TCTB Review Roundup: TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL at Old Log Theatre

Good Friday morning, theater friends! Have you been out to Old Log Theatrein Excelsior to see TENDERLY: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSICAL yet? If not, you still have plenty of time - it continues through June 8. Two of our bloggers saw it and loved it (especially recommended for fans of Rosemary and her friends Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra). Now that spring has sprung, it's a great time to visit the charming lake town with its cute shops, delicious restaurants, and wonderful theater!
https://oldlog.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=18

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_tenderly
"With just a three-person cast and three-person band, we really get to know Rosie at one of the lowest times of her life - her 1968 hospitalization for addiction and mental illness. But we also get to experience the high points of her career, and how she persevered through the hard times and reinvented herself."

Play off the Page: https://bit.ly/2uUAceq
"Gracie Anderson plays Rosemary with grace and tenderness. She has the gorgeous vocals to emote the songs and an understanding for the person she was."

TCTB Review Roundup: Lend Me a Tenor at Old Log Theatre

If you haven't been out to charming Excelsior to seeOld Log Theatre's hilarious LEND ME A TENOR, you still have a few weeks left (through Feb. 16). If you're going to check out those ice castles, see some theater too!
https://oldlog.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=16
https://icecastles.com/excelsior

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_tenor
"With a sparkling eight-person cast, sharp design, and impeccable timing on this complicated farce, LEND ME A TENOR makes for a fun night at the theater."

Brett Talk: https://bit.ly/2slj8wV
"There is something about this type of play that absolutely makes me howl with laughter. I love stylized comedy along with farcical comedies as well. The cast really gets it and plays farcical comedy very well."

Ghost: The Musical - TCTB Review Roundup

Ghost: The Musical, now at Old Log Theatre through September 23. Our bloggers give you the scoop on this movie turned musical!

"If you're looking for a satisfying summer musical experience, head out to Old Log Theatre, one of the oldest theaters in Minnesota, in lovely Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka."
Cherry and Spoon

Compendium - Minneapolis on movie turned into musicals: "Are these shows cheesy? Of course. Are they overwrought? Duh. Do I love them? Almost always."

"It's 100% fluff, but there is a crucial difference between low-grade and high-quality fluff. The Old Log's production falls into the category of high-grade fluff, largely because of Eric Morris' witty direction, as well as the talented, energetic cast he's assembled."
Talkin' Broadway

One Girl, Two Cities: "It’s a relatively small cast and has many moving parts, yet everything operates like a well-oiled machine. I’d recommend this for a ladies’ night out or a date night."

"Directed by Eric Morris, and featuring a surprisingly racially diverse cast, the show was diverting and pleasant to watch. But similar to the movie, it's not a show that spoke to me."
Minnesota Theater Love

Talley's Folley at Artistry: TCTB Review Roundup

If you want to see something new and elegant, make sure to check out TALLEY'S FOLLEY, now showing at Artistry (previously known as Bloomington Civic) through July 24. Our bloggers enjoyed it, saying "it is an intriguing idyll for a summer theater night" and "Joel Sass has designed a beautifully detailed and realistic set (as he often does)." To read the full reviews check them out below:

Minnesota Theater Love : http://bit.ly/29L68pR
Cherry and Spoon : http://bit.ly/29RSJeL

And thanks to the embarrassment of riches in our local theater scene, we've seen a bunch of assorted shows that we encourage you to learn more about at our REVIEW SPEED DATE below:

PhenoMNal Twin Cities: The Lady and the Trump (Brave New Workshop):http://bit.ly/29XZQpk
Play off the Page : Pinocchio (Children's Theatre): http://bit.ly/2adKX4b
Cherry and Spoon : A Midsummer Night's Dream (Classical Actors Ensemble):http://bit.ly/29L6VqU
Compendium : Million Dollar Quartet (Old Log Theatre):http://bit.ly/2adMW8I