In Performance
May 19, 2011
Tokyo, Minnesota
Christy DeSmith
Theater critic Christy DeSmith reviews Walking Shadow Theatre's unexpectedly timely production, "After the Quake," adapted for the stage from two novellas by Haruki Murakami reflecting on the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan .
Tokyo, Minnesota
Christy DeSmith
Theater critic Christy DeSmith reviews Walking Shadow Theatre's unexpectedly timely production, "After the Quake," adapted for the stage from two novellas by Haruki Murakami reflecting on the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan .
Apr 28, 2011
An Encyclopedia of Dance Made Flesh
Linda Shapiro
Dance critic Linda Shapiro offers her take on the first weekend performances of Zenon Dance Company's spring 2011 season, with particular kudos to the "homegrown, world-class artists" among the dancers.
An Encyclopedia of Dance Made Flesh
Linda Shapiro
Dance critic Linda Shapiro offers her take on the first weekend performances of Zenon Dance Company's spring 2011 season, with particular kudos to the "homegrown, world-class artists" among the dancers.
Apr 28, 2011
Dance Us Beyond the Quotidian
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reviews the recent performances of SCUBA Touring Dance Network at the Southern Theater, and in the process reflects on the bigger question: what do we go to performance for in the first place?
Dance Us Beyond the Quotidian
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reviews the recent performances of SCUBA Touring Dance Network at the Southern Theater, and in the process reflects on the bigger question: what do we go to performance for in the first place?
Mar 31, 2011
A New Take on ARENA Dances
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst had an epiphany at the latest performance by ARENA Dances, "I hate myself. Will you please love me?" She says she's been all wrong about the company (led by Mathew Janczewski) up to now - read on to find out why.
A New Take on ARENA Dances
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst had an epiphany at the latest performance by ARENA Dances, "I hate myself. Will you please love me?" She says she's been all wrong about the company (led by Mathew Janczewski) up to now - read on to find out why.
Feb 24, 2011
A Hymn for Art, Beauty and Faith
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre parses the recent performance, "Devotion," a provocative new dance work with powerful religious and spiritual overtones by Sarah Michelson and Richard Maxwell, recently on stage at the Walker Art Center.
A Hymn for Art, Beauty and Faith
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre parses the recent performance, "Devotion," a provocative new dance work with powerful religious and spiritual overtones by Sarah Michelson and Richard Maxwell, recently on stage at the Walker Art Center.
Feb 3, 2011
10 Reasons to Love the BOMB
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reports back from this year's 4th annual Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival, on stage last weekend at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis, an annual event which she says has truly come into its own.
10 Reasons to Love the BOMB
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reports back from this year's 4th annual Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival, on stage last weekend at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis, an annual event which she says has truly come into its own.
Feb 1, 2011
The Enduring Mystique of "Swan Lake"
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre muses on what fuels the lasting allure of the romantic ballet staple, "Swan Lake"-- from the recent popular film, "Black Swan," to this week's full-length performance of the work at Northrop, by the Voronezh State Ballet Theatre of Russia.
The Enduring Mystique of "Swan Lake"
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre muses on what fuels the lasting allure of the romantic ballet staple, "Swan Lake"-- from the recent popular film, "Black Swan," to this week's full-length performance of the work at Northrop, by the Voronezh State Ballet Theatre of Russia.
Dec 23, 2010
The Musicians
Jeremy Walker
In his fourth essay on jazz for mnartists.org and the Walker, Jeremy Walker gives a free-wheeling rumination on what makes a truly "great musician" - from Beethoven, Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman to the legends playing right here in the Twin Cities.
The Musicians
Jeremy Walker
In his fourth essay on jazz for mnartists.org and the Walker, Jeremy Walker gives a free-wheeling rumination on what makes a truly "great musician" - from Beethoven, Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman to the legends playing right here in the Twin Cities.
Dec 15, 2010
The Mesmerizing Involutions of Justin Jones' JIG
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst previews Justin Jones short new dances, JIG, on stage at the BLB. It's a departure for him, with tropes and trappings not typical to his work, so Darst chats with the choreographer to find out more about this intriguing change in direction.
The Mesmerizing Involutions of Justin Jones' JIG
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst previews Justin Jones short new dances, JIG, on stage at the BLB. It's a departure for him, with tropes and trappings not typical to his work, so Darst chats with the choreographer to find out more about this intriguing change in direction.
Dec 3, 2010
Some Thoughts on the 2010 Choreographers' Evening
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reflects on the Walker's 2010 dance showcase, curated by Susana di Palma. Amid the bright spots and crowd-pleasing moments, she found herself wanting more -- more daring, more innovation, more virtuosity -- from the night's performances.
Some Thoughts on the 2010 Choreographers' Evening
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reflects on the Walker's 2010 dance showcase, curated by Susana di Palma. Amid the bright spots and crowd-pleasing moments, she found herself wanting more -- more daring, more innovation, more virtuosity -- from the night's performances.
Dec 2, 2010
Dance Without Reservation
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst saw Zenon's ambitious fall season performance recently, and she came away wowed - by the dancers' passionate performances, by the moving choreography, and by the company's sheer voltage on stage.
Dance Without Reservation
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst saw Zenon's ambitious fall season performance recently, and she came away wowed - by the dancers' passionate performances, by the moving choreography, and by the company's sheer voltage on stage.
Nov 22, 2010
A Story to Tell - Emily Johnson/Catalyst + BLACKFISH
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre reflects on the unusually collaborative, evocative performance by Catalyst Dance and the musical duo James Everest and Joel Pickard (BLACKFISH) - "The Thank-You Bar" - on stage at Northrop recently.
A Story to Tell - Emily Johnson/Catalyst + BLACKFISH
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre reflects on the unusually collaborative, evocative performance by Catalyst Dance and the musical duo James Everest and Joel Pickard (BLACKFISH) - "The Thank-You Bar" - on stage at Northrop recently.
Nov 17, 2010
Intoxicating Disturbances
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reflects on two performances by relative newcomers to the Twin Cities dance scene: Taja Will ("we are not platonic, unfortunately") and Angharad Davies ("Work Party").
Intoxicating Disturbances
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reflects on two performances by relative newcomers to the Twin Cities dance scene: Taja Will ("we are not platonic, unfortunately") and Angharad Davies ("Work Party").
Nov 11, 2010
City Bumpkin
Jeremy Walker
For his third essay in the series on jazz, co-presented by mnartists.org and the Walker, Jeremy Walker muses on bumpkins and sophisticates, and makes a case for seeking out a little adventure with tips on where to find great live shows in the Twin Cities.
City Bumpkin
Jeremy Walker
For his third essay in the series on jazz, co-presented by mnartists.org and the Walker, Jeremy Walker muses on bumpkins and sophisticates, and makes a case for seeking out a little adventure with tips on where to find great live shows in the Twin Cities.
Oct 28, 2010
Dancing on Ballet's Living Edges
Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst weighs in on two recent ballet performances - Crystal Pite/Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM's "Dark Matters" at the Walker, and Minnesota Dance Theatre's ambitious, two-weekend fall dance festival, "Enduring Prescience."
Dancing on Ballet's Living Edges
Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst weighs in on two recent ballet performances - Crystal Pite/Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM's "Dark Matters" at the Walker, and Minnesota Dance Theatre's ambitious, two-weekend fall dance festival, "Enduring Prescience."
Oct 20, 2010
Let's Hear It for the "Farm Team"
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre weighs in on the recent ballet performance by American Ballet Theatre's "farm team" - ABT II - at Northrop, and on the split reactions to the dance program evident in the post-show audience response.
Let's Hear It for the "Farm Team"
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre weighs in on the recent ballet performance by American Ballet Theatre's "farm team" - ABT II - at Northrop, and on the split reactions to the dance program evident in the post-show audience response.
Sep 8, 2010
Jazz is a Bastard
Jeremy Walker
Walker Art Center and mnartists.org are teaming up with composer & pianist Jeremy Walker (Jazz is NOW, Small City Trio) to present a monthly series of essays on jazz as an industry, as a cultural phenomenon, and as a lived art.
Jazz is a Bastard
Jeremy Walker
Walker Art Center and mnartists.org are teaming up with composer & pianist Jeremy Walker (Jazz is NOW, Small City Trio) to present a monthly series of essays on jazz as an industry, as a cultural phenomenon, and as a lived art.
Aug 12, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "Bedroom Eyes" by Junkyard Theater
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reviews a sultry-silly cabaret by MDT ballet dancer Justin Leaf's alter ego, Mistress Ginger, who puts on a song & dance show that specializes in "the songs that got your grandma into bed."
FRINGE SHORTS: "Bedroom Eyes" by Junkyard Theater
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst reviews a sultry-silly cabaret by MDT ballet dancer Justin Leaf's alter ego, Mistress Ginger, who puts on a song & dance show that specializes in "the songs that got your grandma into bed."
Aug 12, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "Speech!" by Ferrarri McSpeedy
Max Sparber
Max Sparber heartily recommends the anarchic, always-witty humor of "Speech!", a lunatic story about the misadventures of a high school debate team by Ferrarri McSpeedy (Mike Fotis and Joe Bozic).
FRINGE SHORTS: "Speech!" by Ferrarri McSpeedy
Max Sparber
Max Sparber heartily recommends the anarchic, always-witty humor of "Speech!", a lunatic story about the misadventures of a high school debate team by Ferrarri McSpeedy (Mike Fotis and Joe Bozic).
Aug 11, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "#Ringtone" by Alan Berks and Company
Max Sparber
Max Sparber reflects on the conundrum of human connection and isolation in the brave new world of social media and internet technologies, as interpreted by Alan Berks' experimental play "#Ringtone."
FRINGE SHORTS: "#Ringtone" by Alan Berks and Company
Max Sparber
Max Sparber reflects on the conundrum of human connection and isolation in the brave new world of social media and internet technologies, as interpreted by Alan Berks' experimental play "#Ringtone."
Aug 11, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "ROBO-homa!" by Rewired Theatre Company
Max Sparber
Playwright Max Sparber weighs in on this post-apocalyptic, robot-themed reworking of "Oklahoma!"
FRINGE SHORTS: "ROBO-homa!" by Rewired Theatre Company
Max Sparber
Playwright Max Sparber weighs in on this post-apocalyptic, robot-themed reworking of "Oklahoma!"
Aug 11, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "You Are Not Paris" by Stages Theatre Company and Jon Ferguson
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst thoroughly enjoyed this postmodern, playfully clever examination of "normality" and the science of the mind.
FRINGE SHORTS: "You Are Not Paris" by Stages Theatre Company and Jon Ferguson
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst thoroughly enjoyed this postmodern, playfully clever examination of "normality" and the science of the mind.
Aug 10, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "The Damn Audition" by Joking Envelope
Max Sparber
Playwright and writer Max Sparber weighs in on the new show by Fringe perennial Joseph Scrimshaw -- "The Damn Audition."
FRINGE SHORTS: "The Damn Audition" by Joking Envelope
Max Sparber
Playwright and writer Max Sparber weighs in on the new show by Fringe perennial Joseph Scrimshaw -- "The Damn Audition."
Aug 10, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "Femme de la Swashbuckle Box" by Christine Maginnis
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst responds to the Freudian jungle of Christine Maginnis' lurid, over-the-top dance fantasy, "Femme de la Swashbuckle Box."
FRINGE SHORTS: "Femme de la Swashbuckle Box" by Christine Maginnis
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst responds to the Freudian jungle of Christine Maginnis' lurid, over-the-top dance fantasy, "Femme de la Swashbuckle Box."
Aug 9, 2010
FRINGE SHORTS: "The First Five Minutes Are Slow" by Tamara Ober/Present State Movement
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst kicks off our 2010 Fringe Festival coverage with the madcap, "unsummarizable" entertainment of the new show by Kathryn Jorgenson, Brant Miller and Mark Rehani. Keep your eyes out for more short Fringe reviews every day this week.
FRINGE SHORTS: "The First Five Minutes Are Slow" by Tamara Ober/Present State Movement
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst kicks off our 2010 Fringe Festival coverage with the madcap, "unsummarizable" entertainment of the new show by Kathryn Jorgenson, Brant Miller and Mark Rehani. Keep your eyes out for more short Fringe reviews every day this week.
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