Review: BLAKE PROEHL at Fine Line Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 26, 2024
Blake Proehl, a former NFL player and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, experienced an unfortunate injury during his rookie season that put his football career on hold. During his recovery, Blake discovered a new passion and talent: singing and music. He shared a surprise video of himself singing wit...
Review: NEWSIES at Artistry Theater And Visual Arts
by Jared Fessler - July 24, 2024
Disney's Newsies is now playing at the Artistry Theater and Visual Arts through August 11, 2024. Based on a true story set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, Newsies follows the journey of newsboys led by Jack Kelly as they strike against unjust working conditions....
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - July 12, 2024
Ashland Productions in Maplewood, Minnesota, is currently staging 'Sweeney Todd' with music by Stephen Sondheim. This dark tale follows a barber who returns to 19th-century London, seeking revenge on the corrupt judge who framed him and ruined his family. Upon his return, he meets Mrs. Lovett, a pie...
Review: BEN PLATT: THE HONEYMIND TOUR at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - July 03, 2024
On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Ben Platt, known for his roles in Broadway productions Dear Evan Hansen and Parade as well as films Dear Evan Hansen, Pitch Perfect, Theater Camp, and The Politician, brought his Honey Mind Tour to Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Orpheum Theate...