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Curiocity Review: ‘Rock Of Ages’ Musical Not For All Ages, But Rocks

hen a musical has people humming, singing (sometimes hysterically) and air-guitar-playing the hit songs of the show before it even starts, it’s gonna be a good time.

2013/05/18

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Curiocity: Q&A With Rock Of Ages Cast Member

Beyond the headbanging rock hair and the heavy metal T’s, there will be a familiar face in the crowd. Minneapolis native Danny McHugh will be among the rock concert cast otherwise known as “Rock of Ages,” which kicks off Friday at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

2013/05/13

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Curiocity Review: ‘Mary Poppins’ Brings Disney Magic To Life

No one needed a bright, colorful, uplifting performance — proving there’s magic in an old trusty umbrella — more than winter weary Minnesota.

2013/04/24

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Curiocity: Q&A With ‘Mary Poppins’ Cast Member

When Mary Poppins flies into Minneapolis on her trusty umbrella — yes, fingers crossed she won’t be swept up in yet another April snowstorm — she’ll bring one of our own home.

2013/04/18

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Curiocity: Q&A With ‘Spamalot’ Star, Thomas DeMarcus

For only three performances, “Monty Python’s Spamalot” will come to the home of Spam Town USA.

2013/03/13

The cast of 'The Book of Mormon' during the curtain call on the opening night of 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway at Eugene O'Neill Theatre on March 24, 2011 in New York City. (credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Lottery Tickets Available For ‘Book Of Mormon’

Didn’t score tickets to the sold-out debut of “The Book of Mormon” in February? Well, you’re not totally out of luck.

2013/01/17

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Disney’s Star Wars

We know that Disney purchased the rights to Star Wars.  What if they decided to make a musical version of the story.  It might go like this.

2013/01/10

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Curiocity: Q&A With John O’Hurley, ‘Chicago’s’ Billy Flynn

When “Chicago” opens Tuesday night at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, audiences will be graced with a very familiar face.

2012/08/07

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Curiocity: Q&A With The Star Of ‘Roman Holiday,’ The Musical

So when the decision was made to turn the iconic film into a musical on the Guthrie stage, there were certainly some big shoes to fill. Luckily, for the Guthrie — and local audiences — they found their princess in newcomer Stephanie Rothenberg.

2012/07/09

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Curiocity: The Addams Family Musical, Not Quite As Creepy

We’re all familiar with The Addams Family — the jet black hair of mother Morticia, the sliver of a mustache that sits atop Gomez’s upper lip and the expressionless face of daughter Wednesday. But on stage, this family is not nearly as creepy as you may remember.

2012/05/09

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Curiocity: Q&A With The Addams Family’s Daughter

They may be creepy and kooky on TV and in the movies, but what is The Addams Family like on stage? Daughter Wednesday (played by Cortney Wolfson) said they’re surprisingly funny and completely original.

2012/05/07

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Nat King Cole Musical Returns To Penumbra

A musical based on Nat King Cole’s struggles on the set of his pioneering 1957 TV show is back by popular demand on a Twin Cities stage.

2011/11/17

Tracie Bennett in End of the Rainbow

Tracie Bennett Is Judy Garland In ‘End Of The Rainbow’

Actress Tracie Bennett recently visited the Guthrie Theater in preparation for her upcoming January run of the show End of the Rainbow, in which she portrays Minnesota’s own Judy Garland in the later years of the star’s career.

2011/06/13

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Curiocity: Smiling Ear-To-Ear Over ‘Annie’

The Children’s Theatre Company’s production of the classic rags-to-riches musical, “Annie” is a classic that will have you smiling ear-to-ear and falling in love with the many characters played by just a few actors.

2011/04/18

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Curiocity: Though Plenty Of Body, ‘Hair’ Falls A Little Flat

A revival of the original 1967 show, “Hair” is all about the teen rebellion of that era — from sex and drugs to rock ‘n’ roll and the ultimate sense of doing what feels good.

2011/03/02

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