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Stage & Arts
February 7, 2018
Chelsea Clinton tweets praise for American Swedish Institute, Walker Art Center

Chelsea Clinton tweets praise for American Swedish Institute, Walker Art Center

In town for the Super Bowl, the former First Daughter stopped by two Minneapolis cultural centers.
Stage & Arts
February 6, 2018
David and Tovah Feldschuh

Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh returns to Minneapolis with a new play by her brother

Tovah Feldshuh headlines the premiere of her brother's play about cross-cultural friendship.
Stage & Arts
February 5, 2018
Santino Craven and David Murray in "The Royale" at Yellow Tree Theatre.

Boxing drama 'The Royale' is a rhythmic knockout

This propulsive drama is inspired by Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion.
Stage & Arts
February 2, 2018
Theater artist Robert Wilson will present a new, immersive show at the Minneapolis Institute of Art about the Qing Empire, the last imperial dynasty o

Theater legend brings dramatic eye to new Chinese show at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Robert Wilson re-imagines what a museum show can be.
Stage & Arts
February 2, 2018
"Make Believe Neighborhood," which is about the life of Mr Rogers and also about the people who are revitalizing the Phillips neighborhood in south Mi

Heart of the Beast puppet theater invites you to Mr. Rogers' neighborhood

An epic puppet show about TV's Mr. Rogers celebrates the "helpers" in a gritty Minneapolis community.
Stage & Arts
February 2, 2018
Watch an artist create giant snowflake design at Target Field with just his shoes

Watch an artist create giant snowflake design at Target Field with just his shoes

A "snow artist" made the enormous art installation in connection with the Great Northern festival.
Stage & Arts
February 2, 2018
Tyler Michaels portrays Lee Harvey Oswald in "Assassins."

Minneapolis theater takes a shot at controversial musical 'Assassins'

Director Peter Rothstein argues that the political climate is ripe for this provocative Stephen Sondheim show.
Stage & Arts
February 2, 2018
Molly Diers said she had complained for years to Guthrie executives about policy violations.

Female worker's resignation reveals backstage drama at the Guthrie

The resignation of a female worker in the theater's scene shop has triggered an investigation and a debate on workplace issues.
Stage & Arts
February 2, 2018

The bumpy history of 'Assassins'

Stage & Arts
February 1, 2018
David Murray in "The Royale" at Yellow Tree Theatre. credit: Justin Cox

Boxing-themed 'The Royale' at Yellow Tree

Stage & Arts
February 1, 2018
The†2018 Art Shanty Projects transformed frozen Lake Harriet into a giant playground for adults and children Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Minnea

Go to the lake this weekend: Art Shanty Projects offer 21 reasons for freezin'

Spend the weekend at the lake with the creative minds behind Art Shanty Projects.
Stage & Arts
February 1, 2018
Artistic director Sarah Rasmussen is celebrating the biggest grant in the Jungle Theater's 27-year history: $250,000 that could grow to $750,000 over

Minneapolis' Jungle Theater wins up to $750,000 from estate of Cosmopolitan editor

Money coming from estate of famed Cosmo editor.
Stage & Arts
January 31, 2018
Emily Sue Bengtson, Caitlin Burns and Ernest Briggs in Artistry's production of "Noises Off."

Bloomington staging of 'Noises Off' creates magic out of mayhem

Theater review: Artistry's "Noises Off" constructs antic comedy from the chaos of a third-rate theater troupe.
Stage & Arts
January 31, 2018
Marcia Sheppleman of St. Paul, a member of the Lake Country Pastel Society, worked on her pastel of an old barn in winter during a "paint-in" at the N

Minnesota 'paint-in' shows pastels aren't just for kids

The word "pastel" may call to mind middle-school art class, but the medium has made appearances throughout art history.
Stage & Arts
January 30, 2018
Paris Bennett's Dorothy and Greta Oglesby's Aunt Em share a moment before the storm in 'The Wiz,' a co-production between the Children's Theatre and P

Star-studded 'Wiz' wows at Children's Theatre

All-star cast warms up the African-American musical version of Oz at Children's Theatre.
Stage & Arts
January 29, 2018
Ansa Akyea, Adelin Phelps and Kiara Jackson in "Cardboard Piano."

Two plays? One play? Either way, Park Square's 'Cardboard Piano' is a success

Park Square presents a bold work by an exciting writer in the Uganda-set drama "Cardboard Piano."
Stage & Arts
January 29, 2018
Marcela Lorca will succeed Michelle Hensley at the helm of Ten Thousand Things.

Guthrie vet Marcela Lorca to lead Ten Thousand Things theater

Founder Michelle Hensley is stepping down in June after 30 years.
Music
January 29, 2018
Catherin Martin as Sister Helen and Seth Carico at Joseph de Rocher in "Dead Man Walking." Photo by Cory Weaver

Minnesota Opera's 'Dead Man Walking' soars with emotion, excellent singing

Review: Minnesota Opera's production proves musically rich and emotionally gripping.
Music
January 29, 2018
Catherin Martin as Sister Helen and Seth Carico at Joseph de Rocher in "Dead Man Walking." Photo by Cory Weaver

Minnesota Opera's 'Dead Man Walking' soars with emotion, excellent singing

Review: Minnesota Opera's production proves musically rich and emotionally gripping.
Stage & Arts
January 28, 2018

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago rewinds storied history with Northrop auditorium show

Review: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performed key works from its past.
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