Tamara Kangas Erickson
Latest News on Tamara Kangas Erickson:
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (Feb 21, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Buffalo Community Theater Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (Feb 21, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Buffalo Community Theater Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
BIO
Tamara Kangas Erickson is Co-owner, Vice President and Resident Choreographer at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, where she has directed and/or choreographed over 20 musicals. Director/Choreographer: Respect: A Musical Journey of Women; The Musical of Musicals, The Musical. Choreographer: Newsies, 42nd Street (Ivey Award), Easter Parade (World Premiere), Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Story, Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Anything Goes, Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, Hairspray, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid and many more. Other theater: History Theatre: Lord Gordon Gordon (choreographer) National Tour: Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing (choreographer). Off-Broadway: This One’s for the Girls (Director/choreographer)
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VIDEO: First Look at THE MUSIC MAN at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-09 05:24:10
VIDEO: Casts of THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS and SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Sing the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-26 07:37:02
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's BYE BYE BIRDIE - Highlights!
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-23 13:25:36
News
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Feb 21, 2026
What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
by Jared Fessler - Feb 21, 2026
What did our critic think of GUYS AND DOLLS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Buffalo Community Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to Chanhassan Dinner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Tamara Kangas Erickson will take the full artistic reins in her CDT Main Stage directorial debut with GUYS AND DOLLS. Performances begin in February. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Tamara Kangas Erickson will take the full artistic reins in her CDT Main Stage directorial debut with GUYS AND DOLLS. Performances begin in February. Learn more about the show here!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Buffalo Community Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Oct 13, 2025
What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
by Jared Fessler - Oct 13, 2025
What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson Bring LOVE LETTERS to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will once again team up in a theatre collaboration with Twin Cities icons, Nancy Nelson & Don Shelby, as they star in LOVE LETTERS.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will once again team up in a theatre collaboration with Twin Cities icons, Nancy Nelson & Don Shelby, as they star in LOVE LETTERS.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Appoints Tamara Kangas Erickson as New President And Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
The Board of Directors of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced the appointment of Tamara Kangas Erickson as its new President and Artistic Director.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025
The Board of Directors of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced the appointment of Tamara Kangas Erickson as its new President and Artistic Director.
GREASE Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
GREASE, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' most popular show, will return to the Main Stage for the first time in eight years. The original Rock ‘n’ Roll musical, GREASE, opens to a week of preview performances this week.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025
GREASE, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' most popular show, will return to the Main Stage for the first time in eight years. The original Rock ‘n’ Roll musical, GREASE, opens to a week of preview performances this week.
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024
For the first time in its history, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will bring IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS to its Main Stage.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024
For the first time in its history, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will bring IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS to its Main Stage.
Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret Offers Fun & Innovative Programming To Chanhassen Dinner Theatres For 35th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has presented Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret in its Playhouse Theatre for some 30 years with a collaborative association that began in 1993. 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of Stevie Ray's, and lots of new things are on the horizon to celebrate.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has presented Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret in its Playhouse Theatre for some 30 years with a collaborative association that began in 1993. 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of Stevie Ray's, and lots of new things are on the horizon to celebrate.
BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will bring its audiences the beloved Broadway hit, BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, set to open on the Main Stage on March 1 with official opening night festivities on Friday, March 8, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will bring its audiences the beloved Broadway hit, BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, set to open on the Main Stage on March 1 with official opening night festivities on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Review Roundup: THE PROM, Now Playing at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023
Read the reviews for The Prom at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023
Read the reviews for The Prom at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
Photos: First Look at THE PROM at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023
Get a first look at The Prom at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023
Get a first look at The Prom at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres!
THE PROM Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has announced that it will produce THE PROM, Broadway’s smash hit musical comedy, on its Main Stage to be directed by Michael Brindisi and choreographed by Tamara Kangas Erickson.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has announced that it will produce THE PROM, Broadway’s smash hit musical comedy, on its Main Stage to be directed by Michael Brindisi and choreographed by Tamara Kangas Erickson.
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson to Perform LOVE LETTERS at Chanhassen Dinner Theaters This November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) teams up in a poignant theatre collaboration with beloved and celebrated Twin Cities icons, Nancy Nelson & Don Shelby, as they star in LOVE LETTERS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for a limited four performance engagement in November.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) teams up in a poignant theatre collaboration with beloved and celebrated Twin Cities icons, Nancy Nelson & Don Shelby, as they star in LOVE LETTERS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for a limited four performance engagement in November.
Photos: Get A First Look At FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Alan Henry - Feb 14, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) brings audiences the hit Broadway musical, FOOTLOOSE. Based on the hit film that captured the hearts of America, FOOTLOOSE is filled with dazzling choreography, electrifying music and a moving story that brings an entire community together.
by Alan Henry - Feb 14, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) brings audiences the hit Broadway musical, FOOTLOOSE. Based on the hit film that captured the hearts of America, FOOTLOOSE is filled with dazzling choreography, electrifying music and a moving story that brings an entire community together.
FOOTLOOSE Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) brings audiences the hit Broadway musical, FOOTLOOSE. Based on the hit film that captured the hearts of America, FOOTLOOSE is filled with dazzling choreography, electrifying music and a moving story that brings an entire community together.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) brings audiences the hit Broadway musical, FOOTLOOSE. Based on the hit film that captured the hearts of America, FOOTLOOSE is filled with dazzling choreography, electrifying music and a moving story that brings an entire community together.
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