The Twin Cities premier Ballet Institution, The James Sewell Ballet Company, presented its newest season performance this past weekend, The Ballet Works Project. The new endeavor is a collection of forward-thinking pieces by local choreographers Hijack and Nicholas Lincoln (who is…
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Macbeth at The Guthrie Theater
As my companion pointed out, one of the enduring pleasures of Macbeth (on the Guthrie’s Wurtele Stage, through April 3, guthrietheater.org) is that it’s so much fun. A tragedy to be sure, and stern academicians will parse the deep meaning of…
Slideshow: 89.3 The Current’s 5 Year Anniversary Party at First Avenue
HowWasTheShow is proud to present Jenn Barnett’s photos from Friday night’s 89.3 The Current 5 Year Anniversary party at First Avenue. This slideshow is set to “Optimist” by P.O.S. Share on Facebook
Channeling Carol, a Queerdo Production at Bedlam Theatre
Queerdo, a queer artist collective formed out of the mission of Outward Spiral Theatre Company, launched its first production with a cabaret inspired by legendary performer Carol Channing. Conceived and curated by Jeffry Lusiak, it featured new work by 10…
Adam Svec CD Release Party with Caroline Smith & No Bird Sing
I’ve begun countless reviews over the years by celebrating the fact that the Twin Cities music scene can support multiple rock shows on the same night and still pack all the venues. Even on the coldest nights of the year. Minnesota…
Rock ‘n Roll by Tom Stoppard, a Park Square Theatre Production at Park Square Theatre
I’ve always been a fan of Tom Stoppard plays, but I chose not to direct one with my college students once because I thought they’d all need a degree in its subject matter to understand what they were talking about.…
Modern Radio 10th Anniversary at Cedar Cultural Center
You sure can’t say the local music scene doesn’t ever do us any favors. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Modern Radio pulled out all the stops with a pair of shows at the Turf Club and the Cedar over the weekend. For…
Mr. McGee & The Biting Flea at The Children’s Theatre Company
The real test of theater is whether or not it works for the intended audience. Mr. McGee & the Biting Flea, the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Company’s winter offering for young children, clearly knows its audience. CTC partnered with the Australian…
Dessa CD Release Party at Fine Line Music Café
It was the biggest show of the weekend, and without doubt the most publicized to date of the young decade. The Fine Line was sold out and packed to the walls Friday night for this, the big coming out party of…
Slideshow: Best New Bands of 2009 Showcase at First Avenue
HowWasTheShow is proud to present Jenn Barnett’s photos from Friday night’s Best New Bands of 2009 Showcase at First Avenue. The slideshow is set to “Dreams†by the Twilight Hours. Additional text by David de Young. Leisure Birds, No Bird Sing,…