Spotlight Showcase Returns To The Historic State Theatre In June
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today Spotlight Showcase, Minnesota high school theater's biggest night, is returning to the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) for the first time since 2019 on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today Spotlight Showcase, Minnesota high school theater's biggest night, is returning to the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) for the first time since 2019 on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Uchenna Korus of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE MUSIC OF LEIBER AND STOLLER at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2022
Lyric Arts is putting on Smokey Joe's Cafe: The music of Leiber and stoller. Leiber and Stoller are two of the biggest songwriters in rock 'n' roll history and their songs provide the baseline for this electrifying musical revue of the songs the shaped the American soundscape in the 1950s. SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE MUSIC OF LEIBER AND STOLLER is the Grammy® Award-winning and Tony Award®-nominated musical that throws together show-stopping hits like On Broadway, Stand by Me, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, Love Potion No. 9, Spanish Harlem, Yakety Yak and Charlie Brown, while celebrating the humor, passion, and heartbreak of everyday life.
by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2022
Lyric Arts is putting on Smokey Joe's Cafe: The music of Leiber and stoller. Leiber and Stoller are two of the biggest songwriters in rock 'n' roll history and their songs provide the baseline for this electrifying musical revue of the songs the shaped the American soundscape in the 1950s. SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: THE MUSIC OF LEIBER AND STOLLER is the Grammy® Award-winning and Tony Award®-nominated musical that throws together show-stopping hits like On Broadway, Stand by Me, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, Love Potion No. 9, Spanish Harlem, Yakety Yak and Charlie Brown, while celebrating the humor, passion, and heartbreak of everyday life.
Patrick Scott McDermott And Huxley Westmeier of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL at Childrens Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2022
Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company.
by Jared Fessler - April 21, 2022
Diary of a Wimpy Kid the musical will be playing at the Children's Theatre Company.
Matt Riehle of MEMPHIS at Artistry Theater
by Jared Fessler - April 20, 2022
Memphis the musical will be playing at the Artisty Theater. This musical will blast you out the door humming! Inspired by actual events in the turbulent south of the 1950s, Memphis is the story of Felicia Farrell and Huey Calhoun - one a Black singer, talented and determined to share her voice; the other a white radio DJ whose passion for music transcends race lines. As their love of music and each other grow, their lives and communities intersect, causing encounters with prejudices that challenge them to reconsider their relationships, priorities, and dreams. Featuring an original score with music by David Bryan, founding member of Bon Jovi, this show will have you dancing in your seat.
by Jared Fessler - April 20, 2022
Memphis the musical will be playing at the Artisty Theater. This musical will blast you out the door humming! Inspired by actual events in the turbulent south of the 1950s, Memphis is the story of Felicia Farrell and Huey Calhoun - one a Black singer, talented and determined to share her voice; the other a white radio DJ whose passion for music transcends race lines. As their love of music and each other grow, their lives and communities intersect, causing encounters with prejudices that challenge them to reconsider their relationships, priorities, and dreams. Featuring an original score with music by David Bryan, founding member of Bon Jovi, this show will have you dancing in your seat.
Vie Boheme of MEMPHIS at Artistry Theater
by Jared Fessler - April 20, 2022
Memphis the musical will be playing at the Artisty Theater. This musical will blast you out the door humming! Inspired by actual events in the turbulent south of the 1950s, Memphis is the story of Felicia Farrell and Huey Calhoun - one a Black singer, talented and determined to share her voice; the other a white radio DJ whose passion for music transcends race lines. As their love of music and each other grow, their lives and communities intersect, causing encounters with prejudices that challenge them to reconsider their relationships, priorities, and dreams. Featuring an original score with music by David Bryan, founding member of Bon Jovi, this show will have you dancing in your seat.
by Jared Fessler - April 20, 2022
Memphis the musical will be playing at the Artisty Theater. This musical will blast you out the door humming! Inspired by actual events in the turbulent south of the 1950s, Memphis is the story of Felicia Farrell and Huey Calhoun - one a Black singer, talented and determined to share her voice; the other a white radio DJ whose passion for music transcends race lines. As their love of music and each other grow, their lives and communities intersect, causing encounters with prejudices that challenge them to reconsider their relationships, priorities, and dreams. Featuring an original score with music by David Bryan, founding member of Bon Jovi, this show will have you dancing in your seat.
VIDEO: Watch a Load-In Timelapse for SCHOOL FOR LIES at the Guthrie Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
This wild farce of furious tempo and stunning verbal display, all in very contemporary couplets, runs variations on Molière’s Le Misanthrope, which inspired it. Join in for another incomparable romp from David Ives, the brilliant author of All in the Timing.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
This wild farce of furious tempo and stunning verbal display, all in very contemporary couplets, runs variations on Molière’s Le Misanthrope, which inspired it. Join in for another incomparable romp from David Ives, the brilliant author of All in the Timing.
WES WILLIAMS of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 19, 2022
An Office and A Gentleman toured through the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The musical is based on the Oscar-winning film, An Officer and a Gentleman is the timeless love story that celebrates triumph over adversity.
by Jared Fessler - April 19, 2022
An Office and A Gentleman toured through the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The musical is based on the Oscar-winning film, An Officer and a Gentleman is the timeless love story that celebrates triumph over adversity.
Duluth Playhouse Presents THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at the NorShor Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Duluth Playhouse stages the historical drama The Diary of Anne Frank at the NorShor Theatre, running May 6th through May 22nd.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Duluth Playhouse stages the historical drama The Diary of Anne Frank at the NorShor Theatre, running May 6th through May 22nd.
Great River Shakespeare Festival Announces 2022 Acting Company
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Great River Shakespeare Festival has announced casting for the 2022 Season as it returns home to the WSU Performing Arts Center in Winona, MN.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
Great River Shakespeare Festival has announced casting for the 2022 Season as it returns home to the WSU Performing Arts Center in Winona, MN.
MISS AMERICA 2022 EMMA BROYLES and Musical Theatre
by Jared Fessler - April 17, 2022
This past year, thousands of young women competed to become Miss America and on December 16th, 2021, as the organization celebrated its 100 the Anniversary, Emma Broyles from Anchorage, Alaska became the first Miss Alaska to earn the coveted Miss America crown and was awarded a record $100,000 in scholarship assistance. A gifted vocalist, for the talent portion of the Miss America competition, Broyles sang, 'Let Me Be Your Star' from the NBC television show, 'Smash.'
by Jared Fessler - April 17, 2022
This past year, thousands of young women competed to become Miss America and on December 16th, 2021, as the organization celebrated its 100 the Anniversary, Emma Broyles from Anchorage, Alaska became the first Miss Alaska to earn the coveted Miss America crown and was awarded a record $100,000 in scholarship assistance. A gifted vocalist, for the talent portion of the Miss America competition, Broyles sang, 'Let Me Be Your Star' from the NBC television show, 'Smash.'
Nicolina Bozzo of AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 20
by Jared Fessler - April 14, 2022
Nicolina Bozzo is current contest on American Idol season 20 on ABC and has made it to the top 24! She will be performing live for America's votes on Sunday/Mondays on ABC. Nicolina has a theatre background! She sang She Used To Be Mine from Waitress the musical for her first American Idol audition.
by Jared Fessler - April 14, 2022
Nicolina Bozzo is current contest on American Idol season 20 on ABC and has made it to the top 24! She will be performing live for America's votes on Sunday/Mondays on ABC. Nicolina has a theatre background! She sang She Used To Be Mine from Waitress the musical for her first American Idol audition.
Chatting with Broadway Veteran Becky Gulsvig
by Jared Fessler - April 14, 2022
Becky Gulsvig is singer, actor, and dancer who grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota where she found her passion for theatre. She now resides in New York and has appeared in the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde, School of Rock, Hairspray, and most recently Come From Away, as well as many other regional productions.
by Jared Fessler - April 14, 2022
Becky Gulsvig is singer, actor, and dancer who grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota where she found her passion for theatre. She now resides in New York and has appeared in the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde, School of Rock, Hairspray, and most recently Come From Away, as well as many other regional productions.
Ashanti J'Aria of THE PROM at Orpheum
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2022
The Prom is currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis now through April 17th. It's a wonderful show! I am so glad to be chatting with Ashanti J'Aria, who plays Mrs. Greene in the show.
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2022
The Prom is currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis now through April 17th. It's a wonderful show! I am so glad to be chatting with Ashanti J'Aria, who plays Mrs. Greene in the show.
VIDEO: Cast Member Miles Johnson Talks ALL AMERICAN BOYS
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Go behind the scenes of a recent publicity photo call with Fischeye Films for All American Boys and get the inside scoop from cast member Miles Johnson, who plays Rashad.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2022
Go behind the scenes of a recent publicity photo call with Fischeye Films for All American Boys and get the inside scoop from cast member Miles Johnson, who plays Rashad.
Amanda Mai of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Old Log Theatre
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2022
Escape to Margaritaville is currently playing at the Old Log Theatre now through August 27, 2022. We had a chance to interview Amanda Mai who plays Tammy in the show.
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2022
Escape to Margaritaville is currently playing at the Old Log Theatre now through August 27, 2022. We had a chance to interview Amanda Mai who plays Tammy in the show.
BWW Review: THE PROM at Orpheum Theatre
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2022
The National Tour of The Prom is here in Minneapolis this week from April 12th to April 17th at the Orpheum Theatre. The Prom won the 2019 Drama Desk Award Winner for Outstanding musical.
by Jared Fessler - April 13, 2022
The National Tour of The Prom is here in Minneapolis this week from April 12th to April 17th at the Orpheum Theatre. The Prom won the 2019 Drama Desk Award Winner for Outstanding musical.
Lady Camden of RUPAULS DRAG RACE
by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2022
Lady Camden is a current contestant on Rupauls Drag Race season 14. Lady Camden is the stage name of Rex Wheeler, who was born in the U.K. and is based in Sacramento, California. She is a professionally trained ballet dancer, enjoys theatre and is currently in acting school, and performing drag.
by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2022
Lady Camden is a current contestant on Rupauls Drag Race season 14. Lady Camden is the stage name of Rex Wheeler, who was born in the U.K. and is based in Sacramento, California. She is a professionally trained ballet dancer, enjoys theatre and is currently in acting school, and performing drag.
Josh Zacher of THE PROM at Orpheum
by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2022
It's prom season! Josh Zacher (Ensemble, Dance Co-Captain) from the cast of The Prom joins Spotlight Education through Hennepin Theatre Trust for a dance & choreography masterclass. Students will learn choreography from (and in the style of) The Prom!
by Jared Fessler - April 11, 2022
It's prom season! Josh Zacher (Ensemble, Dance Co-Captain) from the cast of The Prom joins Spotlight Education through Hennepin Theatre Trust for a dance & choreography masterclass. Students will learn choreography from (and in the style of) The Prom!
SPHINX VIRTUOSI WITH BORDER CROSSING at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 10, 2022
Sphinx Virtuosi performed with Border CrosSing today, April 10th. They performed works by Ginastera, Foley, Montgomery, and more at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts at the Ordway Concert Hall.
by Jared Fessler - April 10, 2022
Sphinx Virtuosi performed with Border CrosSing today, April 10th. They performed works by Ginastera, Foley, Montgomery, and more at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts at the Ordway Concert Hall.
Third Coast Percussion Joins Forces with Movement Art Is
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
Third Coast Percussion joins forces with the groundbreaking choreography of Movement Art Is for an intimate, evening-length program that explores the duality of human nature. At once intensely personal and fiercely virtuosic, two disparate styles of street dance blend seamlessly with new music by Jlin and Tyondai Braxton, as well as Third Coast Percussion’s critically-acclaimed arrangements of Philip Glass’s Aguas da Amazonia.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2022
Third Coast Percussion joins forces with the groundbreaking choreography of Movement Art Is for an intimate, evening-length program that explores the duality of human nature. At once intensely personal and fiercely virtuosic, two disparate styles of street dance blend seamlessly with new music by Jlin and Tyondai Braxton, as well as Third Coast Percussion’s critically-acclaimed arrangements of Philip Glass’s Aguas da Amazonia.
Ordway Center For The Performing Arts Launches GreenRoom, Musical Theater Training Fellowship By And For BIPOC Artists
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2022
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today launched GreenRoom, an intensive musical theater training fellowship created by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists. The six-week program will be led by seven BIPOC artists and run July 7 through Aug. 18. Applications for the 10 open fellowship positions are available now. GreenRoom is made possible by support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2022
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today launched GreenRoom, an intensive musical theater training fellowship created by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists. The six-week program will be led by seven BIPOC artists and run July 7 through Aug. 18. Applications for the 10 open fellowship positions are available now. GreenRoom is made possible by support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
VIDEO: First Look At WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? at Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2022
Trek through the journey of an idea! Stages Theatre Company is set to present a world premiere musical, What Do You Do With An Idea? based on an award-winning book that comes to life on stage this spring! Follow the journey of a young child with the question; 'What DO you do with an idea?' First, they ignore it, but when it won't go away, they nurture it and watch it grow. One day the answer becomes abundantly clear. What Do You Do With An Idea? runs from April 8 - May 8, 2022. The show is appropriate for all ages and is based on the book by Kobi Yamada with illustrations by Mae Besom. The musical features a script by Cristina Pippa, Music & Lyrics by Sharon Kenny, and is Directed by Melanie Salmon-Peterson.
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2022
Trek through the journey of an idea! Stages Theatre Company is set to present a world premiere musical, What Do You Do With An Idea? based on an award-winning book that comes to life on stage this spring! Follow the journey of a young child with the question; 'What DO you do with an idea?' First, they ignore it, but when it won't go away, they nurture it and watch it grow. One day the answer becomes abundantly clear. What Do You Do With An Idea? runs from April 8 - May 8, 2022. The show is appropriate for all ages and is based on the book by Kobi Yamada with illustrations by Mae Besom. The musical features a script by Cristina Pippa, Music & Lyrics by Sharon Kenny, and is Directed by Melanie Salmon-Peterson.
Chatting with Broadway Veteran Jordan Barrow
by Jared Fessler - April 07, 2022
Jordan is a New York City based actor with a career spanning the Stage, Television, Film, and Voice-over. He has been in many theatrical productions including Choir Boy, Hairspray, Peter Pan, Wicked, and more!
by Jared Fessler - April 07, 2022
Jordan is a New York City based actor with a career spanning the Stage, Television, Film, and Voice-over. He has been in many theatrical productions including Choir Boy, Hairspray, Peter Pan, Wicked, and more!
Reese Britts of JELLY'S LAST JAM at Theatre Latte Da
by Jared Fessler - April 07, 2022
The area premiere of Jelly's Last Jam is currently playing at Theatre Latte Da is playing now through May 8, 2022, at the Ritz Theater.
by Jared Fessler - April 07, 2022
The area premiere of Jelly's Last Jam is currently playing at Theatre Latte Da is playing now through May 8, 2022, at the Ritz Theater.
PRIME Productions Presents THE ROOMMATE Opening June 3
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
PRIME Productions presents The Roommate, featuring acclaimed actors Greta Oglesby and Alison Edwards in playwright Jen Silverman's dark comedy about an unlikely pair and self-reinvention.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
PRIME Productions presents The Roommate, featuring acclaimed actors Greta Oglesby and Alison Edwards in playwright Jen Silverman's dark comedy about an unlikely pair and self-reinvention.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
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Shucked
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (1/6 - 1/11) | |
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anthropology
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New Years eve with Chase and Ovation- The world's 19yr running, paramount tribute to PRINCE!
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Les Miserables
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (2/17 - 2/22) | |
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Wicked
Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis (7/8 - 8/9) | |
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Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour
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