Coronavirus forces a nomadic Minneapolis theater company to stay put for a change
Ten Thousand Things will stage "The Comedy of Errors" at a single venue for its entire six-week run.
'Animate' offers buzzy spectacle and primal charisma at St. Paul's Como Zoo
Mixed Blood Theatre's new play tackles hot-button issues against the backdrop of animal exhibits.
Ten short plays let Twin Cities artists (and outdoor audiences) envision the future
A batch of short plays asks artists and audiences to imagine what comes next.
Stage & Arts
Noir-influenced 'Red Shoes' showcases dazzling work by Kimberly Richardson
Review: The fairy tale/detective story features the actor in multiple roles.
Stage & Arts
As the Twin Cities theater world recalibrates, leadership shifts to groups
Diverse groups of artists are becoming leaders at Twin Cities theaters.
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Renowned artist Julie Mehretu circles back to Minneapolis, which helped launch her career
Retrospective opens at Walker Art Center after winning praise at stops in L.A., New York and Atlanta.
Stage & Arts
Old Log Theatre mines mayhem for laughs in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
REVIEW: The British farce is Old Log's most accomplished show in years.
Stage & Arts
A slithering monster brings 'Frankenstein' to life at Minneapolis' Southern Theater
REVIEW: This dance-theater hybrid by Collide is a lot of fun
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U.S. stamps by Minneapolis artist celebrate Día de los Muertos
The family-friendly design by Luis Fitch fulfilled a lifelong dream. His work is now being embraced by brands as big as Target.
Our theater and dance critics give you their takes on what's playing — good and bad — on Twin Cities stages.
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After 'Scaffold' backlash, Dakota artwork leads healing efforts at Walker
Like the sculpture, the dedication honored Native language and culture.
Stage & Arts
Funny and moving, 'What the Constitution Means to Me' at Guthrie takes new look at old ideas
Review: Teenage enthusiasm for the document gives way to adult fears in thoughtful play at the Guthrie.
Stage & Arts
'Healing' work celebrating Dakota culture takes place of 'Scaffold' in Sculpture Garden
Sculpture by Native American artist Angela Two Stars will be unveiled Saturday.
Stage & Arts
McKnight names Faye Price as its 2021 Distinguished Artist
She is credited with being a leading advocate for the arts and a force behind the Minnesota Legacy Amendment.
Stage & Arts
How Collide Theatrical makes Frankenstein's ungainly creature dance
A choreographer and dancer figure out how to get the monster to move.
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Penumbra Theatre's 2021-22 season celebrates joy, healing and community
The four-show roster includes a play about Thurgood Marshall, "Black Nativity" and a world premiere by Harrison David Rivers.
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St. Cloud-area arts groups implement vaccine policy for patrons
Three organizations in St. Cloud area to require proof of vaccine or negative test.
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Springboard for the Arts opens doors to artists, community at new digs in St. Paul
What was once a car dealership now features a flexible performance space, an equipment library and workspaces.
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Teo Nguyen's paintings at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum reflect serenity
An abandoned house — its siding falling off, revealing raw, worn wooden planks — stands in the middle of a grassy field. In the distance…
Stage & Arts
Historic Minneapolis theater reopens Sunday after $12.5 million state-of-the-art renovation
The cultural venue reopens with a 250-seat auditorium, dance studio and tech center.
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Twin Cities-raised 'Frozen' star finally plays for hometown
Caroline Innerbichler auditioned 14 times before she snagged the lead role as Anna.
Stage & Arts
Dance companies in the Twin Cities are finding space to breathe
They are carving out new homes to practice, perform and teach.
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Old Log Theater owner makes professional debut in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
Greg Frankenfield bought the theater in 2013 but it is the first time he's stepping on its stage as an actor.
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