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'King Lear, by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph Haj
Guthrie Theater,  2/10/17
Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton
Scenic Design: Marion Williams
Costume Design: Jennifer MoellerPhoto Credit: T Charles Erickson

‘King Lear’ is back at the Guthrie Theater after a 20 year hiatus

by Sophia Vilensky
Published February 22, 2017
Alas, the man in charge is mad.
Albert Walla poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at Northrop Auditorium. Walla is an ASL teacher at Eden Prarie High School and an avid theater attendee.

Twin Cities theaters make plays more accessible to deaf community

by Katie Lauer
Published February 16, 2017
Many Twin Cities theaters actively provide accommodations for their patrons, but that level of accessibility isn’t always the norm.
The original broadway cast of Hamilton.

‘Hamilton’ will be here eventually, Minneapolis

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 19, 2017
The Chicago production of “Hamilton” offers a stunning glimpse at what Minneapolis has to look forward to.
Comic book writer Eliot Rahal poses in his office in front of his published comic books at his home in Minneapolis on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016.

Comic book writer Eliot Rahal starts new hybrid stand-up comedy show

by Joe Cristo
Published December 1, 2016
The show, called “New Comic Book Day,” will include live sketches, faux comic reviews and interviews with fake superheroes.
The Guthrie Theater's production of Sense and Sensibility, adapted by Kate Hamill and directed by Sarah Rasmussen.

Review: The Guthrie’s “Sense and Sensibility”

by Maddy Folstein
Published September 22, 2016
The Guthrie Theater’s production of “Sense and Sensibility” is charming, fresh and witty — just like the Dashwood sisters in the center of drama.
Abby Guggisberg practices aerial silks at Circus Juventas at their location in the Highland neighborhood of St. Paul on July 22.

At Circus Juventas, youth learn the ropes

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 27, 2016
At Circus Juventas’ summer show, “Wonderland,” acrobatics students refine their craft and train for professional careers.
Local comedian and host of "Magnotronic," Maggie Faris who will be headlining Comedy Corner Underground this weekend.

A sucker for silly

by Austen Macalus
Published May 3, 2016
A&E sits down with local comedian Maggie Faris to talk about her ridiculous stand-up.
Left to right, director Nicole M. Smith, writer Amoke Kubat and actress Jennifer Johnson pose for portraits at Intermedia Arts on Wednesday, where their upcoming show "ANGRY BLACK WOMAN and Well Intentioned White Girl" will be put on this Saturday.

Exploring the tension

by Jared Hemming
Published April 28, 2016
North Minneapolis artist Amoke Kubat premieres her new play on Saturday.

Staging a sonic odyssey

by Danylo Loutchko
Published April 28, 2016
Swandive Theatre opens “Kid Simple: a radio play in the flesh” at the Southern Theater.
Comedian Kurt Braunohler, who will be headlining Acme Comedy Club through Saturday.

Constant comedy

by Austen Macalus
Published April 26, 2016
Comedian Kurt Braunohler is continually producing, performing and progressing his work.

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