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You should not miss Greta Oglesby!
Show: Caroline, or Change
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 6:33 p.m. by LeeH
"And, lest we forget, Greta Oglesby in the title role is nothing short of a marvel, her titular maid coiled with conflict, racked with resignation, and afforded ample opportunity to kick all kinds of ass in the vocal department. You should not miss her. She's that good." -- Quinton Skinner, CityPages
Kushner to receive honorary doctorate from UofM
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. by LeeH
The University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts will award an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to playwright Tony Kushner on Thursday, May 21.
Listen to "The Radio" on MPR
Show: Caroline, or Change
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 10:58 a.m. by LeeH
The three women vocalists who portray the radio, literally come alive in the life of the main character in the musical "Caroline, Or Change" at the Guthrie Theater.
Variety: Midwest test for Kushner's best
Posted on May 18, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. by LeeH
Variety profiles the Kushner Celebration at the Guthrie, talking to the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, as well as director Joe Dowling.
AP: Kushner back on gay turf of 'Angels'
Posted on May 15, 2009 at 10:41 a.m. by LeeH
Associated Press reporter Patrick Condon sits down with the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to talk about his latest piece, now being presented at the Guthrie as part of the theater's Kushner Celebration.
Star Tribune: In the Kushner zone
Posted on May 15, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. by LeeH
Rohan Preston write on the four Guthrie actors preparing to go out of this world in a collection of Tony Kushner playlets that take place in such settings as heaven and on the moon.
Lagoon to screen "Wrestling with Angels"
Posted on May 14, 2009 at 4:47 p.m. by LeeH
Wrestling With Angels - Playwright Tony Kushner, the latest award-winning feature documentary film directed and produced by Academy Award winner Freida Mock, will screen at the Landmark Lagoon Cinema in Uptown on May 23, 24 and 25.
McKee dishes on new Guthrie digs
Posted on May 14, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. by LeeH
Tim McKee talks with Star Tribune foodie Rick Nelson to give a preview of what he's planning for the upcoming remake of Cue
40 Years Since Stonewall and 7 Weeks Since Iowa
Posted on May 14, 2009 at 10:24 a.m. by LeeH
Lambda Legal executive director Kevin M. Cathcart offers some thoughts in advance of his Guthrie appearance next weekend.
Greta Oglesby profiled by Star Tribune
Show: Caroline, or Change
Posted on May 11, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. by LeeH
Star Tribune theater critic Rohan Preston profiles Greta Oglesby, the late blooming actor suddenly at the center of attention in the poignant lead role of Caroline, or Change.
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