The Minutes 2017 - Articles Page 7

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Opened: November 19, 2017
Closing: December 31, 2017

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Playwright Tracy Letts presents a brand-new political drama at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre this November, ahead of its Broadway transfer in 2018. Behind hit movie Killer Joe, as well as having written Superior Donuts and the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama August: Osage County for the stage, he once again teams up with acclaimed director Anna D Shapiro for a witty examination into local politics at a town meeting, that quickly turns dark as personal prejudices come to the fore. The Minutes is produced by fellow Steppenwolf member Scott Rudin, whose previous productions include the successful Broadway productions of Larry David's "Fish in the Dark" and Stephen Adly Guirgis' "The Motherf***er With The Hat."

Now Lett's ruthless penmanship turns towards town politics in an area of historical importance, where a local hero's legend allows vanity and pride among the populace. Where reserved parking is regarded as much as a right as the Constitution, we might be forgiven for thinking that these folks are somewhat limited in scope. However, under the surface is bubbling a bigger issue that could tear the town apart, history be damned....

Letts is known for his searing black tragi-comedies, his most famous one being August: Osage County. Riveting auidences to their seats, it also won over the press and hailed by The New York Times as "hugely entertaining! A ripsnorter full of blistering, funny dialogue, acid-etched characters and scenes of no-holds-barred emotional combat." Directed by Anna D. Shapiro (The Pain and the Itch), she garnered praise by Variety, in which they called it "a deep and highly entertaining work, consistently rich, raw and intense, filled with viciousness and vicious wit."

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The Minutes - 2017 - Chicago Articles Page 7

La MaMa Presents PRISONER AT THE WORLD'S END by R.Johns
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023


La MaMa presents PRISONER AT THE WORLD'S END by R.Johns. Prisoner at the World's End is a Kafkaesque imagining arising out of the grim and grotesque circumstances of Julian Assange's imprisonment.

North Carolina Opera to Present Verdi's LA TRAVIATA This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023


North Carolina Opera will present Giuseppe Verdi's classic Italian masterpiece, LA TRAVIATA, kicking off their highly-anticipated 2023/24 season. Led by conductor Joseph Mechavich and directed by John Hoomes, this production features a talented cast including Vanessa Vasquez, Jonathan Johnson, and Andrew Manea.

HERE LIES LOVE Celebrates GLAAD Spirit Day With A Post-Show DJ Set By Griffin Maxwell Brooks
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023


Celebrate GLAAD Spirit Day with a Post-Show DJ Set by Griffin Maxwell Brooks at HERE LIES LOVE. Join us this Thursday, October 19 for a night of music and support.

Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Copley Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Oct 13, 2023


What did our critic think of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Copley Theatre?

Palm Beach Dramaworks Names Anne Mundell Resident Scenic Designer
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2023


Palm Beach Dramaworks names Anne Mundell as Resident Scenic Designer. Get the details on this exciting appointment.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: Youth Edition to Open at The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2023


Don't miss the opening of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition this weekend at the Taft Theatre. Get ready for a fun-filled show that will run until October 23. Find out more details here.

Video: END Share 'Thaw' Video
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023


END — Guitarist Will Putney, vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarist Gregory Thomas, bassist Jay Pepito, and drummer Matt Guglielmo — will release their second album The Sin of Human Frailty. The popular rock band, has released a new music video for their song 'Thaw.' Watch the video now for a thrilling visual experience.

Review: Direct from the UK, THE CHOIR OF MAN Welcomes Tampa to the Jungle at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Oct 7, 2023


Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, The Choir of Man is a British musical set inside a traditional British or Irish Pub. The unique concept includes a working bar on-stage in which audience members can be served beer during the pre-show and during the performance. For the Tampa stop, local brewery Coppertail lent the evening libations.

Coal Creek Theater to Present World Premiere Of THE LEGACY OF BAKER STREET Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023


Coal Creek Theater will present the World Premiere of 'The Legacy of Baker Street' in Louisville from October 27 to November 11.

Review: Paula Vogel's Stunning INDECENT at American Stage
by Peter Nason - Oct 7, 2023


What did our critic think of Paula Vogel's INDECENT at American Stage?

Review: SIX Rocks History at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 6, 2023


The electrifying production of SIX has descended upon Austin, TX, like a storm of historical reclamation and feminist fervor. All SIX performers (ten if we include the four women in the band) are true QUEENS of pop and sassiness. They own the stage from beginning to end and give the audience a night that is filled with music, dance, and laughter.

Apl.de.Ap Of Black Eyed Peas To DJ Post-Show Set at HERE LIES LOVE This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Apl.de.Ap of Black Eyed Peas will DJ a post-show set after the October 12 performance of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway. Don't miss this exciting musical event!

Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

HERE LIES LOVE Announces Post-Show 'People Power Disco Hour' Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023


HERE LIES LOVE announces the launch of People Power Disco Hour, a series of post-show DJ sets starting this Saturday, October 7. Join the party and dance the night away!

Everything You Need to Know About Janáček's JENUFA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Discover all the essential information about Janáček's Jenůfa at Lyric Opera of Chicago, including dates, venue, and what to expect from this highly anticipated production. Don't miss out on this incredible opera experience.

Brian Thomas Abraham, Jennifer Apple & More to Star in THE BAND'S VISIT at The Huntington Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Find out who will be starring in and behind the scenes of 'The Band's Visit,' the highly anticipated musical coming to the Huntington Theatre in Boston this November.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is Coming to Palace Theater Waterbury in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Get all the details on the complete casting for 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at Palace Theater Waterbury in November. Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas and original film 'Scout' Mary Badham headline this critically acclaimed production based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Don't miss out on this must-see show!

Interview: Jessica Hecht & Maura Tierney Talk the campfire project and Using the Arts to Promote Healing In Refugee Communities
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023


In 2017, Tony-nominated actress Jessica Hecht and producer Jenny Gertsen, founded the campfire project, an program that travels to refugee spaces to impart arts-based wellness to displaced communities around the globe. Read our interview with Hecht and actress Maura Tierney from their latest program in Uganda.

Photos: Get a First Look at THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023


Take a first look at the highly anticipated production of THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming show and go behind the scenes with these stunning photos. Don't miss out on this captivating performance.

Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar To Perform With American Pops Orchestra At Axelrod PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023


Celebrate the greatest songs of Broadway and Hollywood with two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar as they return to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center.

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Oct 1, 2023


Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed by Ken Urso, featuring Jazmin Noel Moehring as the show’s Narrator, and supported by the non-stop energy of an outstanding ensemble, is a thrilling musical theatrical experience.

Interview: Tina Burner, Alexis Michelle & Scarlet Envy on Taking WITCH PERFECT Worldwide With Blake Allen
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2023


Tina Burner, Alexis Michelle, and Scarlet Envy have returned to kick off their 2023 Witch Perfect tour at Troupe 429 in Norwalk, CT. Read about how they have updated the show for 2023, how they hope their tour inspires others Drag Race alums, their Broadway dream roles, and much more below!

Robert Finley Releases Timeless Soul Classic 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely' From New Album 'Black Bayou'
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2023


Robert Finley releases 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely,' the latest single from his upcoming album Black Bayou. Discover this timeless soul classic now. Finley recorded Black Bayou at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville.

Robbie Fairchild, Gary Wilmot, and Briana Craig Will Lead World Premiere of THE ARTIST in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023


Lead casting has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi–Academy Award-winning film The Artist. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

THE VANISHING ELEPHANT Comes to New Victory Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023


The Vanishing Elephant, produced by Belfast’s Cahoots NI, will kick off the New Victory Theater’s 2023-24 season with a dazzling display of life-size puppetry from October 14 through October 29 at Stage 42.

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