TCTB Review Roundup: Minneapolis Musical Theatre's BE MORE CHILL at Illusion Theater

In today's edition of #TCTheater does it better than Broadway: Minneapolis Musical Theatre's BE MORE CHILL, playing through this weekend only at Illusion Theater. Read on for specifics, and then get your tickets for one of the last three shows. And if you know any teenagers, bring 'em!
http://www.aboutmmt.org/tickets/

Say Entirely: http://bit.ly/2UhkrsA
"As lighthearted and silly as BE MORE CHILL is, it's also wholehearted. Yes, it's a funny story set in a high school, but it's not only that. It strikes at deeper human themes like the need to belong, self-worth, and standing up for the people you love. The fact that it's all wrapped up and delivered with humor and memorable song lyrics just makes it that much better."

Minnesota Theater Love: https://bit.ly/2IIx0La
"Minneapolis Musical Theatre's production of BE MORE CHILLis a rare opportunity to see one of the hottest shows on Broadway right here in Minnesota. And let us tell you friends, we VASTLY preferred MMT's version to the Broadway version."

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_bemorechill
"BE MORE CHILL is a whole lot of fun, for young people and grown-ups alike. It's a fresh and modern retelling of an age-old story, that despite the current references is relatable to anyone who has ever been a teenager in any decade."

Photo by Scott Pakudaitis.

TCTB Review Roundup: Ten Thousand Things' INTO THE WOODS and MY ANTONIA at Illusion Theater

Our bloggers recommend two lovely shows (both closing March 24): Into the Woods at Ten Thousand Things and My Antonia Illusion Theater.

Play off the Page: "I am 100% on board with the mission of TTT Theater to bring the experience of healing and storytelling to people, and their brilliance in getting to the heart of a story. I knew they’d show me what Into the Woods is really about." https://bit.ly/2H3rcf6

Cherry and Spoon: "If you're a fan of Sondheim or fairy tales or brilliantly executed bare bones theater, go see this show." http://bit.ly/cs_woodsttt

Of My Antonia, Cherry and Spoon writes: "I hope that Illusion Theater continues to bring back My Ántonia every few years, and I will continue to go see it. Beginning with the evocative language of the novel, and adding the beautifully sparse elements of production, it creates a picture so beautiful that it continues to bring tears to my eyes, no matter how many times I see it." http://bit.ly/cs_antonia

TCTB Review Roundup: Present at Illusion Theater

"T. Mychael shares his heart, his stories, and his musical gift in a way that will warm your heart, entertain you, and leave you wanting more."
Read Cherry and Spoon's full review: http://bit.ly/cs_present

Catch PRESENT at Illusion Theater through November 17!

TCTB Review Roundup: Shows Closing This Weekend

As we head into the holiday weekend, here are a couple of LAST CHANCE shows closing this weekend.

Illusion Theater's ACTING BLACK by Carlyle Brown
http://www.illusiontheater.org/acting-black/
"Brown uses the last half hour of the show to encourage members of the audience to talk with each other. Forced to confront our own internal reactions, and those of our peers, the realization that there is much more work to do comes swiftly and not without difficulty."
- PhenoMNal Twin Cities http://bit.ly/2s9Vinn

Sparkle Theatricals's THE ROOM WITH CLOSETS at The Southern Theater
https://southerntheater.org/the-room-with-closets/
"This is one of those theater experiences that is so mesmerizing, that so fully and specifically creates a world through words, movement, music, and visuals, that it absolutely casts a spell over the audience."
- Cherry and Spoon http://bit.ly/cs_closets

TCTB Review Roundup: Dancing with Giants

Dancing with Giants is closing this weekend at Illusion Theater. Our bloggers loved the show and its star Tovah Feldshuh. Read more about what our bloggers thought below. 
Cherry and Spoon says, "This play is a fascinating exploration of these events and this era in history."
Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2Fm9u36
Twin Cities Stages says, "To fully understand where we are it helps to know where we come from, and in this case theater has helped to reflect on that past."
Read the full review here: http://bit.ly/2GxLbON

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

105 Proof; or, the Killing of Mack 'The Silencer' Klein - TCTB Review Roundup

105 Proof; or, the Killing of Mack 'The Silencer' Klein by Transatlantic Love Affair at Illusion Theater through November 20, 2016!

Transatlantic Love Affair, the physical theater troupe that casts a spell and weaves a dream by using nothing but their bodies, voices, hearts, and souls to tell stories. - Cherry and Spoon

Read our reviews: 

Twin Cities Stages: http://bit.ly/2fDo7UV
The Room Where It Happens: http://bit.ly/2fDjNW2
Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/2eE0qHI
One Girl, Two Cities: http://bit.ly/2fCXSiL

Finding Fish - TCTB Review Roundup

photo by Lauren B. Photography

Finding Fish at Illusion Theater now through October 29,2016. Read on for our reviews!

Say Entirely: http://bit.ly/2dowrrw
Twin Cities Stages: http://bit.ly/2eii5bC
Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_fish

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A Night in Olympus at Illusion Theater: TCTB Review Roundup

Have you seen the world premiere new musical NIGHT IN OLYMPUS yet? Our bloggers called it "infectious" and "charming." 

Click the links below to find out more about the show, and then act fast to see it at Illusion Theater before it closes on June 4.

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/olympus_cherry
Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/olympus_love