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Photo Flash: Tiny Kushner At The Guthrie
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2009
The Guthrie today announced the complete cast and creative team of Tiny Kushner, an evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner. Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Tony Taccone directs the production, which features four previously announced Guthrie favorites - J.C. Cutler (Major Barbara), Kate Eifrig (9 Parts of Desire), Jim Lichtscheidl (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and Valeri Mudek (A Midsummer Night's Dream) - performing multiple roles.
HBO Premieres GREY GARDENS During Ordway's GREY GARDENS Regional Premiere 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2009
Minnesota now has the chance to experience not one, but two productions of 'Grey Gardens,' the quirky story of two eccentric relatives of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. The HBO non-musical movie premieres on the cable channel tomorrow and the regional premiere of the Broadway hit, co-produced by Ordway and Park Square Theatre, continues its run at the Ordway through May 17.
Guthrie Theater's Tony Kushner Celebration Featured in Variety
by Eddie Varley - May 16, 2009
The entertainment trade paper reports 'among the three full productions of plays by Kushner -- the 'Angels in America' scribe whose work is not exactly known for its modesty of scope or running time -- is the world preem of his latest, 'The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism With a Key to the Scriptures,' which began perfs May 15th. Also on the roster is an evening of short works, 'Tiny Kushner,' which began May 16th.'
Red Eye Theater Holds 25th Anniversary Gala 'All Tomorrow's Parties' 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2009
This season marks the 25th anniversary of the Red Eye Theater and for Red Eye there is a lot to celebrate. This theater - the Twin Cities' leading champion of new work for the stage - is known as risk-taking and change-making. It's a highly-respected theater with proven staying power and a cachet born of artistic integrity and wide-spread impact.
SCUBA Brings Dance To Southern Theater With Schlichting, Anderson 5/15, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2009
SCUBA Touring Network is paving the way for mobilizing dance in America. Now in its seventh year, the annual showcase provides a rare opportunity to see dance artists from around the country on the verge of national visibility.
DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! Touring Production Arrives At State Theater 5/15-5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2009
Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys, the touring production starring TV's most famous young and intrepid Latina explorer, will play six performances at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Photo Flash: Tony Kushner's New Play Comes To The Guthrie
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
The title of Tony Kushner's new play is inspired by two 19th-century thinkers and their works -- George Bernard Shaw's The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Ordway Center Liaison Appreciation Event Honors 6 Individuals & 1 Foundation
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009
Six individuals and one foundation were recognized for their contributions to arts education at the annual Ordway Center Liaison Appreciation Event on April 24, 2009. The event honored the work of these and other artists who have furthered the mission of Education and Community Engagement programming at the Ordway.
Single Tickets For Hennepin Theatre Trust's MARY POPPINS Go On Sale 6/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009
Hennepin Theatre Trust and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announced today that single tickets for the long-awaited production of Mary Poppins will go on sale to the public Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Agatha Christie's THE UNEXPECTED GUEST Plays Theatre In The Round 5/29-6/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents 'The Unexpected Guest' by Agatha Christie in weekend performances May 29 through June 21.
'PHANTOM' Returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum 5/13 - 6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2009
Andrew Lloyd Webber's international award-winning musical, The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Harold Prince, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre May 13-June 7, 2009. Winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards including Best Musical, this captivating production is the longest-running show in Broadway history. Hennepin Theatre Trust welcomes the Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of The Phantom of the Opera as a special addition to its 2008/09 M&I Bank Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season
HIPPIEFEST Plays Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre 7/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009
Hippiefest, a musical flashback to the Summer of Love featuring many of the era's most successful artists, will play Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. With nostalgic acts including Denny Laine of the Moody Blues who also played with Paul McCartney's Wings ('Band on the Run' and 'Jet'), The Turtles featuring Flo and Eddie ('Happy Together' and 'It Ain't Me Babe'), Chuck Negron, former lead singer of Three Dog Night ('Easy to Be Hard'), Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals ('Groovin' and 'Good Lovin') and Badfinger featuring Joey Molland ('Day After Day' and 'No Matter What'), this vintage flower power festival showcases the bands that defined a generation.
The Guthrie TINY KUSHNER Extends For Four Additional Dates, Plays Thru 6/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2009
The Guthrie today announced four additional performance dates for the highly-anticipated evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, dubbed Tiny Kushner. The production, which was scheduled to conclude on June 7, will now play through June 13 in the Dowling Studio.
Hennepin Announces Spring '09 Honorees For Spotlight Musical Theater Program
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 08, 2009
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the Spring 2009 honorees from among 31 Minnesota high schools participating in the 2008-2009 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program. The SpotLight awards recognize accomplishments by school and artistic category for this Hennepin Theatre Trust program which supports the work of Twin Cities' high schools that present musical theatre-from classics including Fiddler on the Roof to a new school edition of Sweeney Todd. The musicals are made possible by the collaboration of over 2,500 students and are seen by nearly 50,000 audience members annually.
PLAYLIST: America '09 Runs 5/8-23 At Pillsbury House Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2009
Pillsbury House Theatre presents the area premiere of the original production Playlist: America '09 By Aditi Brennan Kapil and Pillsbury House Theatre's Breaking Ice Company. Playlist: America '09 will be directed by Heidi Hunter Batz. Performances run May 8 through May 23 on the Pillsbury House Theatre Mainstage at 3501 Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis.PLAYLIST
Playlist: America '09 Comes To Chicago At The Pillsbury House Theatre 5/8-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 06, 2009
Pillsbury House Theatre presents the area premiere of the original production Playlist: America '09 By Aditi Brennan Kapil and Pillsbury House Theatre's Breaking Ice Company. Playlist: America '09 will be directed by Heidi Hunter Batz.
Today Declared Charlie Moore Day In MN For His Service With Mixed Blood Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 06, 2009
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has proclaimed May 6, 2009 Charlie Moore Day. Moore is being recognized for his service to the Mixed Blood Theatre, the students of Minneapolis, Minnesota and the upper Midwest for more than a quarter century.
Stages Theatre Company 'Opens The Door', Offers Free Tix To Low Income Families
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2009
Stages Theatre Company's Open Door Program allows accessibility for low-income individuals and families, who want to attend shows or to participate in educational programming.
Jennifer Leigh Warren Leads Mpls Premiere of VENUS at The Ritz 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2009
Jennifer Leigh Warren has been cast as the lead in Chan Poling's new musical VENUS. A regular performer at Joe's Pub, Mr. Poling is the founder of the seminal 80's punk/pop The Suburbs and composer of Tony Award-winning Theatre de la Jeune Lune's award-winning 'Children Of Paradise' among other shows.
Photo Flash: Frank Rich, Kevin M. Cathcart, And Tony Kushner To Speak At The Gurthie
by Reynard Loki - April 30, 2009
The recent momentum by same-sex marriage proponents in numerous states across the country heightens anticipation of the upcoming Guthrie Theater speaking engagements by former New York Times theater critic and current op-ed columnist Frank Rich and Lambda Legal executive director Kevin M. Cathcart. Tickets for both events, in addition to the June 8 Global Voice speaking event with Tony Kushner, 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.CelebrateKushner.com.
Hormonal Imbalance Brings 'Four Bitchin' Babes' To The Southern Theatre 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 30, 2009
Start with four richly gifted singer-songwriters, add 3/4 cup married life, four kids, three cats, one piano, four guitars, one rocking' purple bass, a dollop of sharp social commentary, and a pinch of PMS. Set this on the road to tour for nearly 20 years, throw in a hot flash or two, and you've got Hormonal Imbalance...A Mood Swinging Musical Revue!, an estrogen-fueled, hilarious show that celebrates the best of babes, boys, and botox, starring The Four Bitchin' Babes.
The Southern Presents Ragamala Dance: World Premiere Ff STHREE 4/30-5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2009
Drawing from the exquisite Pandanallur tradition of Bharatanatyam, the South Indian classical dance form of southern India, Ragamala's Artistic Directors Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy bring to their audience a synthesis of the philosophy, mythology and spirituality of their Indian heritage.
Red Eye Theater Holds 25th Anniversary Gala 'All Tomorrow's Parties' 5/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2009
This season marks the 25th anniversary of the Red Eye Theater and for Red Eye there is a lot to celebrate. This theater - the Twin Cities' leading champion of new work for the stage - is known as risk-taking and change-making. It's a highly-respected theater with proven staying power and a cachet born of artistic integrity and wide-spread impact.
Ordway Adds SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI'S GOLD To New Season, Runs 11/24 - 12/27
by Reynard Loki - April 27, 2009
Ordway adds a new show to its strong 2009-2010 season with ?Sister?s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi?s Gold,? which will run November 24 ? December 27, 2009 on the McKnight Theatre stage and feature Kim Richards as Sister.
The Gurthie And The Playwrights' Center Present ONE MAN SHOW 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2009
In collaboration with The Playwrights? Center, the Guthrie will present a reading of One Man Show, a newly translated play by Yutaka Kuramochi, on Monday, April 27 in the Dowling Studio. Presented as part of a two-year collaboration between the Guthrie and The Playwrights? Center, the evening will feature local actors John Middleton, Annelise Christ Gould, Casey Greig, Amy McDonald, Bill McCallum, Ryan Parker Knox and Mo Perry. Tickets for the one-night-only reading are $10 and are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6240 (Group Sales) and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

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