Broadway musical 'North Country' is a spectacular reimagining of Bob Dylan songs
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Aitkin museum is dedicated to Minnesota wildlife artist
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Music
Broadway stars celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday with a performance for the ages
An all-star web tribute to Broadway's greatest living composer is worth staying in place for.
Stage & Arts
Art dealer John Driscoll, who owned N.Y. gallery but kept Minnesota ties, dies at 70
Minnesota-born, New York-based art dealer and scholar John Driscoll was a perfect combination of intelligence and friendliness. Originally from the small town of Clarkfield,…
Our theater and dance critics give you their takes on what's playing — good and bad — on Twin Cities stages.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota's dance community needs to confront sexual consent, ex-TU Dance dancers say
"We don't have a practice of consent," said one of five former dancers. "There's not a very clear line of what's OK and what's not OK."
Music
A salute to Stephen Sondheim, the Shakespeare of musical theater
At 90, Stephen Sondheim deserves wider applause for his work — one of American music's crowning achievements.
Music
Three essential Stephen Sondheim moments
“The Miller’s Son” From: “A Little Night Music.” David Walsh: “Sondheim allows a young, working-class maid to fantasize for a moment about what life…
Coronavirus
Minnesota Fringe Festival canceled in face of coronavirus pandemic
The future of the Upper Midwest's largest performing arts event is in doubt because of the pandemic.
Stage & Arts
Streaming the play 'Booth's Ghost' will benefit closed Twin Cities' theaters
Streaming performances of the history-based play "Booth's Ghost" will benefit local theaters.
Stage & Arts
Trapped by COVID-19 outbreak, Minneapolis artist in China makes art for his Minnesota home
Still in China, Peng Wu reflects on karma and the coronavirus in projects for his Minnesota home.
Stage & Arts
Jungle Theater artistic director leaving for New Jersey theater that generates Broadway hits
As Sarah Rasmussen departs, actor/director Christina Baldwin steps in.
Stage & Arts
'People are looking for joy': TV musicals like 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' are trending
Now Hollywood is betting that TV audiences are ready to change their tune.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota billboards respond to coronavirus crisis with artist-made messages of hope and thanks
Hennepin Theatre Trust and Clear Channel enlisted Minnesota artists.
Coronavirus
Cloud Cult and Wayward Theatre are putting on virtual live performances this week
Cloud Cult Friday: They were supposed to play one of the poshest music rooms in the state, Orchestra Hall, last month with the Minnesota Orchestra,…
Coronavirus
Playwrights' Center's online readings may reveal a piece of the future for theater
Online plays suggest new, more accessible possibilities for the Playwrights' Center.
Movies
'The Woman Who Loves Giraffes' recognizes a trailblazing naturalist after decades of obscurity
Warm documentary shines a light on the "Jane Goodall of giraffes."
Movies
Take a deep dive into Spike Lee films: Our critic's top 7 picks
Never afraid of a big gesture, Lee goes for broke every time he directs (which is a lot).
Stage & Arts
Twin Cities artist launches a program to boost young, diverse curators
Jehra Patrick carves out a path to bring more diversity to the Twin Cities art scene.
Coronavirus
Kids bored? Minnesota museums have lots of ideas for at-home art activities
Minnesota museums offer lots of resources to keep your children engaged.
Stage & Arts
Many actors you see on Twin Cities stages got their start as Children's Theatre apprentices
Dozens of apprentices have filled key roles in the local theater world.
Coronavirus
As Minnesota artists struggle, state leader says: 'We'll come back'
Sue Gens talks about what the State Arts Board is doing to alleviate the current crisis.
Stage & Arts
Artist Ellie Kevorkian came to Minnesota for a job. When that fell apart, she found community.
Since deciding to stay put, the former Soap Factory artistic director has quickly established herself as an arts leader.
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