Hennepin Theatre Trust And Minneapolis College Launch Student Pop-up Art Gallery In City Center
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust and Minneapolis College School of Design and the Arts (SODA) are partnering to present a showcase of artwork created by students and alumni at new, off-campus gallery space open through November 15. This a?oepop-up gallerya?? is located on the skyway level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis and features works in a wide range of mediums, including painting, architectural technology, sculpture, ceramics, apparel technology, photography, performing arts, digital design and cinema.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust and Minneapolis College School of Design and the Arts (SODA) are partnering to present a showcase of artwork created by students and alumni at new, off-campus gallery space open through November 15. This a?oepop-up gallerya?? is located on the skyway level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis and features works in a wide range of mediums, including painting, architectural technology, sculpture, ceramics, apparel technology, photography, performing arts, digital design and cinema.
Becca Kufrin Joins Ben Higgins To Host THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE At State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
MagicSpace Entertainment and Producers Mark Swanhart and Guy Phillips are proud to announce that a?oeBachelora?? franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE coming to the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
MagicSpace Entertainment and Producers Mark Swanhart and Guy Phillips are proud to announce that a?oeBachelora?? franchise fan favorites Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins will co-host THE BACHELOR LIVE ON STAGE coming to the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Northrop Presents The Chenault Duo Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Raymond and Elizabeth Chenault, known as a?oeThe World's Premiere Duo-Organ Teama?? (Atlanta Journal & Constitution), perform on Northrop's restored Aeolian-Skinner Opus 892 pipe organ on Tue, Dec 3 in a program of popular holiday favorites. Having commissioned, arranged, and premiered more than 60 organ duets, The Chenault Duo has made a?oeorgan music for four hands, four feeta?? synonymous with their name, and will bring traditional organ programming along with several holiday selections to Northrop's stage.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Raymond and Elizabeth Chenault, known as a?oeThe World's Premiere Duo-Organ Teama?? (Atlanta Journal & Constitution), perform on Northrop's restored Aeolian-Skinner Opus 892 pipe organ on Tue, Dec 3 in a program of popular holiday favorites. Having commissioned, arranged, and premiered more than 60 organ duets, The Chenault Duo has made a?oeorgan music for four hands, four feeta?? synonymous with their name, and will bring traditional organ programming along with several holiday selections to Northrop's stage.
Hennepin Theatre Trust And The University Of Minnesota Hosting Environmental Community Discussion
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust is partnering with the University of Minnesota's College of Continuing and Professional Studies Arts and Cultural Leadership Program to present Climate of Creativity: Connecting the Arts and Environmental Action on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Trust's event center (900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust is partnering with the University of Minnesota's College of Continuing and Professional Studies Arts and Cultural Leadership Program to present Climate of Creativity: Connecting the Arts and Environmental Action on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Trust's event center (900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: Children's Theatre Company Presents CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Children's Theatre Company is bringing back the magical, fantastical, and all-too-hilarious Cinderella, directed by Peter C. Brosius. Originally created by CTC, this panto style musical mixes together the heart-warming story of Cinderella (played by new Acting Company member Rajané Katurah) and a Victorian Christmas party with lavish period costumes, grandiose sets and holiday carols, with pop culture references, shameless physical comedy, audience participation, and gut-busting gags.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Children's Theatre Company is bringing back the magical, fantastical, and all-too-hilarious Cinderella, directed by Peter C. Brosius. Originally created by CTC, this panto style musical mixes together the heart-warming story of Cinderella (played by new Acting Company member Rajané Katurah) and a Victorian Christmas party with lavish period costumes, grandiose sets and holiday carols, with pop culture references, shameless physical comedy, audience participation, and gut-busting gags.
Children's Theatre Company Has Announced Settlement of Lawsuits
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Children's Theatre Company announced the settlement of all 16 lawsuits brought against Children's Theatre Company by individuals who were sexually abused by former employees in the 1970's and 1980's.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Children's Theatre Company announced the settlement of all 16 lawsuits brought against Children's Theatre Company by individuals who were sexually abused by former employees in the 1970's and 1980's.
Cast Announced For ELF THE MUSICAL, JR. At Stages Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Everyone's favorite Elf is coming to Stages Theatre Company, in the holiday classic Elf the Musical, Jr.! Join us this winter as we follow Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity and win over his new family. Based on the beloved film from New Line Cinema, this hilarious musical is filled with memorable songs, lots of laughs and holiday cheer for the whole family to enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Everyone's favorite Elf is coming to Stages Theatre Company, in the holiday classic Elf the Musical, Jr.! Join us this winter as we follow Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity and win over his new family. Based on the beloved film from New Line Cinema, this hilarious musical is filled with memorable songs, lots of laughs and holiday cheer for the whole family to enjoy.
Photo Flash: First Look at STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Guthrie Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
The Guthrie presents Steel Magnolias October 26 - December 15, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
The Guthrie presents Steel Magnolias October 26 - December 15, 2019.
Brave New Workshop Theatre Makes the Holidays Merrier with GETTING PLOWED: A HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
There's no getting around it. From chaotic holiday travel to icy cold weather, and agonizing face-to-face family time, the holidays are tough! Not to mention the polar vortex, aggressively enthusiastic Salvation Army bell ringers, and Aunt Marge's fruit cake -- we get it!
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
There's no getting around it. From chaotic holiday travel to icy cold weather, and agonizing face-to-face family time, the holidays are tough! Not to mention the polar vortex, aggressively enthusiastic Salvation Army bell ringers, and Aunt Marge's fruit cake -- we get it!
BWW Review: Evocative PROOF Touches Audiences Hearts at
Lyric Arts
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 28, 2019
Do descendants inherit any familial traits or do they assimilate them from their childhood environment? Lyric Arts poses a poignant production of David Auburn's 2000 multiple award winning play, Proof, that deftly tackles this question along with other relevant themes convening mental health. Through the story of Robert, a brilliant mathematician who achieved great fame in his field before age 25, and his two daughters, Catherine and Claire, the answers to the questions the play poses become more blurred than clear to the audience's benefit.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 28, 2019
Do descendants inherit any familial traits or do they assimilate them from their childhood environment? Lyric Arts poses a poignant production of David Auburn's 2000 multiple award winning play, Proof, that deftly tackles this question along with other relevant themes convening mental health. Through the story of Robert, a brilliant mathematician who achieved great fame in his field before age 25, and his two daughters, Catherine and Claire, the answers to the questions the play poses become more blurred than clear to the audience's benefit.
Park Square Offers A Progressive Look At Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
Park Square Theatre rings in the winter holidays with its first ever production of a Jane Austen novel with the regional premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Nov 15 a?" Dec 22, 2019) adapted from the classic by Kate Hamill (SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, LITTLE WOMEN) and directed by Lisa Channer in her Park Square debut. This clever comedy offers a decidedly progressive take on the trials of Lizzy, Mr. Darcy, and the whole Bennet clan, with a few dance breaks thrown in for good measure.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
Park Square Theatre rings in the winter holidays with its first ever production of a Jane Austen novel with the regional premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Nov 15 a?" Dec 22, 2019) adapted from the classic by Kate Hamill (SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, LITTLE WOMEN) and directed by Lisa Channer in her Park Square debut. This clever comedy offers a decidedly progressive take on the trials of Lizzy, Mr. Darcy, and the whole Bennet clan, with a few dance breaks thrown in for good measure.
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Twin Cities Theatres are represented!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Twin Cities Theatres are represented!
Follow The Yellow Brick Road To The Duluth Playhouse This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse rings in the holiday season with the beloved family adventure musical that is also celebrating the 80th anniversary of its feature film, The Wizard of Oz. It plays in the NorShor Theatre from December 5-22, 2019, and is directed by guest artist, Joe Chvala (who also directed last year's Beauty and the Beast).
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse rings in the holiday season with the beloved family adventure musical that is also celebrating the 80th anniversary of its feature film, The Wizard of Oz. It plays in the NorShor Theatre from December 5-22, 2019, and is directed by guest artist, Joe Chvala (who also directed last year's Beauty and the Beast).
Playhouse Family Theatre Launches Season with TREASURE ISLAND
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2019
The Playhouse Family Theatre presents the pirate-filled production, Treasure Island, at the Depot stage beginning October 25 through November 3, 2019. This production is directed by Michael Kraklio.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2019
The Playhouse Family Theatre presents the pirate-filled production, Treasure Island, at the Depot stage beginning October 25 through November 3, 2019. This production is directed by Michael Kraklio.
BWW Review: MN OPERA'S Scintillating ELEKTRA Opens Exceptional 2019-2020 SEASON
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 21, 2019
The Minnesota Opera (MN OPERA) christened their new season at St. Paul's Ordway Center with Richard Strauss' 1909 score of ELEKTRA combined with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. After a century, Strauss' Elektra, a tragic Greek myth, confronts the wrath of God on men, and the revenge of families on their own parents and siblings to disastrous results. A stellar creative team, which inhabits all the MN Opera productions, provides a modern twist to the ancient myth, where the action has been forwarded to the early 1900's. At that time, Austrian filmmaker and producer, Fritz Lang (1890-1976), made history directing silent film noira?"when melodramas were a consistent source of entertainment.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 21, 2019
The Minnesota Opera (MN OPERA) christened their new season at St. Paul's Ordway Center with Richard Strauss' 1909 score of ELEKTRA combined with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. After a century, Strauss' Elektra, a tragic Greek myth, confronts the wrath of God on men, and the revenge of families on their own parents and siblings to disastrous results. A stellar creative team, which inhabits all the MN Opera productions, provides a modern twist to the ancient myth, where the action has been forwarded to the early 1900's. At that time, Austrian filmmaker and producer, Fritz Lang (1890-1976), made history directing silent film noira?"when melodramas were a consistent source of entertainment.
BWW Review: CTC'S Imaginative Fairy Tale SNOW WHITE Charms Audiences
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 16, 2019
a?oeLips as red as blood. Hair as black as tree bark. Heart as pure as driven snow.a?? These vivid characteristics describe the famous princess Snow White. In an innovative retelling of Snow White from Children's Theatre Company (CTC) adapted and directed by Britian's Greg Banks, this Snow White follows more closely the original Grimm Brothers version as opposed to the Walt Disney animated story people have known, or grown to know from film.. a?oeSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsa?? became the company's first animated film in 1937, a huge accomplishment. How has the culture and social fiber changed since the 1930's and what does CTC's fairy tale Snow White say to audiences today?
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 16, 2019
a?oeLips as red as blood. Hair as black as tree bark. Heart as pure as driven snow.a?? These vivid characteristics describe the famous princess Snow White. In an innovative retelling of Snow White from Children's Theatre Company (CTC) adapted and directed by Britian's Greg Banks, this Snow White follows more closely the original Grimm Brothers version as opposed to the Walt Disney animated story people have known, or grown to know from film.. a?oeSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsa?? became the company's first animated film in 1937, a huge accomplishment. How has the culture and social fiber changed since the 1930's and what does CTC's fairy tale Snow White say to audiences today?
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: ZAFIRA AND THE RESISTANCE at Dowling Studio/Guthrie
by Karen Bovard - October 13, 2019
The 9th floor black box space at the Guthrie showcases short runs of plays that foreground diverse voices from local and international companies. This season, they've chosen a string of works featuring Arab artists. Currently up is ZAFIRA AND THE RESISTANCE, by Kathryn Haddad, mounted by the Minnesota based New Arab American Theater Works, a non-profit educational group that's been mission driven for 20 years.
by Karen Bovard - October 13, 2019
The 9th floor black box space at the Guthrie showcases short runs of plays that foreground diverse voices from local and international companies. This season, they've chosen a string of works featuring Arab artists. Currently up is ZAFIRA AND THE RESISTANCE, by Kathryn Haddad, mounted by the Minnesota based New Arab American Theater Works, a non-profit educational group that's been mission driven for 20 years.
BWW Review: Food, Family, Mortality in AUBERGINE at Park Square Theatre
by Karen Bovard - October 12, 2019
AUBERGINE is, like its title, a quirky cross-cultural offering; like eggplant, it won't be to everyone's taste. It's a meditation circling around the ways food, family, memory, and mortality intertwine. Personally, I found it engaging though longer than it needs to be, at 2 hours and 10 minutes, including intermission.
by Karen Bovard - October 12, 2019
AUBERGINE is, like its title, a quirky cross-cultural offering; like eggplant, it won't be to everyone's taste. It's a meditation circling around the ways food, family, memory, and mortality intertwine. Personally, I found it engaging though longer than it needs to be, at 2 hours and 10 minutes, including intermission.
Northrop Presents BLACK GRACE Nov 7
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
Slap dancing, live singing, and South Pacific storytelling: New Zealand's Black Grace brings its powerful stylings to Northrop on Thu, Nov 7 in a debut that combines eloquent movements with elemental works. Black Grace's founder and choreographer, Neil Ieremia, fuses his New Zealand upbringing with his Samoan heritage for a unique hybrid of old and new dance styles.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
Slap dancing, live singing, and South Pacific storytelling: New Zealand's Black Grace brings its powerful stylings to Northrop on Thu, Nov 7 in a debut that combines eloquent movements with elemental works. Black Grace's founder and choreographer, Neil Ieremia, fuses his New Zealand upbringing with his Samoan heritage for a unique hybrid of old and new dance styles.
Osmo Vanska and Minnesota Orchestra Will Embark On Tour To South Korea and Vietnam
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Minnesota Orchestra President and CEO Michelle Miller Burns announced today that Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra will embark on a tour to South Korea and Vietnam in June 2020, continuing its legacy of musical diplomacy and mounting one of the signature events of Vänskä's final three years as the Orchestra's music director. Vänskä and the Orchestra, at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, will perform in Hanoi to celebrate the 25th anniversary of restored diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam. The Orchestra will additionally perform in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) and participate in engagement activities with students in both cities. The tour, which will run from June 21 to July 3, will open with a performance on June 24 in South Korea at Seoul's Lotte Concert Hall, creating an opportunity to foster connections with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, where Vänskä was recently appointed music director. Tours centered around cultural exchange have become a hallmark of the Minnesota Orchestra during Vänskä's tenure, with the ensemble traveling recently to South Africa and Cuba.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Minnesota Orchestra President and CEO Michelle Miller Burns announced today that Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra will embark on a tour to South Korea and Vietnam in June 2020, continuing its legacy of musical diplomacy and mounting one of the signature events of Vänskä's final three years as the Orchestra's music director. Vänskä and the Orchestra, at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, will perform in Hanoi to celebrate the 25th anniversary of restored diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam. The Orchestra will additionally perform in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) and participate in engagement activities with students in both cities. The tour, which will run from June 21 to July 3, will open with a performance on June 24 in South Korea at Seoul's Lotte Concert Hall, creating an opportunity to foster connections with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, where Vänskä was recently appointed music director. Tours centered around cultural exchange have become a hallmark of the Minnesota Orchestra during Vänskä's tenure, with the ensemble traveling recently to South Africa and Cuba.
BWW Review: MEAN GIRLS at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Brett Burger - October 10, 2019
Whether you were born in the '80s, '90s or early 2000, you probably still laugh just as hard as you did the first time you watched the cult classic, Mean Girls. Well now, it's back to make audiences laugh in a whole new way with the Tony-nominated Broadway musical of the same name. The show, which originally opened on Broadway in April of 2018, has literally just begun its first national tour with Minneapolis being only the second stop. While adapting something from another medium to the stage can be dangerous at times, Fey has created a hit of a musical that I honestly didn't know if it would work or not.
by Brett Burger - October 10, 2019
Whether you were born in the '80s, '90s or early 2000, you probably still laugh just as hard as you did the first time you watched the cult classic, Mean Girls. Well now, it's back to make audiences laugh in a whole new way with the Tony-nominated Broadway musical of the same name. The show, which originally opened on Broadway in April of 2018, has literally just begun its first national tour with Minneapolis being only the second stop. While adapting something from another medium to the stage can be dangerous at times, Fey has created a hit of a musical that I honestly didn't know if it would work or not.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's MAMMA MIA! Brings Treats To Morning Commuters
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Downtown commuters riding the Metro Transit Light Rail Blue and Green Lines will have something fun to wake up to on their way to work on Thursday, October 10! Cast representatives of MAMMA MIA! will greet commuters on the corner of 5th Street South, between 3rd and 4th Avenues South in Minneapolis (near the Government Plaza and Capella Tower).
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Downtown commuters riding the Metro Transit Light Rail Blue and Green Lines will have something fun to wake up to on their way to work on Thursday, October 10! Cast representatives of MAMMA MIA! will greet commuters on the corner of 5th Street South, between 3rd and 4th Avenues South in Minneapolis (near the Government Plaza and Capella Tower).
Theater Latté Da Extends Re-Imagined CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Theater Latté Da announces today a two-week performance extension for the company's re-imagined production of CHICAGO.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Theater Latté Da announces today a two-week performance extension for the company's re-imagined production of CHICAGO.
Remy Auberjonois of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Guthrie Theater
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 09, 2019
Memories are explored in THE GLASS MENAGERIE and this interview with actor Remy Auberjonois, starring in the Guthrie's production through Oct. 27.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - October 09, 2019
Memories are explored in THE GLASS MENAGERIE and this interview with actor Remy Auberjonois, starring in the Guthrie's production through Oct. 27.
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