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  • ARTICLE: Minnesota Public Radio

    History Theatre’s ‘Boys’ recalls music, street life of WWI Minneapolisby Euan KerrMay 1, 2014 The people of Minneapolis always seem concerned that youngsters without enough to do will get into trouble. It’s a theme History Theater Artistic Director Ron Peluso recognized immediately when composer Hiram Titus arrived on his doorstep with an old black and…

  • REVIEW: Pioneer Press

    ‘The Working Boys Band’ review: New musical has all elements marching in fine harmonyBy Rob Hubbard Special to the Pioneer PressMay 6, 2014 It’s the early 20th century and a transplanted music professor wants to get boys out of the pool hall and into a marching band, evoking visions of crisply tailored uniforms, booming brass…

  • REVIEW: Cherry and Spoon

    “The Working Boys Band” at the History Theatre by Jill SchaferMonday, May 5, 2014 In the early 20th Century in Minneapolis, when children were forced to work long hours in factories, a marching band was formed to keep these boys off the streets and improve their lives through music and teamwork. This is a subject…

  • REVIEW: Star Tribune

    “‘The Working Boys Band’ tells a World War I story at History Theatre”by Graydon RoyceMay 5, 2014 “The Working Boys Band” falls into that category of theater that is good for you, whether you like it or not. It’s an interesting slice of Minneapolis history, served with a side dish of politics about the anti-German…

  • REVIEW: HowWasTheShow.com

    “The Working Boys Band at The History Theatre” by Janet PreusHowWasTheShow.comMay 5, 2014 The History Theatre has premiered a new musical that uses a relatively obscure bit of history to illuminate a corner of the dynamic environment of Minneapolis in 1917, just as America was entering W.W. I. The show’s composer, the late Hiram Titus,…

  • Behind the Scenes Video

    Check out this fantastic promotional video about The Working Boys Band! Featuring some clips of rehearsal footage and interviews with director Ron Peluso, playwright Dominic Orlando, music director Andrew Fleser, and a couple of our “working boys” Izzy Karr and Keegan L. Robinson. with huge thanks to Sugo Media.  

  • Thank you for a great event!

    All of us at History Theatre extend a HUGE thank you to all of the folks who made our annual benefit – A Historic Night Out – such a fun and successful event! Special thanks go to the Saint Paul Athletic Club for being a beautiful venue for the evening. Also to the event sponsor…

  • Afterthoughts – PTSD Panel Discussion – Panelists

    Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried AfterthoughtsSunday, April 6, 2014 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Panelists Ryan Schmidt, Peer Support Specialist Ryan is a retired Sergeant and U.S. Army recon sniper. He served in Afghanistan (2004-2005) and Iraq (2006-2007), and experienced combat injuries. Ryan has physical injuries, as well as chronic and severe PTSD. Ryan also served…

  • REVIEW: ‘The Things They Carried’ and ‘Lonely Soldiers: Women at War in Iraq’ at History Theater: What you can do to help

    Twin Cities Daily Planetby Matthew A. EverettMarch 20, 2014 Dramas about soldiers at war might as well be critic-proof. If you have a problem with a story of soldiers in battle, you should be ready for someone to ask, “Why do you hate America?” The reason we even have the luxury of sitting in a theater and…

  • REVIEW: The Things They Carried at The History Theatre

    Girl Meets BroadwayErin NagelMarch 20, 2014 In the History Theatre’s latest production “The Things They Carried”, based on Tim O’Brien’s best selling book, recounts a young Minnesotan’s experiences during his time in Vietnam as well as before and since the war. This one man show featuring Stephen D’Ambrose as O’Brien brings us to the front lines…