Marie Antoinette - TCTB Review Roundup

Jane Froiland as Marie Antoinette, costume by
Kathy Kohl,photo by Walking Shadow

Marie Antoinette at Walking Shadow Theatre Company is playing until March 6th. A few bloggers saw it, they didn't all completely understand the message behind the show, but they all agreed that it was a beautiful production worth seeing. Check out the TCTB Review Roundup below:
Single White Fringe Geek says, "Strong script, equally strong cast, strong design - director John Heimbuch and Walking Shadow once again have pulled together an impressive package of theatrical elements. " Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2l6J8uW
Artfully Engaging writes, "Walking Shadow Theatre Company's Marie Antoinette by David Adjmi is well told, beautiful, and relevant." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2ltEeaR
Cherry and Spoon says, " It's a fascinating look at a woman we think we know, but it turns out there may be more to her story than history tells us. And maybe her story is still being repeated today."
Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2mo5iZS

Nina Simone: Four Women - TCTB Review Roundup

Photo by Petronella

Nina Simone: Four Women, Christina Ham's hit show, is back at Park Square Theatre until March 5th. Park Square graciously hosted the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers a few weeks ago. The bloggers all had a great time, and that was clearly reflected in the reviews. 
Compendium - Minneapolis says, "There is so much to glean from the wisdom in this play, and I urge everyone and anyone who is able to go see it, not only for the beautiful music and performances, but the powerful words and the thought provoking dialogues." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2kHMqR3
Cherry and Spoon says, "Fans of meaningful, relevant, timely theater - rejoice! Last year's smash hit new play with music, Nina Simone: Four Women, is back at Park Square Theatre!" Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2lW2OkV
Twin Cities Stages says, " The music will carry you and the stories will make you think." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2lREb8f
Talkin Broadway says, "Brilliantly weaving Simone's songs and spirituals into the narrative, Ham allows us to understand how the variety, complexity and sheer unpredictability of the women's experiences shaped their very different perspectives. As the women sing and speak their lives, they find solidarity, not despite their differences, but, in a sense, because of them." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2lVMpwA

Bad Dates - TCTB Review Roundup

Sara Marsh as Haley (photo courtesy of Artistry)

Bad Dates, a one woman show starring Sara Marsh, is playing at Artistry MN through February 26th. A few Twin Cities Theater Bloggers were able to make it to this show and all spoke highly of it. 
Cherry and Spoon says, "The play is funny and relatable, and perhaps even a bit poignant at times." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2lDhqVd
Say Entirely says, "This show is perfect for a ladies’ night out, but since bad dating experiences aren’t limited to women, guys shouldn’t shy away. And, really, no matter your age or gender, what is funnier than a bad date story?" Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2l8Sce2
And Laura from One Girl, Two Cities made a youtube video in response. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/2lDcCPT

The Whipping Man - TCTB Review Roundup

photo: l to r: Warren C. Bowles as Simon, Riley O’Toole as 
Caleb, and JuCoby Johnson as John in Minnesota Jewish 
Theatre's production of The Whipping Man; 
photography by Sarah Whiting Photography

The Whipping Man is currently playing at MN Jewish Theatre Company until February 26th and is the directorial debut of well known actor about town Sally Wingert. Both bloggers who saw the show agree that it is a powerful production and important for our current times. 
Single White Fringe Geek writes, "The Whipping Man deals in hard truths in a surprisingly gentle but still powerful way. It doesn’t spare the audience, but it also doesn’t attack them. Nor does it leave the audience without hope. These days, that’s a great and necessary thing for a piece of theater to do." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2mi9uH7
Cherry and Spoon says, "The play beautifully and painfully illustrates the intricacies of the slave/master relationship, one that has had and continues to have lasting effects on our country." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2mcSw01

Corazon Eterno - TCTB Review Roundup

Photo by Rich Ryan

Corazón Eterno is at Mixed Blood Theatre Company until February 25th. 
Our Twin Cities Theater Bloggers enjoyed the multilingual aspect and agreed that it was a sweet love story. 
Compendium - Minneapolis says "Corazón Eterno is pure romantic treacle" Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2lddcUv
Cherry and Spoon says it is a "sweet story told in two spoken languages, and the universal language of love" Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2lrV7lb

The Importance of Being Ernest - TCTB Review Roundup

The cast and crew of The Importance of Being Earnest
(photo courtesy of Four Humors)

Four Humors is currently putting on The Importance of Being Ernest at The Southern Theater through February 25th. A couple theater bloggers have made it to the show and both agree that this show provides a good laugh and a break from our current times. 
Jill of Cherry and Spoon says "the consistently funny theater troupe that is Four Humors is the perfect company to bring us a good laugh in these... unusual times." Read the rest of the review here: http://bit.ly/2lK5RMX
Laura of One Girl, Two Cities says, "When comedy is done right, it looks effortless but it’s actually rather challenging, and I can affirm that Four Humors knows how to do comedy." Laura also did a fantastic interview with Four Humors about this piece which can be seen at the following link http://bit.ly/2mkoALz

Peter and the Starcatcher - TCTB Review Roundup

the Peter and the Starcatcher ensemble (photo by Dan Norman)

The consensus is clear, the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers loved Peter and the Starcatcher by Theater Latte Da. 

Check out the TCTB Roundup below:
Cherry and Spoon says, "It's a thrill for children of all ages, even those of us devoid of starstuff who have been forced to grow up." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2ko3rCb
Play off the Page says, "Peter and the Starcatcher is fun and funny, filled with clever rhymes and groaner puns, colorful characters, and adventure." Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2m9GYa0
Coffee Talk with Brett says, "Peter and the Starcatcher is by far one of the best productions I've seen in quite sometime. It's heartwarming, funny, imaginative and is a shining example of how the Twin Cities performing arts scene is in a league of their own. " Read the full review: http://bit.ly/2m9JyNc