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CATS Returns to the Orpheum 5/14-16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010
CATS, one of the longest running and most successful musicals in Broadway history, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for five performances only, May 14-16, 2010.
Theatre in the Round Players Present RELATIVELY SPEAKING 4/23-5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010
Theatre in the Round Players presents Relatively Speaking by Alan Ayckbourn April 23 - May 16, 2010. Discussion with company follows matinee on May 2nd.
The Southern Theater Presents TU Dance Sense(ability) 5/6-16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010
Vibrating with a unique intensity and vision, Toni Pierce-Sands' and Uri Sands' TU Dance returns to the Southern for its annual spring event. Sense(ability), an evening-length work by choreographer Uri Sands, is the culmination of a series of sketches exploring the vigorous synergy between the senses and the elements.
Starting Gate Presents OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD Through 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010
Starting Gate productions Proudly presents Our final production before closing the gate.
CATS Returns to the Orpheum 5/14-16
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010
CATS, one of the longest running and most successful musicals in Broadway history, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for five performances only, May 14-16, 2010.
History Theatre Hosts Sit Down Dinner With Burlesque Queens 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010
Join History Theatre for a fabulous sit-down dinner with the real queens of burlesque! The evening will be hosted by local burlesque celebrities Nadine Dubois and Gina Louise, with costumed guests Sweet LillyBee, Musette, and Coco Dupree.
CATS Returns to the Orpheum 5/14-16
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2010
CATS, one of the longest running and most successful musicals in Broadway history, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for five performances only, May 14-16, 2010.
SpotLight Musical Theatre Program Holds Auditions for Musical Theatre Awards, 5/17
by Marivic Tagala - May 13, 2010
On May 17th, twenty students from the Hennepin Theatre Trust's SpotLight Musical Theatre Program will audition for a chance to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. The two finalists will be announced at the SpotLight Musical Theatre Awards on June 14th.
Ordway Announces 2010 Flint Hills International Children's Festival, 6/1-6
by Marivic Tagala - May 13, 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.
Performance Today Awards Donati String Quartet Master Class With Parker Quartet
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2010
American Public Media's (APM) Performance Today and the world-renowned Parker Quartet are pleased to announce the Donati String Quartet as the winners of The Parker Quartet Master Class Contest. In early 2010 Performance Today challenged aspiring classical string quartets to submit their recording to Performance Today to win a chance to study with the popular public radio program's artists in residence, the Parker Quartet.
Springboard for the Arts Announces Artist Development Workshops, 5/19-12/15
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2010
The Minnesota State Arts Board and Minnesota's Regional Arts Councils, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and Creative Capital, are underwriting a pilot artist development project. The project, entitled, 'Springboard's Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists', will offer professional development workshops and education opportunities statewide for all artists. Additionally, Creative Capital will present one-day intensives on strategic planning, public relations, funding your work, and the Internet. Both workshops start on May 19 and run thru December 15 (dates vary by location). Because of the support from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the workshops will be free to participants. However, space is limite
HAIRSPRAY, ALL SHOOK UP & More Announced For Chanhassen DT Through 01/2012
by Charlie Piane - May 12, 2010
In an unprecedented move, the New Chanhassen Dinner Theatres announces its schedule of musicals through January 2012.
Minnesota Dance Theatre returns in August With 2010-11 Season
by Charlie Piane - May 11, 2010
Minnesota Dance Theatre concluded the 2009-'10 season at the Lab Theater with its usual trademark of multifaceted repertory. The season offered three world premieres by Caroline Beach, Mariusz Olszewski and company member Justin Leaf, as well as treasured gems created for Minnesota Dance Theatre by choreographers Danny Buraczeski and Wynn Fricke, and work by New York dance icons George Balanchine and Eliot Feld.
Performance Today Awards Donati String Quartet Master Class With Parker Quartet
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2010
American Public Media's (APM) Performance Today and the world-renowned Parker Quartet are pleased to announce the Donati String Quartet as the winners of The Parker Quartet Master Class Contest. In early 2010 Performance Today challenged aspiring classical string quartets to submit their recording to Performance Today to win a chance to study with the popular public radio program's artists in residence, the Parker Quartet.
Hennepin Theatre Trust's WICKED Tickets Go On Sale 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 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.
dre.dance Brings beyond.words To The Ordway Stage 5/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010
Founded in 2004 by Andrew Palermo and Taye Diggs, dre.dance is a contemporary dance company that pushes boundaries through strength, creativity and intelligence. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present dre.dance in its Midwest premiere on Thursday, May 20 at 7:30p.m.
Walking Shadow Presents THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION Thru 5/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 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.
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Presents WOMEN'S MINYAN, 4/17-5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2010
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will end its 15 th anniversary season with the regional premiere production of Women's Minyan by Naomi Ragen. It's been two years since Chana has seen her twelve children. A divorce decree gave custody of them to her husband, and she has not been allowed even a visit. Now, a legal determination has been made that she may see them, but when she arrives at their home, relatives deny her this right. Chana has no choice but to reveal secrets of her marriage.
Mo'Nique Plays The State Theatre 5/14
by Charlie Piane - May 07, 2010
Mo'Nique Plays The State Theatre 5/14
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE JERSEY LILY Plays Park Square, 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 07, 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.
Walking Shadow Presents THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION, 5/7-5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2010
The Walking Shadow Theatre Company of Minneapolis, MN presents THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL COURIERS UNION, opening 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.
SteppingStone Theatre Presents THE MAGIC POT 5/7-23
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2010
SteppingStone Theatre presents the world premiere of The Magic Pot: Three Tales from China. Script, Music & Lyrics are by Dane Stauffer and is commissioned and produced in collaboration with New York City¹s TADA! Youth Theater May 7-23, 2010
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Now Playing at Park Square Thru May 7
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2010
his extraordinary account of eight Jews hiding in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, Anne Frank emerges from history as a lyrical and intensely gifted young woman. Be inspired by this timeless account of a girl whose imagination and hope would not be stifled by adversity.
Bernadette Peters Plays Orchestra Hall 5/7-8
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2010
According to her website, Bernadette Peters, who was most recently seen performing in New York in her sold out Broadway Barks benefit concert, will be playing at a variety of venues around the country for her upcoming tour, which kicks off next year. The two-time Tony winner will perform a wide variety of tunes from her vast theatre repertoire.
Penumbra Hosts 16th Annual Jazz Jam 6/6
by Marivic Tagala - May 06, 2010
Penumbra Hosts 16th Annual Jazz Jam on June 6th from 6 p.m. tp 9:30 p.m. at Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant (1010 Nicollet Mall). The event will feature four-time Grammy Award-winner Dianne Reeves who will be performing a Tribute to Stevie Wonder. It will be hosted by T. Mychael Rambo, with a special appearances by Dennis W. Spears and Sanford Moore.

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State Theatre (4/25 - 4/25)
Jerry Seinfeld in Minneapolis / St. Paul Jerry Seinfeld
Orpheum Theatre (3/21 - 3/21)
Blithe Spirit in Minneapolis / St. Paul Blithe Spirit
Theatre in the Round (6/19 - 7/12)
Spamalot in Minneapolis / St. Paul Spamalot
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/10 - 6/14)
Encore With The Joffrey Ballet in Minneapolis / St. Paul Encore With The Joffrey Ballet
Northrop (3/5 - 3/5)
The Best of Broadway Belters & A Band with Jen Burleigh-Bentz in Minneapolis / St. Paul The Best of Broadway Belters & A Band with Jen Burleigh-Bentz
History Theatre (4/18 - 4/18)
Ballet Tuesday in Minneapolis / St. Paul Ballet Tuesday
Landmark Center (5/5 - 5/5)
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