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Review: GROUPTHINK at Six Points Theater

What did our critic think of GROUPTHINK at Six Points Theater?
Honor Your Instincts at Live Action Set's IMPULSE TRAINING Workshop

There's still time to register for this joyful and innovative workshop series! 
Joanna Harmon and Eva Schulte to Lead Impulse Training Workshop

Heighten the sense to your own impulses through playful movement. Learn to honor your instincts--for performance, for improvisatory practice, and for daily life. Open to individuals of all experience levels. We believe the diversity with a group supports exponential growth of each of the participants.
THE BIG LOWDOWN Opens Wednesday

The BIG LOWDOWN opens on Wednesday, August 24! Presented by Bedlam Lowertown, in collaboration with Dangerous Productions and Live Action Set.
Minneapolis's Southern Theater Featured as Only Performance Group to Be Included in Brackets For Good

The tournament has begun! As a resident company of ARTshare at the Southern Theater, we're writing with some fun news! The Southern is the first and only performance or performing arts group to be included in the Brackets For Good giving event. With your support, ARTshare has the chance of winning $10,000. This benefits Live Action Set as well as over 25 other Twin Cities performance companies. 
BWW Reviews: The Minnesota Fringe Festival Delivers an Amazing Smorgasbord of Theater

Helly my Broadway World Minneapolis friends. I know it's been a while since I've shared anything with you, but that's because I've been all-consumed by the 174-show 11-day festival that is the Minnesota Fringe. If you have not yet sampled from this glorious smorgasbord, don't worry, the fest continues through August 9 with 4-7 shows offered each day at 15 venues in Minneapolis, plus 9 site-specific shows. Believe me, I understand that this can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Read on to see a list of my 10 favorite shows of the Fringe so far. Now get out there, open your eyes and your heart and your mind, and see some of the beautiful, challenging, hilarious, disturbing, silly, profound, amazing theater that this festival has to offer.
McKnight Fellows Austene Van and Sally Wingert to Present Works in Progress, 6/29

2014-15 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows Austene Van and Sally Wingert, along with their collaborators, will present selections from works in progress on June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Illusion Theater.
Live Action Set's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Extends Through May 3

Live Action Set, Dangerous Productions and The Soap Factory are excited to announce the reimagining of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT; 2014's sellout Fringe Festival hit - now extended through May 3rd by popular demand!
MJTC Presents THE CHANUKAH GUEST, Now thru 12/21

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will feature The Chanukah Guest, a new commission and world premiere production, as its holiday show this year. The Chanukah Guest will run from today, December 4 - 21, 2014 at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116.
MJTC to Present THE CHANUKAH GUEST, 12/4-21

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company (MJTC) will feature The Chanukah Guest, a new commission and world premiere production, as its holiday show this year. The Chanukah Guest will run from December 4 - 21, 2014 at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116. This production is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. For tickets, call (651)647-4315 or visit www.mnjewishtheatre.org.
Jim Lichtscheidl, Dan Beckmann and More Make Up Cast of THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY at Minnesota Jewish Theatre, Now thru 5/11

Minnesota Jewish Theater Company is pleased to announce the cast for the regional premiere of The History of Invulnerability by David Bar Katz and directed by Hayley Finn. The show tells the story of the creation of Superman by Jerry Siegel with illustrator Joe Shuster, and the rise of this superhero to iconic status during the 1930s and 40s. Based on true events, this intriguing new play tells the tumultuous story, intertwining the events of a world in strife, a place where even Superman has his limits.
Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company's THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY to Open 4/19

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company will present The History of Invulnerability, running April 19 through May 11, 2014.
Jim Lichtscheidl, Dan Beckmann, & More Make Up Cast of THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY at Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company; Show runs 4/19-5/11

Minnesota Jewish Theater Company is pleased to announce the cast for the regional premiere of The History of Invulnerability by David Bar Katz and directed by Hayley Finn. The show tells the story of the creation of Superman by Jerry Siegel with illustrator Joe Shuster, and the rise of this superhero to iconic status during the 1930s and 40s. Based on true events, this intriguing new play tells the tumultuous story, intertwining the events of a world in strife, a place where even Superman has his limits.
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards LAST CHANCE - Kendall Anne Thompson Leads!

Voting is now underway for Minneapolis! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Holiday Madness Awards Update 12/20 - Dean Holt Leads!

Voting is now underway for Minneapolis! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
Minneapolis Winter Storm Watch Awards Update 12/13 - Ron Peluso Winning Best Director!

Voting is now underway for Minneapolis! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards Update 12/6 - Norah Long Winning Best Actress!

Voting is now underway for Minneapolis! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
Post-Turkey BroadwayWorld Minneapolis Awards Update 11/29 - Bloomington Civic Theater Winning Best Community Theatre!

Voting is now underway for Minneapolis! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.
BWW Review: CTC's CHARLOTTE'S WEB Is A Delight For The Whole Family

Everyone knows the tale of Fern, Wilbur and Charlotte from the beloved classic children's book Charlotte's Web by E.B. White and now for the first time you can see them come to life on the Children's Theatre Company stage. Brilliantly directed by Greg Banks, this production is fun and entertaining whether you have kids or not. He did an amazing job bringing our favorite barnyard story to life...from the acting, scenery, lighting and costumes this show shines as a whole.
Photo Flash: First Look at Children's Theatre Company's CHARLOTTE'S WEB

CHARLOTTE'S WEB by Joseph Robinette, based on the book by E.B. White, is directed by Greg Banks on the Children's Theatre Company's UnitedHealth Group Stage, running now through October 27, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

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