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History Theatre postpones “Sweet Land, the musical”
June 5, 2020 Out of respect to our Twin Cities community in the wake of George Floyd’s death, streaming of Sweet Land, the musical, originally scheduled for a June 12 release will be postponed until the fall.
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A statement on the death of George Floyd
June 1, 2020 History Theatre supports the First Amendment right to peaceful protest, and in this time of crisis, we stand with civil rights activists and participate in the ongoing fight for justice. History Theatre’s mission is to share the stories of the men and women who make up the whole of Minnesota and our region’s…
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History Theatre cancels Glensheen, statewide tour due to COVID-19
May 26, 2020 Given the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and public safety on gathering in large groups, History Theatre board and staff have decided to postpone Glensheen (July 11-August 2, 2020) and the long-awaited debut of Glensheen on Tour to venues in greater Minnesota (August and September 2020).…
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History Theatre at Home
April 20, 2020 While History Theatre stage is dark, our rehearsals are on hold and our theatre seats are empty, we want to stay connected to YOU, our loyal audience! Over these 42 years, History Theatre has had the privilege to tell stories that matter. Please join us from the comforts of your home…
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History Theatre Cancellations, Updates
March 26, 2020 Dear History Theatre Friends, Artists and Patrons, In these past few days, we have received an outpouring of support for the important work we present at History Theatre. Many of you have generously donated the value of your tickets to History Theatre. We thank you for standing by us and we look…
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A Message from History Theatre
March 23, 2020 Dear History Theatre Friends, Artists and Patrons, A month ago, we were all thrilled with the opening of Susan Kimberly’s world premiere SUPERMAN BECOMES LOIS LANE. Today, we find ourselves in the midst of a national crisis. This is a critical time for the arts and with your kind words of support…
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FEATURE: Pioneer Press
“Radio Man”: Playing Garrison Keillor when Keillor is right hereBy Chris Hewitt, Pioneer PressSeptember 25, 2014 Garrison Keillor, left, wrote “Radio Man,” which stars Pearce Bunting. Notice any resemblance? Any actor will tell you that playing real people adds technical demands. You have to get the walk down, make the voice sound…
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FEATURE: Star Tribune
Garrison Keillor writes his first play, “Radio Man”By Graydon Royce, Star TribuneSeptember 20, 2014 The writer and radio host launches his first play, “Radio Man,” in which he does — or perhaps does not — reveal himself. Garrison Keillor arrived late for a rehearsal at History Theatre. If this shock-topped scarecrow had emerged from a…
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REVIEW: City Pages
The Working Boys Band: Dignity of LaborBy Ed HuyckMay 9, 2014 When Hiram Titus passed away last fall, he left behind high-quality music for shows as diverse as the Guthrie’s A Christmas Carol to the musical Hormel Girls. The Working Boys Band, playing through this month at the History Theatre, is a fitting tribute…
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ARTICLE: Star Tribune
History lessons from Park Square and History Theatreby Graydon RoyceMay 1, 2014 Park Square and History Theatre open shows this week not seen before in the Twin Cities. Two premieres — one world and one regional — make St. Paul a theater destination this weekend. They will be cutting the ribbon on “Working Boys Band”…