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Ivey Awards honor 'Oz,' 'Switch' and 'Glensheen' for excellence
The Twin Cities theater scene turned the spotlight on itself Monday, celebrating its best and brightest at the annual Ivey Awards.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art explores Martin Luther's legacy
Five hundred years after his death, is the religious rebel still a big draw? The Minneapolis Institute of Art explores Martin Luther's legacy in an exhibit of art and history.
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Best bets for dance lovers: Walker brings back French troublemaker Jérôme Bel
Also on tap: Rosy Simas explores identity in "Skin(s)," plus a Loyce Houlton reprise.
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With $9 tickets, Guthrie starts a revolution in its ninth-floor studio space
The Dowling Studio is the stage for an ambitious, $1 million effort to attract new faces to the region's premier theater.
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Ananya Dance performance conveys hope for uncertain times
"Horidraa" exposes injustice, but never despairs.
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Saucy or inane? Park Square's 'The Liar' will divide theatergoers
REVIEW: Park Square's energetic season opener plays with language and hoary situation comedy.
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Temple Israel in Minneapolis gets contemporary addition for preschool, Hebrew classes and events
Young people and education are at the heart of a winning addition to Temple Israel in Minneapolis.
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New work is risky business for Twin Cities arts groups
Reruns are big on local stages, too. (Shakespeare again? Not more Beethoven!) Audiences can turn a cold shoulder to untested work, but sometimes the risk is its own reward.
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Greek tragedy gets a happy ending in 'The Children' at Pillsbury House
Playwright injects the classic bummer "Medea" with humor and hope.
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How Twin Cities art scene has grown over 32 years: A critic bids farewell
As she retires, the Star Tribune's Mary Abbe reflects on changes during her three decades on the job.
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Review: Mu Performing Arts' 'Two Kids' asks us not to judge
Review: Mu Performing Arts offers a tough and touching production of Carla Ching's edgy play.
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Review: In 'The Trump Show,' Mike Daisey takes on a political character, and his detractors
His performance, "The Trump Card," covers Donald and smug liberals.
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Mu Performing Arts kicks off its 25th season with Carla Ching's 'The Two Kids That Blow S--- Up'
TV scribe Carla Ching aims to rewrite a wrong in Mu Performing Arts' 25th season opener.
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Review: Walking Shadow lands a very small fish in 'The River'
REVIEW: Walking Shadow's "The River" is an enigma that teases but doesn't quite satisfy.
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