Theater

Student actors explore gender in Shakespeare with two unique interpretations

by Sarah Horner
Published April 10, 2022

The UMN/Guthrie Theater’s class of 2024 explored timeless love and tragedy with a modern twist on “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet.”

“Man of God” questions the male gaze

by Carly Quast
Published February 18, 2022

On Stage is working to spark conversation about the Theater Mu's upcoming production of “Man of God,” both in the theater and on college campuses.

20 activities to warm the heart this February

by Bel Moran
Published February 1, 2022

Support local artists and business owners, sip some beer in the snow and attend concerts galore this month.

BREAKING: Northrop receives $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

by Macy Harder
Published January 21, 2022

The Grants for Arts Projects award will support the Northrop Dance Series’ presentation of dance performances and audience engagement activities.

Early pandemic dance film resonates nearly two years later

by Bel Moran
Published January 19, 2022

“Dancing Our Way Out” offers relevant reflections on living and creating art during a global pandemic.

Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera is hitting the road and bringing an epic tale to neighborhoods, parks and beaches around Minnesota

by Macy Harder
Published July 29, 2021

The production is anything but your typical opera, equipped with puppets, Dolly Parton tunes and a pickup truck stage.

Theater class links pharmacy studies with Greek tragedies

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper and Kyra Barbot
Published April 22, 2021

Combined with a study of Greek tragedies, the class examines the contemporary and historical aspects of pharmacy to create performance through science.

Minnesota venues seek state relief with newly introduced SaveMNStages bill

by Frankie Carlson
Published April 1, 2021

The Minnesota Independent Venue Association has been spearheading legislation aimed at providing aid to shuttered entertainment businesses.

The show must go on: Annual Tết Show hits virtual stage

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 18, 2021

The Vietnamese Student Association’s celebration of the Lunar New Year will be held virtually on Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

UMN alum produces in-person play centered around reproductive justice

by Meg Bishop
Published October 27, 2020

“I With Things New Born” will begin performances on Oct. 30 at Off-Leash Art Box.