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REVIEW: Six
Last evening was my fourth time seeing SIX in St. Paul. Six is…
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REVIEW: Little Shop of Horrors
*Please note that all plant puns are 100% intentionalBefore…
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REVIEW: Suor Angelica
If you never attended an Opera because you think you wouldn’t…
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REVIEW: Come From Away
"Come From Away" is a compelling musical set in the aftermath…
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REVIEW: MJ the Musical
MJ the Musical is where the magic of the “King of Pop” comes…
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REVIEW:A Year With Frog and Toad
You can’t go wrong with most shows at the Children’s Theater…
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Shakespeare’s History Plays at the Guthrie
The Guthrie’s staging of three of William Shakespeare’s history…
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REVIEW: Hairspray
Cue the Lights… Cue the Music… Cue the Hairspray!Last…
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Review: Dial ‘M’ for Murder
A thriller is only as good as its villain, and Tony Wendice is…
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REVIEW: Funny Girl
As a 40-something who went into the performance blind—no knowledge…
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Review: ‘Art’
In September 2021, artist Jens Haaning delivered two blank canvasses…
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REVIEW: Peter Pan
No one will need a sprinkle of fairy dust to think happy thoughts…
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REVIEW: Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
'Twas a month before Christmas, with latecomers creepwalking,
When…
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REVIEW: Company
The second North American tour - Company - premiered tonight…
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REVIEW: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
There is no sound quite like “Fah-who foris, dah-who doris,”…
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REVIEW: She Kills Monsters
Congratulations to the cast of She Kills Monsters on their opening…
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REVIEW: Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
The Children’s Theatre Company’s newest production, Morris…
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REVIEW: The Importance of Being Earnest
Sometime after my daughter’s fourth (or maybe fifth) time through…
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REVIEW: Beetlejuice
Welcome to the Twin Cities - Beetlejuice! This delightful musical…
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REVIEW: Cookin'(Nanta 난타)
Cookin' is a fun fantastical performance for the whole family! …
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REVIEW: Cheaper than Hamilton
The Brave New Workshop is celebrating its 65th season with Cheaper…
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REVIEW: Jagged Little Pill
I’ve got one hand in my pocket - unsure of what to expect of…
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Review: Shane
Shane celebrates its world premier at the Guthrie in connection…
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REVIEW: Into the Woods
A magical night for many in the cast of Into The Woods, as more…