Our Friday best: Big Top at Mall of America, MSP Film Festival, Cactus Blossoms & more
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Stage & Arts
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' gets on its feet again
After premiering at the Children's Theatre in 2016, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" was supposed to go to Broadway. But the director, Rachel Rockwell, died of cancer. Now the show has been retooled and is taking aim again.
Stage & Arts
Brave New Workshop returns with new owner and old traditions
The latest production will deal head-on with life during the pandemic.
Stage & Arts
'Banksy' is here, but not everybody in the Minneapolis art community is happy about it
To some, it's a cash grab, but others see a benefit for NE. Minneapolis.
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities understudies prove 'heroes of the moment' in times of COVID-19
Understudies play key roles in keeping shows going when COVID-19 affects performing arts companies.
Variety
Bursting with color and rich with meaning, Minnesota Opera's 'Carmen' is an affair to remember
Review: In her first directing job, opera star Denyce Graves delivers a superlative staging.
Stage & Arts
Dylan musical 'Girl From the North Country' tour will debut in Minneapolis in 2023
The Duluth-set musical was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including best musical.
Stage & Arts
REVIEW: History or hoax? 'Runestone!' turns over some questions
The tepid rock musical leaves it to the viewer to decide.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota-tied shows score nominations for Broadway's Tony Awards
Bob Dylan musical and comedy that premiered at the Guthrie are among the top contenders.
Stage & Arts
'A Raisin in the Sun' resonates on Guthrie stage
The company's first-ever production of the Lorraine Hansberry classic is the lightest version of the show the Twin Cities has seen in decades.
Stage & Arts
Choreographer Yuki Tokuda takes the extra step to merge music and movement
The ballet dancer will perform with pianist Rie Tanaka Saturday at Hamline University.
Variety
Our Friday best: Justin Bieber, dinos, 'Giselle,' Snoh Aalegra, 'Raisin,' 'Runestone'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Stage & Arts
Iconic painting of George Washington expected to sell for $15 million or more
"Washington Crossing the Delaware," which hung for years in Winona's Minnesota Marine Art Museum, is being sold at auction.
Stage & Arts
Review: 'Wimpy Kid' is back, with plenty of energy and creativity
Review: Performances are uniformly good in this CTC production that features new elements.
Minnesota Opera launched Denyce Graves to stardom. Now the famed singer returns the favor with her directing debut
She's at the helm of "Carmen," the same work that launched her career 31 years ago.
Stage & Arts
'Annie' star sang tribute to family friend Walter Mondale at memorial
"Tomorrow" and its message of hope resonated with the late vice president.
Stage & Arts
Liz Larner's new sculpture show at Walker Art Center is literally smashing
The L.A. artist gets physical in works that defy categorization.
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