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!

Major leadership changes are coming

by C. Andrew Mayer • May. 5

Tradition

In the next 5-10 years, the Baby Boomer founders of most of the metro's mid-sized nonprofits will retire soon. Is it a crisis?

John Munger remembered

by MinnesotaPlaylist • May. 4

Dancer, actor, teacher and all-around Twin Cities theater icon John Munger passed away on Tuesday. His friends and peers remember him in their own words.

Art for everyone's sake

by Laurie Flanigan Hegge • May. 2

Tradition

We hear a lot about "art for art's sake," but these theater people are dedicated to making art for the greater good.