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TheaterAllYearProgramGuide2013:ThirdEdition

Theater All Year offers you an easy and affordable way to enjoy a huge variety of Twin Cities theater offerings throughout the season. Use the vouchers to reserve seats for any of the designated performances by over two dozen theater groups. There's no standing in rush lines, no hassles, just the opportunity to step out and sample new stages and theatrical experiences, at a savings. Vouchers expire July 31, 2013

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TheaterAllYearProgramGuide20122013..................................................................1 TableofContents .....................................................................................................................1 HowtoUse..................................................................................................................................3 OtherNotes ................................................................................................................................4 20122013ProgramGuide...................................................................................................4 BalletoftheDolls/RitzTheater ................................................................................................... 4
Cinderella............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Sinderella ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 VenusandAdonis............................................................................................................................................ 4 CabaretNudista:TheMusicofTijuana.................................................................................................. 4 BoxWineTheater ............................................................................................................................. 5 RaucousCaucusIII.......................................................................................................................................... 5 WhatHappenedtotheDollar? .................................................................................................................. 5 BryantLakeBowl ............................................................................................................................. 5 Christmas:Impossible................................................................................................................................... 5 JoyVeh!AllIWantforChristmasisaJew!.......................................................................................... 5 Troy!TheMusical .......................................................................................................................................... 6 AVeryDieHardChristmas ........................................................................................................................ 6 GodRestYeScaryGentlemen,ChristmasGhostStories ............................................................... 6 Obsessed ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

Martina'sBroadwayCabaret:AnotherTotallyF*ckedChristmas............................................ 7 BabyNewYear'sTimeTravelingDiaperParty#2.......................................................................... 7 TheYearinDenial:TheScrimshawBrothers'NYE'sComedyExtravaganza ....................... 7 CommonwealTheatreCompany ................................................................................................. 8 AChristmasCarol............................................................................................................................................ 8 MetalChildren .................................................................................................................................................. 8 FrankTheatre .................................................................................................................................... 8 TheSantalandDiaries ................................................................................................................................... 8 FreshwaterTheatreCompany...................................................................................................... 9 TheGiftedProgram ........................................................................................................................................ 9 GirlFridayProductions .................................................................................................................. 9 CaminoReal....................................................................................................................................................... 9 HistoryTheatre ................................................................................................................................. 9 ChristmasofSwing ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Nellie.................................................................................................................................................................. 10 CourtingHarry .............................................................................................................................................. 10 ThisSideofParadise................................................................................................................................... 11 JokingEnvelope...............................................................................................................................11 Obsessed .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 JungleTheatre .................................................................................................................................11 IntheNextRoom.......................................................................................................................................... 12 VenusinFur .................................................................................................................................................. 12 Deathtrap......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Urinetown:TheMusical ........................................................................................................................... 12 FoolforLove ................................................................................................................................................. 13 DrivingMissDaisy ....................................................................................................................................... 13 LoudmouthCollective ...................................................................................................................13 ThomPain ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 NewCenturyTheatre ....................................................................................................................13 ReeferMadness............................................................................................................................................. 13 SunsetBoulevard ......................................................................................................................................... 14 NewNativeTheatre .......................................................................................................................14 OpenEyeFigureTheatre..............................................................................................................14 LittleDickens ................................................................................................................................................. 14 OpenWindowTheatre..................................................................................................................14 AnO.HenryChristmas............................................................................................................................... 14 Shadowlands .................................................................................................................................................. 15 MercyUnrelenting ....................................................................................................................................... 15 PangeaWorldTheater ..................................................................................................................15 ThePhoenixTheaterProject......................................................................................................15 PioneerPlaceon5th .......................................................................................................................15 LaughingAlltheWayIII:It'saWonderfulShow............................................................................ 16 WaitingforGodot......................................................................................................................................... 16 BeyondTherapy............................................................................................................................................ 16 ForeverPlaid.................................................................................................................................................. 17 Playwrights'Center.......................................................................................................................17 SavageUmbrella .............................................................................................................................17 Emma&Harriet ............................................................................................................................................ 17 RainFollowsthePlow................................................................................................................................ 17 StagesTheatreCompany..............................................................................................................18

Madeline's Christmas ............................................................................................................ 18 Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly .................................................................................... 18 Owl Moon......................................................................................................................................................... 18 ZenShorts........................................................................................................................................................ 19 CinderEdna .................................................................................................................................................... 19 AladdinJr. ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 SteppingstoneTheater..................................................................................................................19 TheBestChristmasPageantEver ......................................................................................................... 19 Ruby!TheStoryofRubyBridges ......................................................................................................... 20 Kickin'ItIrish ................................................................................................................................................ 20 HeartbeatoftheDrum ............................................................................................................................... 20 TheTrueStoryoftheThreeLittlePigs............................................................................................... 20 SwandiveTheatre...........................................................................................................................20 TheatreofFools ..............................................................................................................................21 TheatreProRata.............................................................................................................................21 LoversandExecutioners........................................................................................................................... 21 Neighborhoods3:RequisitionofDoom ............................................................................................. 21 Emilie:LaMarquiseDuChatuletDefendsHerLifeTonight..................................................... 21 WalkingShadowTheaterCompany .........................................................................................22 TheLegendofSleepyHollow.................................................................................................................. 22 GrossIndependency:TheThreeTrialsofOscarWilde ............................................................... 22 Cabal .................................................................................................................................................................. 22 YellowTreeTheatre ......................................................................................................................22 MiracleonChristmasLake....................................................................................................................... 23 CircleMirrorTransformation................................................................................................................. 23 StayTuned....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Sylvia.................................................................................................................................................................. 23 YouthPerformanceCompany.....................................................................................................24 Mean .................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Narnia................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Revolution'63................................................................................................................................................ 24 FreetoBeYouandMe........................................................................................................................... 24

HowtoUse
1. Choose a performance from the Program Guide at www.TheaterAllYear.com. Vouchers are only valid for productions and dates listed in the Program Guide, but the guide is updated periodically through the season. 2. Reserve your seats by calling the theater's box office directly. Telephone numbers and addresses are provided in the program guide. Tell the box office that you would like to exchange your Theater All Year voucher(s) for a ticket (or tickets) on your chosen date. 3. Exchange your voucher for a ticket at the theater box office on or before the day of the performance. You must present one voucher for each reserved ticket. No tickets will be issued without an exchange of an equal number of vouchers. 4. Enjoy the show!

OtherNotes
Check the expiration date on your vouchers before making reservations. Vouchers purchased for the 2012-2013 season expire 7/31/2013. Theater box offices will not honor expired vouchers. Theater All Year vouchers are non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or destroyed, and may not be combined with any other offer. All reservations are subject to seating availability. When you make your reservations, the theater may ask for a credit card number to hold your tickets until you pick them up. You will not be charged if you pick up your tickets on or before the date of the performance. For customer service, please email tay@theaterallyear.com. While Entropy Publishing assumes no responsibility for seat availability or published theater restrictions, please notify us if you encounter any other problems redeeming your Theater All Year vouchers

20122013ProgramGuide
BalletoftheDolls/RitzTheater
345 13th Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 (612) 623-7660 www.ritzdolls.com Cinderella November 30 December 23, 2012 For the whole family. SINderella December 7 31, 2012 A new twisted version of the classic tale. Same story, different circumstances. The fable is set in a brothel where Sinderella is forced to work for her stepmother, the Madam and her two whore daughters. You cannot even imagine the rest! A must-see to be believed. This show is 18+ VenusandAdonis(andothersensorypoetry) Spring 2013 CabaretNudista:TheMusicofTijuana June 2013

BoxWineTheatre
boxwinetheatre.com

RaucousCaucusIII January 2013 WhatHappenedtotheDollar? May 2013 By Sam Graber.

BryantLakeBowl
810 W Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 825-8949 www.bryantlakebowl.com Christmas:Impossible November 23 December 9, 2012 When a sinister global conspiracy of puppets threaten to steal all the worlds toys, only one man can stop them: Secret Agent Santa! The creators of the holiday hit The Harty Boys Save Christmas return with a brand new comedy for the whole family! Your mission, should you choose to accept it: join Comedy Suitcase and Santa Claus in a brand new holiday spy adventure! When a global conspiracy of sinister puppets threatens to steal all the world's toys, only one man can sneak into their deadly lair and return the toys before Christmas morning: Secret Agent Santa! The creators of The Harty Boys Save Christmas return with another action packed comedy for the whole family! WARNING: This message will self-destruct in 321. By Tim Uren. JoyVeh:AllIwantforChristmasisaJew! November 29, 30 & December 13, 2012 Joy Veh is back with an all-new holiday show after a sold-out run! Hanukkah is just around the corner and Joy has a lot of tricks up her blouse for finding holiday love. Join Joy in a riotous evening of merriment, matchmaking and holiday fun. Goys, couples, singles and Jews are all invited to an unforgettable show that you'll want to make a new holiday tradition... with Joy! Joy Veh, a self-proclaimed matchmaker and mensch, is back to dish about all things love. Join Joy for an unforgettable evening of matchmaking, merriment and laughter. Joy's interactive show will leave you verklempt! Grab a glass of Manischewitz and learn about the "Joy" of relationships. Troy!TheMusical December 2, 9, 10 & 17, 2012

The runaway musical comedy is back! Fresh off of its success at the 2012 Minnesota Fringe Festival, this epic retelling of the Trojan War is returning to the Bryant Lake Bowl for a three-week run this December. When lonely Paris bemoans his non-existent love life, Aphrodite presents him the most beautiful girl in the world. One problem: she's married to a maniacal war lord. Whoops! It's ten years of battle and heartbreak as Helen and Paris discover their love for the ages, and find just how rough the course of true love can run. Featuring all new scenes and the toe-tapping number "Let's Build a Horse", this spirited and original work incorporates ancient Greek history with Broadway-style show-tunes. Join Paris, Helen, Hector, Achilles, Odysseus --and of course that infamous wooden horse-- for the laughs and thrills that only a rousing kick-line can bring. This holiday season, get ready to go Greek! Written and directed by Maggie K. Sotos. Music by Joseph Y. AVeryDieHardChristmas December 7, 8, 13 15, 2012 High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He's alone, tired...and he doesn't like Christmas. From the creative minds of Mainly Me Productions and Dana's Boys comes a new holiday treat with all the trimmings: singing, dancing, and bloodshed. Don't miss this soon-to-be yuletide tradition which proves once and for all that Die Hard is a Christmas movie: A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS!" GodRestYeScaryGentlemen,ChristmasGhostStories December 15, 16, 23, & 30, 2012 Three classics with Christmas themes: "The Hauntings at Grantley Grange," a Victorianera cross between a ghost story and a screwball comedy; "The Broken-Hearted Ghost," about how annoying it can be to have a ghost in the house; and "The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall," one of the most famous ghost stories ever written. Light, fast-paced, witty comedies in the vein of Oscar Wilde, accompanied by live theremin music. Fun for the whole family - just a little spooky, not really scary at all. Obsessed(withJosephScrimshaw) December 20, 2012 Critically acclaimed comedian Joseph Scrimshaws live comedy podcast about liking things a little too much. Decembers show is the BACK TO THE FUTURE special featuring actor/comedian JOSH CARSON, actual physics professor DR.JIM KAKALIOS, and actor who saw Back To The Future once when she was a kid ANNA 6

SUNDBERG. Why do we love this movie? Why do we hate the third one? Why arent we more grossed out about the whole mom as a love interest thing? To listen to past episodes, check out the podcast at http://josephscrimshaw.com MartinasBroadwayCabaret:AnotherTotallyF*ckedChristmas December 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2012 Love it or hate it Christmas comes once a year, and Martina and crew are back for more! Packed with beloved carols, Broadway Christmas anthems, and ill-informed political satire, Silver Slipper Productions brings their signature blend of comedy and music to Bryant Lake Bowl this holiday season for a second year. So merry friggin' Christmas, and come see our show! BabyNewYearsTimeTravelingDiaperParty#2 December 31, 2012 5 pm & 7 pm Comedy Suitcase ("the preferred choice for family friendly hysterics" - City Pages) invites you to ring in the New Year and still be home in time for bed! From the creators of the Fringe hit The Gentlemen's Pratfall Club comes an early bird New Year's Eve countdown for the whole family! Comedy! Dance! Grown Men in Diapers! Featuring your hosts Joshua English Scrimshaw and Levi Weinhagen! With the added comedy talent of Josh Carson, Adrienne English, Dan Hetzel, Andy Kraft and Laura Zabel! Plus the hilarious child labor of Aaron and Miriam English Scrimshaw, Andrew Moy and Irene Weinhagen! TheYearinDenial:TheScrimshawBrothersNewYearsEveComedyExtravaganza! December 31, 2012 9 pm & 11 pm Laugh in the New Year with critically acclaimed comedians The Scrimshaw Brothers and their special guests! An irreverent mix of smart sketch, stand-up, and improv comedy! Plus more broken resolutions than you can shake a Scrimshaw at! The late show goes all the way to 2013!

CommonwealTheatreCompany
208 Parkway Ave. N Lanesboro, MN 55949 (800) 657-7025 www.commonwealtheatre.org

AChristmasCarol November 16 December 23, 2012 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Commonweal's unique adaptation of Dickens' holiday classic returns! A miserly, covetous old sinner is given one last chance at redemption through the visit of three Christmas spirits. Will he see the error of his ways in time to save his soul? Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. ApprenticeCompanyPresentsTheMetalChildren March 22 April 1, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Commonweal's Apprentice Artists present new work by Adam Rapp. Urban and heartland America collide when a New York novelist is forced to defend his book after it's banned by a local school board. By Adam Rapp.

FrankTheatre
www.franktheatre.org TheSantalandDiaries December 6 23, 2012 Thursdays Saturdays at 8 pm Sundays at 2 pm One Monday performance at 8 pm Performing at the Southern Theatre 1420 Washington Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-724-3760 Frank continues its annual holiday tradition with David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES, presented this year in association with the Southern Theatre, 1420 S. Washington Ave in Minneapolis. If you haven't added this to your holiday to-do list, make a note now to organize some of your peeps for a delightful antidote to the sugar and sweet that will begin to suffocate you all too soon! Twin Cities actor Joe Leary reprises his role of "Crumpet," the elf, in a show that Metro Magazine readers votes as Best Show of 2011.

FreshwaterTheatreCompany
Performing at Nimbus Theatre 1517 Central Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 (612) 548-1379 www.freshwatertheatre.com TheGiftedProgram Spring 2013 In rep with Freshwater Goes to High School, a festival of one act plays that meet high school speech and drama guidelines. Plus, Freshwater will be holding its first ever Sadie Hawkins Dance after a performance during the run! By Ruben Carbajal.

GirlFridayProductions
www.girlfridayproductions.org CaminoReal July 5 27, 2013 Performing at Minneapolis Theatre Garage 711 West Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 Both the plays title and location, the Camino Real is a mysterious, vaguely LatinAmerican city, which serves as a purgatory of lost souls, seekers and dreamers. Tennessee Williams fantastical tale is peopled with legendary characters from history and literature, such as Casanova, Camille, Lord Byron, and Don Quixote, as well as those created from Williams imagination. The characters, terrified of the great unknown that lies beyond the citys walls, struggle to escape or to accept their fates, with results that are both heartbreaking and humorous. Into this surreal world comes Kilroy, the quintessential American character who challenges the real and imagined boundaries of the Camino Real. Camino Real has great heart, and through dark and romantic elements it illuminates the essence of what it means to be human and resilient. In the words of one character: Make voyages! Attempt them! Theres nothing else.

HistoryTheatre
30 E 10th St. St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 292-4323 www.historytheatre.com

ChristmasofSwing November 24 December 23, 2012 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. It's Christmas Eve of 1944 and The Andrews Sisters are preparing to lift the spirits of the troops on the front lines along with their pals Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Abbott & Costello, and Santa! Christmas of Swing is a joyful celebration of music, family, and patriotism featuring real letters from WWII soldiers, and favorite swing versions of holiday songs such as "Let It Snow," "Christmas in Killarney," and "Mele Kalikimmaka." Share some holiday cheer with the girls from Minnesota who grew up to become the sweethearts of WWII. This musical reimagining of the Andrews Sisters' USO show is a treat for the whole family from the newest generation to the Greatest Generation and everyone in between. By Bob Beverage with music arranged by David Lohman. Nellie January 26 February 17, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Civil rights and labor activist Nellie Stone Johnson was a Minnesota hero. Her feisty spirit and drive to succeed made her a political force to be reckoned with on issues of social justice, labor rights, and equality. Renowned playwright Kim Hines tells the remarkable story of a young African-American woman who moved from a farm in northern Minnesota to Minneapolis to attend the U of M. In the face of discrimination at her job Nellie fought back by organizing workers to form a union, breaking numerous race and gender barriers along way. By Kim Hines. CourtingHarry March 2 24, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Two best friends who grew up in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood in St. Paul, both went on to become Supreme Court Justices and presided over some of the most influential and controversial cases of modern American history. This brilliant new play by Lee Blessing explores the lifelong friendship between Chief Justice Warren Burger and Justice Harry Blackmun, which was tried and tested by politics, ambition, and ideologies. Blackmun and Burger come together again to look back over their lives and careers together, including the case that remains one of the most passionately disputed decisions of all time: Roe v. Wade. By Lee Blessing.

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ThisSideofParadise April 20 May 19, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. St. Paul's original "IT" couple F. Scott Fitzgerald and his muse Zelda were glittering emblems of the Jazz Age, living a life filled with parties, fashion, and tabloid headlines. This new jazz musical, which premiered Off-Broadway, tells the tale of these storied lovers, capturing both the joy of their romance and their struggles for artistic identity and fame. From the world of literature to the glamor of Hollywood, the lives of Zelda and Scott reflected the era during which they lived: highs and lows, boom and bust, a thrilling rise and a devastating crash. Book by Will Pomerantz. Music and lyrics by Nancy Harrow.

JokingEnvelope
www.jokingenvelope.com/live Performing at Bryant-Lake Bowl 810 W Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 825-8949 Obsessed December 20, 2012 10:00 p.m. Critically acclaimed comedian Joseph Scrimshaws live comedy podcast about liking things a little too much. Decembers show is the BACK TO THE FUTURE special featuring actor/comedian JOSH CARSON, actual physics professor DR.JIM KAKALIOS, and actor who saw Back To The Future once when she was a kid ANNA SUNDBERG. Why do we love this movie? Why do we hate the third one? Why arent we more grossed out about the whole mom as a love interest thing? To listen to past episodes, check out the podcast at http://josephscrimshaw.com

TheJungleTheater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 822-7063 www.jungletheater.com IntheNextRoom November 2 December 16, 2012 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

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Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. This 2010 Tony-nominated comedy about marriage, intimacy and electricity is one of Broadways latest mega-hits. Set in the Victorian era, just before corseted women shed their inhibitions, this funny, provocative, tender and marvelously entertaining play has generated excitement from East coast to West. By Sarah Ruhl. VenusinFur February 1 March 10, 2013 Tony-nominated for Best Play, Venus in Fur introduces us to Vanda (Anna Sundberg), an unusually talented young actress determined to land the lead in Thomas' (Peter Christian Hansen) new play, an adaptation of the classic erotic novel which inspired the term masochism. Vanda's emotionally charged audition for the gifted but demanding playwright/director becomes an electrifying game of cat and mouse that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, seduction and power, love and sex. By David Ives Deathtrap April 6 May 13, 2013 In this popular thriller, Sidney Bruhl (Steven Hendrickson), a suspense writer whose recent offerings have flopped, is prepared to go to any length to improve his fortunes. Deathtrap, nominated for a 1978 Tony for Best Play, provides enough twists and turns and sudden shocks to keep audiences spellbound until the very last moment. By Ira Levin. Urinetown:TheMusical June 7 August 4, 2013 In Urinetown, a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortagecaused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanitys most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero (Bradley Greenwald) decides hes had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Music and Lyrics by Mark Hoffman. Book by Greg Kotis. Directed and choreographed by John Command. FoolforLove September 6 October 20, 2013 Sam Shepards Fool for Love, an explosive tale of doomed love and loss, is set in a seedy motel on the edge of the Mojave Desert where transient lovers May (Jennifer Blagen) and Eddie (Terry Hempleman) engage in a ruthless struggle for power and truth. By Sam Shepard. Directed by Bain Boehlke.

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DrivingMissDaisy November 8 December 22, 2013 Driving Miss Daisy offers an extended look at the relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Wertan (Ivey Award-winning Wendy Lehr) and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colbern, from 1948-1973. What begins as a troubled and hostile pairing soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them. By Alfred Uhry.

LoudmouthCollective
www.loudmouthcollective.com (612) 643-1231 ThomPain(basedonnothing) January 11 20, 2013 Performing at Open Eye Figure Theatre 506 E 24th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 He's just like you, except worse. He is trying to save his life, to save your lifein that order. In his quest for salvation, he'll stop at nothing, be distracted by nothing, except maybe a piece of lint, or the woman in the second row. By Will Eno.

NewCenturyTheatre
615 Hennepin Ave. Suite 145 Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 455-9502 www.hennepintheatretrust.org ReeferMadness February 1 24, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 5 p.m. Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You wont be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness. SunsetBoulevard

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May 31 June 23, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 5 p.m. Sunset Boulevard weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by Tinseltown with the advent of talkies. Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When she meets struggling Hollywood screen-writer Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

NewNativeTheatre
newnativetheatre.org (612) 367-7639

OpenEyeFigureTheatre
506 East 24th Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 874-6338 www.openeyetheatre.org LittleDickens December 13 16, 2012 Thursday Sunday at 7:30 pm Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm & 7:30 pm In a piece conceived by Marcus Dilliard and his MFA Desing/Technology students at the University of Minnesota, the message of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is reexamined in this satirical, edgy, and media-loaded dark comedy.

OpenWindowTheatre
Metropolis Minneapolis Building 1313 Chestnut Ave., Ste. #102 Minneapolis, MN 55403 (651) 336-3302 (800) 838-3006 www.openwindowtheatre.org AnO.HenryChristmas November 30 December 30, 2012

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Two heart-warming one-act musicals based on the classic O. Henry stories capture the true spirit of giving: The Last Leaf and The Gift of the Magi. This holiday favorite is set in turn-of-the-century New York City and is guaranteed to delight and inspire audiences of all ages! By Peter Ekstrom. Shadowlands February 8 March 10, 2013 [Winner! 1990 London Evening Standard Award, Best New Play] This West End and Broadway hit is the real life love story of C.S. Lewis - Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters - and American poet Joy Davidman. Lewis is smug in his convictions about God until Joy and her young son enter his life and the bewildered theoretician of love in the abstract finally confronts its direct and difficult challenges. Drama by William Nicholson. MercyUnrelenting April 26 May 23, 2013 Based on a remarkable true story, this play takes us to Italy during the first half of the twentieth century and recounts the events surrounding the tragic murder of a young teenage girl, Maria Goretti, who forgave her assailant on her deathbed, and the later reformation of her murderer, Alessandro, after he received a vision of Maria in his prison cell. Years later, as an old man living in a Franciscan monastery, Alessandro is confronted with his painful history once again and the challenges of trying to bring good from the evils of his past. World Premiere Drama by Jeremy Stanbary.

PangeaWorldTheater
711 W Lake St. Suite 101 Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 203-1088 pangeaworldtheatre.org

ThePhoenixTheaterProject
www.thephoenixtheaterproject.org

PioneerPlaceon5th
22 - 5th Ave S St Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 203-0331 www.ppfive.com 15

LaughingAlltheWayIII:ItsaWonderfulShow November 30, December 1-2, 6-9, 13-15 & 20-23, 2012 Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. The hilarious Pioneer Place Holiday tradition is back for its third hilarious yearwith new songs, all new jokes, and many new faces! In the style of the old TV classic holiday shows, Laughing All The Way is a story-driven variety show filled with music, comedy, sketches, and magnificent timeless Christmas stories that will have you rolling in the aisles. Featuring a seven-piece big band (Andrew Walesch and Friends), this show will truly put you in the holiday spirit! So put your holiday groups together and make your reservations early for the funniest holiday show ever!! By Dan Barth, Raine Hokan, et. al. WaitingforGodot February 8-10, 15-17 & 21-24, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Voted "the most significant English language play of the 20th Century, and the beginning of the Absurdist theatre movement, Waiting for Godot follows a pair of men who divert themselves while waiting expectantly for someone named Godot to arrive. They claim he's an acquaintance but in fact hardly know him, admitting that they would not recognize him were they to see him. To occupy the time they eat, sleep, converse, argue, sing, play games, exercise, swap hats, and contemplate suicideanything "to hold the terrible silence at bay." By Samuel Beckett BeyondTherapy March 15-17, 21-24 & 28-31, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Bruce and Prudence are deeply into therapy. Prudence's macho therapist is urging her to be more assertive while Bruce's wacky female therapist wants him to meet women by placing a personal ad. She does not fully comprehend that Bruce has a male lover who is not pleased by Bruce's desire to date a woman: Prudence. Bruce doesn't know how to handle poor nervous Prudence and Prudence doesn't know what to make of her unpredictable new boyfriend. They do learn to live beyond therapy in this delightfully hilarious Broadway hit also made into a Robert Altman film. By Christopher Durang. ForeverPlaid April 19-21, 25-28, May 2-5 & 9-12, 2013 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m.

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This deliciously goofy musical revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the "Plaids" are a smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that will keep you rolling in the aisles when youre not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 1950's including Three Coins in the Fountain, Sixteen Tons, and Love Is A Many Splendored Thing. By Stuart Ross.

ThePlaywrightsCenter
2301 Franklin Ave E Minneapolis, MN 55406 (612) 332-7481 www.pwcenter.org Please note that The Playwrights Center does not charge admission for any of their performances. The use of your voucher would be considered a donation to the theater company.

SavageUmbrella
www.savageumbrella.org Emma&Harriet February 1 24, 2013 Performing at People's Center Theater 425 20th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55454 www.peoples-center.org Emma and Harriet is about finding yourself, finding the courage to act on your desires, and questioning morality around money. Savage Umbrellas adaptation of Emma will twist the Jane Austen classic, taking the flawed, beautiful character of Emma and turning herand her friendson their heads. By Laura Leffler-McCabe. RainFollowsthePlow July 12 27, 2013 Thursday and Sunday evenings Performance venue TBD

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In the depths of the Dust Bowl, a strange radio personality reaches out across the airwaves, searching for something to affirm his blind faith in America. Throughout history and the future, a chorus of voices respond. Rain Follows the Plow is an embodied exploration of masculinity, identity, and the flawed concepts of American manifest destiny. By Rachel Nelson.

StagesTheatreCompany
1111 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 (952) 979-1111 www.stagestheatre.org MadelinesChristmas November 16 December 27, 2012 See the event schedule for specific dates and times Joyeux Noel! Celebrate Christmas in Paris with 12 little girls in two straight lines when Madelines Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans comes to life at Stages Theatre Company this holiday season. Disaster strikes when everyone, including Miss Clavel, gets the flueveryone except Madeline. Adapted by Jennifer Kirkeby with music by Shirley Mier, find out why Christmas is the time for magic carpet rides and miracles in this popular musical production for all ages. Run time averages 60 minutes for each production. DiaryofaWorm,aSpiderandaFly January 18 February 17, 2013 See the event schedule for specific dates and times Take a look at the world from a bugs perspective. Some dream of being able to stand on their own two feet while others dream about superhero powers. This regional premiere musical, Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly is sure to make us appreciate and respect these tiny creatures. Appropriate for all ages, this production is based on the wildlypopular books by Doreen Cronin, and written and composed by Joan Cushing. Run time averages 60 minutes for each production. OwlMoon March 8 24, 2013 See the event schedule for specific dates and times When you go owling you dont need words or warm or anything but hope. Take a journey into a mystical, magical, winter wonderland where a father and child take a walk in the woods hoping to spot an owl and are surprised by what they find. This world premiere musical is a ballet-inspired story full of movement and dance. Adapted from the 1988 Caldecott Medal book by Jane Yolen illustrated by John Schoenherr, Owl Moon will delight all ages. Run time averages 60 minutes for each production. 18

ZenShorts April 12 May 5, 2013 See the event schedule for specific dates and times Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth received the distinct Caldecott Honor in 2006. Especially for young children ages 3 7, this extraordinary story features three siblings who view the world differently when a giant panda, Stillwater, moves into the neighborhood and tells each of them an amazing tale. This world premiere production is in the intimate Hopkins Jaycees Studio with limited seating. Run time averages 60 minutes for each production. CinderEdna April 26 May 25, 2013 See the event schedule for specific dates and times Famous Cinderella and spunky Cinder Edna are neighbors who have the same problem: two stepsisters and a stepmother. In this clever story, follow two very different girlsone uses a fairy godmother, one uses the busas Prince Randolph and Prince Rupert try to find the owners of a glass slipper anda loafer. Who will get their happily ever after and what does that even mean? Find out in Stages Theatre Companys musical Cinder Edna based on the book by Ellen Jackson, a hysterical adaptation for all ages. Run time averages 60 minutes for each production. DisneysAladdinJr. June 28 August 4, 2013 See the event schedule for specific dates and times Take a magical carpet ride with Stages Theatre Company this summer when Princess Jasmine, Genie and Aladdin embark on an adventure filled with magic and mayhem. The Academy award-winning score includes favorite songs like A Whole New World, One Jump Ahead and A Friend Like Me. Come discover the lavish journey that awaits your favorite characters. Stages Theatre Companys production of Disney's Aladdin Jr. is entertaining for all ages. Run time averages 60 minutes for each production.

SteppingStoneTheater
55 Victoria Street N St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 225-9265 www.steppingstonetheatre.org TheBestChristmasPageantEver November 30 December 23, 2012

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Shazaaaam! When the Angel of the Lord speaks, people listen! Especially when that angel is Gladys Herdman, the youngest, meanest and bitey-est of the whole Herdman crew. Revel in the yuletide chaos as baby angels, church ladies, firefighters, the Bradleys, and even the Herdmans discover the true meaning of Christmas. By Barbara Robinson, based on her popular book. Ruby!TheStoryofRubyBridges February 1 24, 2013 The true story of Rubys struggle that is as inspirational today as it was 50 years ago. By Christina Ham, music by Gary Rue KickinItIrish March 8 17, 2013 A Concert Performance featuring the Two Tap Trio & OShea Irish Dance. From the team that brought us Get Up Your Irish comes a thrilling showcase of Irish Music and Dance. Its a show sure to get your toes tapping and feet flying. HeartbeatoftheDrum April 26 May 19, 2013 Is it possible for a big Japanese drum to save a whole town? Can love conquer all? Can sharks really sing? Taiko drums are a central part of life in this little fishing village, but only boys are allowed to play them. But when the village is under attack, its a young girl who is brave enough to buck tradition and save the day! By Sara Dejoras, music by Ochen Kaylen. TheTrueStoryoftheThreeLittlePigs(&theFrogPrinceContinued) July 13 August 4, 2013 Saturdays at 7 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12 p.m. What if the story of The Three Little Pigs did not happen exactly the way the pigs said it did? What if all the Wolf wanted was to borrow a cup of sugar? And what, exactly, does happen to the frog-lipped Prince after the big kiss? By Kent Stephens, based on the books by Jon Scieszka. Music by Gary Rue.

SwandiveTheatre
www.swandivetheatre.org

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TheatreofFools
Twin Cities Magic's Jewel Theatre 250 East 7th St. St Paul, MN 55101 651-207-4939 www.theatreoffools.com

TheatreProRata
(612) 874-9321 www.theatreprorata.org Neighborhood3:RequisitionofDoom February 2 17, 2013 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Performing at Gremlin Theatre 2400 University Ave. W St. Paul, MN 55114 It hits a little too close to Home. In the newest installment of the Neighborhood Video Game Series, the programmers use satellite technology to make your own neighborhood the setting for the latest round of zombies vs. you. Its addictive, the kids talk of nothing else, and then the parents begin to disappear. Those who have reached the last House know better than to go in, although, those that do will tap into the games greatest achievement By Jennifer Haley Emilie:LaMarquiseDuChateletDefendsHerLifeTonight June 7 22, 2013 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Performance venue TBD Love will be her greatest experiment. She is a noblewoman, Voltaires lover, and a scientist whose research bridges the gap between Newton and Einstein. Emilie, Marquise of Chtelet, lives before and beyond her time, skirting the rules of polite society and allowing her only confines to be that of her own brilliant mind. But it is the fragile human heart which adheres to no approved rules. The Marquise examines her position on love, finds it worthy of experimentation, and accepts it as a theory her lifespan may not allow her to prove. By Lauren Gunderson.

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WalkingShadowTheaterCompany
(612) 375-0300 www.walkingshadowcompany.org TheLegendofSleepyHollow February 9 March 3, 2013 Performing at Red Eye Theatre 15 W 14th St. Minneapolis, MN 55403 In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide his fate. By John Heimbuch. GrossIndecency:TheThreeTrialsofOscarWilde April 12 May 15, 2013 Performing at Minneapolis Theatre Garage 711 W Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 At the height of his career, the Crown prosecuted Oscar Wilde for "gross indecency with male persons." Despite two hit shows on the West End, the courtroom denounced Wilde's art as immoral - forcing him to defend his works and life with characteristic wit and insight. Gross Indecency explores this true story with a text crafted from a wealth of eyewitness accounts. By Moises Kaufman. Cabal Summer 2013 Performance venue TBD Forgotten alchemy. An ancient sect. The quest for a nameless secret. From the creators of 1926 Pleasant and Saboteur comes a spectacular new mystery game with hands-on puzzles. Puzzles by David Pisa, written by John Heimbuch.

YellowTreeTheatre
320 - 5th Ave. SE Osseo, MN 55369 (763) 493-8733 http://www.yellowtreetheatre.com

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MiracleonChristmasLakeII November 23 December 30, 2012 See the calendar for specific dates and times Your favorite characters return in this hilarious sequel to the smash hit Miracle on Christmas Lake! This time around Colin and Tess have more than a theater to save; their beloved town of Christmas Lake is under threat of annexation, and just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected visitor arrives with a plan to put Christmas Lake back on the map for good. Join us for some hysterical holiday cheer and the encore of this new holiday comedy! CircleMirrorTransformation February 1 24, 2013 See the calendar for specific dates and times What do a flirty former actress, a pouty 16-year-old, a hippie husband and a divorced carpenter have in common? Very little, or at least thats what they think until they take a six week community acting class. In this wonderfully funny and touching play we catch glimpses of the poignant drama that animates ordinary lives and celebrates the subtle and surprising power of creativity. Winner of the 2009 Obie Award for Best New American Play. By Annie Baker. StayedTuned April 4 May 5, 2013 See the calendar for specific dates and times Yellow Tree is thrilled to host the world premiere of this new musical written by some of your favorite Yellow Tree artists. A hilarious and moving story about love in the music business with original music by acclaimed folk artist, Blake Thomas, this new musical is guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your heart strings a-fluttering! By Blake Thomas, Mary Fox & Andy Frye. Sylvia May 31 June 23, 2013 See the calendar for specific dates and times Back by popular demand! Greg and Kate have just settled down in their new cozy Manhattan apartment after twenty years of child-rearing in the suburbs. When Greg, bored and on the verge of a mid-life crisis, brings home his frisky four-legged new friend, Sylvia, the zany action begins. With her soulful brown eyes and adventurous spirit, Sylvia quickly becomes a bone of contention between husband and wife. This sweet and loony play about marriage and the primal bond between man and his dog, Sylvia will have you howling in your seat! (And yes, Yellow Trees beloved Mary Fox will be reprising her role as Sylvia!). By A.R. Gurney.

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YouthPerformanceCompany
3338 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 623-9080 youthperformanceco.org Performing at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center 1900 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 623-9080 Narnia November 30 December 18, 2012 Follow the heroic adventures of four children who wander from an old wardrobe into the enchanting world of Narnia. Join them as they meet unforgettable characters who will teach them about faith, courage, love and giving. Journey with us on this adventure where good triumphs over evil in a contemporary classic that captures the true holiday spirit. Based on C.S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Book by Jules Tasca. Music by Thomas Tierney. Lyrics by Ted Drachman. Revolution63 February 1 17, 2013 1963 is often referred to as the end of innocence in the United States. The year was filled with many historical markers the March on Washington, the church bombings in Birmingham and the assassination of President Kennedy. Join us as we mark the 50th anniversary of this tumultuous year with another groundbreaking YPC original. FreetoBeYouandMe May 3 19, 2013 Free To Be You and Me celebrates, honors and respects the uniqueness of everyone. This musicalwhich is based on an Emmy Award-winning television series and a bestselling bookencourages children to be who they are, however they are, rather than allowing others to dictate who they should be. Includes memorable and favorite songs such as Its All Right To Cry, and Williams Doll. From the book Free to Be You and Me conceived by Marlo Thomas & friends. Stage adaptation written by Douglas Love and Regina Safran. Orchestrations and arrangements by Jon Welstead.

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