Hedwig and the Angry Inch is not an easy show to pull off. But when it’s done right, it pulls you in, sinking its Aqua Net misted hooks into you and will stay with you long after the final curtain.…
Author: Kay Vandette
Review | Roe: wows in all the right ways
Mixed Blood Theater, through March 31Mixed Blood Theatre‘s production of Roe could not come at a timelier moment in our country’s history as the landmark Supreme Court ruling continues to face fierce opposition today. However, Roe, written by Lisa Loomer, doesn’t spend too much…
Review | Les Misérables: breathtaking
Hennepin Theatre Trust, performing at the Orpheum, through Dec 30After a hugely successful two- and half-year Broadway run, Les Misérables returns to the Orpheum for a new take on the musical like you’ve never seen before. The lush score conducted by Brian Eads and innovative new set designs showcasing…
Review | The Wickhams: a holiday treat
The Jungle Theater, through December 30If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the Jane Austen fan in your life – and there are many – a night at the theater to see The Jungle Theater‘s production of The Wickhams is just the ticket. The Wickhams…
Review | The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later
When 21-year-old Mathew Shepard was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming, the victim of an unspeakable hate crime, it shocked the nation and left Laramie unraveled in the midst of a media maelstrom. Forced to both pick up the pieces of…
Review | Mary Poppins: timeless appeal
Artistry Theatre, though Nov 4Mary Poppins may be returning to the silver screen with a new Disney film Mary Poppins Returns but the original movie starring Julie Andrews exudes a timeless essence that continues to enchant audiences today. You can relive the magic of Mary…
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / when the rainbow is enuf: poetry and movement beautifully fused
Penumbra, through Oct 14The Penumbra Theater’s production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf is nothing short of an immersive feat and it’s an experience not to be missed. The play is actually a series of choreographed poems…
Little Women: A 150 Year Old Novel With Unwavering Contemporary Appeal
The Jungle Theater, through Oct 21150 years ago, Louisa May Alcott wrote a book called Little Women about four sisters struggling with the hardships of living in Massachusetts during the Civil War. That book has since gone on to inspire countless film and theater adaptations…