Joe Sarafolean is a Twin Cities native who became captivated with the arts from a young age. His true devotion to theatre began when he was cast in Annie in the 5th grade and since then, it has grown into a full blown obsession.
A graduate of Winona State University majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in theatre. Joe now works in executive communications and is always sure to carve out time to enjoy the arts.
When he is not attending various productions around the Twin Cities, he can be seen driving around town belting show tunes, enjoying a libation at a variety of local breweries and distilleries or enjoying a quiet night at home with his husband and his pup.
Favorite Stories:
- MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Guthrie Theater - It was an exceptional production of a well known story but infused with dynamic comedy.
- THE PROM at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - The Prom is such a wonderful show that embraces acceptance and we need that mindset, today, more than ever.
- Review: BORN WITH TEETH at Guthrie Theater - A gripping play that builds to one of the greatest finales in recent memory.
- BWW Review: THE TEMPEST at The Guthrie Theatre -
- Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theater Latté Da - A beautifully told story about the effects and struggles of losing a family member and the journey through the grief and aftermath.
Review: THE LITTLE PRINCE at Guthrie Theater
December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022
A downed aviator, miles of sand dunes, a beautiful flower, a charming fox, and a Little Prince fill the McGuire Proscenium Stage with a tale of love, loss, childhood wonder, and the strength to carry on when life seems to get rough.
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Artistry Theatre And Visual Arts
July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Artistry Theatre And Visual Arts?
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Orpheum Theatre
June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022
What did our critic think of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Orpheum Theatre?
BWW Review: THE TEMPEST at The Guthrie Theatre
March 5, 2022
March 5, 2022
From the brilliant mind of Joe Dowling, comes the Guthrie Theatre's newest production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, that is certain to go down as one of the more legendary productions in the Guthrie's storied history.
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Orpheum Theatre
January 12, 2022
January 12, 2022
In a world where we seem to be surrounded by stress and despair, a show about community and lifting one another up is the perfect story to be told at this time.
BWW Interview: Kelli Foster Warder and Tamara Kangas Erickson, of LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Artistry Theatre And Visual Arts
November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021
As we brought stories back to the stage this year we focused on familiar stories with themes of togetherness, change and growth that also had a twist of something new. The story of the March girls is special and familiar to many and soars in this musical version. It gave us a chance to give folks the chance to come back to Artistry and hear the beautiful melodies or our orchestra in one of the most treasured stories of our time.
BWW Review: LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Artistry Theatre And Visual Arts
November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021
Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott, is perhaps known as one of the most formative literary works when it comes to young women. So, it may come as no surprise that it has been adapted countless times for the screen and stage, perhaps most notably the 2019 film directed by Greta Gerwig and the 2005 musical starring Sutton Foster in the star turning role of Jo March.
BWW Review: OKLAHOMA! at Orpheum Theatre
November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021
When you hear, 'Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!', what do you think of? Catchy musical numbers? Hugh Jackman's star turn as Curly? Or maybe memories of a high school production that you saw or were a part of?
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