The classic TV show comes to the New Century Theater 2015 seems to be the year of television-as-stage-art. First there was I Love Lucy; one could argue that variety shows such as Motown are riffs on the ever popular singing reality shows such as The Voice or American Idol; and

Bizet’s masterpiece gets a modernized setting at the Minnesota Opera Many may disagree with this, but I think opera is the most international of all art forms. Nowhere else will you find a story about Spain, told in French, that is then subtitled in English for a live audience. There

‘Little Girls’ shine in this wonderful production of Annie It’s always great to see old musical favorites get a spit-shine. The lovely new production of Annie at the Orpheum does just that. This is a magical cast, beginning with the headliner. Issie Swickle is capital A Awesome as Annie, with

It’s a jolly holiday at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Photo courtesy of Chanhassen Dinner Theaters Is there a more beloved actress than Julie Andrews? Over the years, Andrews has been responsible for a plethora of iconic roles – who can forget fresh as the driven snow Maria von Trapp? Or

Be the guest of Hennepin Theater Trust at their latest off Broadway offering Photo Courtesy of Hennepin Theater Trust It’s amazing how the older one gets, the more one realizes how little they know. Take Disney for instance. Like most children in the United States, I grew up watching their

There are certain cultural events that one can’t help but remember; Toy Story, Harry Potter (the movies or the books), Michael Jordan playing for the Bulls…  One of mine is the release of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus (MAFMWAFV) ((good lord could there be a longer acronym?!))

The beloved musical gives audiences a taste of theater at both extremes Photo Courtesy of Hennepin Theater Trust I don’t know about you, but when I see live theater (especially musical theater), I want to be blown away by magic. There’s something about watching Mary Poppins “fly” over an audience,

The classic musical retains its magic and message in a new production through Hennepin Theater Trust’s ‘Broadway Re-Imagined’ Series Orphans in the Work House Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theater Trust It is often said that the way to define a truly classic piece of art is to see how well

Do you like creepy things? Can’t get enough of ghosts and insanity and the dank books of the 19th century?  If so, then Red-Eye to Havre de Grace, the Walker Art Center’s current “Out There” performance, is most definitely for you. Following the last five (and heavily eccentric) years of

Desi steals Lucy’s thunder in this sweet new show about the brazen comedienne Photo Courtesy of Hennepin Theater Trust It’s always tricky to do a performance about a beloved character. This can apply to any kind of person – screen sirens (Marilyn), royalty (QEII), etc. – but it’s especially difficult