Minneapolis Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 48) TheaTer/CulTure DanCe JaMeS SeWell BalleT rIvervIeW TheaTer 3800 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, 55406 612-729-7369 Step back in time and experience movie-going as it was in the 1950s. Arrive early to relax in the Riverview’s spacious lobby on mod couches and chairs. And make sure to order a large tub of the best popcorn in town. upTOWn TheaTre 2906 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55408 612-825-6006 Located in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis, the Uptown Theatre shows the finest in indie film and foreign language cinema. The theater sports a 50foot tower, originally placed to mark the Uptown area, plus balcony seating and one of the biggest screens in the Twin Cities. FITzgeralD TheaTer 10 E Exchange St, St. Paul, 55101 651-290-1221 www.fitzgeraldtheater.org Known for its main production, Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, this historic venue is also home to a variety of concerts, lectures and productions from around the world. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. guThrIe TheaTer 818 S Second St, Minneapolis, 55415 612-377-2224, 877-44-STAGE Box Office 612-225-6240, 866-804-7687 Group Sales www.guthrietheater.org The nationally acclaimed Guthrie is an awardwinning cultural destination, home to three unique theaters, dramatic public spaces and distinctive dining. Attend a performance, enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River, take a tour, browse the store, or sip a cocktail while watching the sunset. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com 528 Hennepin Ave, Ste 205, Minneapolis, 55403 612-672-0480 www.jsballet.org Founded in 1990 by a Minneapolis native who moved to New York to pursue a dance career, the James Sewell Ballet relocated to the Twin Cities in 1993. The company has since presented Sewell’s modern works, with dancers performing annually in Saint Paul, Rochester, St. Cloud and across the United States. MInneSOTa DanCe TheaTre 528 Hennepin Ave, Ste 6, Minneapolis, 55403 612-338-0627 www.mndance.org Founded in 1962, the world-renowned Minnesota Dance Theatre celebrates a deep and personal connection to its past and flourishes by creating and commissioning new dance repertoire. The New York Times has called the theater’s annual production of The Nutcracker one of the nation’s 10 best. The SOuThern TheaTer 1420 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, 55454 612-340-1725 www.southerntheater.org Built in 1910 as a cultural center and theater for the burgeoning Scandinavian community centered around Minneapolis’ Cedar Avenue, the Southern is primarily interested in work that is not mainstream and artists whose work is rooted in a cultural tradition. The theater presents work in all performance disciplines with a special interest in dance. zenOn DanCe COMpany 528 Hennepin Ave, #400, Minneapolis, 55403 612-338-1101 www.zenondance.org Fresh and creative, Zenon Dance Company captivates its audience with an eclectic blend of modern and jazz dance. Working with national, trendsetting choreographers and the most powerful choreographic voices in Minnesota, the company boasts a diverse repertoire that challenges the audience while remaining accessible. MuSIC The MInneSOTa Opera 620 N First St, Minneapolis, 55401 651-224-4222 Ordway Center Box Office www.mnopera.org Nationally recognized opera company performing November through May at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com OrCheSTra hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 55403 612-371-5600 www.minnesotaorchestra.org The main home of the Minnesota Orchestra, Orchestra Hall is an architectural landmark in downtown Minneapolis. The hall features an open glass structure and other accents that make the venue a warm and inviting place to see a concert or any other production. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. SaInT paul ChaMBer OrCheSTra Hamm Building, Third Floor 408 St. Peter St, St. Paul, 55102 651-291-1144 www.thespco.org The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, America’s only full-time professional chamber orchestra, performs at eight different venues throughout the Twin Cities. vOCaleSSenCe – MuSIC ThaT STIrS The SOul 1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-547-1451 www.vocalessence.org Founded in 1969, VocalEssence is now in its 39th season of exploring music for voices and instruments under the enthusiastic leadership of artistic director Philip Brunelle. VocalEssence concerts take place at a wide variety of venues throughout the Twin Cities from September – May. hennepIn TheaTre DISTrICT Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55402 612-339-7007 www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org Situated along Hennepin Avenue, between 5th and 10th Streets, the Hennepin Theatre District is your destination for the best live entertainment, as well as some of the Twin Cities’ top restaurants. Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, the District is home to the following historic venues: OrpheuM TheaTre 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55403 Since being renovated to its full grandeur in 1993, the Orpheum Theatre has hosted the world premiere of Disney’s The Lion King, and recent productions of The Producers and Wicked. It continues to be the destination for the most-talked about Broadway musicals and live concerts. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. panTageS TheaTre 710 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55402 The Pantages Theatre reopened its doors in 2002. This beautifully restored venue seats approximately 1,000, offering an intimate setting for off-Broadway productions and live concerts. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. STaTe TheaTre 805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 55403 Reopened in 1991, the State Theatre continues to offer a beautiful setting for Broadway productions, live concerts, dance and film. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. hISTOry TheaTre 30 E 10th St, St. Paul, 55101 651-292-4323 The History Theatre creates and produces plays ranging from one-man shows to large-scale musicals. See Downtown Saint Paul Map for location. Jungle TheaTer 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 55408 612-822-7063 www.jungletheater.com Located in the urban Uptown neighborhood, the Jungle Theater features a lively blend of classic and contemporary plays. Log onto the Web site for current show information and special events. lyrIC arTS MaIn STreeT STage 420 E Main St, Anoka, 55303 763-422-1838 www.lyricarts.org A 223-plus seat, quality community theater to entertain you year-round! DInner TheaTer ChanhaSSen DInner TheaTreS 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, 55317 952-934-1525 www.chanhassendt.com Since 1968, Chanhassen has been recognized as the nation’s largest professional dinner theater with multiple theaters under one roof. Chanhassen serves delicious food and the best of Broadway year-round. See Twin Cities Area Map for location. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com OlD lOg TheaTer 5185 Meadville St, Greenwood, 55331 952-474-5951 www.oldlog.com This 66-year-old theater specializes in comedy from Broadway and London’s West End. A 25-minute drive west of Minneapolis. See Twin Cities Area Map for location. TheaTer MOvIe TheaTerS CrOWn TheaTreS BlOCk e 15 600 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, 55402 612-338-5900 800-932-2054 VIP ticket orders and rentals www.crowntheatres.com Enjoy a true cinema experience! Featuring highback stadium seating, digital sound, wall-to-wall screens, movies for moms every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and much more. Get the best seat in the house for your next event; business conferences, fundraising events, office parties and educational activities. Want more from this advertiser? Go to www.more-minneapolis.com Brave neW WOrkShOp 2605 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, 55408 612-332-6620 www.bravenewworkshop.com The Brave New Workshop presents a live sketch comedy review, similar in execution to Saturday Night Live. It also supports a comedy troupe and offers improv classes to those who want to eventually participate, not just attend. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. ChIlDren’S TheaTre COMpany 2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis, 55404 612-874-0400 www.childrenstheatre.org Often considered the best theater in the nation for youth, the Children’s Theatre won a regional Tony Award in 2003. The theater often creates, produces and even tours its own productions. In fall 2005, the theater celebrated its 40th anniversary, launching a renovated and expanded facility. See Downtown Minneapolis Map for location. Minneapolis&Saint Paul Fall/Winter 2008 http://www.fitzgeraldtheater.org http://www.jsballet.org http://www.guthrietheater.org http://www.mndance.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.mnopera.org http://www.southerntheater.org http://www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org http://www.zenondance.org http://www.thespco.org http://www.chanhassendt.com http://www.vocalessence.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com http://www.oldlog.com http://www.bravenewworkshop.com http://www.jungletheater.com http://www.crowntheatres.com http://www.childrenstheatre.org http://www.lyricarts.org http://www.more-minneapolis.com
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