First, allow me to express some negativity: why does the Guthrie Theater so often insist on bringing in New Yorkers to play parts that should, by rights, go to equally talented (and often even more gifted) Minnesotans? In the case of…
Month: June 2016
tot: The Untold Yet Spectacular Story Of A Filipino Hulk Hogan by Mu Performing Arts performing at Park Square Theatre
Despite its extravagant titling, tot: The Untold, Yet Spectacular Story of (A Filipino) Hulk Hogan, a Mu Performing Arts world premiere running at Park Square through June 26, is a humble tale. Telling the story of a wrestling-obsessed young boy…
Le Switch at the Jungle Theater
What is so rare as a full moon in June on a perfect Minnesota evening? It may be a perfect little romantic comedy. The rom-com genre, so over worked by Hollywood that even they have mostly abandoned it, is now…
The Knight Of The Burning Pestle by Theatre Pro Rata, performing at Dreamland Arts
Ah, Dreamland Arts. Leslye Orr and Zaraawar Mistry’s wonderful performance space on leafy Hamline Avenue in St. Paul. Intimate – I’d be amazed if it seats more than 50 – comfortable, perfect. I adore it. Stomping its theatrical way into…
And So It Goes by Dark & Stormy Productions, perming at the Grain Belt Warehouse
What a cast! Dark & Stormy Productions features super-talented actors performing on a minimal set (the program for And So It Goes – D&S performing at the Grain Belt Warehouse, 77 13 Ave NE – doesn’t even list a set…