Gary Rue News

Pinocchio, by Josette Antomarchi and Marc Kotz, Music by Gary Rue, makes its World Premiere debut, June 30-July 29, 2012 at SteppingStone Theatre.

Pinocchio, by Josette Antomarchi and Marc Kotz, Music by Gary Rue, makes its World Premiere debut, June 30-July 29, 2012 at SteppingStone Theatre.

SteppingStone Theatre, St. Paul's premiere youth theatre, announces its 25th Anniversary Season. According to Artistic Director Richard Hitchler -- 'We're celebrating our great history, and looking forward to a fantastic future. This season's productions will continue SteppingStone Theatre's tradition of shows that highlight the imagination and creativity of our professionally-trained youth performers.

Frances Hodgson Burnet's classic tale A Little Princess takes on a musical spin in this new production by playwright Jenna Zark with original music by composer Gary Rue. Sarah Crewe, is a rich-girl-turned-orphan whose stories save her and those around her when life becomes too harsh. Set in Victorian England, Sarah and the others at Miss Minchin¹s school find there is power and redemption in make-believe, love, and each other.

Frances Hodgson Burnet's classic tale A Little Princess takes on a musical spin in this new production by playwright Jenna Zark with original music by composer Gary Rue. Sarah Crewe, is a rich-girl-turned-orphan whose stories save her and those around her when life becomes too harsh. Set in Victorian England, Sarah and the others at Miss Minchin¹s school find there is power and redemption in make-believe, love, and each other.

Frances Hodgson Burnet's classic tale A Little Princess takes on a musical spin in this new production by playwright Jenna Zark with original music by composer Gary Rue. Sarah Crewe, is a rich-girl-turned-orphan whose stories save her and those around her when life becomes too harsh. Set in Victorian England, Sarah and the others at Miss Minchin¹s school find there is power and redemption in make-believe, love, and each other.

Kathleen Spehar Hansen, Managing Director of the History Theatre, has accepted a position as Director of the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium on the campus of St. Catherine University in St. Paul.

Kathleen Spehar Hansen, Managing Director of the History Theatre, has accepted a position as Director of the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium on the campus of St. Catherine University in St. Paul.

History Theatre has named Austene Van as Associate Artistic Director, beginning in the 2011-2012 season.

The Stinky Cheese Man by Kent Stephens with Music by Gary Rue. Based on the popular book by Jon Scieszka July 9 August 1, 2010

SteppingStone Theatre is planning a special Opening Night Celebration for the play The Stinky Cheese Man. The play's music director and renowned local artist, Gary Rue, resplendent in tuxedo, will play music from the play and other SteppingStone productions on the piano in the lobby from 6:15-7:00 pm.

The Stinky Cheese Man by Kent Stephens with Music by Gary Rue. Based on the popular book by Jon Scieszka July 9 August 1, 2010

SteppingStone Theatre is planning a special Opening Night Celebration for the play The Stinky Cheese Man. The play's music director and renowned local artist, Gary Rue, resplendent in tuxedo, will play music from the play and other SteppingStone productions on the piano in the lobby from 6:15-7:00 pm.

The Stinky Cheese Man by Kent Stephens with Music by Gary Rue. Based on the popular book by Jon Scieszka July 9 August 1, 2010

SteppingStone Theatre (55 Victoria Street North St. Paul 55104) presents the World Premiere of My Grandmother's Tsotchkes: Tales of a Gambling Grandma. The play is by Stuart Pimsler and produced in collaboration with Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater with music by Gary Rue. The show runs March 12-28, 2010.

SteppingStone Theatre (55 Victoria Street North St. Paul 55104) presents the World Premiere of My Grandmother's Tsotchkes: Tales of a Gambling Grandma. The play is by Stuart Pimsler and produced in collaboration with Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater with music by Gary Rue. The show runs March 12-28, 2010.

SteppingStone Theatre (55 Victoria Street North St. Paul 55104) presents the World Premiere of My Grandmother's Tsotchkes: Tales of a Gambling Grandma. The play is by Stuart Pimsler and produced in collaboration with Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater with music by Gary Rue. The show runs March 12-28, 2010.

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development is presenting a world premiere production of Hanuman & The Girl Prince, October 23-November 8, 2009.

History Theatre partners with McNally Smith College of Music to produce Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story a show that is part biography, part rock 'n' roll concert which follows the bespectacled musician on this meteoric rise from a rebellious country singer to a rock 'n' roll icon and pioneer in the 1950s, ending with the unforgettable concert with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper in Clear Lake, Iowa - the day the music died.

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development is presenting a world premiere production of Hanuman & The Girl Prince, October 23-November 8, 2009.