As the world continues to become smaller and folks from for everyone it get connected to each other, it can be becoming more common for couples to possess a partner right from another nation. This has its benefits and strains.…
What to Talk About on a First Particular date
When it comes to the first night out, you want to discuss things that will help your particular date get to know you had better. But some issues, such as politics or a lot of specific information about previous relationships,…
Arabic Women and Stereotypes
Arab women, like various groups in the world, are governed by a lot of negative stereotypes. The stereotypes are not only hazardous but they could also have a direct impact on the behavior of the group. For example , if…
Minneapolis Musical Theatre opens “Striking 12” at the Gremlin
The Little Match Girl story takes a wacky turn in a Scrooge-tinged mashup.
Minneapolis Musical Theatre is offering a fresh take on The Holiday Musical with a lesser-known show called “Striking 12” by Brendan Milburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valerie Vigoda, a.k.a. the eclectic pop band GooveLily. MMT is known for their “rare musicals…
Review | Driving the dream: Just keep those “Hands on a Hardbody”
Minneapolis Musical Theatre presents at Luther Cadillac Roseville, through May 8
Ready to get out, be entertained and enjoy theater again? Of course, you are! Minneapolis Musical Theatre is back with its latest choice for a “rare musical,” a niche for which the company is well known. Hands on a Hardbody,…
Review | Hadestown: one Hell of a show
Orpheum Theatre, through March 20
You don’t need to know the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, or Hades and Persephone, to appreciate Hadestown’s timeless tale of the woes of love. In fact, it might be better if you didn’t, opening the way to embrace…
The Crisis: HWTS responds
We can’t review plays when there are no plays to be reviewed. Therefore, until Gov. Walz decides to “re-open” live theaters, we will, unfortunately, be on hiatus. There is, however, movement in the theater world: the estimable Sarah Rasmussen, artistic…
Review | Thunder Knocking On The Door: can theater be more enjoyable?
Ten Thousand Things Theater Co. through April 5 — various venues; check website
This terrific show puts me in mind of the Greg Brown lyric: “I get the good blues / When I think about you.” Keb’ Mo’ and Anderson Edwards have the good blues. These two have put together the tastiest, bluesiest…
Review | Interstate: love and music on the open road
Mixed Blood Theatre, through March 29Interstate (Mixed Blood Theatre, through March 29) contains a standout performance: Sushma Saha as the young woman chafing in a small (and very conservative) American town, struggling to become Henry, to “man up,” to become who she really is. Saha…