TCTB Review and Interview: Lorna Landvik's STAGES AND PAGES at Bryant Lake Bowl

Two of our Bloggers had posts on the one woman show LORNA LANDVIK presents "PAGES AND STAGES" which runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 PM through 1/28/23 at @Bryant Lake Bowl Theater in Uptown.

Cherry and Spoon says it was just what the Dr. ordered "An evening with Lorna Landvik feels like hanging out with friends or family, if your friends or family were really funny and talented storytellers/entertainers/comedians. A fun, casual evening of togetherness, laughter, singing, and general silliness..." https://bit.ly/cs_lorna23

Artfully Engaging shares a shot interview with Landvik https://bit.ly/LornaLandvikInterview

TCTB Review Roundup - Lorna Landvik's PARTY IN THE REC ROOM at Bryant-Lake Bowl

Lorna Landvik, Author's PARTY IN THE REC ROOM returns to Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater every Friday and Saturday in January. One of our bloggers attended the annual party last year, and one attended this year. Read their thoughts at the link below.

Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/37R0xM1
"She welcomes us with song, dance, a ton of laughs, and a side order of thoughtfulness."

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_recroom
"Lorna entertained with improvised scenes and songs using her particular brand of Minnesota humor, and her comfort on stage and genuine rapport with the audience made for a fun evening."

TCTB Review Roundup: Umbrella Collective's VELVET SWING at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater

Just four more performances remain of Umbrella Collective's new work VELVET SWING at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater. Read on for what our bloggers thought, and click the link below for more info.
https://www.umbrellaco.org/velvet-swing-2019.html

Minnesota Theater Love:
https://bit.ly/2IoplSi
"Sometimes, after seeing a biographical or historical play, I think: "Well, that's all I need to know about that person or event." But not with this show. Umbrella Collective does such a beautiful job of retelling this story through a modern lens, it made me want to know more and think more about how women's stories have been told through the years. TL, DR: Go see this play."

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_velvet
"I certainly know more about Evelyn Nesbit than I did before, and see her as more than just the glamorous "girl on the swing." Her story is not that different from other stories we've heard the last year or two in the #metoo movement, proving that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Thanks to Umbrella Collective for bringing us this story of a fascinating historical woman, told by women."

Photo by Kelly Huang.

TCTB Review Roundup: Lorna Landvik's PARTY IN THE REC ROOM at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater

Closing this weekend - Lorna Landvik's PARTY IN THE REC ROOM at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater. Play off the Page says "She really knows how to throw a party. She dances in to loud rock music, mixes up a blender full of margaritas, and starts handing them out, then breaks into her first bit. She welcomes us with song, dance, a ton of laughs, and a side order of thoughtfulness. I’ve only seen the show twice, but I’m convinced that the answer to life’s most profound questions lies in dance moves and down home philosophy."

https://playoffthepage.com/2019/01/return-to-party-in-the-rec-room-starring-lorna-landvik/

TCTB Review Roundup: Boy Crazy

Boy Crazy by Madde Gibba at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater "The show is well constructed from start to finish, but also loose and playful and open to what happens each night." Cherry and Spoon http://bit.ly/cs_boycrazy closes July 23, 2018.

The BAND Group presents "TART" at Bryant-Lake Bowl

Is TART the inaugural production of The BAND Group on your radar, Twin Cities theater lover? We think it should be.

The BAND Group presents "TART" at Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater through June 16, 2018. Jill from Cherry and Spoon says it's "a delightfully modern adaptation of Moliere's most famous comedy Tartuffe, set in a drag club...part classic theater, part drag show, part social commentary, and all around fun!"

Read Jill's full review: https://bit.ly/2JxQ5gy

Tickets & More information:
https://www.theband.group/tart/

Closing this weekend

A number of great shows are closing this weekend. They include: Party in the Rec Room at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, Noises Off at Artistry MN, Joy Rebel at Penumbra Theatre Company, and Grounded at Frank Theatre.
About Party in the Rec Room Play off the Page writes, "Lorna enters as a Rock Star, bursting with energy and welcoming us with margaritas" Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2Dse5Pv
About Noises Off Cherry and Spoon says, "The nine-person cast is so consistently great in this true ensemble piece" Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2o8mD8x
About Joy Rebel Compendium - Minneapolis writes, "Joy Rebel is 70 straight, intermissionless minutes of power and hard-won peace" Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2Ef9b8K
About Grounded Twin Cities Stages says, "Audrey Park’s performance of the pilot sucks you into her story and carries you along for the emotional roller coaster straight through to the troubling conclusion." Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2EwZ7Id

TCTB Review Roundup of Four Funny Christmas Shows

Looking for some Christmas funny? Our bloggers saw these shows and enjoyed a much needed laugh at this stressful and sometimes a little too sweet time of the year. 

THE AVERAGERS: CHRISTMAS WAR by Comedy Suitcase at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater through December 11:
One Girl, Two Cities: http://bit.ly/1g2c_ave
Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_ave

Jill from Cherry and Spoon and Laura from One Girl, Two Cities
with The Averagers

A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theaterthrough December 17:
The Room Where It Happens: http://bit.ly/room_die

MISS RICHFIELD at Illusion Theater through December 17:
Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/love_rich

WHAT THE ELF by The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatrethrough January 28:
PhenoMNal Twin Cities: http://bit.ly/phen_elf
Compendium: http://bit.ly/comp_elf

Why We Can't Have Nice Things - The Recovery Party - TCTB Review Roundup

Why We Can't Have Nice Things - The Recovery Party at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater through November 6, 2016.

4 stars, Highly Recommended - Matthew A. Everett. 

See Matthew's and Minnesota Theater Love's reviews below!

Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2eY1hr7
Single White Fringe Geek: http://bit.ly/2fuofXd

"Songs for a New World" by Minneapolis Musical Theatre at Bryant-Lake Bowl

Ends tomorrow!!

This is a rare chance to see popular and acclaimed composer Jason Robert Brown's earliest work performed live, don't miss it! Continuing through October 8 at Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater in Uptown. - Cherry and Spoon 

Review: http://bit.ly/2dAD0oI