Theater Latté Da hasn’t had a permanent home since it left Loring Playhouse in 2006. That soon may change, though. Company leaders say Latté Da has entered into an “exclusive negotiating arrangement” with the Ritz Foundation, which owns the 245-seat theater Ritz Theater, at 345 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, reports Star Tribune. “We announced publicly for … [ Read more]
For the love of theater: 11 shows opening this week
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There are 11—yes, 11—shows opening this week in and around the Twin Cities, just in time for Valentine’s Day. (Read: Date ideas!) With such a wide variety of productions being staged, we thought we would take a minute to help you navigate your options. Here’s what’s coming up, in order of opening date. Feb. 9 – … [ Read more]
Hennepin Theatre Trust announces “Broadway on Hennepin” season
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hennepin Theatre Trust recently announced the 2016-2017 Broadway on Hennepin Season, featuring the best of Broadway with five Minnesota premieres and five returning favorites. Making their Minneapolis premieres are “Fun Home” (winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical), “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” (the 2015 Tony Award-winning Best Play), … [ Read more]
Lullaby: A new kind of musical
January 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Artistic inspiration doesn’t always strike in the way we think it will. It can come from anywhere at anytime—even from your insomniac two-year-old who refuses to adhere to any sort of sleep schedule. Such was the situation playwright Michael Elyanow found himself in 10 years ago. Elyanow and his husband were living in North Hampton, … [ Read more]
