- August 5 -
- Shakespeare's Land of the Dead by John Heimbuch
London in 1599, when Shakespeare's Henry V opens the Globe Playhouse, something
unusual happens. As teh actors strut and fret, an excess of bile plagues the
populace. A true and accurate account of the Elizabethan zombie plague!
Walking Shadow Theatre Company(drama/dance)
10:00 pm; URC; 612-209-6799; $15 - $17
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- Hedwig and the Angry Inch by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask
A rock musical cult production about an "internationally ignored' rock-n-roll
goddess who also happens to be victim of a botched sex change operation is
an inspiring anthem to anyone who has ever felt life gave them an inch when
they deserved a mile.
The Jungle Theatre (drama)
7:30 pm; JGL; 612-822-7063; $21 - $36
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- The Government Inspector by Kikolai Gogol
When the locals in a small town in Russia learn that an undercover government
inspector is coming for a surprise visit, an unfortunate case of mistaken
identity send the village spiraling into a world o panic and greed. Witty,
smart and wildly satirical, the show exposes the corruption of a provincial
town with biting hilarity.
The Guthrie Theater (comedy)
7:30 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53
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- Minnesota Fringe Festival - 2008!
The largest, fastest growing fringe Festival in the nation is in its 16th
year. The Fringe Festival has a breath-taking variety of works that are new
and experimental, daring and diverse, accessible and affordable all at once.
With hundreds of performances, different venues scattered about town, and
a projected attendance of over 45,000, the 2008 Minnesota Fringe Festival
is one of the top summer events in the Twin Cities. It's best to go directly
to their site for details:
Click here for details! or call:
651-209-6799
12:00, 2, 4, 6, 8, and even 10:00 pm; LOC;
$3 - $12
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- August 6 -
- Shakespeare's Land of the Dead by John Heimbuch
London in 1599, when Shakespeare's Henry V opens the Globe Playhouse, something
unusual happens. As teh actors strut and fret, an excess of bile plagues the
populace. A true and accurate account of the Elizabethan zombie plague!
Walking Shadow Theatre Company(drama/dance)
7:00 pm; URC; 612-209-6799; $15 - $17
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- The Government Inspector by Kikolai Gogol
When the locals in a small town in Russia learn that an undercover government
inspector is coming for a surprise visit, an unfortunate case of mistaken
identity send the village spiraling into a world o panic and greed. Witty,
smart and wildly satirical, the show exposes the corruption of a provincial
town with biting hilarity.
The Guthrie Theater (comedy)
1:00 and 7:30 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53
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- August 6 - 7
- Brillaint Traces by Cindy Lou Johnson
A remote cabin in the wilds of Alaska, Fate, a runaway bride and a cynical
recluse, converge in a match of wills to echo the raging blizzard outside.
A kooky exploration of love, loss and the unlikely places we find sanctuary.
Theatre Unbound (drama)
7:30 pm; BLT; 612-207-3659; $10 - $15
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- Hedwig and the Angry Inch by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask
A rock musical cult production about an "internationally ignored' rock-n-roll
goddess who also happens to be victim of a botched sex change operation is
an inspiring anthem to anyone who has ever felt life gave them an inch when
they deserved a mile.
The Jungle Theatre (drama)
7:30 pm; JGL; 612-822-7063; $21 - $36
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-
Married Alive! by Sean Grennan & Leah Okimoto
MARRIED ALIVE! is a funny and touching new musical that looks in on two
married couples, one newlywed and one oldywed. The production focuses on
the trials, joys, triumphs and defeats that are found in contemporary marriage.
It's fast paced and at times sharp, but always affectionate. From babies
to empty nests, job stress to domestic bliss, four actors and one piano
comprise the evening's entertainment. Recommended for adult theatre-goers.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
(musical)
6:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59
The Wonder Bread Years by Pat Hazell
A hilarious 90 minutes of genuinely funny observations of our collective
youth: Toughskin jeans, Jiffy Pop popcorn, Kool-aid stands and more! This
one-man 'Show & Tell' promises to "feed the belly as well as the
spirit." It’s an infectiously charming, fast-paced, hilarious
production that takes you back to a simpler time in life - when candy was
currency and the most dangerous kid in school carried a "switch-comb."
THE WONDER BREAD YEARS offers you a chance to return to your childhood;
it's an evening of pure escapism, where you have permission to think and
act like a kid. Green army men rule, Etch-A Sketch is king and things that
don't go your way are a "gyp." This classic material makes you
crave the taste of space food sticks and revisit the faint scar from a lawn
dart injury.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
(musical)
6:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59
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- Minnesota Fringe Festival - 2008!
The largest, fastest growing fringe Festival in the nation is in its 16th
year. The Fringe Festival has a breath-taking variety of works that are new
and experimental, daring and diverse, accessible and affordable all at once.
With hundreds of performances, different venues scattered about town, and
a projected attendance of over 45,000, the 2008 Minnesota Fringe Festival
is one of the top summer events in the Twin Cities. It's best to go directly
to their site for details:
Click here for details! or call:
651-209-6799
12:00, 2, 4, 6, 8, and even 10:00 pm; LOC;
$3 - $12
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- August 7 -
- The Count of Monty Cristo by Charles Fechter
This imaginative story follows the adventures of a dashing sailor who is wrongly
sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison by those jealous of his
good fortune. Matched with the best of the olios frorm the first 50 years,
this show is great for a family outing or as a group event for your entire
crew.
University Theatre (drama/comedy)
7:30 pm; URC; 612-624-2345; $15 - $25
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- Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping by Greta Grosch
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there.
From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning
the proper order of things, we see the church ladies handle numerous demands
made of them in the course of serving their beloved church. They stave off
potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep
the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each
other as the true "steel magnolias" of the church.
Plymouth Playhouse (comedy)
8:00 pm; PLY; 763-553-1600; $16 - $30
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- Forever Plaid by Micheal Hollinger
Opening earlier than originally announced, Forever Plaid is a funny, whimsical
salute to a more innocent era. This Broadway hit is the story of four singers
who return from heaven for one last performance. And what a performance it
is… Blending witty comedy, outlandish choreography, and featuring precision
harmonies, “The Plaids” sing some of the 1950’s greatest hits,
icluding “Heart and Soul,” “Chain Gang.” This is a show
your entire family will enjoy.
Old Log Theater (musical)
8:00 pm; OLT; 952-474-5951; $18 - $26
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- The Government Inspector by Kikolai Gogol
When the locals in a small town in Russia learn that an undercover government
inspector is coming for a surprise visit, an unfortunate case of mistaken
identity send the village spiraling into a world o panic and greed. Witty,
smart and wildly satirical, the show exposes the corruption of a provincial
town with biting hilarity.
The Guthrie Theater (comedy)
7:30 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53
- August 8 -
-
The Lion, the Witch, and the War Hero; or Is McCain Able?
Just in time for the Republican National Convention and the 2008 Presidential
election, the Brave New Workshop is taking a look at all things political.
With the 2008 unconventional campaign process getting crazier and even more
unpredictable, join your favorite Brave New Workshop performers from recent
shows as they satirize the politicians, election process, and what it is
to be a voter in the USA.
Brave New Workshop (satire)
8:00 pm; BNW; 612-332-6620; $23 - $25
BNW After Party
Audiences can spice up their Fridays with as each performance will offer
a unique selection of never-before-seen hilarious video, sketch debuts,
and improv all by the Brave New Workshop main stage actors. This is a great
new opportunity to perform material that didn't meet the topic confines
of our main stage show, as well as an immediate stage for newly developed
material. Each performance will have new material, and give audiences a
new look at Workshop actors and their current musings.
Brave New Workshop (satire)
10:00 pm; BNW; 612-332-6620; $8
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- Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping by Greta Grosch
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there.
From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning
the proper order of things, we see the church ladies handle numerous demands
made of them in the course of serving their beloved church. They stave off
potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep
the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each
other as the true "steel magnolias" of the church.
Plymouth Playhouse (comedy)
8:00 pm; PLY; 763-553-1600; $16 - $30
-
-
Married Alive! by Sean Grennan & Leah Okimoto
MARRIED ALIVE! is a funny and touching new musical that looks in on two
married couples, one newlywed and one oldywed. The production focuses on
the trials, joys, triumphs and defeats that are found in contemporary marriage.
It's fast paced and at times sharp, but always affectionate. From babies
to empty nests, job stress to domestic bliss, four actors and one piano
comprise the evening's entertainment. Recommended for adult theatre-goers.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
(musical)
6:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59
The Wonder Bread Years by Pat Hazell
A hilarious 90 minutes of genuinely funny observations of our collective
youth: Toughskin jeans, Jiffy Pop popcorn, Kool-aid stands and more! This
one-man 'Show & Tell' promises to "feed the belly as well as the
spirit." It’s an infectiously charming, fast-paced, hilarious
production that takes you back to a simpler time in life - when candy was
currency and the most dangerous kid in school carried a "switch-comb."
THE WONDER BREAD YEARS offers you a chance to return to your childhood;
it's an evening of pure escapism, where you have permission to think and
act like a kid. Green army men rule, Etch-A Sketch is king and things that
don't go your way are a "gyp." This classic material makes you
crave the taste of space food sticks and revisit the faint scar from a lawn
dart injury.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
(musical)
6:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59
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-
The Government Inspector by Kikolai Gogol
When the locals in a small town in Russia learn that an undercover government
inspector is coming for a surprise visit, an unfortunate case of mistaken
identity send the village spiraling into a world o panic and greed. Witty,
smart and wildly satirical, the show exposes the corruption of a provincial
town with biting hilarity.
The Guthrie Theater (comedy)
7:30 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53;
ASL
- August 8 - 9
- Brillaint Traces by Cindy Lou Johnson
A remote cabin in the wilds of Alaska, Fate, a runaway bride and a cynical
recluse, converge in a match of wills to echo the raging blizzard outside.
A kooky exploration of love, loss and the unlikely places we find sanctuary.
Theatre Unbound (drama)
8:00 pm; BLT; 612-207-3659; $10 - $15
-
- The Count of Monty Cristo by Charles Fechter
This imaginative story follows the adventures of a dashing sailor who is wrongly
sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison by those jealous of his
good fortune. Matched with the best of the olios frorm the first 50 years,
this show is great for a family outing or as a group event for your entire
crew.
University Theatre (drama/comedy)
8:00 pm; URC; 612-624-2345; $15 - $25
-
- A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie
A classified ad in the local gazette states the exact time and place that
someone will be murdered in a small English village. At the announced time,
a shot rings out - and what follows is a classic Agatha Christie puzzle of
mixed motives and concealed identities, with the inimitable Miss Marple on
hand to solve the case just before the final curtain.
Theatre in the Round Players
(mystery)
8:00 pm; TRP; 612-333-3010; $13 - $15
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- Always a Mystery
You could be solving a mystery while you eat your dinner. This is a series
of ongoing dinner theatres in which the audience gets a chance to solve the
mystery as the action takes place around your dining area. There are several
titles to choose from. Just click here to see
them.
The Mystery Cafe (comedy/drama)
7:30 pm; MYS; 763-566-2583; $20 - $38.34
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- Forever Plaid by Micheal Hollinger
Opening earlier than originally announced, Forever Plaid is a funny, whimsical
salute to a more innocent era. This Broadway hit is the story of four singers
who return from heaven for one last performance. And what a performance it
is… Blending witty comedy, outlandish choreography, and featuring precision
harmonies, “The Plaids” sing some of the 1950’s greatest hits,
icluding “Heart and Soul,” “Chain Gang.” This is a show
your entire family will enjoy.
Old Log Theater (musical)
8:00 pm; OLT; 952-474-5951; $18 - $26
-
- Patrick's Cabaret
Prose, poetry, dance, theatre, and a variety of other surprises as Sarah hosts
one of the most eclectic mixture of performances and performance art in the
Twin Cities. Always good shows with the best price in town.
Patrick's Cabaret (experimental)
8:00 pm; PAT; 612-721-3595; $6
-
- Minnesota Fringe Festival - 2008!
The largest, fastest growing fringe Festival in the nation is in its 16th
year. The Fringe Festival has a breath-taking variety of works that are new
and experimental, daring and diverse, accessible and affordable all at once.
With hundreds of performances, different venues scattered about town, and
a projected attendance of over 45,000, the 2008 Minnesota Fringe Festival
is one of the top summer events in the Twin Cities. It's best to go directly
to their site for details:
Click here for details! or call:
651-209-6799
12:00, 2, 4, 6, 8, and even 10:00 pm; LOC;
$3 - $12
-
- August 9 -
-
The Lion, the Witch, and the War Hero; or Is McCain Able?
Just in time for the Republican National Convention and the 2008 Presidential
election, the Brave New Workshop is taking a look at all things political.
With the 2008 unconventional campaign process getting crazier and even more
unpredictable, join your favorite Brave New Workshop performers from recent
shows as they satirize the politicians, election process, and what it is
to be a voter in the USA.
Brave New Workshop (satire)
7:00 and 10:00 pm; BNW; 612-332-6620; $23 - $25
Late Night Improv
The mainstage cast of the Brave New Workshop (along with alumni and special
guests) creating totally spontaneous, hilarious improvisation! It's what
made the BNW famous!
Brave New Workshop (satire)
12:00 am; BNW; 612-332-6620; $1
-
- Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping by Greta Grosch
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there.
From the elderly matriarch of the kitchen to the young bride-to-be learning
the proper order of things, we see the church ladies handle numerous demands
made of them in the course of serving their beloved church. They stave off
potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep
the Pastor on due course while thoroughly enjoying, (and tolerating) each
other as the true "steel magnolias" of the church.
Plymouth Playhouse (comedy)
4:00 and 8:00 pm; PLY; 763-553-1600; $16 - $30
-
-
Married Alive! by Sean Grennan & Leah Okimoto
MARRIED ALIVE! is a funny and touching new musical that looks in on two
married couples, one newlywed and one oldywed. The production focuses on
the trials, joys, triumphs and defeats that are found in contemporary marriage.
It's fast paced and at times sharp, but always affectionate. From babies
to empty nests, job stress to domestic bliss, four actors and one piano
comprise the evening's entertainment. Recommended for adult theatre-goers.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
(musical)
11:00 and 6:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59
The Wonder Bread Years by Pat Hazell
A hilarious 90 minutes of genuinely funny observations of our collective
youth: Toughskin jeans, Jiffy Pop popcorn, Kool-aid stands and more! This
one-man 'Show & Tell' promises to "feed the belly as well as the
spirit." It’s an infectiously charming, fast-paced, hilarious
production that takes you back to a simpler time in life - when candy was
currency and the most dangerous kid in school carried a "switch-comb."
THE WONDER BREAD YEARS offers you a chance to return to your childhood;
it's an evening of pure escapism, where you have permission to think and
act like a kid. Green army men rule, Etch-A Sketch is king and things that
don't go your way are a "gyp." This classic material makes you
crave the taste of space food sticks and revisit the faint scar from a lawn
dart injury.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
(musical)
11:00 and 6:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59
-
- The Government Inspector by Kikolai Gogol
When the locals in a small town in Russia learn that an undercover government
inspector is coming for a surprise visit, an unfortunate case of mistaken
identity send the village spiraling into a world o panic and greed. Witty,
smart and wildly satirical, the show exposes the corruption of a provincial
town with biting hilarity.
The Guthrie Theater (comedy)
1:00 and 7:30 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53
