Now Playing Onstage in Minneapolis - Week of 1/20/2013

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REEL TALK: THE LANGUAGE YOU CRY IN
Penumbra Theatre Company
1/21-1/21/2013
Penumbra Theatre Company: - dir: Sarah Bellamy.
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (MEGAMIX)
Youth Performing Arts, Forest Hills United Methodist
1/11-1/23/2013
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. This version of JOSEPH?DREAMCOAT features extended songs and dances. The Megamix is available as a separate rental with this version. Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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SEUSSICAL
EAGLE RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1/17-1/26/2013
Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (LUCKY STIFF, MY FAVORITE YEAR, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and RAGTIME) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.SEUSSICAL is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting, and costume design.More Ahrens and FlahertyFor complet
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DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR
DULUTH PLAYHOUSE INC
1/24-1/27/2013
Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. is a fast-paced stage adaptation of featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
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THEATER LATTE'DA
1/3-1/27/2013
Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA is a contemporary musicaltake on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princessand an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the younglovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set a shining exampleof true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differencesbetween their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace andprosperity.With a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads androusing choral numbers, Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA is a modern crowdpleaser that embraces multi-cultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging andsinging.
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Elton John AND Tim Rice'S AIDA
Theater Latte Da
1/3-1/27/2013
- Robert Falls, David Henry Hwang, Linda Woolverton; lyrics: Tim Rice; music: Elton John; dir: Peter Rothstein.
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AS YOU LIKE IT
Guthrie Theater
1/12-2/3/2013
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The Acting Company'S AS YOU LIKE IT
Guthrie Theater
1/12-2/3/2013
Dowling Studio: - William Shakespeare; dir: Dan Rothenberg.
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JITNEY
Penumbra Theatre Company
1/4-2/3/2013
Penumbra Theatre Company: - August Wilson; dir: Lou Bellamy.
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DAMN YANKEES
ASHLAND PRODUCTIONS
1/25-2/10/2013
Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway classic DAMN YANKEES. Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self, and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, DAMN YANKEES is a home-run hit featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. The perfect choice for a high school's spring musical or community theatre production, DAMN YANKEES is sure to please.
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THE TIGER AMONG US
Mixed Blood Theatre
1/24-2/10/2013
A modern-day midwestern folktale about a Hmong American family and the tenuous bonds that tie us together. Mu welcomes award-winning playwright Lauren Yee (Ching Chong Chinaman) back to the Twin Cities for her newest play. Presented at Mixed Blood Theatre, The Tiger Among Us explores the cultural disconnect felt by an isolated Hmong American family living in rural Minnesota as two siblings seek to blend traditional Hmong family values with modern life. November in Minnesota: to bored high schooler Lia, it�s just another fricking cold month. But for Lia�s troubled father, November means the start of the hunting season and a chance to capture what has eluded him his entire life. For her entrepreneurial brother Pao, each day offers the opportunity to scratch out a new way of living in this rural landscape. But soon, Lia finds herself caught between her responsibilities and her dreams. And just outside their door, something is about to break. ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT: Lauren Yee has been a Dramatists Guild fellow, a MacDowell Colony fellow, and a member of The Public Theater Emerging Writers Group. She has also been a finalist for the Heideman Award, the Jerome Fellowship, the PEN USA Literary Award for Drama, and the Wasserstein Prize. This production is funded and commissioned by the MAP Fund. Katie Ka Vang (Playwright/Performer: WTF, Hmong Bollywood) will serve as Assistant Director and Cultural Consultant.
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LIGHT'S UP! RED RESURRECTED
Illusion Theater
1/24-2/10/2013
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THE TIGER AMONG US
Mu Performing Arts
1/25-2/10/2013
Mixed Blood Theatre: - Lauren Yee.
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NELLIE
History Theatre
1/24-2/17/2013
History Theatre: - Kim Hines; dir: Richard D. Thompson.
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Long Day's Journey Into Night in Broadway

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
Guthrie Theater
1/12-2/23/2013
For the first time in its 50-year history, the Guthrie will present this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning family drama � featuring acting dream team Helen Carey and Peter Michael Goetz under the direction of Joe Dowling. Like most American families, the Tyrones have experienced highs and lows in life � from fame and financial success to illness and loss. Yet in the course of one day in their seaside Connecticut home, their familial bond begins to unravel, and James and Mary and their sons Jamie and Edmund confront their demons in a final effort to save their family.
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LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
Guthrie Theater
1/12-2/23/2013
Wurtele Thrust Stage: - Eugene O'Neil; dir: Joe Dowling.
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PINOCCHIO
Children's Theatre Company
1/15-2/24/2013
UnitedHealth Group Stage: - dir: Greg Banks.
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THE BIGGEST LITTLE HOUSE IN THE FOREST
Children's Theatre Company
1/24-3/17/2013
Cargill Stage: - adapt: Rosanna Staffa; music: Victor Zupanc; dir: Peter C. Brosius.
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