Michael Brindisi News

Michelle Barber may have played more than 60 roles in her Chanhassen Dinner Theatre career but this role may be the one she's meant to play. BWW Minneapolis got to know this local theatre legend a little better.

For the first time in over 22 years, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) is pleased to announce it will produce the bright, brassy Broadway adventure, HELLO, DOLLY! on its Main Stage. The production will enjoy previews from tonight, September 5 - 11, 2014 with grand opening festivities taking place Today, September 12.

The Ordway is opening its fourth season of the BROADWAY SONGBOOK series with a retrospective of the first 100 years of Broadway. If you're like me, your first question is - when did Broadway begin? It's debatable, but Professor James Rocco - who presides over what feels like a college seminar on musical theater history with live show-and-tell by the Twin Cities' best musical theater performers - tells us that the beginning of Broadway can be marked by THE BLACK CROOK in 1866. This is just one of the things you'll learn in this BROADWAY SONGBOOK, but don't worry, it is anything but dry and pedantic. The stories are fascinating and entertaining (at least to a musical theater nerd like myself), James has chosen just the right collection of songs to illustrate his points, and music director Raymond Berg has beautifully arranged the songs, which are performed with much passion, emotion, and humor by the talented cast of actor/singer/dancers.

For the first time in over 22 years, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) is pleased to announce it will produce the bright, brassy Broadway adventure, HELLO, DOLLY! on its Main Stage. The production will enjoy previews from September 5 - 11, 2014 with grand opening festivities taking place Friday, September 12.

My tiny companion, Mia (she's 5-years-old) is sitting in a chair, staring intently at the stage-as she does when she's completely engaged-watching Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's regional premiere of THE LITTLE MERMAID. And just like that, I knew that no matter how I felt, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID was a success.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre announces 2014 Concert Series through June, including tributes to famous singers.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre announces 2014 Concert Series through June, including tributes to famous singers.

In the spring of 2010, Michael Brindisi, Tamara Kangas Erickson and Steven L. Peters led a group of investors to purchase the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres business from Thomas K. Scallen. At this time CDT owners have entered into an agreement to purchase the theatre property from Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' founding family, Bloomberg Companies.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) and the University of Minnesota - Duluth (UMD) have announced the creation of the CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES SCHOLARSHIP. The scholarship will benefit theatre students attending the University of Minnesota Duluth's theatre program. Students will have an opportunity to compete for scholarship funds beginning in the fall of 2014.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres continues the remarkable legacy of Twin Cities' theatre impresario Don Stolz, as it presents his charming children's production of THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER this holiday season. It will make its Main Stage debut from today, November 11 through December 29, 2013.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced it will be producing the Midwest Premiere of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID. Based on the beloved, best-selling Disney animated feature Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will make its Main Stage premiere in 2014. The production will enjoy previews from February 28th through March 6th, 2014 with its grand opening taking place Friday, March 7th 2014.

Family. Love. Faith. Change. Tradition. Those are the themes running throughout FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Currently playing at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, FIDDLER is one of the most beloved musicals of our time. In fact, once you start watching it won't be long before you figure out why.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF on the Main Stage for the first time in 20 years. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF last graced the Main Stage in 1993 to mark Chanhassen's 25th anniversary. This time around, the theatres' most widely requested show will mark CDT's 45th anniversary. The production will run September 27th, 2013 through January 25, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced that FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will return to the Main Stage for the first time in 20 years. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF last graced the Main Stage in 1993 to mark Chanhassen's 25th anniversary. This time around, the theatres' most widely requested show will mark CDT's 45th anniversary. The production will run from tonight, September 27th, 2013 through January 25, 2014.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced that FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will return to the Main Stage for the first time in 20 years. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF last graced the Main Stage in 1993 to mark Chanhassen's 25th anniversary. This time around, the theatres' most widely requested show will mark CDT's 45th anniversary. The production will run from September 27th, 2013 through January 25, 2014. CDT just announced the cast for the production.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will host VOICES FOR HOPE: A Musical Benefit for the Carl Lee Family on its Fireside Stage this evening, July 29th.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will host VOICES FOR HOPE: A Musical Benefit for the Carl Lee Family on its Fireside Stage on Monday evening, July 29th.

In keeping with a 25-year-old tradition, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will offer JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT KIDS IN FREE discounts through the summer months (June 18 - August 7), valid on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. This popular deal gives parents and grandparents an opportunity to expose their children and grandchildren to the magical world of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres at a great price. (*Purchase one adult dinner and show ticket at regular price, receive one free dinner and show ticket for a child aged 5-17.)