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REEVES to Headline Penumbra Jazz Jam June 6
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2010
Four-time Grammy award winner Dianne Reeves will headline the 16th Annual Penumbra Jazz Jam, presented by Target, on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at The Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant. Featuring Master of Ceremony T. Mychael Rambo, the fundraiser will include a special appearance by Dennis W. Spears and Sanford Moore. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner by Dakota Chef Jack Riebel. All proceeds from the evening's silent and live auctions will benefit Penumbra's Summer Institute Scholarship Fund. Bellamy Balcony seats are $125 per person. Only a few remain. Call 651-224-3180 or visit www.penumbratheatre.org.
Ordway Announces 2010 Flint Hills International Children's Festival, 6/1-6
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2010
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced the schedule for the 2010 Flint Hills International Children's Festival. Minnesota's signature arts festival for children and families features performing artists from Kenya, Peru, Canada and the U.S.A. Festival dates are June 1-6, 2010. For the third year in a row, Target ® Corporation has generously contributed to the Festival. Thanks to its gift, all tickets to indoor shows during Family Weekend cost only $5. All tickets are for general admission and can be purchased ahead of time through the Ordway Box Office. The Saturday performances of Mermaid Theatre are already sold out.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY Plays Park Square, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010
In a clever mix of fact and fiction, SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY has the beautiful British actress Lillie Langtry (Virginia Burke) seeking help from the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Steve Hendrickson) in a discreet matter involving blackmail, some missing jewels and the Royal Family.
The Minnesota Shakespeare Co Presents HAMLET, Opens 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2010
The Minnesota Shakespeare Company's celebrated production manqué, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, opens at the Lowry Lab, Thursday, June 3rd. Nick James--playing the title role--again has two working legs, after breaking one during a rehearsal of the swordfight scene last December.
Minnesota Shakespeare Company Presents HAMLET 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2010
The Minnesota Shakespeare Company's celebrated production manquee, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, opens at the Lowry Lab, Thursday, June 3rd. Nick James--playing the title role--again has two working legs, after breaking one during a rehearsal of the swordfight scene last December.
Theater Latte Da Hosts GLEE Finale Party 6/8
by Mary Hanrahan - June 02, 2010
On Tuesday, June 8, myTalk 107.1 and Theater Latté Da presents their Glee Season Finale Party at Legends Bar & Grill.
Kate DiCamillo Makes Appearance at Children's Theatre Company 6/2
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2010
Best-selling local author and Newbery Medalist, Kate DiCamillo, will join Artistic Director Peter Brosius at a special gathering of CTC guests for an evening of conversation, autographs and ice cream.
Ordway Announces 2010 Flint Hills International Children's Festival, 6/1-6
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2010
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today announced the schedule for the 2010 Flint Hills International Children's Festival. Minnesota's signature arts festival for children and families features performing artists from Kenya, Peru, Canada and the U.S.A. Festival dates are June 1-6, 2010. For the third year in a row, Target ® Corporation has generously contributed to the Festival. Thanks to its gift, all tickets to indoor shows during Family Weekend cost only $5. All tickets are for general admission and can be purchased ahead of time through the Ordway Box Office. The Saturday performances of Mermaid Theatre are already sold out.
The Jungle Theater's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Closes 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010
The Jungle Theater continues showcasing the 20th century's most formative plays with a new staging of Edward Albee's masterpiece, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? The second production in the Jungle's 20th Anniversary Season features Jungle favorite Stephen Yoakam and Michelle Barber in her Jungle debut.
Walking Shadow Presents THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION Thru 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2010
The Walking Shadow Theatre Company of Minneapolis, MN presents THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION, opened Friday, May 7, 2010. The play, a world premiere event, is written and directed by John Heimbuch and is scheduled to run through May 29.
Ordway Brings Saint Paul Organizations Together For Free Summer Dance Program 6/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, along with the City of Saint Paul, Landmark Center, The Saint Paul Hotel, Pazzaluna, Minnesota State Arts Board, Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and the Saint Paul Public Library system enthusiastically announce the free Summer Dance program, a weekly social dance event at Landmark Plaza.
REEVES to Headline Penumbra Jazz Jam June 6
by Elisabeth Nebeker - May 28, 2010
Four-time Grammy award winner Dianne Reeves will headline the 16th Annual Penumbra Jazz Jam, presented by Target, on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at The Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant. Featuring Master of Ceremony T. Mychael Rambo, the fundraiser will include a special appearance by Dennis W. Spears and Sanford Moore. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner by Dakota Chef Jack Riebel. All proceeds from the evening's silent and live auctions will benefit Penumbra's Summer Institute Scholarship Fund. Bellamy Balcony seats are $125 per person. Only a few remain. Call 651-224-3180 or visit www.penumbratheatre.org.
Pillsbury House Theatre Presents PA'S HAT: LIBERIAN LEGACY 5/28-6/27
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2010
Pillsbury House Theatre presents the World Premiere of PA'S HAT: LIBERIAN LEGACY by Cori Thomas and directed by Marion McClinton. The cast features Ansa Akyea, Namir Smallwood, Regina Marie Williams, and Bruce A. Young.
Theatre in the Round Presents QUARTERMAINE'S TERMS 5/28-6/20
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2010
Theatre in the Round Players (245 Cedar Avenue) presents Quartermaine's Terms by Simon Gray May 28 - June 20. Discussion with company follows matinee on June 6th. Tickets are $20, with discounts for seniors and a student price of $10 on Fridays and Sundays. For information, call the box office at 612-333-3010 or visit its website at www.TheatreintheRound.org.
Agnew, Hansen, Guidry et al. Lead Guthrie Theater's DOLLHOUSE, 5/27-7/11
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2010
The Guthrie Theater today announced that Sarah Agnew (currently appearing as Beatrice in Yale Rep's production of The Servant of Two Masters) will lead the cast of Rebecca Gilman's Dollhouse, playing Nora in a modern-day critique of middle-class life in an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking and controversial masterpiece A Doll's House (previously seen at the Guthrie in 1996).
Gretchen Egolf Joins Cast Of Guthrie's STREETCAR, Previews 7/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010
The Guthrie Theater today announced that film and television actress Gretchen Egolf will play Blanche DuBois, joining the previously announced Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Stanley Kowalski) and Stacia Rice (Stella Kowalski), in the Theater's summer production of Tennessee Williams' classic American play A Streetcar Named Desire.
Pillsbury House Theatre Presents PA'S HAT: LIBERIAN LEGACY 5/28-6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010
Pillsbury House Theatre presents the World Premiere of PA'S HAT: LIBERIAN LEGACY by Cori Thomas and directed by Marion McClinton. The cast features Ansa Akyea, Namir Smallwood, Regina Marie Williams, and Bruce A. Young.
Walking Shadow's THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION Plays Final Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010
The Walking Shadow Theatre Company of Minneapolis, MN presents THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION, opened Friday, May 7, 2010. The play, a world premiere event, is written and directed by John Heimbuch and is scheduled to run through May 29.
ANNE FRANK & MIDSUMMER Complete Park Square 2010-11 Season, Now On Sale
by Nicolas Coburn - May 24, 2010
Packages are now on sale for Park Square Theatre's 2010-2011 35th Anniversary Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 651.291.7005 or 877.291.7001 (toll-free), or visit www.parksquaretheatre.org.
Southern Theater Presents Penelope Freeh & Megan Mayer 6/17-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2010
Penelope Freeh's 2007 Minnesota Fringe Festival hit We'll Survive if We Don't Protect Ourselves gets new life at the Southern Theater June 17-19, 2010. The James Sewell Ballet dancer and artistic associate navigates between safety and danger in an environment of instability for a quartet of dancers: Christine Maginnis, Eddie Oroyan, Stephen Schroder and Freeh herself.
Photo Flash: Guthrie Theater's DOLLHOUSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2010
Nora (Sarah Agnew, The Home Place, Major Barbara) seems to have it all: a successful husband, three adorable children and a beautiful home in Lincoln Park. What looks like the picture perfect life, outfitted in the latest from Pottery Barn, is actually a complicated trap of secrets and lies, from which there is no easy bailout.
Hennepin Theatre Trust's WICKED Tickets Go On Sale 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2010
Hennepin Theatre Trust will host a special Wicked 'Happy Hour' On Sale Event starting at 5 p.m., Monday, May 24 to launch sales of individual tickets to Broadway's biggest blockbuster about the witches of Oz, which opens August 11 for a six week Minneapolis run.
Northrop Announces 2010-2011 Dance Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - May 23, 2010
Northrop at the University of Minnesota announces its 10-11 dance season curated by Director of Concerts and Lectures at Northrop, Ben Johnson. This year, Northrop will continue to uphold the tradition of presenting world-class dance by providing an extensive scope of the finest American and International ballet, modern, and contemporary dance featuring renowned choreographers, world-class dance companies, and magnificently talented dancers.
SteppingStone Theatre Ends Run of THE MAGIC POT 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
SteppingStone Theatre will end the world premiere of The Magic Pot: Three Tales from China on May 23rd. Script, Music & Lyrics are by Dane Stauffer and is commissioned and produced in collaboration with New York City¹s TADA!
History Theatre Ends Production of QUEEN OF BURLESQUE, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
History Theatre takes audiences back to a hot August night in 1953 for a unique look at the lives of burlesque dancers. Featuring classic burlesque dance numbers performed on the stage of the Gay 90s juxtaposed with the lives theses working women lived off-stage in the dressing room and beyond. The production QUEEN OF BURLESQUE will end its run May 23.

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