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Stage & Arts
December 8, 2017
The cast of "The Polarizing Express" (from left): Ryan Nelson, Taj Ruler, Denzel Belin, Heather Meyer and Lauren Anderson.

Brave New Workshop steers course for holiday truisms in 'Polarizing Express'

Brave New Workshop show mixes some bright moments with sketches that feel regifted.
Stage & Arts
December 4, 2017
Amy Warner (Mrs. Bradman), Heidi Armbruster (Ruth), Sally Wingert (Madame Arcati), Quinn Mattfeld (Charles Condomine) and Bob Davis (Dr. Bradman) in "

Sally Wingert shines in Guthrie's funny, spry 'Blithe Spirit'

Sally Wingert helps summon the "Blithe Spirit" of an almost perfect comedy in new Guthrie production.
Stage & Arts
November 27, 2017
Arden Michalec, Andrea Wollenberg and Jake Endres in "Coco's Diary" at History Theatre. credit: Scott Pakudaitis

History Theatre offers peek into 1920s life in 'Coco's Diary'

St. Paul girl's Jazz Age diary makes an uneasy transition to the stage at History Theatre.
Stage & Arts
November 9, 2017
Reed Sigmund as the Grinch and Natalie Tran as young Max in the Children's Theatre Company's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Children's Theatre rekindles its Dr. Seuss connection with 'Grinch'

Dr. Seuss and the Children's Theatre have a relationship that goes back nearly 40 years.
Stage & Arts
November 6, 2017
John Stephens, Antonio Duke, Heather Bunch, Nora MontaÒez, China Brickley, Allison Witham and Eric Marinus in "The Privateers." credit: Lauren B

Transatlantic Love Affair offers entertaining slice of piracy with 'Privateer' at Illusion Theater

Transatlantic Love Affair stages a funny, flippant take on history's notorious criminals.
Stage & Arts
October 23, 2017
Energetic and entrepreneurial Twin Cities actor Kory LaQuess Pullam added bright credits to his resume this year, and fans and most likely for his rol

Review: Park Square puts its modern Hamlet in a 'House of Cards'

Writer/director Joel Sass offers a remix of the tale of the revenge-addled prince.
Stage & Arts
October 19, 2017
Allen Weeks photo "Wedding Band" at Penumbra

Penumbra's 'Wedding Band' revisits the fight over interracial marriage

Stage & Arts
October 16, 2017
Ron (Ricardo Beaird) and Cary (Miriam Must) in the Red Eye Theater premiere of "Life's Parade" by Katharine Sherman, conceived and directed by Steve B

A magical, mysterious story hour at Red Eye Theater

REVIEW: Centered on a divorcee, new play at Red Eye Theater reflects on the stories we tell each other.
Stage & Arts
October 16, 2017
Austin Stole, Lucas Wells, Grace Lowe, Eric Sargent and Brian Winter in "Life Could Be a Dream."

Old Log goes back to the '50s with 'Life Could Be a Dream'

REVIEW: Old Log Theatre puts another nickel in the jukebox musical "Life Could Be a Dream."
Stage & Arts
October 12, 2017
Audrey Park in "Electra."

Ten Thousand Things' 'Electra' finds humanity in horrible people

With powerful performances, "Electra" epitomizes what sets Ten Thousand Things apart.
Stage & Arts
October 11, 2017
The Goode Shepherd Baptist Church choir in “Sam’s Son,” from left, Vanessa Gamble, Kayla Peters, Bonni Allen, Seth Tychon, Pete Colburn, Gail Ot

Bible meets Prohibition in new musical 'Sam's Son'

REVIEW: Despite a worthwhile message, Bucket Brigade work is not yet a tight dramatic vessel.
Stage & Arts
October 4, 2017
From left, Ra˙l Ramos, Zach Myers, Ansa Akyea in "How to Use a Knife" at Mixed Blood. Photo by Rich Ryan

Mixed Blood Theatre pulls a double-edged 'Knife' in season opener

REVIEW: The theater opens its season with a comedy, set in a New York kitchen, that quickly turns dark.
Stage & Arts
September 27, 2017

'Henry & Alice' rekindle laughs, if not romance, in Park Square's season opener

REVIEW: Comedic couple "Henry and Alice" return in Park Square's season opener.
Stage & Arts
September 25, 2017
Melinda Lopez in "Mala."

Guthrie hosts regional premiere of 'Mala' about caring for ailing parent

Guthrie presents Melinda Lopez's solo show about caring for an ailing parent.
Stage & Arts
September 22, 2017
Randy Reyes, Paul de Cordova, Jay Eisenberg, Tracey Maloney and Sun Mee Chomet in "[Almost Equal To]" at Pillsbury House Theatre.

Pillsbury House Theatre's '[Almost Equal To]' illustrates economic insecurity

REVIEW: Regional premiere of Swedish playwright's "[Almost Equal To]" at Pillsbury House taps into global financial insecurity.
Stage & Arts
September 20, 2017
The stage version of "Disney's Aladdin" is a colorful spectacle.

'Disney's Aladdin' launches Broadway season in Mpls. with verve and pizazz

REVIEW: "Disney's Aladdin" opened the Broadway season in Minneapolis with flash and pizazz.
Stage & Arts
September 19, 2017
It's one of the biggest shows in Children''s Theatre history, and it's also one that speaks pointedly to Minnesotans. "The Abominables" is a hockey mu

New CTC musical 'Abominables' blows whistle, sweetly, on youth sports

REVIEW: Children's Theatre's made-in-Minnesota hockey musical offers insights and humor.
Stage & Arts
September 19, 2017
Kate Eastman (Juliet) and Ryan-James Hatanaka (Romeo) in the Guthrie Theater's production of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Jo

Guthrie Theater's 'Romeo and Juliet' is lusty, modern and free-spirited

Joseph Haj elaborates on his approach to Shakespeare with a lusty production of the classic.
Music
September 18, 2017
Christina Baldwin

New play celebrates legendary 20th-century music teacher Nadia Boulanger

Review: Graceful, sensitive work showed how Parisian shaped the history of 20th-century music.
Stage & Arts
August 18, 2017

'Rhythmically Speaking' dance showcase offers footloose and spontaneous fun

REVIEW: "Rhythmically Speaking" showcase offers a strong group of dancers this year.
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