Her Next Play Announces Sports Summit For Teen Girls In Minnesota
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Fresh off a competitive community contest win, a team of young Edina women are investing their prize earnings in an event designed for teen girl athletes. The Her Next Play Edina Girls' Sports Summit will take place September 30, 2019 at Life Time Sport in Eden Prairie, Minn.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Fresh off a competitive community contest win, a team of young Edina women are investing their prize earnings in an event designed for teen girl athletes. The Her Next Play Edina Girls' Sports Summit will take place September 30, 2019 at Life Time Sport in Eden Prairie, Minn.
Video: First Look at THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Guthrie Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
The Glass Menagerie recently began performances at Guthrie Theater and we've got a first look! Watch the video below!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
The Glass Menagerie recently began performances at Guthrie Theater and we've got a first look! Watch the video below!
Sarah Rasmussen of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Jungle Theater
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 18, 2019
Director Sarah Rasmussen marks the beginning of her fifth season at the Jungle Theater with a new work that challenges this small theater technically and is her 'teenage dream.' She answers 6 Questions and a Plug about RIDE THE CYCLONE.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 18, 2019
Director Sarah Rasmussen marks the beginning of her fifth season at the Jungle Theater with a new work that challenges this small theater technically and is her 'teenage dream.' She answers 6 Questions and a Plug about RIDE THE CYCLONE.
Five New Members Join Hennepin Theatre Trust's Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors. The accomplished business and community leaders bring to the board of this nonprofit organization a wide array of experience in corporate business, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, law, and the arts.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors. The accomplished business and community leaders bring to the board of this nonprofit organization a wide array of experience in corporate business, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, law, and the arts.
BWW Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Jungle
by Karen Bovard - September 15, 2019
I'm all for efforts to create new ensemble musicals in tune with our times. RIDE THE CYCLONE was composed in 2008 by Canadian artists Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, played at the Toronto Fringe Festival, and has bumped across Canada and the US (including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Seattle) since then, collecting a fan club as it goes. Funny and tuneful, it has a dark but intriguing premise, a theatrically spooky setting, and some strong musical moments. I just wish it traded less on tired stereotypes. Warning: spoilers ahead.
by Karen Bovard - September 15, 2019
I'm all for efforts to create new ensemble musicals in tune with our times. RIDE THE CYCLONE was composed in 2008 by Canadian artists Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, played at the Toronto Fringe Festival, and has bumped across Canada and the US (including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Seattle) since then, collecting a fan club as it goes. Funny and tuneful, it has a dark but intriguing premise, a theatrically spooky setting, and some strong musical moments. I just wish it traded less on tired stereotypes. Warning: spoilers ahead.
BWW Review: ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM AND MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by Classical Actors Ensemble
by Braden Joseph - September 13, 2019
The Classical Actors Ensemble is a company that focuses on classic work and they are currently doing two shows in repertory: a?oeArden of Favershama?? and a?oeMuch Ado About Nothinga??. According to the program, the company wanted to explore a?oeboth sides of the coina?? and do two shows that are opposite from each other in style. Certainly, an interesting concept. I was able to see the shows for myself...
by Braden Joseph - September 13, 2019
The Classical Actors Ensemble is a company that focuses on classic work and they are currently doing two shows in repertory: a?oeArden of Favershama?? and a?oeMuch Ado About Nothinga??. According to the program, the company wanted to explore a?oeboth sides of the coina?? and do two shows that are opposite from each other in style. Certainly, an interesting concept. I was able to see the shows for myself...
BWW Review: Lyric Arts' Meteoric BRIGHT STAR Illuminates Humankind's Frailties through Bluegrass Melodies
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - September 13, 2019
An arresting artistic light shines over Lyric Arts in September, 2019. To begin their fall season, Anoka's enterprising theater company produces on the Main Stage Theater, Bright Star--- a 2016 award winning musical by the creative genius of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. These two talents captured an interpretation of their Grammy Award winning album 'Love Has Come For You' in their engaging production set in North Carolina through flashbacks beginning in 1945 that returns to the early1920's. Lively compositions featuring bluegrass melodies enrapture the audience, while the musical's Southern ambiance and characters bring this uniquely American musical genre to stage life in one memorable and mesmerizing evening.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - September 13, 2019
An arresting artistic light shines over Lyric Arts in September, 2019. To begin their fall season, Anoka's enterprising theater company produces on the Main Stage Theater, Bright Star--- a 2016 award winning musical by the creative genius of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. These two talents captured an interpretation of their Grammy Award winning album 'Love Has Come For You' in their engaging production set in North Carolina through flashbacks beginning in 1945 that returns to the early1920's. Lively compositions featuring bluegrass melodies enrapture the audience, while the musical's Southern ambiance and characters bring this uniquely American musical genre to stage life in one memorable and mesmerizing evening.
New Spotlight Series Explores Aspects Of Environmental Justice
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
Northrop, the Institute for Advanced Study, and the University Honors Program today announce a new collaborative Spotlight Series to present lectures, panel discussions, exhibits, and other events throughout the academic year around a topic of timely interest. The 2019-20 series focuses on Environmental Justice and features six different events offering perspectives from a variety of voices in the field, including academics and practitioners from multiple disciplines. Campus leaders, artists, policymakers, and funders will explore several critical aspects surrounding the intersection of the environment and equity. These events are free and open to the public and run 3:30-5:00 pm Thursdays in Northrop's Best Buy Theater. The Spotlight Series 2019-20 events include:
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
Northrop, the Institute for Advanced Study, and the University Honors Program today announce a new collaborative Spotlight Series to present lectures, panel discussions, exhibits, and other events throughout the academic year around a topic of timely interest. The 2019-20 series focuses on Environmental Justice and features six different events offering perspectives from a variety of voices in the field, including academics and practitioners from multiple disciplines. Campus leaders, artists, policymakers, and funders will explore several critical aspects surrounding the intersection of the environment and equity. These events are free and open to the public and run 3:30-5:00 pm Thursdays in Northrop's Best Buy Theater. The Spotlight Series 2019-20 events include:
JazzMN Orchestra Debuts A New Artistic Director, JC Sanford, And Announces New Season
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
JazzMN Orchestra returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) with a new Artistic Director, JC Sanford for their 2019-2020 season. As Minnesota's premier big band, JazzMN has performed to sold-out audiences across the Twin Cities. JazzMN Orchestra is happy to welcome Jazz lovers and novices alike to their new season. The new season begins October 7 on CDT's Main Stage. For $99, a season subscription (for all three events) is available.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
JazzMN Orchestra returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) with a new Artistic Director, JC Sanford for their 2019-2020 season. As Minnesota's premier big band, JazzMN has performed to sold-out audiences across the Twin Cities. JazzMN Orchestra is happy to welcome Jazz lovers and novices alike to their new season. The new season begins October 7 on CDT's Main Stage. For $99, a season subscription (for all three events) is available.
Joshua Bergasse of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 10, 2019
Joshua Bergasse is in town making time for master class, discovering local talent and watching homemade flying contraptions dive into the Mississippi, as well as letting us in on a little secret that may or may not happen but is pretty fun to think about. Oh, and he choreographed and directed SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, too.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 10, 2019
Joshua Bergasse is in town making time for master class, discovering local talent and watching homemade flying contraptions dive into the Mississippi, as well as letting us in on a little secret that may or may not happen but is pretty fun to think about. Oh, and he choreographed and directed SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, too.
Photo Flash: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE: The Songs Of Leiber And Stoller At The Ordway
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opens its season with the Ordway Original Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, which begins performances on Sept. 10 and runs through Sept. 22.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts opens its season with the Ordway Original Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, which begins performances on Sept. 10 and runs through Sept. 22.
Children's Theatre Company Presents SNOW WHITE
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to announce the premiere production of Snow White, running September 29 through December 8, 2019. Commissioned and developed by CTC, this new, two-actor take on the classic Grimm's fairy tale is adapted and directed by Greg Banks who has over 19 years of experience working at CTC and is his 14th production with the theatre. Bringing all 13 characters to life is Joy Dolo (CTC: The Hobbit, Pinocchio, The Last Firefly, and The Snowy Day and other stories by Ezra Jack Keats) and Dean Holt (CTC: now in his 25th year as a member of CTC's Acting Company; has appeared in over 100 productions). Both actors frequently appear in Banks' productions, most recently in last season's critically-acclaimed production of The Hobbit.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is proud to announce the premiere production of Snow White, running September 29 through December 8, 2019. Commissioned and developed by CTC, this new, two-actor take on the classic Grimm's fairy tale is adapted and directed by Greg Banks who has over 19 years of experience working at CTC and is his 14th production with the theatre. Bringing all 13 characters to life is Joy Dolo (CTC: The Hobbit, Pinocchio, The Last Firefly, and The Snowy Day and other stories by Ezra Jack Keats) and Dean Holt (CTC: now in his 25th year as a member of CTC's Acting Company; has appeared in over 100 productions). Both actors frequently appear in Banks' productions, most recently in last season's critically-acclaimed production of The Hobbit.
Northrop Presents Branford Marsalis and Jean-Willy Kunz
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Northrop welcomes acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis and famed pipe organist Jean-Willy Kunz for a dazzling crossover program full of surprising discoveries on Tue, Oct 1, at 7:30 pm. Though combining saxophone and pipe organ may seem like an improbable duo, Marsalis and Kunz have created a one-of-a-kind, multi-genre musical evening featuring classical pieces that could be a?oereadily appreciated by jazz fansa?? (All About Jazz). The concert is the first in Northrop's Music Series events spotlighting the restored Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Northrop welcomes acclaimed saxophonist Branford Marsalis and famed pipe organist Jean-Willy Kunz for a dazzling crossover program full of surprising discoveries on Tue, Oct 1, at 7:30 pm. Though combining saxophone and pipe organ may seem like an improbable duo, Marsalis and Kunz have created a one-of-a-kind, multi-genre musical evening featuring classical pieces that could be a?oereadily appreciated by jazz fansa?? (All About Jazz). The concert is the first in Northrop's Music Series events spotlighting the restored Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.
Rehearsals Underway For Theater Latté Da's Reimagined CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Rehearsals are underway for Theater Latté Da's re-imagined production of CHICAGO, Broadway's longest-running American musical. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical Revival, CHICAGO features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein [1] with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Rehearsals are underway for Theater Latté Da's re-imagined production of CHICAGO, Broadway's longest-running American musical. Winner of 7 Tony awards including Best Musical Revival, CHICAGO features a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The musical, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, is directed by Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein [1] with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.
Bucket Brigade Addresses Anxiety And Fear In BIG LITTLE MONSTER A Musical For All Ages
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Bucket Brigade addresses anxiety and fear in their new monster musical for all ages
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Bucket Brigade addresses anxiety and fear in their new monster musical for all ages
Jessica Fredrickson of MAMMA MIA! at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 03, 2019
Jessica Fredrickson plays Sophie in the long-running MAMMA MIA! as the Chan extends the run through Feb. 22, 2020. There's literally no excuse not to go see this infectious show.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - September 03, 2019
Jessica Fredrickson plays Sophie in the long-running MAMMA MIA! as the Chan extends the run through Feb. 22, 2020. There's literally no excuse not to go see this infectious show.
PRAY THE GAY AWAY - Based On The Zakar Twins' Bestselling Memoir
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2019
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2019
Pittsburgh Ballet Brings New Ballet THE GREAT GATSBY to Northrop
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatrereturns to Northrop in Artistic Director Terrance S. Orr's final season with their latest creation, The Great Gatsby, a new ballet based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's acclaimed novel with the same name.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatrereturns to Northrop in Artistic Director Terrance S. Orr's final season with their latest creation, The Great Gatsby, a new ballet based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's acclaimed novel with the same name.
BWW Review: Theatre Helping Theatre: Geki Arts And Broken Ivy Theatre
by Braden Joseph - August 28, 2019
Minnesota Nice is often something we hear about when we talk about neighbors and coworkers, but these productions really showed me how this nice attitude can carry on in the theatre. It lifted my spirits that these two companies helped and supported each other and how, in the end, we got more theatre being produced.
by Braden Joseph - August 28, 2019
Minnesota Nice is often something we hear about when we talk about neighbors and coworkers, but these productions really showed me how this nice attitude can carry on in the theatre. It lifted my spirits that these two companies helped and supported each other and how, in the end, we got more theatre being produced.
Off-B'way's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! THE MUSICAL! Sets Regional Premiere
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Trademark Theater Presents Music/Movement Mashup THE HOLLOW
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Local new works theater company Trademark Theater is heading into production for its third World Premiere. The Hollow, Trademark's most ambitious production yet, is a stunning mix of music, movement and visuals combined to create a new, boundary-breaking piece of theater. The Hollow will run from October 2nd through October 20th, 2019 at the Tek Box in the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts in Downtown Minneapolis.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Local new works theater company Trademark Theater is heading into production for its third World Premiere. The Hollow, Trademark's most ambitious production yet, is a stunning mix of music, movement and visuals combined to create a new, boundary-breaking piece of theater. The Hollow will run from October 2nd through October 20th, 2019 at the Tek Box in the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts in Downtown Minneapolis.
Performance Today Announces 2019-2020 Young Artist Residency Students
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
American Public Media's Performance Today has announced five young musicians to take part in the radio program's 2019-2020 Young Artist in Residence Program.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
American Public Media's Performance Today has announced five young musicians to take part in the radio program's 2019-2020 Young Artist in Residence Program.
BWW Review: Mozart Mashup by Mixed Precipitation in their 11th annual Picnic Operetta
by Karen Bovard - August 25, 2019
Mix Mozart with 80's New Wave hits, Roman intrigue with sports rivalries, a stinky but accurate Oracle whose all-seeing eyeballs are made of ping pong rackets studded with tennis balls, and five separate courses of yummy edible treats serve to an audience that lounges on lawn chairs and picnic blankets, in a series of 14 different public gardens or farms over 8 weekends, and what do you have? MIxed Precipitation's 11th annual Picnic Operetta, of course, one of the most fun and inventive community art productions I've ever seen. Only in Minnesota.
by Karen Bovard - August 25, 2019
Mix Mozart with 80's New Wave hits, Roman intrigue with sports rivalries, a stinky but accurate Oracle whose all-seeing eyeballs are made of ping pong rackets studded with tennis balls, and five separate courses of yummy edible treats serve to an audience that lounges on lawn chairs and picnic blankets, in a series of 14 different public gardens or farms over 8 weekends, and what do you have? MIxed Precipitation's 11th annual Picnic Operetta, of course, one of the most fun and inventive community art productions I've ever seen. Only in Minnesota.
BWW Review: CABAL at Walking Shadow Theatre
by Laura Schmidt - August 22, 2019
The immersive show at Walking Shadow combines both a typical theatre experience with puzzle room motifs and magic
by Laura Schmidt - August 22, 2019
The immersive show at Walking Shadow combines both a typical theatre experience with puzzle room motifs and magic
Children's Theatre Company Presents the Minnesota Premiere of CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is announce the presentation of Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams, running September 17 through October 20, 2019. This new circus was created by brothers Bibi and Bichu Tesfamariam in 2017, who have been circus performers for over two decades.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is announce the presentation of Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams, running September 17 through October 20, 2019. This new circus was created by brothers Bibi and Bichu Tesfamariam in 2017, who have been circus performers for over two decades.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
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Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Children's Theatre Company (11/4 - 1/4) | |
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Spamalot
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (6/10 - 6/14) | |
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Dial M for Murder
Duluth Playhouse at the NorShor Theatre (1/30 - 2/8) | |
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Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour
State Theatre (4/25 - 4/25) | |
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Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!
Children's Theatre Company (1/20 - 2/22) | |
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Freddie: Break Free
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (4/10 - 4/12) | |
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A Christmas Carol...More or Less
Yellow Tree Theatre (11/28 - 12/28) | |
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