The Nether - TCTB Review Roundup

Our Twin Cities Theater Bloggers found The Nether at The Jungle Theater (now through October 15) to be:

"Intellectually stimulating and deeply engrossing"

"A glimpse into the dark world of where the mind can go"

"It’s about screwing with my sense of reality, identity, notions of consent, and right and wrong."

"Frightening and eerie and thought-provoking and extremely disturbing. And I loved every minute."

"A must-see for adventurous theatergoers"

"Thought-provoking and relevant, told in a mysterious and enthralling fashion"

How can you resist? Read more here:

Twin Cities Stages: http://bit.ly/2fIzddw

Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/2xujoh8

Single White Fringe Geek: http://bit.ly/2fEzudY

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_nether

Artfully Engaging: http://bit.ly/2wtEF74

Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2hI07D7

Coffee Talk with Brett: http://bit.ly/2xiqx06

Ivey Awards 2017 - Recaps!

The fabulous Michelle Hensley
Photo from Ivey Awards website

A mere week ago, the 2017 IVEY Awards were held.

This combination of all things Minnesota theater and prom is an event our bloggers look forward to all year (and not just for the opportunity to dress to the nines.)

Enjoy their recaps!

Compendium - Minneapolis shares her top ten things she loved about the Iveys including much love for Lifetime Achievement winner Michelle Hensley: 

http://bit.ly/2xJmsGx

This is Cherry and Spoon's 11th year at the Iveys and she shares the winners, the performers and a few thoughts on the event: http://bit.ly/cs_ivey

Twin Cities Stages says: "There is no sense of competition as there are no nominees, just an outpouring of love for the Ivey honorees and the community in general." 

http://bit.ly/2xBLkxr

The Abominables - TCTB Review Roundup

The Abominables at Children's Theatre Company, the "Minnesota hockey musical," was a production that sparked a LOT of discussion among our bloggers.

"A super fun and entertaining new original musical"
Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_abominables2

"A Minnesota Hockey Musical, a very appropriate subject for Minnesota families"
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

"I wish I could give this show some love, but I found it really problematic."
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

"The Abominables really loses its way when coming to the third theme, that of the "other" or outsider."
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

Continuing the Conversation - July 2017

Continuing the Conversation
July 30, 2017
Sandbox Theatre
Panelists: Rick Shiomi (Full Circle Theatre), Kory LaQuess Pullam (Blackout Improv and Underdog Theatre), Isabel Nelson (Transatlantic Love Affair)
Moderator: Becki Iverson
Attendance: ~30 (including panelists and bloggers)

Maria De Buenos Aires - TCTB Review Roundup

In case Mill City Summer Opera's MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES came and went too quickly for you to catch it, you can read what our bloggers thought about it, and then make plans to catch their annual (usually outdoor) opera next summer.

Twin Cities Stages:
http://bit.ly/2u2LQRW
"The music of Maria De Buenos Aires is unlike the music of classical operas, it is the music of Argentinian Tango. The sound is lush and romantic, but also passionate and desperate."

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_maria
"On a hot and steamy summer night, Maria de Buenos Aires is a hot and steamy little opera that is positively hypnotic in its poetry of sound and movement."

Minnesota Theater Love: http://bit.ly/2tNSNe6
"Mill City Summer Opera is creating unique, engaging theater and is an utter delight."

(Photo by Dan Norman)

Sunrise at Midnight - TCTB Review Roundup

Closing this weekend at Dreamland Arts: Sunrise at Midnight, "a rare glimpse into the rich Kabyle Folktale tradition from Algeria virtually unknown in the United States" that "blends dynamic theater and original songs."

Read an interview with creator Taous Claire Khazem at Artfully Engaging here: http://bit.ly/2h3twql

Read what blogger Cherry and Spoon thought of the show here: http://bit.ly/cs_sunrise

Don't miss this opportunity to experience these delightfully unique and familiar folktales!

(Photo by Tony Nelson)

Jesus Christ Superstar - TCTB Review Roundup

Our Bloggers are raving about Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, closing this weekend! Read on:

PhenoMNal Twin Cities:
http://bit.ly/2uvelLh
"Jesus Christ, Ordway Performers Have the Voices of Angels!"

Minnesota Theater Love:
http://bit.ly/2tOSGKm
"I believe in the restorative power of theater. If you need your spirit restored, I highly recommend seeing the Ordway's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar."

Cherry and Spoon: http://bit.ly/cs_jcs
"The number one reason to see the show at the Ordway is this mostly local cast that is absolutely spectacular."

Play off the Page: http://bit.ly/2tPf1aQ
"This entire production is stunning from the set, that fits together like puzzle pieces, to the costumes, lighting, and fantastic pit orchestra, conducted by Andrew Bourgoin."

Ticket info: https://ordway.org/event/jesus-christ-superstar/
Photo by Rich Ryan.