Theater

Guthrie readies anniversary celebrations

By Ed Huyck Tue., Jun. 18 2013 at 9:28 AM
Categories: Theater
Guthrie_Gala.jpeg
Photo by Carly Beetsch
Co-hosts Sally Wingert and Greta Oglesby.
Fifty years after a production of Hamlet opened one of the Twin Cities' signature theaters, the Guthrie is ready for a big, big party.

Several events are planned for this weekend, including Behold, an all-star gala Saturday evening, and a day-long free open house Sunday.

More »

Tags:

Guthrie Theater
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

The Brutes: War is... you know

By Ed Huyck Fri., Jun. 14 2013 at 10:30 AM
Categories: Theater
TheBrutes1.jpeg
Photo by Eric Melzer
Meet Constantine. A proud nation that has been reduced to about 100 square feet and six starving citizens. Still, while their land is now surrounded by warring neighbors, the citizens cling on to whatever they can: their flag, a national symbol, the words of their anthem, or just messages from the front.

In a world of violence run by "the brutes," the gentle citizens of Constantine never had a chance. The latest piece from Theatre Forever doesn't haven the brightest message, but it certainly is an honest one.

Related stories:

More »

Tags:

Jon Ferguson, Theatre Forever
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

War Horse:You'll believe a horse can fly

By Ed Huyck Thu., Jun. 13 2013 at 9:45 AM
Categories: Theater
WarHorse.jpeg
Photo courtesy Brinkhoff/Mogenburg
Andrew Veenstra (Albert) with Jon Riddleberger, Patrick Osteen, and Jessica Krueger (Joey).
War Horse, the National Theatre of Great Britain hit that became a Tony winner, arrived at the Orpheum Wednesday evening with spectacle intact.

At times absolutely breathtaking, the play works best when Joey, the puppet horse at the story's center, is onstage. The human side of the tale often gets crushed beneath the mechanisms of the production and plot, which travels from rural England to the killing fields of World War I.


More »

Tags:

Hennepin Avenue Theatre Trust
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

New Native Theatre presents 2012: The Musical one-night only

By Sheila Regan Wed., Jun. 12 2013 at 9:59 AM
Categories: Theater
Photo by Farrington Starnes
Tonight, New Native Theatre brings back a concert presentation of 2012: The Musical for a fundraiser. The play, which debuted last year, uses humor to look at our current society and to imagine the American Indian community in future generations. It's an ambitious work. The script is from playwright Rhiana Yazzie's (with Inez DeCoteau and Andrea Fairbanks) and the score is by Marissa Carr.

See also:
New Native Theater finds the humor of 2012: The Musical


More »

Tags:

New Native Theatre, Southern Theater
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

Human Combat Chess: Check, and en garde

By Ed Huyck Tue., Jun. 11 2013 at 9:20 AM
Categories: Theater
Human_Combat_Chess_2013.jpeg
Photo courtesy Six Elements Theatre
Castle this! Meredith Larson in Human Combat Chess.
Ever thought chess was fine as a game, but needed a bit of real bloodletting to help it into the major leagues?

As a theater arts major at the University of Minnesota, Mike Lubke had that idea, and used it for his senior project. That, in turn, has evolved into Human Combat Chess, which returns this weekend with an all-new show. 

More »

Tags:

Chess, professional wrestling, Six Elements Theatre, stage combat
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

Emilie: Love equals people times passion squared

By Ed Huyck Mon., Jun. 10 2013 at 9:18 AM
Categories: Theater
emilie2.jpeg
Photo courtesy Theatre Pro Rata
Shanan Custer.
Throughout her life in the first half of the 18th century, Emilie du Chatelet thirsted for knowledge. Relentless in her pursuits, she knocked on the door of concepts more than a 100 years in the future, along with fighting against the male-dominated scientific community and sharing a bed (and intellectual pursuits) with Voltaire.

A lot for one lifetime, yet as Lauren Gunderson's play posits, it wasn't enough. 

Related stories


More »

Tags:

Theatre Pro Rata
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

The Jungle heads to Urinetown

By Ed Huyck Fri., Jun. 7 2013 at 10:07 AM
Categories: Theater
Urinetown.jpeg
Photo by Drew Trampe
Bradley Greenwald as Officer Lockstock in Urinetown.
After a successful run of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Jungle in 2011, you could wonder what director John Command would do for an encore.

He's going to Urinetown.

Related Stories:
More »

Tags:

Bradley Greenwald, John Command, Jungle Theater
Email to Friend
Print Article
Art

Catch a Ride with car.sick.

By Sheila Regan Thu., Jun. 6 2013 at 10:38 AM
Categories: Art, Theater
car.jpg
Need a ride to somewhere in Minneapolis or St. Paul sometime between now and the end of July? Performance artists Sam Johns and George McConnell might be able to help you out.

In the tradition of Marina Abramovic, Chris Burden, and others who have experimented in durational performance, Johns and McConnell are exploring private and public space through the confines of a white 1994 Volvo station wagon in a piece called car.sick.  More »
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

Bain Boehlke directs show about the 'chronologically challenged'

By Ed Huyck Thu., Jun. 6 2013 at 9:38 AM
Categories: Theater
Geriatrical_Theatrical.jpeg
Photo by Keri Pickett
The company of the Geriatrical Theatrical.
Bain Boehlke has been a busy man this spring. Not only has he designed the set for Urinetown at his longtime home, the Jungle Theater, but he has found time to direct two local productions. One, International Falls, opened last weekend. The other, Geriatrical Theatrical, opens this weekend at the Plymouth Playhouse. 

A lot of work for a man in his 70s? Maybe. Then again, Boehlke was past 50 when he founded the Jungle Theater 23 years ago. 

Related stories:


More »

Tags:

Bain Boehlke, Plymouth Playhouse
Email to Friend
Print Article
Theater

Theatre Forever's The Brutes explores brutality and war

By Sheila Regan Wed., Jun. 5 2013 at 10:00 AM
Categories: Theater
brutes.jpg
An industrial space on Minnehaha Avenue has been transformed into an imaginary country for Theatre Forever's new production. The Brutes, conceived and directed by Jon Ferguson, investigates war and violence in an undefined time period. The play features a cast of seven, with text by Dominic Orlando, sound by Tim Cameron, and lighting by Wu Chen Khoo. 


More »
Email to Friend
Print Article
VOICE Daily Deals

From the Vault

 

Slideshows»

Services

More >>
©2013 City Pages, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Minneapolis / St. Paul

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city