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Daniel Ray Olson and Kurt Bender rehearse for "Reefer Madness" at the New Century Theatre on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Minneapolis. The musical comedy inspired by the 1936 film premieres Feb. 1.

Rolling out the “Reefer”

by Joe Kellen
Published January 31, 2013
Minneapolis Musical Theatre says hello to a brand new space, a partnership with the Hennepin Theatre Trust and the “devil weed.”

Review: “Doubt: An Opera”

by Joe Kellen
Published January 29, 2013
The Minnesota Opera’s revisit of the Pulitzer Prize winning play has moments of promise, but never quite works.
Ryan Hamilton headshots

All about the Hamiltons

by Spencer Doar
Published January 24, 2013
Living in a dream state of disbelief, Ryan Hamilton sees stability in stand-up comedy.

Music: Now in Technicolor

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published December 12, 2012
Theater technician Jessica Solinsky gives the green light on Ultan Recital Hall’‘s new color-emitting LED spotlights, opening new creative avenues for future concerts.
W. Kamau Bell is glad he can stop talking about Mitt Romney.

For whom Bell tolls

by Spencer Doar
Published December 12, 2012
W. Kamau Bell relishes the opportunity to get back to his stand-up roots after a whirlwind premiere season of his FX show, “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.”
How Psychostick's hats stay on while performing is a mystery for fans.

Holiday psychosis

by Spencer Doar
Published December 11, 2012
Psychostick wants the audience laughing while they mosh.
Bill Squire no longer spreads the word of God, unless its funny.

Looking for knighthood

by Spencer Doar
Published December 6, 2012
Bill Squire is content to work a room without the trappings of stardom.
Ari there yet?

Ari there yet?

by Spencer Doar
Published November 29, 2012
Ari Shaffir’s rebellion against his parents’ orthodoxy gave him the opportunity to spin his dissatisfaction and repression into comic gold.

Rough and tumble nice guy

by Spencer Doar
Published November 27, 2012
Dave Fulton fell into comedy while training to be an alpine guide and wonders how he’s still doing it.
For Tommy Thompson, a boring lifestyle does not equate to a lack of material.

He’s not baptized

by Spencer Doar
Published November 21, 2012
From serving laughs to Minnesota crowds to serving in the Air Force, Tommy Thompson brings his calm yet jovial demeanor with him.
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