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Laughter turns to tears in Guthrie Theater drama by 'Black Panther' star Danai Gurira
Guthrie staging of Danai Gurira's play is riotous but also poignant.
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After a strong liftoff, Theatre Pro Rata's 'Rocket Man' veers off course
Review: After a fine launch, Theatre Pro Rata production of this Steven Dietz drama falters.
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Penumbra Theatre to revive 'For Colored Girls' and premiere 'Emmett Till' follow-up next season
"For Colored Girls" kicks off a 2018-19 schedule that includes a new work by the writer of "The Ballad of Emmett Till."
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Penumbra Theatre to revive 'For Colored Girls' and premiere 'Emmett Till' follow-up next season
"For Colored Girls" kicks off a 2018-19 schedule that includes a new work by "Emmett Till" playwright.
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'Corduroy' comedy at Children's Theatre is just bearly short of perfect
The intermission is swell, as is all the comedy and pathos before and after.
Music
It's Aaron Burr, sir: 'Hamilton' star talks about shows with Minnesota Orchestra
"Now it feels like we're in the good part of the story," says Leslie Odom Jr., headed to Minneapolis for a two-night stand at Orchestra Hall.
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Actor Mike Daisey launches 18-part 'A People's History' monologue at Guthrie
An 18-part monologue at Guthrie tells tales left out of high school textbooks.
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Photo exhibit of American Indian activism opens in Minneapolis
Included are photographs of the Dakota Access pipeline protests at North Dakota's Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
Music
Conductor Michael Christie exiting Minnesota Opera: 'I will miss the players deeply'
"Rigoletto" marks Michael Christie's final production as Minnesota Opera music director.
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Pillsbury House Theatre's 'Great Divide II' explores ideas of truth in the Trump era
Series of short plays at Pillsbury House explores the "politics of truth" in the Trump era.
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Guthrie presents 'fiercely funny' play by Minnesota-educated star of 'Black Panther'
Empowering women is Danai Gurira's passion, whether onscreen in "Black Panther" or through her new play at the Guthrie.
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Greetings from L.A.: Sprawling show takes over Walker Art Center
Walker celebrates L.A. conceptual artist Allen Ruppersberg with a sprawling 50-year retrospective.
Music
Male, female singers voice one transgender character in Skylark Opera's 'As One'
Two singers — one male, one female — share the role at the heart of Skylark Opera's "As One."
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's high-kicking 'Newsies' hits its mark
Ho-hum movie has become a high-octane musical at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
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'Guys and Dolls' is a sure bet at Old Log Theatre
REVIEW: "Guys and Dolls" parks the classic charms of its floating crap game at Old Log Theatre.
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2001: Review of Danai Gurira's college production of 'For Colored Girls' at Macalester
Editor's note: This review, published March 1, 2001, in the Star Tribune, was the first professional notice of a work involving Danai Gurira, then a senior at Macalester College.
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