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Less formal than an article in a newsletter or program (we hope). Less rambling than a conversation over a beer after a show (perhaps). It’s the Big Blue Blog. Talk to us at blog@guthrietheater.org.
Sea Change to open on July 21
Posted on Jun 30, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. by LeeH
It's official! Sea Change, the newest Guthrie restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, July 21, under the supervision of Chef Tim McKee.
Popcorn and a Play -- see Phèdre on June 8 & 9
Show: PHÈDRE
Posted on Jun 25, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. by LeeH
Opera, sports and now a London theater's Greek tragedy, broadcast to screens around the world. Tickets now on sale for July 8 and 9 screenings of Phèdre at the Guthrie.
Kushner Celebration comes to an end on Sunday
Posted on Jun 25, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. by LeeH
The Guthrie's three-month-long celebration of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner comes to an end this weekend, with the final performance of the world premiere Guthrie commission The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures.
Last chance to see "My Father's Bookshelf"
Show: My Father's Bookshelf
Posted on Jun 25, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. by LeeH
3-Minute Egg posts its third and final episode in its video series following the creative process of Live Action Set's new production of My Father's Bookshelf, which opened continues performances in the Dowling Studio through June 28.
Last chance to see "The Intelligent Homosexual"
Posted on Jun 22, 2009 at 10:14 a.m. by LeeH
This is your last chance to see the Guthrie's world premiere commission of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures before the show packs up and heads to New York.
MPR: Comedy is vital for Alzheimer's play
Show: My Father's Bookshelf
Posted on Jun 19, 2009 at 1:33 p.m. by LeeH
The idea of a comedy about Alzheimer's disease is unsettling to most people. But members of Minneapolis-based theater company Live Action Set say when it comes to Alzheimers, humor is not only allowed - it may be vital. Tonight they open "My Father's Bookshelf" at the Guthrie Theater.
CNN: Playwright talks gay marriage, Obama, new play
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:04 a.m. by LeeH
CNN reporter Chris Welch sits down with Tony Kushner to talk gay marriage, Obama and the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's new play at the Guthrie
NYT: Cosmos of Kushner, Spinning Forward
Posted on Jun 12, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. by LeeH
The New York Times profiles Kushner and his latest play, The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, playing at the Guthrie through June 28
MPR broadcasts Monday's Global Voice: Tony Kushner
Posted on Jun 12, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. by LeeH
Playwright Tony Kushner discussed the creative process June 9 with the Guthrie Theater's Joe Dowling. Kushner's latest play, The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, premiered last month at the Guthrie.
Queer Voices reading on Sunday, June 14
Posted on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:50 a.m. by LeeH
The Guthrie will host a free reading in the McGuire Proscenium on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. titled Queer Voices: A Special GLBT Pride Reading.