Michael Gruber

Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of WHITE CHRISTMAS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?

Review: GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?

GREASE Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

GREASE, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' most popular show, will return to the Main Stage for the first time in eight years. The original Rock ‘n’ Roll musical, GREASE, opens to a week of preview performances this week.

Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Mar 9, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres?

Kylie Minogue Adds 10 New Las Vegas Residency Dates
by Michael Major - Aug 14, 2023

Blurring the lines between an intimate club, concert, and non-stop entertainment venue, Voltaire will usher in a new destination nightlife scene with Minogue at the forefront in an exclusive U.S residency that comes on the heels of her smash hit “Padam Padam” and upcoming “Tension” album release.

Kylie Minogue Confirms Las Vegas Residency at The Venetian This Fall
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2023

Blurring the lines between an intimate club, concert, and non-stop entertainment venue, Voltaire will usher in a new destination nightlife scene with Minogue at the forefront in an exclusive U.S residency that comes on the heels of her smash hit “Padam Padam” and upcoming “Tension” album release. Find out all the deatils and how to get tickets!

Interview: Will Dusek of JERSEY BOYS at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Jul 27, 2023

With phenomenal music, memorable characters and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Experience electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn” and “My Eyes Adored You” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

BWW Interview: Michael Gruber of FOOTLOOSE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared F - Mar 23, 2022

I was fortunate to interview Michael Gruber who is currently playing Reverend Shaw Moore in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres production of Footloose.

BWW Feature: Stephen's Sondheim (or How a Stranger Informed Five Decades of One Life)
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 30, 2021

Everyone has a story or stories about the ways in which their life was changed by the presence in this world of Stephen Sondheim. This is mine.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Ashland Productions's SHREK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Ashland's SHREK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Stages Theatre Teams Up With ICA Foodshelf For STONE SOUP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021

This original musical adaptation is an encore 'Out of the Box' experience originally produced live on stage in 2017, STONE SOUP is based on the classic folktale with script written by Jeannine Coulombe, music composed by Michael Gruber and lyrics written by Jeannine Coulombe and Michael Gruber.

Stages Theatre Company Extends Journey OUT OF THE BOX
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2021

Stages Theatre Company (STC), rings in the new year and continues the journey OUT OF THE BOX! STC has adapted and journeyed OUT OF THE BOX since the start of the pandemic, providing engaging and meaningful theatre experiences for youth.

ATC Announces 2020-21 Board of Directors President and New Members
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2020

The American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) has announced new members joining its 2020-2021 Board of Directors.

Photo Flash: Stages Theatre Company Presents THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2019

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING comes to Stages Theatre Company

The Design Process Comes Alive With The Most Magnificent Thing At Stages Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2019

Stages Theatre Company (STC) is excited to continue its 2018/2019 Most Magnificent Season with The Most Magnificent Thing, based on Ashley Spire's bestselling book published by Kids Can Press. The STEM-inspired production follows a creative little girl, Maggie, who is determined to make the most magnificent thing for her canine best friend but discovers that the invention process is anything but easy. With colorful characters, beautiful music, and a lovable dog, this world-premiere musical adaptation about learning through perseverance and hard work jumps off the page and onto our mainstage on April 12 through May 12, 2019.