Comedies & Farces BLITHE SPIRIT | Nov. 25, 2017–Jan. 14, 2018 Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN) By Noel Coward. Set in the 1940s, this comedy is about a novelist and his new wife who host a dinner party that includes a séance. Unfortunately, the ghost of the author’s annoying first wife shows up and decides not to leave. Tickets TBA | guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224 TAKING STEPS | Sept. 8–Oct. 1, 2017 Theatre in the Round (245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN) By Alan Ayckbourn. Roland, a hard-drinking tycoon, plans to buy an old mansion rumored to be haunted and to have been a brothel. Things get out of hand when the family arrives–his dissatisfied wife, his boring brother and his boring brother’s neurotic ex-fiancée–not to mention his confused lawyer. Written to take place only in the round, Theatre in the Round is the perfect venue for this farce. $15-$22 | theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010 EX-GAYS: NOT A STR8 REMOUNT | Sept. 14–30, 2017 Savage Umbrella, SpringHouse Ministry Center (610 W. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN) By Eric F. Avery. Directed by Laura Leffler. Created with Savage Umbrella & ensembles. Set in fictional Camp Str8-N-Arrow, this is the campy story of Pastor Brian and his staff as they help campers turn off their homosexual feelings and turn on their love of the heterosexual life. $15-$25 pick your own price | savageumbrella.org The Looney Lutherans in: LIVIN’ LA VIDA LUTHERAN! | Through Oct. 21, 2017 Plymouth Playhouse, Best Western Kelly Inn (2705 Annapolis Ln. N, Minneapolis, MN) You don’t have to be Lutheran to love these wacky Lutheran gals who use music, comedy, and some help from the audience to promote their new cookbook and “lifestyle guide”. Who can resist a book that includes the Lutherans’ food wheel (hotdish), and Lutherans’ Beauty Tips using items from your own kitchen? $29-$40 | plymouthplayhouse.com | 763.553.1600 HENRY AND ALICE INTO THE WILD Sept. 15–Oct. 22, 2017 Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th St., Saint Paul, MN) When Henry unexpectedly loses his job, he and Joan find themselves in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Their vacation plans are downgraded to a camping trip, leading to many comical challenges for the married couple. $27-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005 | Tues., Sept. 19, 7:30PM is 99¢ Bargain Preview. THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Oct. 26–Nov.12, 2017 Lakeshore Players (4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake, MN) By Charles Ludlam. Directed by Gorden Hedahl. In this comedy that playfully satirizes theatre and film (especially melodrama, Gothic horror and the farce), you will meet a sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess straight from her tomb. You will also witness murder and mayhem in high camp. $19-$25 | lakeshoreplayers.org | 651.429.5674 HARVEY | Nov. 3–11, 2017 Prior Lake Players, Twin Oaks Middle School (15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake, MN) By Mary Chase. Directed by Lisa Johnson & Thomas Jenner. Elwood has an invisible friend named Harvey. Elwood is an adult male and Harvey is a six-foot tall rabbit. Elwood’s sister refuses to put up with Harvey any longer. But maybe Harvey isn’t so bad after all. Tickets TBA | plplayers.org | 952.447.4788 SHE KILLS MONSTERS | Nov. 29–Dec. 2, 2017 Normandale Community College (9700 France Ave. S, Bloomington, MN) By Qui Nguyen. When Agnes discovers her deceased sister’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she begins a journey into her sister’s lively imagination. Agnes must confront not only the monsters of the game, but also those of her own making. This is an action-packed comedy with adult themes and content. Not recommended for children. Tickets TBA | normandale.edu/communityevents | 952.487.7462 See Also: THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN | Sept. 28–Oct. 8, 2017 Twin Cities Community Theatre | tctheatre.com NO CHILD–See About Theatre section. SISTER ACT–See Musical Theatre section. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS–See Musical Theatre section. MURDER ON THE RERUN!–See Murder, Mystery, Horror section. ONE ACT COLLECTION 2017–See New, Unique & Challenging section. BE MY BABY–See Love & Romance section See Holiday Events section. Exploring Theatre 16 | www.tctosca.com
20480MP
To see the actual publication please follow the link above