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September 16, 2019
From left, Harrison Wade, Christine Wade and Lindsay Fitzgerald stood for a portrait outside of Theatre Elision in Crystal. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.

Crystal theater wants to give more jobs to women, and pay them fairly

Theatre Elision specializes in offbeat musicals with female characters.
Stage & Arts
September 16, 2019
Maia Maiden stood for a portrait in the public mural and graffiti space behind Modus Locus Gallery in Minneapolis, Minn.

Twin Cities curator Maia Maiden brings hip-hop dance to a bigger stage at the Ordway

With "Rooted," Maia Maiden sought to create a dance showcase for artists of color. Now it's the heart of a weekend-long fest at the Ordway.
Stage & Arts
September 16, 2019
Mia staffers Elisabeth Callihan, Karleen Gardner and Anniessa Antar lead a museum effort called MASS Action. "We can start to work toward undoing lega

Minneapolis team is changing museums from the inside out

A homegrown project at Minneapolis Institute of Art has spread nationwide — and beyond — as museums confront their colonial past.
Stage & Arts
September 16, 2019
Photo credit Lauren B. Photography Left to right Lisa Ramos, Lawrence Hutera, Beverly Tipton-Hammond.

Middle-aged prince has midlife crisis in boisterous but flawed 'Pippin'

A middle-aged prince has a midlife crisis in Theatre 55's revived Broadway classic.
Stage & Arts
September 16, 2019
CUATRO
Sachiko "La Chayi" Nishiuchi
Photo provided

'Cuatro' highlights southern Spanish flamenco

Stage & Arts
September 16, 2019
What needs to change on the Minnesota arts scene? Artists and leaders weigh in

What needs to change on the Minnesota arts scene? Artists and leaders weigh in

Here's what Twin Cities movers and makers told us.
Stage & Arts
September 16, 2019
Jim Carter in "Downton Abbey."

Tighten up your corset and get ready for the 'Downton' movie

It's been a while, so here's what you need to know about the movie version of the TV series.
Stage & Arts
September 15, 2019
Jordan M. Leggett, Gabrielle Dominique, Josh Zwick, Michael Hanna and Shinah Brashears in "Ride the Cylone."

Minneapolis musical is a profane, smart 'Ride,' complete with Lizzo reference

After the roller coaster accident, things really start to get weird in this inventive musical.
Stage & Arts
September 14, 2019
"Black Grace"
Northrop
2019 Fall Arts Preview
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10 great Twin Cities dance events for fall 2019

Music
September 13, 2019
Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard performs at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Rober

Best of the Week (Sept. 15-22): Brittany Howard, 'Queer Forms,' Jonas Brothers, Ananya Dance

Stage & Arts
September 13, 2019
Artist Marlys Mandaville, of Minneapolis, used non-toxic, water-soluble oil paints to illustrate a portrait of her friend and former Macalester Colleg

Deal will preserve 'crown jewel' of northeast Minneapolis arts scene

Nonprofit will purchase Northrup King complex, home to 350-plus artists.
Stage & Arts
September 13, 2019
Rendell DuBose and China Brickey of Smokey Joe's Cafe. Photo by Dan Norman.

The hits keep coming in Ordway tribute to songwriters Leiber and Stoller

Leiber and Stoller's songs, including "On Broadway," power musical revue.
Stage & Arts
September 12, 2019
Dorian Chalmers, Greta Grosch and Robbie Mancina play the title roles in "The Looney Lutherans in Young(ish) at Heart." The comedy plays through Oct.

In the spotlight: "Looney Lutherans"

Stage & Arts
September 12, 2019
Photography by Joe Horton; Composite by Kai Benson.

Minneapolis rapper Joe Horton turns artist, launching an experimental 'Vessel' at Mia

Stage & Arts
September 12, 2019
"My Ears are Numb"
2012. Drum, US Flag, Red cedar carved nightstick
Courtesy of Nicholas Galanin

10 biggest art events in the Twin Cities this fall

Stage & Arts
September 12, 2019
Jimmy and Lorraine: A Musing
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10 best stage productions to see this fall in the Twin Cities

Stage & Arts
September 12, 2019
The cast of the Jungle's macabre musical, "Ride the Cyclone," features (front, from left) Gabrielle Dominique and Shinah Brashears. (middle) Josh Zwic

Minneapolis actor/singer appears in her third Jungle Theater show in six months

Nonspeaking part in her first play at Jungle Theater has led to a big year for Becca Hart.
Stage & Arts
September 12, 2019
Work by Ala Younis

A challenging trip through the 'Arab Imaginary' at St. Paul museum

Exhibition at Minnesota Museum of American Art aims to provoke dialogue.
Stage & Arts
September 11, 2019
The MayDay parade.

Minneapolis MayDay Parade will take a year off to regroup

A "redesign" is planned to make the event sustainable and bring in new voices.
Stage & Arts
September 11, 2019
Swede Hollow Ghost Sonata. Provided Image

St. Paul's Swede Hollow plays host to an innovative theater/dance event

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