Marianne CombsTwin Cities theater critics are calling Mu Performing Arts‘ production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical “A Little Night Music” effervescent, lovely, dazzling and “absolutely satisfying.” Dominic P. Papatola writes for the Pioneer Press: “A Little Night Music” is not your traditional, happy-go-lucky musical. Its ample humor is dipped in remorse and regret. Its characters are not Read more →
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Archives for July 2014
Circus Juventas plans a smaller renovation of its main building, and then possibly in five to 10 years establishing a second site in the Twin Cities for classes and performances. But it’s not leaving St. Paul. Read more →
At first blush, you might not think Native American beadwork and quillwork would have much in common with contemporary abstract painting. But Dyani White Hawk’s new show at Bockley Gallery in Minneapolis proves otherwise. White Hawk, known as the curator of All My Relations Gallery, has put together a bold body of work for her Read more →
If we want to get better at having difficult conversations, we have to practice. That idea is at the heart of “AKA Fathers/Sons,” a piece created by Harry Waters Jr, his son Jordon Waters, and Kevin “Kaoz” Moore. Read more →
Tonight marks the opening of “Radical Presence: Black Performance in Contemporary Art” at the Walker Art Center, and the museum is calling it a groundbreaking survey of the last 50 years. Read more →
The Board of Directors of the Guthrie Theater is conducting a search for its next Artistic Director. We asked people who they think should replace Joe Dowling, and here are the results, in alphabetical order. 1. Bain Boehlke: The founder and artistic director of The Jungle Theater in Minneapolis, Boehlke has been active in the Read more →
Bain Boehlke, founder and artistic director of The Jungle Theater in Minneapolis, announced today that he plans to retire from his post in June 2015. “I’ve been here a quarter of a century and I think that’s a good number,” Boehlke said. “I’m not by any means stopping directing, acting and designing, but I’ll do Read more →
Euan KerrThree Mu Performing Arts actors took a searing examination of Chinese-American culture and presented it in Chinese restaurants in towns around Minnesota. It worked. Read more →
Parks’ name is already on a St. Paul high school, and a college gallery. His great-niece is spearheading the effort to honor him with a permanent public landmark. Read more →
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is around the corner, and new Executive Director Jeff Larson has made some changes. Set for July 31 to Aug. 10 at 15 venues in Minneapolis, the festival will feature a new website geared for mobile access. So festival-goers should have an easy time writing reviews from theater lobbies. The Fringe Read more →