The Big Blue Blog

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.



Traffic/parking alert for Sunday, November 22

Posted on Nov 20, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. by LeeH
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Guthrie Girls Nights are back!

Posted on Nov 18, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. by LeeH

Tonight is the first of eight 2009-10 Guthrie Girls Night parties. After an overwhelming response to the 2008-09 events, the fun nights are back! You'll savor a delicious cocktail and a VIP treat in the Target Lounge, while being pampered with spa services from Aveda Institute and Salon Miyagi. Cutiepie DJ Eric Lovold (of the Indie/Rock Band "The Alarmists") also returns this season to spin his signature tunes

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"Drive Through" food drive a success!

Posted on Nov 17, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. by LeeH

Thanks to KARE 11's Jeff Olsen and the troupe of hearty Guthrie volunteers for setting their alarms early this morning and joining us for a special "drive through" food drive benefiting Emergency Food Shelf Network!

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Guthrie and KARE 11 team up for Nov.17 food drive

Posted on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. by LeeH
The Guthrie and KARE 11 television will team up on Tuesday, November 17 to offer a morning "drive-thru" food drive supporting the Emergency Food Shelf Network, with donations being collected curb-side in front of the Guthrie Theater from 6 - 9 a.m.
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Incredible opportunity to help the Guthrie on November 17 with GiveMN.org

Posted on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. by blogger

You have an incredible opportunity to help the Guthrie on Tuesday, November 17. By making a donation to the Guthrie Theater at GiveMN.org on November 17, you will release matching dollars to support Guthrie's productions and programs. GiveMN, a new Web site allowing you to research and make online donations to Minnesota charities, is launching "Give to the Max Day," which will begin at 8:00 a.m. on November 17 and conclude on November 18 at 8:00 a.m.  During this 24 hour period, online donations made at GiveMN.org, will be eligible for matching dollars.

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Sophomore BFA class to present two productions

Posted on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. by LeeH
The Sophomore Company (Class of 2012) of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater's BFA Actor Training Program will be performing two productions in repertory beginning November 12th of two award-winning American plays: Michael Cristofer's The Shadow Box and Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness!
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Guthrie Store Holiday Kickoff on November 9

Posted on Nov 09, 2009 at 1:59 p.m. by LeeH
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Don’t Sweat Your Halloween Costume, Rent It!

Posted on Oct 26, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. by LeeH
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See the National Theatre broadcast of "All's Well..." this weekend!

Posted on Oct 23, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. by LeeH
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"Faith Healer" slideshow

Posted on Oct 23, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. by LeeH
SLIDESHOW: BRIAN FRIEL'S FAITH HEALER OPENS TONIGHT WITH GUTHRIE DIRECTOR JOE DOWLING MAKING HIS AMERICAN ACTING DEBUT IN THE TITLE ROLE
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