New American Play THE GREAT DIVIDE to Debut at Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 16, 2016
The world premiere of the award-winning new play The Great Divide by acclaimed new American playwright Alix Sobler runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 4 September 2016 (Press Night: Monday, 5 September 2016 at 7.30pm).
BWW Review: Impro's TENNESSEE WILLIAMS UNSCRIPTED Scores at the Falcon
by Don Grigware
- Jun 21, 2016
If you have never seen a production of the Impro Theatre Company, be aware that the play you see is one-time only. With the suggestion from an audience member at the top of the name of an heirloom, the actors take it, title the play, and then create the characters and the play totally from scratch. Everything that happens is spontaneous and will never be repeated in another performance. It makes me question what the job of the director, in this case member Brian Lohmann, actually is?
Photo Flash: World Premiere of DREAM CATCHER at the Fountain Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Jan 31, 2016
Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, which opened on January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Check out photos from the show, below!
World Premiere of DREAM CATCHER to Play Fountain Theatre in 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 21, 2015
Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, opening January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood.
Open Window Theatre Presents Buzz McLaughlin's SISTER CALLING MY NAME, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 16, 2015
Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary chose to open the theatre's fifth season with a serious drama that he says 'advocates for the worth and dignity of the mentally disabled.' SISTER CALLING MY NAME, which celebrates its Minnesota premiere, is the winner of the 1996 National Play Award. The production will run tonight, October 16, through November 1, 2015.
Open Window Theatre to Present Buzz McLaughlin's SISTER CALLING MY NAME, 10/16-11/1
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 14, 2015
Artistic Director Jeremy Stanbary chose to open the theatre's fifth season with a serious drama that he says 'advocates for the worth and dignity of the mentally disabled.' SISTER CALLING MY NAME, which celebrates its Minnesota premiere, is the winner of the 1996 National Play Award. The production will run October 16 - November 1, 2015.
THE REALISH HOUSEWIVES OF EDINA Set for New Century Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 27, 2015
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today the full cast The Realish Housewives of Edina: A Parody. The brand new comedy, filled with heavy doses of brawls, booze and botox, is coming to the Trust's New Century Theatre September 24-November 15 with oodles of hometown reality in this totally original-and outlandish-parody performance. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase and for more information, call 612.455.9501, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or buy in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre (615 Hennepin Ave., street level, City Center) in downtown Minneapolis.
CITIZEN: AN AMERICAN LYRIC Plays Fountain Theatre, Now thru 9/14
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 1, 2015
A meditation on race fusing poetry, prose, movement, music and the video image, Citizen: An American Lyric is a provocative new stage adaptation of Claudia Rankine's internationally acclaimed book of poetry about everyday acts of racism in America. Adapted by multiple award-winning playwright Stephen Sachs, helmed by multi award winning director Shirley Jo Finney, and featuring a talented six-member ensemble including Bernard K. Addison, Leith Burke, Tina Lifford, Tony Maggio, Simone Missick and Lisa Pescia, the world premiere of Citizen opens at the Fountain Theatre tonight, August 1.
CITIZEN: AN AMERICAN LYRIC to Play Fountain Theatre, 8/1-9/14
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 24, 2015
A meditation on race fusing poetry, prose, movement, music and the video image, Citizen: An American Lyric is a provocative new stage adaptation of Claudia Rankine's internationally acclaimed book of poetry about everyday acts of racism in America. Adapted by multiple award-winning playwright Stephen Sachs, helmed by multi award winning director Shirley Jo Finney, and featuring a talented six-member ensemble including Bernard K. Addison, Leith Burke, Tina Lifford, Tony Maggio, Simone Missick and Lisa Pescia, the world premiere of Citizen opens at the Fountain Theatre on August 1.
HAPPY DAYS Musical Plays New Century Theatre, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 24, 2015
Minneapolis Musical Theatre (MMT) concludes its 2014-2015 season with Happy Days-A New Musical making its area premiere tonight, April 24-May 17, 2015 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's New Century Theatre. Based on the hit ABC television show 'Happy Days,' the musical features a book by the series' original creator Garry Marshall, with music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams. Happy Days is directed by longtime Twin Cities' director and actor Joe Hendren working with MMT's artistic director, Christian Unser.
BWW Interviews: HAPPY DAYS are Here Again with Director Joe Hendren
by Kristen Hirsch Montag
- Apr 18, 2015
Director Joe Hendren talks about HAPPY DAYS - A NEW MUSICAL, which opens April 24 at New Century Theatre in Minneapolis. Based on the popular TV series, this area premiere introduces local audiences to a show that's new and yet feels very familiar.
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