "horror." The festival will present more than 30 performances over two weekends with a costume dance party and late night horror film showing on Halloween night.
Theater Latté Da Opens 2012-2013 Season with COMPANY Tonight, 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
Theater Latté Da announced that a season of fourmusicals and the launch of a major new work development program will comprise its 15th Anniversary Season.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
Theater Latté Da announced that a season of fourmusicals and the launch of a major new work development program will comprise its 15th Anniversary Season.
J.C. Cutler to Lead A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Guthrie Theater, 11/13-12/29
by Nicole Rosky - October 24, 2012
The Guthrie Theater today announced the full cast and creative team for the Theater's 2012 production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The perennial holiday favorite, now in its 38th year at the Guthrie, will feature a script by British playwright Crispin Whittell and be directed by Joe Chvala. Chvala is the founder and artistic director of the Flying Foot Forum and has previously served as movement director for the production. Longtime Guthrie actor J.C. Cutler will take on 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 spring's American premiere of Conor McPherson's The Birds.
by Nicole Rosky - October 24, 2012
The Guthrie Theater today announced the full cast and creative team for the Theater's 2012 production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The perennial holiday favorite, now in its 38th year at the Guthrie, will feature a script by British playwright Crispin Whittell and be directed by Joe Chvala. Chvala is the founder and artistic director of the Flying Foot Forum and has previously served as movement director for the production. Longtime Guthrie actor J.C. Cutler will take on 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 spring's American premiere of Conor McPherson's The Birds.
Photo Flash: First Look at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' BYE BYE BIRDIE
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences a fresh rendition of a musical classic never before seen on the Main Stage with BYE BYE BIRDIE. It is currently running through March 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences a fresh rendition of a musical classic never before seen on the Main Stage with BYE BYE BIRDIE. It is currently running through March 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Hennepin Theatre's 2012/2013 Broadway Season - WAR HORSE, PRISCILLA and More!
by Stage Tube - October 23, 2012
The Hennepin Theatre Trust presents the 2012/2013 Broadway Season, which features five Minnesota debuts: The Book of Mormon, the multi-Tony Award winning musical blockbuster from the creators of "South Park;" War Horse; Catch Me If You Can; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Also featured in the season is Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Monty Python's Spamalot, and Shear Madness. Aida, a co-production in partnership with Theater Latte Da and directed by the acclaimed Peter Rothstein, is also available.
by Stage Tube - October 23, 2012
The Hennepin Theatre Trust presents the 2012/2013 Broadway Season, which features five Minnesota debuts: The Book of Mormon, the multi-Tony Award winning musical blockbuster from the creators of "South Park;" War Horse; Catch Me If You Can; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Also featured in the season is Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Monty Python's Spamalot, and Shear Madness. Aida, a co-production in partnership with Theater Latte Da and directed by the acclaimed Peter Rothstein, is also available.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's BYE BYE BIRDIE - Highlights!
by Stage Tube - October 23, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences a fresh rendition of a musical classic never before seen on the Main Stage with BYE BYE BIRDIE. It is currently running through March 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the show below.
by Stage Tube - October 23, 2012
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings its audiences a fresh rendition of a musical classic never before seen on the Main Stage with BYE BYE BIRDIE. It is currently running through March 30, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the show below.
Photo Flash: First Look at Joey Clark, Jennifer Eckes and More in BTAC's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
Bloomington Theatre and Art Center (BTAC) has announced Bloomington Civic Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday In The Park With George, running October 19 through November 17, 2012. This musical will be directed by Karen Weber, with associate director Rob Goudy, music director Anita Ruth, and featuring Jennifer Eckes as 'Dot' and Joey Clark as 'Georges Seurat'. BCT's production of Sunday In The Park With George is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
Bloomington Theatre and Art Center (BTAC) has announced Bloomington Civic Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday In The Park With George, running October 19 through November 17, 2012. This musical will be directed by Karen Weber, with associate director Rob Goudy, music director Anita Ruth, and featuring Jennifer Eckes as 'Dot' and Joey Clark as 'Georges Seurat'. BCT's production of Sunday In The Park With George is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
SteppingStone Theatre Presents ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER World Premiere, Now thru 11/4
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
Adventures of Tom Sawyer plays tonight, Oct. 19-Nov. 4, 2012 at SteppingStone Theatre. Written by Mark Jensen and based on the book by Mark Twain, this world premiere features music by Gary Rue.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
Adventures of Tom Sawyer plays tonight, Oct. 19-Nov. 4, 2012 at SteppingStone Theatre. Written by Mark Jensen and based on the book by Mark Twain, this world premiere features music by Gary Rue.
The People's Cook & Intermedia Arts Present 28 DAYS Of GOOD ENERGIA, Now thru 11/15
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The People's Cook in partnership with Intermedia Arts announces the start of 28 DAYS Of GOOD ENERGIA tonight, October 19. Running for 28 consecutive days from October 19 - November 15, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The People's Cook in partnership with Intermedia Arts announces the start of 28 DAYS Of GOOD ENERGIA tonight, October 19. Running for 28 consecutive days from October 19 - November 15, 2012.
Lex-Ham Community Theater Presents Lillian Hellman's DAYS TO COME, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Lex-Ham Community Theater presents Lillian Hellman's drama DAYS TO COME, in six performances tonight, October 19-27 at the Wellstone Center, located at 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul. The show is directed by John Townsend.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Lex-Ham Community Theater presents Lillian Hellman's drama DAYS TO COME, in six performances tonight, October 19-27 at the Wellstone Center, located at 179 Robie Street East, St. Paul. The show is directed by John Townsend.
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