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]
Ordway Center announces 2016-2017 season
March 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts unveiled its 2016-2017 season Tuesday, March 15. The season includes a variety of Ordway-produced musicals, Broadway tours, world music concerts, dance performances, Broadway Songbook® offerings, and special performances that reflect the Ordway’s mission of bringing the finest performing arts to St. Paul. Here’s a breakdown of the theater, music, … [ Read more]
Guthrie Theater announces 2016-17 season
March 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Guthrie Theater’s new artistic director, Joseph Haj, announced his inaugural season, and is wasting no time in jumping in and showing off what he can do. Two literary adaptations, a monumental Shakespeare tragedy, a Sondheim masterpiece, two theatrical classics, a play with music, a world premiere, and a brilliant comedy from a significant new voice … [ Read more]
Children’s Theatre Company’s big season reveal
March 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Children’s Theatre Company announced its 51st season today, with highlights including four musicals and two world premieres. The 2016–2017 season begins in July with a reprise of “Pinocchio,” followed by “Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!,” written by acclaimed children’s author Mo Willems. The fall brings the world premiere of “The Last Firefly,” a fantastical … [ Read more]
Minnesota Fringe Festival receives most applications ever
February 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
After closing its application period Friday, February 19, Minnesota Fringe Festival announced via press release it had received 524 applications for its 2016 festival, a 10-percent increase over 2015’s 477 applications and a new record for the organization. The uncurated, 11-day performing arts festival—taking place August 4-14 this year—chooses its annual lineup of 170 shows with … [ Read more]
“Newsies” sets box office record at the Orpheum
February 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that “Newsies,” on tour in Minneapolis as part of the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season, set a box office record for the highest-grossing one-week theatrical engagement at the Orpheum Theatre. The award-winning musical grossed sales of $1,448,779.50 for the week ending February 14, 2016, and attracted more than 20,000 … [ 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]
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres getting a much-needed facelift
January 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres was built in 1968 and designed to look cozy and welcoming, like someone’s living room or Up North-themed den. While there’s nothing wrong with that vibe, after 50 years it’s time for a little sprucing up. The Chan has hired Smart Associates to do just that, reports the Star Tribune. Lobbies, box offices, … [ 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]
Minnesota theaters pave the way for nation-wide change
August 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Leadership changes are happening swiftly and often at theaters around the United States, but perhaps nowhere is the change happening faster than in the Twin Cities, reports The New York Times. Minneapolis–St. Paul is one of only two markets in the country (with New York) that can claim three or more companies that have won a Tony Award … [ Read more]
Arts MN: Saints & Sinners, a Victorian Carnival, and Making Your Own Beer Stein
May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Whether the current streak of summer-like weather has awakened your long-dormant night owl, or if it simply has you feeling at peace once again, this week’s edition of Arts MN presents a spectrum of events that are sure to fit any disposition. For those of you wishing to embrace your wild side, we’ve highlighted both … [ Read more]
