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Guthrie Theater
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, 952-934-1525, chanhassendt.com
Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, June 16—February 24, by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, directed by Michael Brindisi: "With phenomenal music, memorable characters and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history."
Children’s Theatre, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-874-0400, childrenstheatre.org
Cookin', September 12-October 22, directed by Seung-Whan Song: "With a crazy deadline looming near, four frenzied chefs turn their kitchen into a dynamic, veggies-flying-everywhere performance as Korean samulnori drumming and martial arts take center stage."
Dudley Riggs Theatre (Brave New Workshop), 824 Hennepin Ave., Mpls, 612-455-9500, hennepintheatretrust.org
Cheaper Than Hamilton, August 10-November 4: "Come join the party that has been making people laugh and think for over six decades, spawning the careers of legends who reshaped our nation’s media landscape by helping to create everything from Saturday Night Live to The Naked Gun to That 70s Show to True Blood. "
Guthrie Theater, 818 S. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-377-2224, guthrietheater.org
The Importance of Being Earnest, September 9-October 15, directed by David Ivers: "Meet Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff—two dapper Edwardian gents who shamelessly invent people in order to shirk their responsibilities and follow their whims. This masterful comedy woos theatergoers into a state of sheer delight with its mild treacheries, hilarious confusions and endearingly flawed characters."
Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-822-7063, jungletheater.org
Rich Dogs, September 16-October 8, directed by Shelby Richardson: "Rich Dogs is a stirring romantic comedy that never lets you get too comfortable before it pulls the rug out again, reminding us what we’re capable of when we risk it all for love."
Lyric Arts, 420 E. Main St., Anoka, 763-422-1838, lyricarts.org
A Chorus Line, September 8-October 1, directed by Scott Ford: "Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line follows the lives of 17 aspiring dancers who put it all “on the line” for a coveted spot in the chorus line of a Broadway show."
Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, 952-474-5951, oldlog.com
Million Dollar Quartet, June 2—February 17, directed by Christine O’Grady Roberts: “The musical captures the memorable day when four Rock n' Roll greats made music history. On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records' storefront studio in Memphis, TN. The man who made it happen was the "Father of Rock'n'Roll," Sam Phillips, who discovered them all. This was the only occasion the four legends-to-be played together, and it has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.”
Open Eye Theatre, 506 E. 24th St, Mpls., 612-874-6338, openeyetheatre.org
The Chinese Lady, September 7-24, directed by Eric Sharp: "Inspired by the true story of America’s allegedly first female Chinese immigrant, playwright Lloyd Suh unearths hidden history and questions the way we look at ourselves and others."
Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-373-5671, hennepintheatretrust.org
Beetlejuice, September 19-24: Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes."
Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-979-1111, stagestheatre.org
The Day You Begin, September 29-October 22, directed by Melanie Salmon-Peterson and André Samples: "It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you, but somehow you do it. With the start of school and new beginnings looming, National Book Award Winner Jacqueline Woodson’s heartwarming musical celebrates the courage it takes to make new friends, hear new stories, and see your own magic in the world."
Theater Latté Da, 345 13th Ave. NE, Mpls., 612-339-3003, latteda.org
Falsettos, September 20-November 5, directed by Meredith McDonough: "Uniquely hilarious and heartbreaking, Falsettos is a contemporary musical set at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic about family, relationships, baseball and bar mitzvahs."
Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-333-2919, theatreintheround.org
Arsenic & Old Lace, September 8-October 1, directed by George M. Roesler: "Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. With witty dialogue and unforgettable characters, this hilariously twisted play will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish."
Yellow Tree Theatre, 320 5th Ave. SE, Osseo, 763-493-8733, yellowtreetheatre.com
The Rats and Wasps Nest, September 29-October 29: "Two Agatha Christie one acts performed on the same night."
