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Stage & Arts
May 7, 2019
Sarah Rasmussen, artistic director at the Jungle Theater, poses for a portrait backstage. ] LEILA NAVIDI ¥ leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUN

'A Dolls House, Part 2' landing amid Jungle Theater season packed with buzzy new titles

"A Doll's House, Part 2" is just one highlight in an exciting 2019-20 season.
Music
May 5, 2019
Nicole Cabell as Violetta Valéry and Jesús León as Alfredo Germont in Minnesota Opera’s production of La Traviata. Dan Norman ph

Strongly sung Traviata makes waves at the Ordway

Traditional approach pays dividends in Minnesota Opera's staging of Verdi's masterpiece.
Stage & Arts
May 4, 2019
Delia, as played by Regina Marie Williams, offers tea to Max, played by Sherwin Resurreccion in a scene from "The Brothers Paranormal." With them were

Theater Mu and Penumbra team up for thrilling, chilling 'The Brothers Paranormal'

This world-premiere ghost story packs plenty of heart and heartbreak.
Stage & Arts
May 4, 2019
Staff and volunteers prepared for the upcoming MayDay Parade at Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre on April 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. The 45th

As MayDay parade comes together, puppet theater struggles for survival

"The business model for midsize arts organizations just doesn't work anymore," Heart of the Beast's executive director says.
Stage & Arts
May 3, 2019
Charles Numrich, Avi Aharoni, Raye Birk and Nathaniel Fuller in “Shul” from the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company. Photo provided by Minn

World premiere 'Shul' weighs legacy, stereotypes at Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company

After a synagogue attack in California, Minnesota Jewish Theatre opened on a sober note.
Stage & Arts
May 3, 2019

Candy Box Dance Festival features assorted flavors of Twin Cities choreographers

Stage & Arts
May 3, 2019
Comic Marial Elizabeth during her set at the "Day Drinking with Mom" showcase with her infant daughter, Autumn, in a front pack. It was her first perf

Moms know jest: They deliver stand-up comedy at monthly MOA show

A new monthly comedy show provides a generous platform for Twin Cities stand-ups who also happen to be parents.
The Good Life
May 3, 2019
credit Tom Wallace Finaleof "Mamma Mia!" at the Chanhassen Michelle Barber, Kersten Rodau & Therese Walth

Abba-themed 'Mamma Mia!' stirs up smiles at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

The Abba-sourced musical is a font of fun at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
Stage & Arts
May 3, 2019
The cast of "Foursquare" finds a playground game taking a decidely un-playful turn. It runs through May 12 at Crane Theater.

World premiere 'Foursquare' bounces big questions on the nature of theater

Review: The play's characters are trapped in a playground game or an existential nightmare. Maybe both.
Stage & Arts
May 3, 2019
Northern Spark co-director/founder leaving the organization

Northern Spark co-director/founder leaving the organization

After more than 10 years at the outdoor two-night summer art festival in downtown Minneapolis, co-director/founder Steve Dietz departs with no sure plans in sight.
Stage & Arts
May 2, 2019

Minneapolis staging of 'The Gun Show' takes aim at firearms debate

Stage & Arts
May 2, 2019

Photo show about 'timelessness' is a perfect fit for MSP Airport

Music
May 2, 2019
Siena Forest is Galatea, the Wonder Nymph, in THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF ACIS AND GALATEA, THE WONDER NYMPH. CREDIT: Mike Madison

Best of the Week (May 5-12): 'Acis and Galatea,' Los Cardencheros, Lucius, Mother's Day, more

Stage & Arts
May 2, 2019
Jane Lynch

'Glee' star Jane Lynch brings 'throwback' cabaret show to St. Paul

The versatile Jane Lynch takes time out of her in-demand schedule to sing in St. Paul.
Stage & Arts
May 1, 2019
The title character of "Marjorie Prime" (Candace Barrett Birk) is struggling to live with Alzheimer's Disease in the Pulitzer Prize finalist drama.

In St. Paul production, outstanding 'Marjorie Prime' weighs memory, truth and kindness

Jordan Harrison's "Marjorie Prime" is an assured and thought-provoking play.
Stage & Arts
April 30, 2019
Sanjit Sethi was named president of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design names new president

New leader comes from George Washington University's arts and design school
Stage & Arts
April 30, 2019
October 8, 1982 Gloria Steinem Interviews George Burns On 'Today' -- Gloria Steinem interviews George Burns during the inaugural Close Encounters segm

History Theatre looks back at Judy Garland, Gloria Steinem and a rocky hoax

St. Paul's History Theatre announces a 2019-20 season with biographical dramas and a musical about a Minnesota hoax.
Stage & Arts
April 30, 2019
"Dirty Business" at History Theatre tells the story of Minnesota native Betty Pack and other spies. Photo provided by History Theatre

Minnesota spy helped change the course of WWII, only to be 'erased' by history

A new musical follows the daring exploits of Betty Pack, a Minnesota native who helped defeat the Nazis.
Stage & Arts
April 29, 2019
At the Guthrie, Broadway's 'Metamorphoses' is more beautiful than ever

At the Guthrie, Broadway's 'Metamorphoses' is more beautiful than ever

Tony winner Mary Zimmerman brings her anthology of Roman myths to the Guthrie.
Stage & Arts
April 29, 2019
Guthrie Theater's current production covers stage in 12,500-pound pool of water

Guthrie Theater's current production covers stage in 12,500-pound pool of water

A Guthrie newcomer supervised the installation of a 6-ton pool for the Tony Award-winning "Metamorphoses."
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