Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE BODYGUARD US Tour
The U.S. National tour of the hit musical, THE BODYGUARD, launched on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis as part of Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2016-2017 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season.
Hennepin Theatre Trust Launches “5 TO 10 ON HENNEPIN” with Music, Art and Culture on Thursday, Aug. 18
Hennepin Theatre Trust launches its new placemaking project 5 TO 10 ON HENNEPIN on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. on Hennepin Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Streets. A full schedule of arts and cultural activities and entertainment will happen in the Orpheum Theatre parking lot, the FAIR School alleyway and the Marin Restaurant & Bar courtyard. This exciting new project is a joint effort with Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Project for Public Spaces to create and activate public spaces within the WeDo MPLS Cultural District.
NEWSIES National Tour Breaks Box Office Record in Minneapolis
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that the Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin Season engagement of Disney's NEWSIES set a box office record for the highest-grossing one-week theatrical engagement at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. The award-winning musical grossed sales of $1,448,779.50 for the week ending Feb. 14, 2016 and attracted more than 20,000 patrons to the West Downtown MPLS Cultural District (WeDo) during its eight performances.
Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces 2016-2017 Broadway on Hennepin Season - Tickets On Sale Now
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the 2016-2017 Broadway on Hennepin Season, featuring the best of Broadway with five Minnesota premieres and five returning favorites. Making their Minneapolis premieres are Fun Home, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the 2015 Tony Award-winning Best Play; and Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, the critically acclaimed 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical.
Gloria Freeman Joins Hennepin Theatre Trust's Board
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the election of Gloria Freeman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Minneapolis-based Olu's Home, Inc. and Olu's Center, to its Board of Trustees. Freeman joins a board with extensive experience in the arts, philanthropy, politics, communications, real estate, corporate business, law and finance. Trustees serve staggered three-year terms and help move forward the Trust's mission.
Kathleen Gullickson of Best Buy Joins Hennepin Theatre Trust Board
Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced the election of Kathleen Gullickson, Director of Talent Acquisition for Best Buy, to its Board. The Trustees bring to the organization skills and experiences that include those in the arts, philanthropy, retail, politics, communications, real estate, business, law and finance.
2015-16 Broadway on Hennepin Season to Include BEAUTIFUL, 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' & More
Hennepin Theatre Trust today revealed its stellar 2015-2016 Broadway on Hennepin Season, featuring Broadway's hottest Tony Award-winning shows, seven Minnesota premieres and returning favorites. Making their local debuts are A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, winner of four 2014 Tony Awards including Best Musical; Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, the 2014 Tony Award-winning inspiring true story, and The Bridges of Madison County, the romantic 2014 Tony Award winner for Best Score and Best Orchestrations.
Theater Latte Da to Bring OLIVER! to the Pantages This Spring
OLIVER!, an re-imagining of the iconic musical based on Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, directed by the nationally acclaimed Peter Rothstein, runs February 4-March 1, 2015, at the historic Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.