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Graydon Royce

Reporter, theater critic | Theater/Arts

Phone: 612-673-7299

Graydon Royce has been in love with theater ever since he portrayed Crusher, Mad Dog Vachon and Wally Karbo to frenzied applause in the 6th grade talent show at Hilltop Elementary School. His most embarrassing moment in life was a dance audition at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in 1974. So many steps, so few feet. Now he just likes to watch.

Minnesota Orchestra moves to Convention Center for a season

Most concerts will be held at the Convention Center.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 12:31 AM

Obituary: Arthur Ballet was a beloved teacher, a withering wit

His classes at the University of Minnesota were famously popular with students for more than 25 years.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 09:25 PM

Eagan's Laura Osnes: She's the one that they want

Laura Osnes has established herself as a player in the Broadway firmament, waiting for her next big break.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 12:53 PM

'Ragtime' pairs history, musical beauty

This expansive and glorious metaphor on the American Century is given a grand treatment at Park Square Theatre.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 11:49 AM

Life at a higher pitch: Judy as gay icon

Tommy Femia has been singing Judy Garland songs since he was 3 years old. In his early 20s, he took...

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 09:10 PM

Judy Garland at the end

"End of the Rainbow" finds Judy Garland wrestling with the legend she had created, and her own self-image.

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 09:10 PM

'Doubt,' the opera, and other coming attractions

World premiere of "Doubt" headlines the Minnesota Opera's 2012-13 season. Notable for its absence in the announcement is "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis."

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 06:30 PM