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July 27 - 31

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)

July 27 -
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 7:30 pm; OLT; 952-474-5951; $18 - $26
 
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
 
Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood based on the book by Mike Artell
A classic tale soaked in Cajun hot sauce! Petite Rouge Riding Hood journeys south to the bayou fantasy land where she meets a gator – and what big teeth he has! This re-hot production includes a rich gumbo of accordion-flavored ballads, zydeco, Cajun fiddles, jazz and the blues.
SteppingStone Theatre (drama)
2:00 pm; SST; 612-225-9265; $7 - $11
 
Church Basement Ladies by Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson
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 a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fund Raiser, and, of course, a steaming hot July wedding. 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
 
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 7:00 pm; GUT; 612-225-6238; $11 - $53
 
The Boy Friend by Sandy Wilson
The roaring twenties are in full swing and the French Riviera is a dreamy place for young girls looking for love, and for their parents and instructors as well. As the annual carnival ball at Madame Dubonnet’s finishing school approaches all the girls are anxious to find a boyfriend, and all of them have specific candidates in mind. Will they be able to overcome all the obstacles on their path to love and unite with the boy of their dreams at the ball? This rousing musical features stunning production numbers featuring all the style of the 1920’s and all the splendor of true love.
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage (musical)
2:00 pm; LAM; 763-422-1838; $12 - $16
 
July 28 -
Nothing has been posted here as yet.
 
July 29 -
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
 
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
 
Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood based on the book by Mike Artell
A classic tale soaked in Cajun hot sauce! Petite Rouge Riding Hood journeys south to the bayou fantasy land where she meets a gator – and what big teeth he has! This re-hot production includes a rich gumbo of accordion-flavored ballads, zydeco, Cajun fiddles, jazz and the blues.
SteppingStone Theatre (drama)
10:00 and 12:00 pm; SST; 612-225-9265; $7 - $11
 
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
July 30 - 31
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
 
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
 
Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood based on the book by Mike Artell
A classic tale soaked in Cajun hot sauce! Petite Rouge Riding Hood journeys south to the bayou fantasy land where she meets a gator – and what big teeth he has! This re-hot production includes a rich gumbo of accordion-flavored ballads, zydeco, Cajun fiddles, jazz and the blues.
SteppingStone Theatre (drama)
10:00 and 12:00 pm; SST; 612-225-9265; $7 - $11
 
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
 
July 31 -
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
 
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
 
Church Basement Ladies by Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson
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 a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fund Raiser, and, of course, a steaming hot July wedding. 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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