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Review: Rock 'n' roll literally saves lives in Theater Mu's haunting 'Cambodian Rock Band'
The Lauren Yee play offers strong acting and first-rate music in its Minneapolis premiere.
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Review: Swinging, must-see musical 'Twelve Angry Men' makes a nearly flawless debut
Production by Minneapolis' Theater Latté Da is the first, but it won't be the last.
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Review: Odd duck 'Roommate' mixes laughs with pathos at Mixed Blood
Greta Oglesby and Alison Edwards try to deliver clarity in Jen Silverman's stylistically muddled play.
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Open Eye's 'Hair Ball!' is a bright, fun, Bigfoot-themed musical
Canada-set comedy is performed on the green roof of the Bakken Museum.
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Review: 'Charlie (Brown) Black' yokes humor and hurt in Minneapolis show
Mikell Sapp mines his journey from Alabama to Minnesota in his solo show at Pillsbury House Theatre.
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Guitars more likely to gently laugh than weep in 'Airness'
The comedy's characters are competitors in a national air guitar championship.
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REVIEW: History or hoax? 'Runestone!' turns over some questions
The tepid rock musical leaves it to the viewer to decide.
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Review: 'Wimpy Kid' is back, with plenty of energy and creativity
Review: Performances are uniformly good in this CTC production that features new elements.
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Outstanding singers are the ticket to 'Memphis,' a musical at Bloomington's Artistry
Review: The 1950s-set show skims the surface but actor Vie Boheme delivers.
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Review: 'Passing Strange' is a funny, tuneful 'ride to the real'
Review: The spectacular Malo Adams is our guide into a story of youthful wanderings at Yellow Tree Theatre.
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Review: 'The Prom' is the funniest musical since 'Book of Mormon'
Review: The touring Broadway show has big laughs, bouncy songs and a sweet message.
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'A Play by Barb and Carl' lifts the spirit and moves the soul
Review: Despite its clunky title, Carlyle Brown's story of love and caretaking is a must-see.
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Review: Old Log Theatre's 'Margaritaville' offers little room for escape
Review: The musical based on Jimmy Buffett songs fails to catch fire at Old Log Theatre.
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Fine performances lift slight 'Family Line'
The actors do what they can but the comedy/drama bites off more than it can chew.
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'Parks' is a biographical musical with a touch of poetry
Review: The world premiere production looks at legendary artist Gordon Parks' early years in St. Paul.
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Penumbra's 'Thurgood' does Marshall plenty of justice
Review: The one-man show reunites longtime actor Lester Purry and director Lou Bellamy.
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'Something Happened in Our Town' is a valiant attempt to address kids' fears
It alternates between a school and two homes before and after a Black man is killed by a white officer.
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Guthrie Theater's 'Tempest' finds the party in Shakespeare's classic
It features a magnificent Regina Marie Williams, weighing vengeance against compassion.
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'Pretty Woman' musical is enjoyable but the titular woman is all wrong
Review: Miscasting hampers the bouncy and entertaining musical playing at the Orpheum.
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'Footloose' warms the heart and lightens the sole at Chanhassen
Review: The musical production features new dances, fresh talent and seamless transitions.
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