Minnesota Local Theater Spring Preview
"Hairspray"
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 W 78th St
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-1525
www.chanhassentheatres.com
Date: Now through May 26
Price: $56 - $65
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"Hairspray" is an incredibly popular musical extravaganza based in Baltimore and includes 1960's-style dancing, rhythm and blues. Originally produced as a film in 1988, it was further popularized in a Hollywood film starring John Travolta. If nothing else, you will walk away from the show with some new hairdo ideas, but make sure to have a few cans of hairspray nearby.
"The Addams Family"
Ordway Center
345 Washington St
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 224-4222
www.ordway.org
Date: May 8th through May 20th
Price: $27 - $88
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Charles Addams' cartoons that became the television show with the great sing-along lyrics, is now a musical comedy that is touring nationally. All of your favorite characters will be come out to bring you back to those childhood memories. Don't miss your chance to see the Broadway production of "The Addams Family," running Tuesdays through Sundays at this magnificent jewel in downtown St. Paul.
"Time Stands Still"
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 377-2224
www.guthrietheater.org
Date: April 7 through May 20
Price: $24 - $62
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Written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Donald Margulies and directed by the incredible Joe Dowling, this play focuses on relationships, mid-life crises and friendships, creating a performance that's both moving and hilarious at times. It is the story of a journalist and photographer couple, James and Sarah, who return to New York from Iraq after she has been injured. Praised by the New York Times, it will be staged on the McGuire Proscenium Stage at the world-renowned Guthrie in downtown Minneapolis.
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement"
Plymouth Playhouse
2705 Annapolis Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 553-1600
plymouthplayhouse.com
Date: Now through August 26
Price: $26 - $38
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Located in the Best Western Kelly Inn, just 15 minutes west of downtown Minneapolis, the furthest seat from stage is just 25 feet away at this intimate 211-seat theatre. The Plymouth Playhouse is hosting "A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement" this spring and summer season. The current Church Basement Ladies are at it again as this musical comedy presents stories of faith, friendship and absolute craziness that has the audience rolling in the aisles.
"Doubt, A Parable"
Park Square Theatre
20 W 7th Place
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 291-7005
parksquaretheatre.org
Date: April 20 through May 13
Price: $25 - $58
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Park Square has been delighting Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theatre fans since 1975 with top-rate performances and an amazing array of theatrical opportunities. This spring, it is hosting "Doubt," a story of Sister Aloysius and her battle with charismatic Father Flynn. The fascinating play focuses on truth and personal integrity, as the two lock horns over her belief that the priest is showing particular favor to one of her students.
As if these aren't enough, check out the plays and musicals offered by Old Log Theater in Greenwood, the Hennepin Theatre Trust Series that presents at the Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century theaters in downtown Minneapolis, and the Mixed Blood Theatre near Seven Corners, also in Minneapolis.
