Photo Flash: Frank Rich, Kevin M. Cathcart, And Tony Kushner To Speak At The Gurthie
by Reynard Loki
- Apr 30, 2009
The recent momentum by same-sex marriage proponents in numerous states across the country heightens anticipation of the upcoming Guthrie Theater speaking engagements by former New York Times theater critic and current op-ed columnist Frank Rich and Lambda Legal executive director Kevin M. Cathcart. Tickets for both events, in addition to the June 8 Global Voice speaking event with Tony Kushner, are now on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE, 612.225.6244 (Group Sales) and online at www.CelebrateKushner.com.
Guthrie Theater Kicks Off Kushner Celebration In Minneapolis
by Charlie Piane
- Apr 21, 2009
On April 18th, 2009, nearly 1,000 attendees took part on the Guthrie Theater's Kick Off to Kushner, a community wide event, which featured 70 singers from the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus premiering 'I Want More Life,' a new choral commission with text from Kushner's Angels in America and music by Michael Shaieb.
In addition, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak presented a proclamation declaring April 18 'Tony Kushner Day' in Minneapolis.
Guthrie Theater Kicks Off Three-Month Kushner Celebration This Weekend
by Charlie Piane
- Apr 16, 2009
The Guthrie Theater's unprecedented three-month celebration of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner kicks off this weekend in Minneapolis, with daylong festivities including a world premiere performance of 'I Want More Life,' commissioned by the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus with text from Kushner's Angels in America, the presentation of a 'Tony Kushner Day' proclamation by Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak to Tony Kushner, and a screening of the HBO film version of Angels in America. The three-month celebration includes productions on all three of the Guthrie's stages, classes, seminars, discussions, speakers and more.
Cast Announced for Tony Kushner Celebration at the Guthrie Theater
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 1, 2009
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced casting for the three productions slated to headline the theater?s Tony Kushner Celebration. A company of more than 25 Minneapolis and New York actors will come together at the Guthrie from April through June to participate in a one-of-a-kind celebration the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright?s work. More information on the Kushner Celebration can be found at www.CelebrateKushner.com.
