Review of “Sea Marks” posted by Marie G. Cooney on May 5
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing "Sea Marks" last evening. Thank you for such a wonderful production! It brought me back to my youth, when at the age of 12, I went to Ireland with my family and my mother's parents, who immigrated from County Cavan. The joy of weaving a seemingly wandering tale of wonder has never left me. The music also brought back great memories of my grandfather and other family members singing and telling stories that grew, like the waves of the ocean, with each retelling! I wish you the best in the continued run of this show and other great successes.
Marie G. Cooney
Review of “The 7-Shot Symphony” posted by Noah on May 2
Review of “True Love - Regional Premiere!” posted by Andrew Troth on April 16
Here's what reviewer Sophie Kerman thought: http://aislesaytwincities.com/2012/04/15/true-love/
Review of “Where We're Born by Lucy Thurber” posted by Claire on April 12
http://www.citypages.com/2012-04-11/arts/where-we-re-born-at-nimbus-thea...
Where We're Born at Nimbus Theatre
Characters trapped in a Springsteen song
By Ed Huyck Wednesday, Apr 11 2012
Review of “Footloose (The Musical)” posted by S. Adamsson on April 12
The pop musical based on the movie of the same name, "Footloose" is opening at Ashland Productions in Maplewood on Friday, April 13th. The show is a gold mine of toe-tapping 80's hits, energetic dancing, and a heartfelt story about love and loss against the face of adversity. Watching the cast rehearse is an amazing process in itself, as each of the young members is obviously focused and determined to do one thing -- put on an awesome show. With a full rock band backing them up, and an incredible tech system lighting up the stage, this show is sure to be a knock-out.
Review of “Valhalla, Tales from the Hall of Heroes” posted by Jen Anderson on March 28
Good beer, good play, what more can you ask?
Review of “Valhalla, Tales from the Hall of Heroes” posted by Z. Black on April 5
This is a fun production that I saw at the Black Forest Inn. The space itself is limiting as there are no stage lights, etc., but you get to drink during the show, which made for a fun evening.
Review of “Tom and Kelly Adopt an Asian Baby” posted by Heidi Arneson on March 26
TOM AND KELLY ADOPT AN ASIAN BABY, written by Adam Sharp and directed by Bethany Simmons, of Box Wine Theatre, playing through April 7 , at the People's Center Theater, is an hilarious, hyper-active, one-night couch-ride of belly laughs in the living room of one very married, very modern, very white young couple, (two grown babies) toying clumsily with instant parenthood. The avocado-green set, costumes, and lights all neatly frame the high-energy pace of Gretchen Grunzke and Joe Swanson's skillful acting, word-punching and dish-breaking.
Review of “Tom and Kelly Adopt an Asian Baby” posted by Milo on March 26
I recommend this show. I've seen it twice already. Will I have better things to do, or will I see it again? Find out soon!
I was smiling and laughing during most of the show, but also grimacing and squirming... a microcosm of the rest of my life. This show is at times very uncomfortable. Keep up with these fast-paced, dark, unsympathetic characters, and I think you will have a good time.
Review of “Blind Date” posted by Matthew Saxe on March 23
I went to see this Friday, March 23 and I was chosen as the "blind date". It was totally unexpected, but something I will always be grateful for.
Review of “Righteous! The Story of the Righteous Brothers” posted by Melanie Nelson, Independent Reviewer on March 19
“Righteous! The Story of The Righteous Brothers,” a musical based on the lives of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, is playing at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre located at the Hudson House Grand Hotel.
This world premiere pays tribute to the last lone Righteous Brother by telling the story – the whole story – of their four-decade career. If you loved their music, this unprecedented inside look at their lives, and reliving some of their favorite concerts, is something you won’t want to miss.
Review of “A Streetcar Named Desire” posted by Matthew Saxe on March 17
I had never seen this live, the film, of course, but never live. After this production, I don't think I ever will need to again. Unless someone decides to actually stage "Streetcar!" from "The Simpsons". Then I'll be first in line.
The small space of the Lowry Lab is extraordinarily transformed to the Kowalski apartment in the French Quarter of New Orleans and its occupants are perfectly personified by this wonderfully talented cast.
It's well past twelve hours since I left the BNW Student Union after JENGA! But the pain, the glorious, glorious pain in my sides and my chest and all over lingers on. I laughed so hard at this show that I think I gave myself an asthma attack. Three different times. This show is funny and clever and just plain enjoyable. Mainly Me is now squarely on my radar. It will truly be a crime and a shame for me to not let you share in this wonderful laugh hurt if you were to let this show pass you by. Don't miss out.
Review of “Oklahoma!” posted by Jennifer Rogers on February 21
How about a visit to Oklahoma! in Anoka?
By Jennifer Rogers
Review of “The Dixie Swim Club” posted by Allie Causin on January 26
There’s nothing more appealing than a book that has you enraptured within its pages by the very first sentence. The delight is the same for a play that has you captivated as soon as the first lights come on. The Dixie Swim Club is like a delicious book that you are in love with before the very first line is spoken; an insuppressible grin appears on your face, and you’re immediately hooked.
Review of “It's a Wonderful Life ” posted by Mary B. on December 14
The ticket price is too low! It should be doubled or more!
Review of “THE SANTALAND DIARIES” posted by by John Olive on November 28
Go to the Ordway and experience the “timeless enchantment” of Cinderella ($113 per ticket). Or try the Guthrie’s A Christmas Carol, after 35 years still “as powerful and uplifting as it ever was” ($73). Or maybe CTC’s “beloved” The Wizard Of Oz ($70).
All this overpriced holiday feel-good about to send you shrieking into the frozen night?
Review of “Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant” posted by Melanie Nelson, Independent Reviewer on November 28
It’s the Twin Cities premiere of Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre located at the Hudson House Grand Hotel in Hudson, WI. This is the fourth in the Don't Hug Me series of hit musicals, and the one you’ve been waiting for.
It’s not a "Christmas show," although it is a story about a long awaited baby who is born in a dramatic set of circumstances, in an unpredictable place…but, really, it has nothing to do with Christmas.
Review of “"Our Class" by Tadeusz Slobodzianek, in a version by Ryan Craig” posted by Marie G. Cooney on November 6
When Poland is invaded by the Russians and then the Germans, pre-existing fears are heightened, extreme paranoia grows, and allegiances are misaligned over and over. In one small town, friends turn on friends, neighbors are pitted against neighbors, and school- yard bullying escalates into a horrific and unbelievable massacre.
Review of “ Salon Saloon: Twin Cities Art & Culture Review ” posted by Marie G. Cooney on November 4
When Poland is invaded by the Russians and then the Germans, pre-existing fears are heightened, extreme paranoia grows, and allegiances are misaligned over and over. In one small town, friends turn on friends, neighbors are pitted against neighbors, and school- yard bullying escalates into a horrific and unbelievable massacre.
Review of “The Diary of Anne Frank” posted by Robert Marcus on November 1
I witnessed one of the most profound performances by a young, very very talented and wonderful actor, Mary Burchill, as Anne Frank, accompanied by a wonderful cast and staged production of the Diary of Anne Frank at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. The set, the art exhibit and the intimate stage alongside the talented cast was overwhelming. Don't miss her, a multi-talented Mary Burchill, in this lead role based on a most tragic and heartbreaking story so well done by it's writers, directors and designers. Cast and crew- BRAVO! —
Review of “JOAN OF ARC” posted by Marie G. Cooney on October 28
Jennifer Baldwin Peden portrayed Joan of Arc with raw emotion, brilliance, and glorious vitality! YOU want to be one on the approximately 300 people who will have the rare opportunity to see this production at the Nautilus Studio. Congratulation to the whole cast, crew, designers, director, composer, and writer!
Review of “Trojan Women” posted by Z. Black on October 11
I saw this show Friay night, and you must hurry to see it before it closes its limited run.
Balinese kecak is a style of theater you will not often get a chance to see in this city, and Green T merges it almost seamlessly with the classic tale of the Trojan Women.
Review of “Anna Bella Eema” posted by Marie G. Cooney on October 10
A trinity of women enters the stage. The first to speak is Irene, an eccentric recluse who has not left the motor home in which she lives, since she was traumatized by other school children. The second is Anna Bella, the wild she-child, now ten, born of her mother at the young age of fifteen. The third is Anna Bella Eema, the mud-girl, created by Anna Bella in her own image and in the image of her mother. Anna Bella Eema, like Sophia, the feminine spirit of the divine, is the created creator of creation, both wild and yet wise.
Review of “Boeing Boeing ” posted by Melanie Nelson on September 19
Back before the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and long security lines at airports, the airlines may have been a sexy place. That’s the impression we get in a night of farce during “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Camoletti at St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre located at the Best Western Hudson House Inn.
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