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Stage & Arts
December 4, 2017
A scene from the Guthrie Theater's 2017 staging of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park With George," directed by Joseph Haj,

Guthrie balances budget despite drop in ticket sales

Contributions also down, but theater increased its donors and subscribers.
Music
December 4, 2017
Maria Jette

Chamber Music Society of Minnesota recital a treat for Stravinsky fans

Review: Chamber Music Society honors Stravinsky with lesser-known works.
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
December 2, 2017

Cross-promotion: What Ordway, Hennepin bosses want to see in 'opposing' Twin Cities

Stage & Arts
December 1, 2017
Caroline Yang photo
Greta Oglesby in "Black Nativity" at Penumbra.

Penumbra Theatre's 'Black Nativity' sets spirits alight

Singer Greta Oglesby returns to the 30th "Black Nativity," which is setting spirits alight at Penumbra.
Stage & Arts
December 1, 2017
BRKFST Dance Company

BRKFST Dance Company resists conformity with hip hop-infused show

REVIEW: Minnesota's BRKFST Dance Company uses hip-hop moves for a bold statement on freedom and individuality.
Stage & Arts
December 1, 2017
Here, Artist Karin Kraemer, owner of Duluth Pottery, works on a new piece under the watchful eye of Amaya St. John, 4, of Duluth during their open hou

Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood transformed by artisans, brewers, chefs

The business district has experienced a makeover at the hands of makers.
Music
December 1, 2017
After 23 years as artistic director, Dale Johnson will ease into an advisory role with the Minnesota Opera next year.

Final act begins for Ohio farm boy who put Minnesota Opera on the map

Dale Johnson reflects on his quarter-century here as he eases into retirement.
Music
December 1, 2017

Minnesota Opera artistic director's top 10 includes five musicals

Stage & Arts
November 30, 2017
Quinn Mattfeld (Charles Condomine), Heidi Armbruster (Ruth) and Elia Monte-Brown (Elvira) in the Guthrie Theaterís production of "Blithe Spirit."

Guthrie opens Noel Coward comedy 'Blithe Spirit'

Stage & Arts
November 30, 2017
"Dot Dot Dot" by John Pearson

Six great places for holiday art buying in Minneapolis

This holiday season, give the gift of art.
Stage & Arts
November 30, 2017
The Ordway Center's Jamie Grant , left, and the Hennepin Theatre Trust's Mark Nerenhausen.

New theater bosses in St. Paul and Minneapolis set old conflicts aside

Once fierce rivals, Ordway Center and Hennepin Theatre Trust have forged a partnership under their new bosses.
Stage & Arts
November 30, 2017
Joshua Cunningham painting from the "Driftless" exhibit

Landscapes from 'Driftless' zone of Midwest on display at Groveland Gallery

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 25, 2017
Austene Van directed a rehearsal of "Annie."

Female actors get comfortable in the director's chair at Twin Cities theaters

More female actors are taking control in front of the footlights.
Stage & Arts
November 23, 2017
The nuns of "Sister Act" with Regina Marie Williams playing 'Sister' Mary Clarence a.k.a. Deloris Van Cartier at center stood for a portrait in their

Nuns in Chanhassen's 'Sister Act' forge a true sisterhood

The nuns in Chanhassen's hit show have formed bonds that aren't just a matter of habit.
Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
Lenne Klingaman, Desi Oakley and Charity Angel Dawson in the National Tour of "Waitress." Photo by Joan Marcus

Theater spotlight: Fresh-baked Broadway musical 'Waitress' is at the Orpheum this week

Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
"Untitled 2" by Teo Nguyen. Provided by Burnet Fine Art & Advisory

Art spotlight: "Habitue" at Burnet Fine Art

Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in "Waitress." (photo by Joan Marcus) ORG XMIT: MIN1711221336303187

Review: 'Waitress' serves up an unexpected slice of soulfulness at Orpheum

Sara Bareilles' musical is about love and marriage and, of course, pie.
Stage & Arts
November 22, 2017
Mary Bennet (Christian Bardin, left) tackles both gift-giving and romance -- with, perhaps, Arthur de Bourgh (JuCoby Johnson, right) -- in "Miss Benne

Sense and Santability: Jungle Theater's holiday show is a gift for Jane Austen fans

Holiday sequel to Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" makes for an amusing show.

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