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Review: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres gets adventurous with 'Prom'
The entertaining musical nails down humor and heart even in its quieter moments.
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Review: New 'To Kill a Mockingbird' playing at Orpheum respects the old
Aaron Sorkin shifts the focus of Harper Lee's novel to reveal hidden stories in a touring production starring Richard Thomas.
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Review: 'Little Prince' at Guthrie captures classic book's delicate tone
Dominique Serrand directed the adaptation, which uses simple stage tricks to spark imagination.
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Review: 'Bull-Jean Stories' dips into history with blues-toned poetry
Aimee K. Bryant delivers fluid performances in Sharon Bridgforth's new play at Pillsbury House Theatre.
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Review: 'Hairspray' brings wit and energy to the Orpheum
The big-haired, big-hearted show has one great song after another.
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Review: 'Snowy Day' at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul seeks warm wonder
Director Ansa Akyea's production of "Snowy Day" at Park Square, grounded in music and a sense of play, suspends time.
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Review: Ordway's smoking 'Beauty and the Beast' sparks a real fire
The sparkling homegrown production is a highwater mark for the Ordway's Broadway at the Ordway series.
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Review: 'Christmas at the Local' by Theater Latté Day is cozy in a minor-key
Theater Latté Da's holiday show "Christmas at the Local" offers carols, stories and saltwater taffy.
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Review: 'Georgiana & Kitty' are forward-thinking friends in Jungle Theater comedy
The third holiday show inspired by "Pride and Prejudice" is another winner.
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Review: Guthrie's updated 'A Christmas Carol' is spirited and lyrical
The production maintains its poise, even with technical hiccups.
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Review: The 'Grinch' does the Griddy — and stays fresh at Children's Theatre
The holiday show uses humor and heart to show the transformation of the mean, green one.
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Review: 'Uncle Philip's Coat' is worn, but he is not weary
Actor J.C. Cutler vividly sketches all the characters in this solo play about trauma and resilience.
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Review: 'Six' diva queens light up Ordway stage
The show is more polished, confident and fun than the engagement three years ago.
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Review: 'Weathering' is a buoyant blast of joy at Penumbra Theatre
Harrison David Rivers' comedy-drama is a world premiere.
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Review: A gripping 'Five Minutes of Heaven' reckons with consequences
Michael Egan shows a different dimension of talent in this production adapted from the 2009 film.
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Review: Absorbing and flat, 'Sally & Tom' adds to complicated history
Suzan-Lori Parks uses words to put new airs and raiments around a myth-draped Founding Father.
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Review: Dreams are lost and friendships abandoned in thrilling 'Merrily We Roll Along'
The Stephen Sondheim musical, told backward, makes perfect sense at Theater Latté Da.
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Review: Outstanding lead finds a comfy perch in 'Once Upon a Mattress'
Amanda Mai is the best thing about the silly, retro musical.
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Review: Circus Abyssinia's 'Tulu' dazzles with artistry, grace and defying feats
Children's Theatre kicked off its new season celebrating Ethiopian Olympian Derartu Tulu.
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Review: Messy, vibrant 'Vietgone' at the Guthrie is a love story that raps
The Guthrie's season opener is a comedy-drama inspired by creator Qui Nguyen's parents' path to the U.S.
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