Why should I see your show? 'Forever Plaid' vs. 'What Happened to the Dollar'

by MinnesotaPlaylist • May. 22

Audience

Our new weekly feature finds two local productions vying for theatergoers' hearts and minds.

BLOG: The cell phone throw heard 'round the world

Posted May. 21

News and notes |

We talk bullying in the arts, app creation, and Kevin Williamson's stand against a googling audience member.

"Major leadership changes" - Our readers respond

by Minnesota Playlist readers • May. 20

Tradition

C. Andrew Mayer’s "Major leadership changes are coming" sparked plenty of conversation last week. Here's a sampling of the most fascinating feedback.

REVIEW: A helluva "Town," but a bit of a yawn

by Bartley Stratton • May. 19

Criticism

New York City comes to Bloomington in a new "On the Town," but is it anything worth writing home about?

The ageless artists of "Alive and Kickin"

by Bartley Stratton • May. 16

Criticism

It's more than just "old folks singing" - the artists of "Alive & Kickin" represent a living document of local theater history.

BLOG: We're back!

Posted May. 14

News and notes |

The old Playlist is up and running, but this might be only temporary ...

BLOG: The Many Faces of Celebrity

Posted May. 14

News and notes |

Chris Kluwe's fringe fundraiser appearance, talking about Kickstarter, and the media's effect on a production.

Sympathy for the Jocks

by Ira Brooker • May. 14

Audience

Playlist editor Ira Brooker attempts to end the culture wars between sports fans and arts lovers.

Life after Mu

by Rick Shiomi • May. 8

Management

Our look at transitions in local theater continues as outgoing Mu Performing Arts Artistic Director Rick Shiomi looks to his freelance future.

BLOG: Changes and awards, musicals and economics

Posted May. 7

News and notes |

A controversy with a Tony Award nominee, the case for arts funding in the U.K., and a 24 hour musical workshop!

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Matthew Foster is communications director for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, writes plays for the Ministry of Cultural Warfare, does graphic design for public-policy organizations, and was a co-founder of this-here Web site.

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