The Abominables at Children's Theatre Company, the "Minnesota hockey musical," was a production that sparked a LOT of discussion among our bloggers.
"A Minnesota Hockey Musical, a very appropriate subject for Minnesota families"
Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/2hcw4Q3
Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/2hcw4Q3
"The Abominables is an extremely fun musical for audiences of all ages and interests."
Coffee Talk with Brett: http://bit.ly/2wrzuVu
Coffee Talk with Brett: http://bit.ly/2wrzuVu
"I wish I could give this show some love, but I found it really problematic."
Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2xQ39KO
Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2xQ39KO
"The Abominables made an audience convert out of me. Sometimes it can be really nice when theater surprises you."
Single White Fringe Geek: http://bit.ly/2ygETmH
Single White Fringe Geek: http://bit.ly/2ygETmH
"The Abominables really loses its way when coming to the third theme, that of the "other" or outsider."
Compendium - Minneapolis: http://bit.ly/2hoFagg
Compendium - Minneapolis: http://bit.ly/2hoFagg
Read more about the adoption theme controversy and the changes that CTC made to the show here at the Pioneer Press: http://bit.ly/2x8eF0I