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Minneapolis' Jungle Theater Hold Sneak Peek at MARY'S WEDDING 10/16-10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2009
MARY'S WEDDING by Stephen Massicotte Wednesday, September 16th (Dress Rehearsal) Thursday, September 17th (Preview) Suggested donation of $5 at the door RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! 612.822.7063
Photo Flash: Mayhen Poets at CTC
by Melissa Beck - October 15, 2009
Beginning October 16, hip-hop rhythms, spoken word, and audience participation lead the way at Children's Theatre Company (CTC) as slam poets 'Mayhem Poets' launch their Twin Cities' opening. Dubbed 'an amazing ride' by the New York Times, 'Mayhem Poets' has described as 'The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert.'
Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF, Runs Through 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2009
Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly presents Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy. This production is a regional premiere, and will run through October 25, 2009.
Photo Preview: Minnesota Dance Theatre Presents CARMINA BURANA 11/5-8
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2009
Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT) will bring back its repertoire classic Carmina Burana, running November 5-8, 2009 at The Lab Theater.
Mayhem Poets to open at Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Co, 10/16
by Aimee Savoth - October 15, 2009
The Mayhem Poets will open this Friday, October 16, at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. Formed in 2000 by Rutgers University students Kyle Sutton and Scott Raven Tarazevits as an "open-mic" forum, Mayhem Poets melds contemporary world issues, dynamic hip-hop artistry, spoken word and audience participation into a nationally renowned theatrical performance that the New York Times calls 'an amazing ride.'
Starting Gate Presents THE NERD 11/6-29
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2009
Starting gate productions Proudly presents The Nerd By: Larry Shue Directed by: Richard Jackson Willum Gilbert has it all - a promising career, devoted friends, maybe even a serious girlfriend. How wrong can it go? Very, VERY wrong - when the ultimate social misfit comes to visit and puts everything in peril. A madcap farce by the author of 'The Foreigner'.
Theater Latte Da Opens Their 12th Season With THE FULL MONTY 10/15 - 11/8
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2009
Theater Latté Da opens their 12th season October 15 with The Full Monty at the Ordway Center McKnight Theatre. The show will run through November 8, 2009.
Theater Latte Da Presents THE FULL MONTY At The Ordway Center McKnight Theatre 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2009
Theater Latté Da opens their 12th season October 15 with The Full Monty at the Ordway Center McKnight Theatre. The show will run through November 8, 2009.
Guthrie Launches FaithHealerLive.com Today, 10/14
by Jessica Lewis - October 14, 2009
The Guthrie today announced that it has launched FaithHealerLive.com, an online resource offering audiences an inside look at the theater's upcoming production of Faith Healer, in which Guthrie Director Joe Dowling will make his American acting debut. Through video interviews, design briefs and special events information, audiences can gain insight into the work of Irish playwright Brian Friel and his unique relationship with Dowling and the Guthrie. Heralded by Minnesota Monthly as one of the fall theater season's 'can't-miss moments,' Faith Healer begins previews October 17, opens October 23 and continues through December 6 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. Single tickets start at $24 and are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6244 (Group Sales) and online at www.guthrietheater.org.
Last Weekend to Catch THE MOVIE GAME at Yellow Tree Theatre 10/15-10/18
by Alexandra Johnson - October 14, 2009
Don't miss your last chance to see The Movie Game by Adam Hummel. The show's final performances run this Thursday, October 15 through Sunday October 18th at the Yellow Tree Theatre.
OTHELLO Opens at Park Square Theatre 10/23
by Andrew Newman - October 14, 2009
James A. Williams, the Minneapolis Star Tribune's 2008 Artist-of-the-Year, stars as Othello in Park Square Theatre's upcoming production of the Shakespeare tragedy, directed by Park Square's Artistic Director Richard Cook.
Author David Sedaris Set To Appear At Hennepin's State Theatre 10/14
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2009
David Sedaris, the New York Times best selling author and National Public Radio humorist, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, he has become one of America's pre-eminent humor writers and has more than seven million copies of his books in print. Immediately following his talk, he will participate in a book signing.
SISTERS OF SWING Premieres Next at History Theatre, 11/21-12/20
by Melissa Beck - October 13, 2009
The Andrews Sisters - LaVerne, Maxene, and Patricia - were born and raised in Minneapolis, with their sights set on making a career in music. Little did they know when they left Minnesota, that they would become the all-time leader in the recording world. SISTERS OF SWING revisits the American experience during World War II through the finger-snapping, Big Band music of the Andrew Sisters, including 'Don't Sit Under Apple Tree,' 'Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy,' 'Rum and Coca Cola,' and many more.
Original Crickets Band Members to Match Donations to History Theatre
by Melissa Beck - October 13, 2009
Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison, members of the original Crickets band that played with Buddy Holly, were in St. Paul for the opening night of Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story at History Theatre. On Friday prior to the opening, Curtis and Allison were guests during a special session of McNally Smith College of Music's artists and industry class on the History Theatre stage, speaking to a gathering of students and staff from the college. On Saturday evening, they were special guests at a pre-show party, and after the show they met with the cast and crew of Buddy.
Photo Flash: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Alexandra Johnson - October 13, 2009
The Importance of Being Earnest began previews September 12, opened September 17 and continues through November 8 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Single tickets are priced from $24 to $60, with a limited number of premium tickets available for opening nights. Tickets are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE and online at www.guthrietheater.org.
Stages Theatre's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Set Design To Involve The Audience
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 13, 2009
Audiences coming to see 'Alice in Wonderland' at Stages Theatre Company this month will be more than observing a great play-they will become part of the play.
'LITTLE HOUSE' Musical Launches Tour, Hits Ordway Center 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The new musical version of 'Little House on the Prairie' will launch a National Tour in St. Paul this fall, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced Monday that 'Little House' will kick off its 2009-10 theater season.
Mayhem Poets Play Children's Theatre Company, 10/13 - 11/7
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
Mayhem Poets runs at Children's Theatre Company from Oct. 13 through Nov. 7, 2009. The Mayhem Poets opening night and pre-show party will take place on Friday, October 16 at 7:30pm at the Children's Theatre Company, Cargill Stage.
Marianne Combs Moderates Minneapolis Arts Commission Panel on Public Art, 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The Minneapolis Arts Commission will host a panel discussion and dialogue on public art in Minneapolis, moderated by Minnesota Public Radio's Marianne Combs and exploring such questions as: What criteria does the city look at in selecting public art? What opportunities are out there for artists? How can communities and neighborhood associations get involved? What roles do the Park Board and Public Works play in various projects?
Ludwig, Ojeda & Foldesi Join Rachel York In The National Production Of 101 DALMATIONS, Opens 10/13 in Minneapolis
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith, announced the complete cast for the hugely buzzed about national stage production today.
101 DALMATIONS With Rachel York As Cruella De Vil Comes To The Orpheum Theater 10/13-18
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The 101 Dalmatians Musical, the charming and one-of-a-kind classic tale about what it means to be a family canine and courageous starring Drama Desk Award-winning actress Rachel York as Cruella De Vil, will take the public stage for the first time during its world premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, Oct. 13-18, 2009.
Rachel York Joins National Tour Of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, Tour Kicks Off At Orpheum Theatre 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
Rachel York makes her debut in The 101 Dalmatians Musical when the North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009.
'LITTLE HOUSE' Musical Launches Tour, Hits Ordway Center 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The new musical version of 'Little House on the Prairie' will launch a National Tour in St. Paul this fall, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced Monday that 'Little House' will kick off its 2009-10 theater season.
'LITTLE HOUSE' Musical Launches Tour, Hits Ordway Center 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2009
The new musical version of 'Little House on the Prairie' will launch a National Tour in St. Paul this fall, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced Monday that 'Little House' will kick off its 2009-10 theater season.
Bock's Obie Winning THE THUGS Now Playing at Red Eye Theater in Minneapolis
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 12, 2009
Adam Bock's THE THUGS is now playing at the Red Eye Theater in Minneapolis and runs through October 25th. The play won Bock an Obie Award in 2006. THE THUGS is directed by Steve Busa and Jairus Abts, Kirby Bennett, Leif Jurgensen, Julie Kurtz, Katherine Kupiecki, Miriam Must, Sigrid Sutter, and Toni Trussoni.

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