Photo Flash: First Look At Leo Lionni's INCH BY INCH At Stages Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents their newest Theatre for the Very Young production of Leo Lionni's Inch by Inch.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents their newest Theatre for the Very Young production of Leo Lionni's Inch by Inch.
DanceCo And The Roe Family Singers Present EXPECTATION STATION
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
DanceCo, in collaboration with the Roe Family Singers and Engineer Paul of the 'Choo Choo Bob's Train Show', will present Expectation Station at SteppingStone Theatre, October 16-20 (MEA week). This interactive one-hour show combines dance and musical theater with a little history and a lot of fun to create a truly original performance for the entire family.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
DanceCo, in collaboration with the Roe Family Singers and Engineer Paul of the 'Choo Choo Bob's Train Show', will present Expectation Station at SteppingStone Theatre, October 16-20 (MEA week). This interactive one-hour show combines dance and musical theater with a little history and a lot of fun to create a truly original performance for the entire family.
Johanna Day of FLOYD'S at Guthrie Theater
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - August 20, 2019
Day is a busy actor who's in and out of town on her days off from FLOYD'S so this time we get six questions and no plug but I recommend checking this quick interview out, and then call the box office and get over to see her on stage at the Guthrie before Aug. 31.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - August 20, 2019
Day is a busy actor who's in and out of town on her days off from FLOYD'S so this time we get six questions and no plug but I recommend checking this quick interview out, and then call the box office and get over to see her on stage at the Guthrie before Aug. 31.
Kelsee Sweigard of RENT at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - August 17, 2019
The RENT 20th Anniversary tour rolls on for a fourth year and another swing through Minneapolis. The show's themes and heart still ring true for fans and this production's Maureen, Kelsee Sweigard.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - August 17, 2019
The RENT 20th Anniversary tour rolls on for a fourth year and another swing through Minneapolis. The show's themes and heart still ring true for fans and this production's Maureen, Kelsee Sweigard.
WE WILL ROCK YOU Tour Comes To Mystic Lake September 12-14
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
We Will Rock You, a touring production of the musical written by Queen and Ben Elton, is coming to Mystic Lake Sept. 12-14. This musical will bring Queen's timeless hits and an exciting story about freedom, love and rock music to the Mystic Showroom for three shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
We Will Rock You, a touring production of the musical written by Queen and Ben Elton, is coming to Mystic Lake Sept. 12-14. This musical will bring Queen's timeless hits and an exciting story about freedom, love and rock music to the Mystic Showroom for three shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m.
BWW Review: WHEN THE SHARK BITES at Open Eye Theatre
by Braden Joseph - August 15, 2019
Currently playing at Open Eye Theatre is a delightful and laidback show that audiences seem to love. a?oeWhen The Shark Bitesa?? by Chronofon is a play...or a concert...it's actually a bit difficult to pin down what category this piece is in. But, nevertheless, it continues to entertain the audience and isn't that what matters? This performance follows the lives of Bertolt Brecht, Elisabeth Hauptmann, Lotte Lenya, and Kurt Weill. The show mainly focuses on the time surrounding World War I and a bit of World War II, but that doesn't seem to be the focus of the piece.
by Braden Joseph - August 15, 2019
Currently playing at Open Eye Theatre is a delightful and laidback show that audiences seem to love. a?oeWhen The Shark Bitesa?? by Chronofon is a play...or a concert...it's actually a bit difficult to pin down what category this piece is in. But, nevertheless, it continues to entertain the audience and isn't that what matters? This performance follows the lives of Bertolt Brecht, Elisabeth Hauptmann, Lotte Lenya, and Kurt Weill. The show mainly focuses on the time surrounding World War I and a bit of World War II, but that doesn't seem to be the focus of the piece.
Photo Flash: Meet The Stars of CHICAGO at Theater Latté Da!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Theater Latté Da today presents r 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 with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Theater Latté Da today presents r 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 with Music Direction by Denise Prosek and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder.
BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE at Artistry
by Brett Burger - August 12, 2019
While many theatres in town are wrapping up their 18-19 seasons, Artistry is one step ahead by wrapping up the first show of their 19-20 season. The first show of the season is the musical adaption of the movie Footloose which has a lot of meaning to many. With a movie that was released in 1984, and a remake in 2011, it's a multi-generational story that many adore. However, what makes it such a classic? It's a rather uneventful plot despite having adoring characters and some fun music. Thankfully Artistry casts a dynamic cast that helps bring the level of entertainment through the roof.
by Brett Burger - August 12, 2019
While many theatres in town are wrapping up their 18-19 seasons, Artistry is one step ahead by wrapping up the first show of their 19-20 season. The first show of the season is the musical adaption of the movie Footloose which has a lot of meaning to many. With a movie that was released in 1984, and a remake in 2011, it's a multi-generational story that many adore. However, what makes it such a classic? It's a rather uneventful plot despite having adoring characters and some fun music. Thankfully Artistry casts a dynamic cast that helps bring the level of entertainment through the roof.
The SPCO's Liquid Music Series Presents Ashwini Ramaswamy - LET THE CROWS COME
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
On Friday and Saturday, November 8a?"9, 2019 at 8:00pm, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series presents Ashwini Ramaswamy: Let the Crows Come.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
On Friday and Saturday, November 8a?"9, 2019 at 8:00pm, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series presents Ashwini Ramaswamy: Let the Crows Come.
RENT Announces $25 Rush Tickets For Performances This Week At The Orpheum
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that seats in the first rows of the orchestra section will be available for $25 for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, which returns to Minneapolis to kick off the 2019-2020 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season Aug. 14-18 at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that seats in the first rows of the orchestra section will be available for $25 for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, which returns to Minneapolis to kick off the 2019-2020 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season Aug. 14-18 at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).
Classical MPR Names Melissa Ousley New Host Of Minnesota Orchestra Broadcasts
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Classical MPR's Melissa Ousley will become the host of the Friday evening live Minnesota Orchestra broadcasts at the start of the 2019/2020 season beginning Sept. 20.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Classical MPR's Melissa Ousley will become the host of the Friday evening live Minnesota Orchestra broadcasts at the start of the 2019/2020 season beginning Sept. 20.
Duluth Playhouse to Open 2019-2020 Season with SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse presents Leiber and Stoller's hit musical revue, Smokey Joe's Cafe, at the NorShor Theatre beginning September 19 through September 29, 2019. This production is directed by returning guest director, Michael Matthew Ferrell.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse presents Leiber and Stoller's hit musical revue, Smokey Joe's Cafe, at the NorShor Theatre beginning September 19 through September 29, 2019. This production is directed by returning guest director, Michael Matthew Ferrell.
Kris Kristofferson Goes On Sale This Friday At Hennepin
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, called a?oeone of the greatest songwriters of all timea?? by Rolling Stone, AND THE STRANGERS are coming to the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Kristofferson's mark on American music is undeniable. Among his songwriting credits are a?oeMe and Bobby McGee,a?? a?oeFor the Good Times,a?? a?oeSunday Mornin' Comin' Down,a?? and a?oeHelp Me Make It Through the Night.a?? He will be performing with THE STRANGERS, best known as Merle Haggard's renowned back-up band with original co-founding member Norman Hamlet, as well as Haggard's children Dana and Ben.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, called a?oeone of the greatest songwriters of all timea?? by Rolling Stone, AND THE STRANGERS are coming to the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Kristofferson's mark on American music is undeniable. Among his songwriting credits are a?oeMe and Bobby McGee,a?? a?oeFor the Good Times,a?? a?oeSunday Mornin' Comin' Down,a?? and a?oeHelp Me Make It Through the Night.a?? He will be performing with THE STRANGERS, best known as Merle Haggard's renowned back-up band with original co-founding member Norman Hamlet, as well as Haggard's children Dana and Ben.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Brett Burger - August 06, 2019
The word tradition can mean a multitude of things to a variety of people. Some may associate it with a holiday while others may with a specific time of the year. It's a powerful word that can truly bring a multitude of emotions, both good and bad, for just about anyone. I think a majority of the time tradition is associated with happy memories and celebrating something. However what happens when traditions are challenged and they collide at the intersection of love, family, the changing times and faith? The Twin Cities saw it when the national tour of Fiddler on the Roof made their way to the Orpheum Theater.
by Brett Burger - August 06, 2019
The word tradition can mean a multitude of things to a variety of people. Some may associate it with a holiday while others may with a specific time of the year. It's a powerful word that can truly bring a multitude of emotions, both good and bad, for just about anyone. I think a majority of the time tradition is associated with happy memories and celebrating something. However what happens when traditions are challenged and they collide at the intersection of love, family, the changing times and faith? The Twin Cities saw it when the national tour of Fiddler on the Roof made their way to the Orpheum Theater.
BWW Review: World Premiere of Lynn Nottage's Comedy FLOYD'S at the Guthrie
by Karen Bovard - August 06, 2019
Playwright Lynn Nottage matters. Winner of a MacArthur 'genius' grant, she's also been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2019. She's the only woman to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama (for RUINED in 2009 and SWEAT in 2017). Nottage calls FLOYD'S her 'side hustle' to SWEAT. Commissioned by the Guthrie, it had its world premiere there this past weekend.
by Karen Bovard - August 06, 2019
Playwright Lynn Nottage matters. Winner of a MacArthur 'genius' grant, she's also been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2019. She's the only woman to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama (for RUINED in 2009 and SWEAT in 2017). Nottage calls FLOYD'S her 'side hustle' to SWEAT. Commissioned by the Guthrie, it had its world premiere there this past weekend.
Park Square Does The Time Warp With ROCKY HORROR
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
Park Square Theatre opens its Proscenium Stage Season with the Tony Award-nominated campy rock musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Richard O'Brien (Sept 27 a?" Nov 2, 2019), directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz. a?oeI really want to rock the house and upend the way that people think of Park Square,a?? says Flordelino Lagundino, Park Square's Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
Park Square Theatre opens its Proscenium Stage Season with the Tony Award-nominated campy rock musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW by Richard O'Brien (Sept 27 a?" Nov 2, 2019), directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz. a?oeI really want to rock the house and upend the way that people think of Park Square,a?? says Flordelino Lagundino, Park Square's Artistic Director.
BWW Review: 42ND STREET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Brett Burger - August 02, 2019
Going into the new updated version of 42nd Street at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Friday wasn't as fresh to me as it was to othersa??because I hadn't seen the show before. That's right, another classical Broadway show was crossed off my list. Since it was announced last year, the Ordway has touted this project as a new reimagined version with a?oerevisions, updates, and some new twists that are totally unique to [their] production,a?? according to the Ordway's Producing Artistic Director, Rod Kaats. However, you can only make a first impression once so this will forever be my version and experience with this musical and I'll say that it was a pretty good first experience to have with it.
by Brett Burger - August 02, 2019
Going into the new updated version of 42nd Street at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Friday wasn't as fresh to me as it was to othersa??because I hadn't seen the show before. That's right, another classical Broadway show was crossed off my list. Since it was announced last year, the Ordway has touted this project as a new reimagined version with a?oerevisions, updates, and some new twists that are totally unique to [their] production,a?? according to the Ordway's Producing Artistic Director, Rod Kaats. However, you can only make a first impression once so this will forever be my version and experience with this musical and I'll say that it was a pretty good first experience to have with it.
THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS Debuts In Minnesota This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Actors, directors, writers, composers, choreographers and a live band combine to create four brand new musicals in a single day. Extraordinary artists from across the Twin Cities theater community join forces for an unmissable gala event to benefit musical theater scholarships for UMD Theatre and Spotlight Education. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) School of Fine Arts partner to present a unique, engaging theatrical experience for our community a?" the inaugural performance of The 24 Hour Musicals in the Twin Cities on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:30pm on CDT's Main Stage. (Ticket information below.)
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Actors, directors, writers, composers, choreographers and a live band combine to create four brand new musicals in a single day. Extraordinary artists from across the Twin Cities theater community join forces for an unmissable gala event to benefit musical theater scholarships for UMD Theatre and Spotlight Education. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) School of Fine Arts partner to present a unique, engaging theatrical experience for our community a?" the inaugural performance of The 24 Hour Musicals in the Twin Cities on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7:30pm on CDT's Main Stage. (Ticket information below.)
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 42ND STREET At The Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to present the Ordway Original production of '42nd Street' which began performances on July 23 and continues for 24 performances through Aug. 11. Get a first look at the production!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to present the Ordway Original production of '42nd Street' which began performances on July 23 and continues for 24 performances through Aug. 11. Get a first look at the production!
Kimberly Immanuel of 42ND STREET at Ordway
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 30, 2019
A tap dancing revival hits the Ordway stage and lead Kimberly Immanuel provides some insights to this reimagined classic musical that has the box office buzz for a mixture of new and old.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 30, 2019
A tap dancing revival hits the Ordway stage and lead Kimberly Immanuel provides some insights to this reimagined classic musical that has the box office buzz for a mixture of new and old.
Natalie Powers of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 30, 2019
A musical about a Jewish family going through times of change and division, the lessons could just as easily be said to fit many other current-day situations. Read more in an interview with actor Natalie Powers.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - July 30, 2019
A musical about a Jewish family going through times of change and division, the lessons could just as easily be said to fit many other current-day situations. Read more in an interview with actor Natalie Powers.
Mixed Blood Theatre Announces World Premiere Of INTERSTATE
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Mixed Blood Theatre will premiere the new musical Interstate as the headliner of its 44th season.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Mixed Blood Theatre will premiere the new musical Interstate as the headliner of its 44th season.
Review Roundup: 42ND STREET at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
42nd Street is now open at the Ordway! What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
42nd Street is now open at the Ordway! What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!
BEOWULF Comes to The MN Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Walking Shadow Co-Artistic Director John Heimbuch performs Charlie Bethel's Beowulf at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, directed by Walking Shadow Co-Artistic Director Amy Rummenie, with dramaturgy by Sarah Heller.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Walking Shadow Co-Artistic Director John Heimbuch performs Charlie Bethel's Beowulf at the Minnesota Fringe Festival, directed by Walking Shadow Co-Artistic Director Amy Rummenie, with dramaturgy by Sarah Heller.
Open Window Theatre Welcomes First Managing Director, Cole Matson
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Open Window Theatre has hired its first Managing Director, Dr. Cole Matson, as the next step in its 'Redemption 2019' theatre re-launch after a three-year producing hiatus. Dr. Matson will work with Open Window's founding Executive-Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary on the business management of the theatre and development of a new season of cultural events - including talks, concerts, film screenings, and new play readings - complementi
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Open Window Theatre has hired its first Managing Director, Dr. Cole Matson, as the next step in its 'Redemption 2019' theatre re-launch after a three-year producing hiatus. Dr. Matson will work with Open Window's founding Executive-Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary on the business management of the theatre and development of a new season of cultural events - including talks, concerts, film screenings, and new play readings - complementi
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