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A Passing Feeling for My Fair Lady

Am I getting jaded or are things not aging well? Maybe both? If you were to ask people to name the first thing that comes to mind when you say the word musical, one of the first is likely to be My Fair Lady. Its vaunted pedigree, from the book adapted

Consistently Updating Post: Ways to Help Fight Covid-19 in Minnesota

I, like many of you, have been shocked at how quickly changes due to COVID-19 have rippled through our communities in the last few weeks. Literally overnight we have seen closures of stores, entertainment, transit, conferences, workplaces, schools, and just about every non-essential function.

I know that I always feel better

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s Nostalgic Music Man

Sometimes, staying in your lane can be a good thing. When you go to the theater, do you tend towards revisiting the same shows over and over again? Or do you come seeking something new, modern, or avant garde? I find that, like with most arts consumption, there are two

Thrillist: Best Spring Shows and Exhibits in the Twin Cities

Whatcha up to these days? I’m a little behind on sharing my latest Thrillist pieces, but I’m prioritizing this month get caught up! First up is a list of some of the coolest shows and exhibitions available in the Twin Cities this spring. Some have unfortunately passed, but several are ongoing, excellent exhibits

In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort

In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort The beginning of March means it’s Women’s History Month, one of my favorite reminders throughout the year to celebrate the unsung female heroes who walk among us. Thankfully the #tctheater community

Penumbra’s The White Card is a Must See

White people especially need to prioritize attending this gripping drama depicting the devastation caused by microaggressions It doesn’t happen too often, but once in a while I witness a piece of theater that directly reflects some of my experiences and I visibly cringe. The White Card, now showing at the

Once On This Island Heats Up the Ordway

And the gods heard her prayer…  Photo by Joan Marcus If you’re feeling “over” the Minnesota winter but don’t have the cash money for a beachside escape, you’re in luck – the next best thing has hit #tctheater stages at a fraction of the price. Photo by Joan Marcus First

Jungle’s A Doll’s House Brings Feminism to the Fore

Maybe the golden rule doesn’t always shine so brightly Photos by Lauren B. Photography The saying goes to “treat others as you would want to be treated,” but what if the way you want to be treated is entirely antithetical to what someone else would want for themselves? Whose opinion

CTC’s Three Little Birds Is As Bright As Jamaica Itself

It’s been a while since I made my way to Children’s Theatre Company… Photo by Glen Stubbe But when I saw the folks involved in producing Three Little Birds I knew it was time to return. A musical of Bob Marley songs with an all-black cast featuring Nathan Barlow, Kory

Guthrie’s Noura is Unafraid to Ask Hard Questions

Can you fix a broken heart?  Photo by Dan Norman One of the unfortunate side effects of America’s broken educational system is that it completely prevents a nuanced understanding of the world. Take, for example, the average American’s cultural understanding of the Middle East. Do they understand the difference between

The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotype is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. they make one story become the only story.

– chimamanda ngozi adichie

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