BWW Review: A Look Back at THE VELVET SWING by The Umbrella Collective
by Braden Joseph - May 17, 2019
As a first time audience member at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater, I didn't know what to expect as I walked into the building and didn't see a theater. As I finally found and walked into the theater, I was greeted by a pianist telling jokes and playing a merry tune, I didn't know what to expect. As I was presented with a play about the famous Evelyn Nesbit, where she's played by five actors, I didn't know what to expect. I was happily surprised by all unknown expectations.
by Braden Joseph - May 17, 2019
As a first time audience member at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater, I didn't know what to expect as I walked into the building and didn't see a theater. As I finally found and walked into the theater, I was greeted by a pianist telling jokes and playing a merry tune, I didn't know what to expect. As I was presented with a play about the famous Evelyn Nesbit, where she's played by five actors, I didn't know what to expect. I was happily surprised by all unknown expectations.
The Duluth Playhouse Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse is proud to announce its 2019-2020 season for its three stages, which includes the NorShor Theatre, the Underground Theatre, and the Playhouse Family Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse is proud to announce its 2019-2020 season for its three stages, which includes the NorShor Theatre, the Underground Theatre, and the Playhouse Family Theatre.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors in Minneapolis
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2019
BroadwayWorld.com is looking for new contributors to help us grow our local coverage of theatre and support local talent and venues with our international platform! Find out more about joining the team!
BWW Review: CTC Thrills with Production of Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 14, 2019
Might children appear to be called maggots or miracles? What type of question could that possibly be? The famous British young adult author, Roald Dahl, fills his pages with chill and thrill inducing scenes that empower children to take themselves seriously and asks that very question of his readers. On the first May weekend, Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Company (CTC) opened a production that began in London and then travelled to Broadway in their opening of Matilda the Musical, an adaptation of Roald Dahl's famous 1988 young adult novel.
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 14, 2019
Might children appear to be called maggots or miracles? What type of question could that possibly be? The famous British young adult author, Roald Dahl, fills his pages with chill and thrill inducing scenes that empower children to take themselves seriously and asks that very question of his readers. On the first May weekend, Minneapolis' Children's Theatre Company (CTC) opened a production that began in London and then travelled to Broadway in their opening of Matilda the Musical, an adaptation of Roald Dahl's famous 1988 young adult novel.
Duluth Playhouse Welcomes New Director Of Development
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse is thrilled to announce the hiring of Devin Stigsell as the organizations new Director of Development. It's a new position for the Playhouse but one they have been looking to fill for quite some time.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
The Duluth Playhouse is thrilled to announce the hiring of Devin Stigsell as the organizations new Director of Development. It's a new position for the Playhouse but one they have been looking to fill for quite some time.
Children's Theatre Company Collaborates With BMG To Create New Punk Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Children's Theatre Company announced today they are entering the development phase on a new punk rock musical based on the award-winning book, The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez. This premiere production will feature select songs from the BMG catalog. BMG proudly represents the music publishing of such iconic artists as Blondie, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Devo, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Billy Idol, Simple Minds, The Cramps, Television, The Slits, The Germs, Chrissie Hynde & The Pretenders, and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2019
Children's Theatre Company announced today they are entering the development phase on a new punk rock musical based on the award-winning book, The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez. This premiere production will feature select songs from the BMG catalog. BMG proudly represents the music publishing of such iconic artists as Blondie, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Devo, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Billy Idol, Simple Minds, The Cramps, Television, The Slits, The Germs, Chrissie Hynde & The Pretenders, and more.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG's Sid Solomon
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 12, 2019
Actor Sid Solomon may be familiar to Twin Cities theatre-goers with memories of past productions. He recently visited Minneapolis with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and took time to respond to 6 Questions & a Plug.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - May 12, 2019
Actor Sid Solomon may be familiar to Twin Cities theatre-goers with memories of past productions. He recently visited Minneapolis with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and took time to respond to 6 Questions & a Plug.
Theater Latté Da Announces Upcoming Season; TWELVE ANGRY MEN Musical, LA BOHEME and More
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Theater Latte Da today announces its 2019-2020 season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Theater Latte Da today announces its 2019-2020 season
Louise Lamson of METAMORPHOSES at The Guthrie Theater
by Braden Joseph - May 07, 2019
I walk into the Guthrie Theater and I immediately see a pool of water built on the Wurtele Thrust Stage...and I immediately know I'm in for a theatrical treat. Metamorphoses, written and directed by the incomparable Mary Zimmerman, has taken Minneapolis by storm after its run in California (it's a co-production with Berkeley Rep). Our very own BWW Reviewer Karen Bovard called it '...a visual feast,'. As a captivated audience member and a performer, I was so hungry to know some of the thoughts of the show's ten ensemble members. Luckily, I was able to do so a few days later over a delightful phone call.
by Braden Joseph - May 07, 2019
I walk into the Guthrie Theater and I immediately see a pool of water built on the Wurtele Thrust Stage...and I immediately know I'm in for a theatrical treat. Metamorphoses, written and directed by the incomparable Mary Zimmerman, has taken Minneapolis by storm after its run in California (it's a co-production with Berkeley Rep). Our very own BWW Reviewer Karen Bovard called it '...a visual feast,'. As a captivated audience member and a performer, I was so hungry to know some of the thoughts of the show's ten ensemble members. Luckily, I was able to do so a few days later over a delightful phone call.
BWW Review: VICTOR/VICTORIA at Artistry
by Brett Burger - April 30, 2019
This month is all about gender when it comes to the theatre I've seen. The first was Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Theater Latte Da which really flips gender upside down. The second now is a beautiful production of VictorVictoria at Artistry in Bloomington. VictorVictoria is a truly unique story that also has some deep roots within the state of Minnesota.
by Brett Burger - April 30, 2019
This month is all about gender when it comes to the theatre I've seen. The first was Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Theater Latte Da which really flips gender upside down. The second now is a beautiful production of VictorVictoria at Artistry in Bloomington. VictorVictoria is a truly unique story that also has some deep roots within the state of Minnesota.
Photo Flash: Children's Theatre Company Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Children's Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running April 28 through June 23, 2019, written by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and directed by Peter C. Brosius.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Children's Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running April 28 through June 23, 2019, written by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and directed by Peter C. Brosius.
Theatre Pro Rata Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Theatre Pro Rata's 2019-20 season will include two world premieres by local playwrights and a production in collaboration with the Bell Museum that will be presented in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Theatre Pro Rata's 2019-20 season will include two world premieres by local playwrights and a production in collaboration with the Bell Museum that will be presented in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium.
BWW Review: Prime Productions Mounts MARJORIE PRIME at Park Square
by Karen Bovard - April 30, 2019
Playwriting can be a form of thinking, and plays can be thought-experiments. That's true of Jordan Harrison's four actor, 80 minute play MARJORIE PRIME (a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize), set in 2062 and beyond. He's investigating whether advances in artificial intelligence might enable new means of care-giving for older adults losing their memories. Along the way, intriguing questions arise. Though I don't think the play works all that well despite strong work from the actors, I admire Harrison's audacious choice of subject. He's a bold artist, currently writing for Netflix's "Orange is the New Black."
by Karen Bovard - April 30, 2019
Playwriting can be a form of thinking, and plays can be thought-experiments. That's true of Jordan Harrison's four actor, 80 minute play MARJORIE PRIME (a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize), set in 2062 and beyond. He's investigating whether advances in artificial intelligence might enable new means of care-giving for older adults losing their memories. Along the way, intriguing questions arise. Though I don't think the play works all that well despite strong work from the actors, I admire Harrison's audacious choice of subject. He's a bold artist, currently writing for Netflix's "Orange is the New Black."
Theatre in the Round's Mary Cutler Takes on RED HOT and COLE
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 29, 2019
This musical revue is a unique ensemble piece with Cole Porter himself at the center of the group of society friends and counterparts from literature and musical theatre of the 1920-40s. Director Mary Cutler and cast take on this revue, and Cutler's insights are shared here.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 29, 2019
This musical revue is a unique ensemble piece with Cole Porter himself at the center of the group of society friends and counterparts from literature and musical theatre of the 1920-40s. Director Mary Cutler and cast take on this revue, and Cutler's insights are shared here.
VIDEO: First Look At HIDDEN HEROES: THE BLACK WOMEN OF NASA
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Stages Theatre Company presents HIDDEN HEROES The Black Women of NASA For more info visit: http://bit.ly/stchiddenheroes
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Stages Theatre Company presents HIDDEN HEROES The Black Women of NASA For more info visit: http://bit.ly/stchiddenheroes
Theater Latté Da Announces Casting For TO LET GO AND FALL
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
Theater Latte Da announces the cast for award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers' (Five Points) latest play, To Let Go and Fall. This newest play-with-music by Rivers marks his eighth produced work. New York-based director Sherri Eden Barber helms the production in the Twin Cities with original music composed by Minneapolis-based Jelloslave cellists Jacqueline Ultan and Michelle Kinney. Performances begin May 29 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
Theater Latte Da announces the cast for award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers' (Five Points) latest play, To Let Go and Fall. This newest play-with-music by Rivers marks his eighth produced work. New York-based director Sherri Eden Barber helms the production in the Twin Cities with original music composed by Minneapolis-based Jelloslave cellists Jacqueline Ultan and Michelle Kinney. Performances begin May 29 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
BWW Review: METAMORPHOSES at Guthrie
by Karen Bovard - April 22, 2019
'Bodies' is the first word spoken in Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Ovid's METAMORPHOSES, and it's the physicality of the story telling that makes this show such a theatrical pleasure. First developed with students at Northwestern, the production went pro and opened on Broadway in 2002 at Circle in the Square. There it created quite a splash, literally: the first two rows of audience were supplied with disposable raincoats. Yes, that's right: METAMORPHOSES is staged in and around a pool.
by Karen Bovard - April 22, 2019
'Bodies' is the first word spoken in Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of Ovid's METAMORPHOSES, and it's the physicality of the story telling that makes this show such a theatrical pleasure. First developed with students at Northwestern, the production went pro and opened on Broadway in 2002 at Circle in the Square. There it created quite a splash, literally: the first two rows of audience were supplied with disposable raincoats. Yes, that's right: METAMORPHOSES is staged in and around a pool.
BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at Hennepin Theatre Trust
by Brett Burger - April 19, 2019
When I saw Hello, Dolly! In New York with Bette Midler last year, I was in awe. I knew that it was special, and it was an experience I'd never forget. I truly considered myself one of the luckiest theatre goers after seeing Midler in this iconic role and now I consider myself even luckier with the night I had at the Orpheum in Minneapolis. Not only have I seen one legend as the infamous Dolly Levi, but now I've seen two. Betty Buckley, best known for her Tony-Award winning performance as Grizabella in Cats, is saying hello audiences across the country in this national tour of Hello, Dolly!.
by Brett Burger - April 19, 2019
When I saw Hello, Dolly! In New York with Bette Midler last year, I was in awe. I knew that it was special, and it was an experience I'd never forget. I truly considered myself one of the luckiest theatre goers after seeing Midler in this iconic role and now I consider myself even luckier with the night I had at the Orpheum in Minneapolis. Not only have I seen one legend as the infamous Dolly Levi, but now I've seen two. Betty Buckley, best known for her Tony-Award winning performance as Grizabella in Cats, is saying hello audiences across the country in this national tour of Hello, Dolly!.
Northrop Announces 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
Northrop announced its 2019-20 Season today, featuring its signature Dance Series comprising 10 renowned dance companies in performances ranging from The Great Gatsby to George Balanchine's famous Jewels, as well as a Music Series that spotlights Northrop's restored pipe organ in concerts by Branford Marsalis with organist Jean-Willy Kunz and the Minnesota Orchestra featuring revolutionary organist Cameron Carpenter. For a preview of all the events in the 2019-20 Northrop Season, see this video. Press Photos available here.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2019
Northrop announced its 2019-20 Season today, featuring its signature Dance Series comprising 10 renowned dance companies in performances ranging from The Great Gatsby to George Balanchine's famous Jewels, as well as a Music Series that spotlights Northrop's restored pipe organ in concerts by Branford Marsalis with organist Jean-Willy Kunz and the Minnesota Orchestra featuring revolutionary organist Cameron Carpenter. For a preview of all the events in the 2019-20 Northrop Season, see this video. Press Photos available here.
6 Questions & A Plug with HELLO, DOLLY!'s Wally Dunn
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 16, 2019
Often the smaller roles and, we hear here, the crew members are not recognized but are integral to the whole production happening. Wally Dunn agrees and shares some fun facts about himself.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 16, 2019
Often the smaller roles and, we hear here, the crew members are not recognized but are integral to the whole production happening. Wally Dunn agrees and shares some fun facts about himself.
Theatre Pro Rata Does Murder In Haute Couture, June 1-16
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Theatre Pro Rata is producing My Sister in This House by Wendy Kesselman this June at The Crane Theater . This award-winning drama explores the true story of two sisters who murdered their employer and her daughter in 1930s France. What drove these two young women, who served as maids in the household, to such a desperate act? Class conflict, family dysfunction, loneliness, and love all play a role in this complex and devastating tale.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Theatre Pro Rata is producing My Sister in This House by Wendy Kesselman this June at The Crane Theater . This award-winning drama explores the true story of two sisters who murdered their employer and her daughter in 1930s France. What drove these two young women, who served as maids in the household, to such a desperate act? Class conflict, family dysfunction, loneliness, and love all play a role in this complex and devastating tale.
Children's Theatre Company Celebrating Crossing Bridges Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) presents the Crossing Bridges Festival, the culminating event of CTC's signature education program Neighborhood Bridges on May 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) presents the Crossing Bridges Festival, the culminating event of CTC's signature education program Neighborhood Bridges on May 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2019.
Photo Flash: Stages Theatre Company Presents THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING comes to Stages Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING comes to Stages Theatre Company
Cole Porter Musical Revue Comes to Theatre In The Round
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) continues its 67th season with Red Hot and Cole, in weekend performances from April 26 through May 12, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) continues its 67th season with Red Hot and Cole, in weekend performances from April 26 through May 12, 2019.
Guthrie Theater's Cyrano Jay O. Sanders Speaks for Himself
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 12, 2019
On stage, Jay O. Sanders' Cyrano spends a lot of time speaking through Christian. This time, Sanders speaks for himself.
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 12, 2019
On stage, Jay O. Sanders' Cyrano spends a lot of time speaking through Christian. This time, Sanders speaks for himself.
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Michael Monroe's We Dig Peter, Paul & Mary
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The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story
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Northern Shores: Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
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