Century Theatre News

Bill Maher to Headline the State Theatre This Fall; Tickets on Sale Friday

by BWW News Desk — October 8, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust presents the irrepressible comedian and political commentator BILL MAHER for one night only at 8 p.

Tom Hoch, President/CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, to Step Down in 2017

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2016

Tom Hoch, who is the founder of Hennepin Theatre Trust as well as the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District known as WeDo announced today that he will step down from the role he created after more than two decades of leadership.

New Century Theatre Company Presents Dan LeFranc's THE BIG MEAL

by A.A. Cristi — October 4, 2016

New Century Theatre Company (NCTC) will close its 2016 season at 12th Avenue Arts with award-winning playwright Dan LeFranc's The Big Meal.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces Artists for SPIRIT: MADE HERE

by A.A. Cristi — October 4, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the artists selected for the next installation of Made Here window displays in WeDo-the West Downtown Minneapolis Cultural District.

Celtic Thunder to Return to Minneapolis with 'Legacy' Tour This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that CELTIC THUNDER, the international singing sensation, will return to Minneapolis with their brand new North American 'Legacy' tour at 8 p.

TeenTix Announces Nominees of 2016 Teeny Awards

by A.A. Cristi — September 28, 2016

For the eighth year, Seattle's TeenTix, an arts access and engagement program for teenagers, has announced the nominees for its annual Teeny Awards.

Boston Playwrights' Theatre Announces 2016-2017 Season of New Plays

by A.A. Cristi — September 16, 2016

Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) today announces the new plays that will comprise its 35th season.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/08 - CARNIVAL IN FLANDERS Opened on Broadway

by Liz Cearns — September 8, 2016

Sixty-three years ago, the musical 'Carnival in Flanders' opened on Broadway, at New York's New Century Theatre.

WAM Theatre Sets Cast for Fresh Takes Reading of GRAND CONCOURSE

by BWW News Desk — August 30, 2016

WAM Theatre has announced the cast for the last of their 2016 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series, Grand Concourse by Heidi Schreck, directed by Sheila Siragusa.

Norm Lewis to Star as 'Don Quixote' in MAN OF LA MANCHA at 5th Avenue Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2016

Just announced, Norm Lewis will star in the iconic dual roles of Cervantes/Don Quixote in the legendary Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha at The 5th Avenue Theatre.

Hennepin Theatre Trust to Expand Reach with Purchase of Former Solera Building

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust will purchase the former Solera building (900 and 906 Hennepin Ave.

2016 MFA Playwrights' Workshop to Develop Eight New Works at the Kennedy Center

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2016

National New Play Network, the country's alliance of nonprofit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, is pleased to co-present the 11th annual MFA Playwright's Workshop (MFAPW) in association with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival and

Singer, Songwriter & Storyteller Lyle Lovett to Play the State Theatre; Tickets on Sale Today

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2016

Hennepin Theatre Trust presents the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and storyteller LYLE LOVETT with his LARGE BAND for an evening of Americana music blended with country, jazz, folk, gospel and blues.

ACTLab to Present New Musical BAD APPLES

by Tyler Peterson — July 7, 2016

Bad Apples is the new rock musical inspired by the real-life prisoner abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.

Avant Bard Theatre Premieres a Devilish Comedy Tonight

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2016

Avant Bard presents a riotous new comedy inspired by real events.

YPC of NYC to Perform Pre-Curtain Concert for Classical Theater of Harlem's MACBETH in July

by Tyler Peterson — June 16, 2016

The award-winning Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC), known for bringing children of diverse ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds together through a program of musical excellence, community and educational initiatives under Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J.