Minnetonka Theatre Presents Two Behind the Scenes Events

Up next on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage, Minnetonka Theatre will present Dracula - The Musical (November 4-19) and The Sound of Music (December 9-18). Theatre lovers should mark their calendars for exclusive opportunities to learn more about both shows and get a closer look at how Minnetonka Theatre continues to bring a little bit of Broadway to their own backyard!

First Dracula - The Fashion Show, an intimate gala in the new Studio Theatre, will feature cast members modeling some of Catherine Zuber's Tony Award nominated costumes from the original Broadway production. Minnetonka Theatre's designers will talk about the exciting challenge of bringing the thrilling Victorian romance to life.

"It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for our students to be able to wear a costume that was actually used on Broadway," says costume designer Jan Battles. "I am thrilled that we can once again blend our own custom-built costumes with these pieces from Costume World's Broadway Collection!"

This event will be hosted immediately before the matinee of Dracula - The Musical on November 13. Coffee and desserts will be provided by the Minnetonka Theatre Curtain Call Club and seating is limited.

Next up special guest and Minnetonka resident Debbie Turner, the actress who played Marta von Trapp in The Sound of Music movie, will invite audience members to stay for a free post-show talkback in conjunction with the production's December 10 matinee. Turner will discuss making the movie, working with Julie Andrews, growing up as a child star, and life after The Sound of Music.

Fact Sheet

Dracula - The Fashion Show
November 13 @ 2:30pm (before 4:00pm matinee of Dracula - The Musical)
Limited seating - call the Box Office at 952.401.5898 to make your free reservations
Location: Arts Center on 7 Studio Theatre
18285 Highway 7 (Corner of Hwy 7 and 101)
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Debbie Turner: The Sound of Music Post-show Talkback
December 10 @ 4:30pm (after 2:00pm matinee of The Sound of Music)
No additional reservations needed for those who attend the 2:00pm matinee
Location: Arts Center on 7 Main Stage
18285 Highway 7 (Corner of Hwy 7 and 101)
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Dracula - The Musical
Presented by Minnetonka High School
Director: Kent Knutson
Dates: November 4, 5, 10*, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30pm
November 13 @ 4:00pm
*ASL Translation by MHS students under supervision of teacher Leah Bender
Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music
Presented by Minnetonka Theatre
Director: Trent Boyum
Dates: December 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30pm
December 10 and 17 at 2:00pm
December 11 and 18 @ 4:00pm
Tickets: $18 Adult, $16 Senior (65+), $12 Youth (under 18)
$10 Student (w/valid ID at Box Office)
Box Office: 952.401.5898 or online at www.minnetonkatheatre.com

To post a comment, you must register and login.