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Broken bones are just part of the job for Children's Theatre comedy king
Children's Theatre star Reed Sigmund loves the sound of kids laughing.
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Walker Art Center's church of Merce is open to all
REVIEW: "Common Time," an extraordinary exhibit that summons the spirit of dance pioneer Merce Cunningham, isn't just aimed at hard-core fans.
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History Theatre play 'Highwaymen' shows how a St. Paul neighborhood paid the price of progress
"The Highwaymen" details the human cost of building I-94 through a St. Paul neighborhood.
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'Corazón Eterno' at Mixed Blood: How do you say 'Nicholas Sparks' in Spanish?
"Corazón Eterno," premiering at Mixed Blood, features overheated dialogue and an undercooked production.
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Review: 'Promised land' takes on new meaning in tale of Jewish slave owner
REVIEW: Historical drama "Whipping Man" is timely in its consideration of faith and the legacy of slavery.
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Theater Latté Da's 'Peter and the Starcatcher' offers magic straight on till morning
The fanciful Peter Pan origin story gets a fun staging by Theater Latté Da.
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Review: Guthrie's 'Royal Family' deconstructs 1920s comedy
Classic comedy gets postmodern makeover to mostly good effect.
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'Grace' pairs theology and sitcom as four damaged souls interact
REVIEW: Craig Wright's work takes on a heavy topic with some humor.
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Find your Merce match: A guide to the Walker's massive Merce Cunningham show
The Walker Art Center's Merce Cunningham celebration offers something for every art lover.
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Review: 'Black Light' at Penumbra offers a way out of darkness
REVIEW: Jomama Jones kicks off Penumbra fest with music and stories of healing.
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Theatrical comet hits Guthrie, as Rachel Chavkin makes debut with 'Royal Family'
Fresh off a Broadway smash, New York director Rachel Chavkin debuts with "The Royal Family."
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An inventive immigrants' journey to 'Promise Land' at Guthrie
REVIEW: With delicacy and subtle feeling, "Promise Land" illustrates the basic but lofty dreams that immigrants carry as they give up their homelands for a new life.
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The puck stops at Children's Theatre: Hockey musical will open its next season
Hockey musical to join Dr. Seuss show and "Corduroy" in new season.
Music
Review: Cabaret darling McKay sings/tells odd tale of jazz musician Billy Tipton
REVIEW: Nellie McKay's "A Girl Named Bill" is a ton of clever fun.
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Immigrants' dreams and fears lend heart to 'Flower Drum Song' at Park Square
REVIEW: Production by Mu Performing Arts and Park Square retains earnest soul and charm.
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Much confusion but little mystery in Illusion Theater spy drama 'Miranda'
REVIEW: Illusion Theater's "Miranda" frustrates any attempt to understand the secretive world.
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