The Iveys: TCTB Roundup

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The Twin Cities Theater Bloggers attended the Iveys and had a FABULOUS time. Read more from our bloggers!

Artfully Engaging: And the Ivey Goes to ...

Compendium: The 2016 Ivey Awards: A Brief Recap

Tracy Jo Blowers: The 2016 Ivey Awards

The Room Where It Happens: The Iveys: A Super Casual Review for a Super Fancy Night of Theater

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Cherry and Spoon: The 2016 Ivey Awards at the State Theatre

Twin Cities Stages: So What Are the Ivey Awards?

Plus, here's a fascinating look at what it's like to perform on the Iveys from TCTB favorite Derek Lee Miller at Minnesota Playlist: I Performed at the Iveys and It Was OK

The River: TCTB Review Roundup

QUICK! Go see The River at Walking Shadow Theatre Company! See what our bloggers had to say here:

Cherry and Spoon says: "this fascinating exploration of love and relationships, with strong performances by the cast, fluid unhurried direction, and a spot-on detailed set is definitely entertaining."
More at: http://bit.ly/2d0MmZN

Matthew A. Everett at Single White Fringe Geek says "it's a play that doesn't let you go." "The River, better than any other play I can think of, manages to nail that terrifying but exhilarating feeling of freefall that happens when you abandon yourself to love."
More at: http://bit.ly/2cQLI0f

Two Kids That Blow Shit Up: Review Roundup

Review Round-up, Y'all! One more weekend to see Mu Performing Arts's Two Kids That Blow Shit Up: See what our bloggers said here!

Cherry and Spoon Says: "a smartly written and directed play, beautifully acted by two of the Twin Cities' best." Read more: http://bit.ly/2cbRugt

Compendium says: "I always highly recommend Mu's performances for the same reason, and it's this: there are few companies doing a better job of telling real life, relatable stories, particularly such stories of a non-white or non-dominant culture experience." Read more: http://bit.ly/2cZxyKB

Assassins: TCTB Review Roundup

One more weekend to see Renegade Theater Company's production of Assassins. It's worth the trip to Duluth - not that a trip to Duluth is a hardship! See what our road-tripping bloggers thought and then get your tickets for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/2cYBgHy
The Room Where It Happens: http://bit.ly/2cDvGK1
Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2cEsJX3

Bars and Measures: TCTB Review Roundup

Our bloggers recommend Bars and Measures at The Jungle Theater, playing through October 9.

Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2bVpRWw
Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/2cMfvaR
Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/2cMf408
Compendium: http://bit.ly/2cOQvT4

Passing Through Pig's Eye: TCTB Review Round-up

Joe Chvala and The Flying Foot Forum present Passing Through Pig's Eye at the Andy Boss Thrust Stage at Park Square Theater. 

The show runs only through September 11. But his amazing, immersive, historical, percussive show is one you shouldn't miss. Read more about it from our bloggers!

Compendium says: "You won't be able to stay in your seat during this infectious show. It's a little bit of everything: a little theater, a little tap, a little jazz, a little comedy, a little modern dance, a little walking tour, and a whole lot of fun."

Cherry and Spoon: "I highly recommend experiencing Passing through Pig's Eye for yourself for an entertaining, immersive, non-threateningly participatory, uniquely fun night of music, theater, dance, and history."

Minnesota Theater Love: "It's a mouthful, and not easy to describe. But here are a few words that come to mind: Enthralling, jaw-dropping, intense, athletic, funny, and engaging."

Rise Up O Men at Plymouth Playhouse: TCTB Review Round-up

Photo by Kendra Plant

The second Twin Cities Theater Bloggers event was a great success! We enjoyed the premiere of Rise Up O Men at Plymouth Playhouse, as well as an amazing pre-show dinner with the bloggers at Green Mill Restaurant and Bar. We also enjoyed an incredible talk back with the cast, who not only performed but WROTE the show!

They had so much to share and we can't wait for our next event. Bloggers said of Rise Up O Men (running August 17 – November 13, 2016  & January 5 – April 8, 2017):

"I'd be perfectly happy to spend a nice long funeral lunch in the kitchen with these ladies--they are hilarious, and they do sing so beautifully."

Photo by Kendra Plant

"I can’t help but smile and nod as I watch these characters, hear their stories, tap along to their songs, and commiserate with them when things don’t go they way they’d planned. It’s like being back home on the farm, and attending a potluck at my home church."

"This was certainly an ensemble show with sparkling moments coming from each character throughout the night. The technical elements also blew me away."

"Rise Up O Men is a great show for small town folks who don't mind seeing a slice of their life poked at on stage. It is a creamsicle delight for those who yearn for the days when moms were home, dads worked with their hands, and everyone knew the hymns by heart."

Check out our reviews here:

Artfully Engaging 
Compendium

Minnesota Theater Love
Play off the Page