Minnesota Theater Talk

'What Happened to the Dollar' and 'Forever Plaid'

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

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

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

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"

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

Audience

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

Life after Mu

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!

Greatest Hits: Editor's Pics

How to be a bad director

Criticism | Production

For audience, actors, and writers alike, Isaac Butler attempts to create a quick guide to saving yourself from that horrible director.

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