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August 10 - 14

The following format is followed for brevity:

title; Playwright
brief description
COMPANY NAME; (genre)

time; location CODE; box office number; price range; ASL(when applicable)

August 10 -
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
 
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
 
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)
2:00 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)
7:00 pm; TRP; 612-333-3010; $13 - $15
 
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)
2:00 and 7:30 pm; JGL; 612-822-7063; $21 - $36
 
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)
2:00 and 6:00 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)
5:00 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)
5:00 pm; CDT; 952-934-1525; $26-$59

 
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)
2:00 and 7:00 pm; OLT; 952-474-5951; $18 - $26
 
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)
7:00 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53
 
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 11 -
Nothing has been posted here as yet.
 
August 12 -
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
 
August 13 -
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 13 - 14
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
 

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

 
August 14 -
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
 
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
 
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
 
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

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