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Twin Cities-connected theater leader out as Arkansas' biggest company suspends operations
John Miller-Stephany, who had been Joe Dowling's right hand at the Guthrie, assumed leadership of Arkansas' flagship theater 18 months ago.
Minneapolis' Soap Factory art gallery pushes back its grand re-opening to the fall
Originally slated for a summer 2018 opening, Soap Factory reconsiders after financial complications.
Fleetwood Mac, minus Lindsey Buckingham, coming in October
Buckingham is being replaced on the tour by Crowded House's Neil Finn and Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell.
St. Paul interracial romance is not a true story but parts of the play are true
When Harrison David Rivers wrote "This Bitter Earth," he borrowed details from his own life.
University of Minnesota to stage 'Battle for the Vox' a cappella event with rival Wisconsin singers
The event takes inspiration from the "Battle for the Axe" football games.
Deep Purple, Judas Priest to rock Treasure Island Casino; oh, and Nickelback, too
Priest and Deep Purple will pair up outside the casino on Sept. 20.
MPR News wins prestigious Peabody award for Philando Castile coverage
Judges called '74 Seconds' a remarkable podcast series.
A new Prince album of previously unreleased material is expected in September
Troy Carter, entertainment adviser to Prince's estate, revealed the news in an exclusive interview with variety.com
In her first season, Marcela Lorca takes Minneapolis theater 'Into the Woods'
Marcela Lorca announces her first season at the helm of Ten Thousand Things.
20,000 applicants, 20 winners, 1 Minnesotan: Artist nabs Obama fellowship
Ashley Hanson won an Obama Foundation fellowship to support her work with rural artists.
Janelle Monáe to tout her new Prince-infused album July 3 at the State
The longtime Prince protege is returning to music after starring in the movies "Hidden Figures" and "Moonlight."
A critic's quips and comments from unofficial Prince Week in Minneapolis
The Purple One's disciples tore it up live and entertained and informed during panel discussions.
Bill Murray shows his range at the Orpheum: More sophisticated than silly
The beloved comedian challenged audience with readings from literary giants and songs from musicals.
Minnesota Orchestra to perform Bernstein, Gershwin at BBC Proms
The London appearance comes just before the orchestra's five-city South Africa tour.
Despite high-profile arrest, comedian T.J. Miller performs at Mall of America
The former "Silicon Valley" star insisted that the show must go on.
New Prince record released today: His version of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
It is a produced version of the original demo he recorded to teach the song to the Family, who released it five years before Sinead O'Connor covered it.
Bill Murray returns to the Twin Cities — as we've never seen him before
The comedian's Friday night show has him backed by a cellist and other classical performers.
'Daily Show' veteran makes his own mark in Minneapolis
Alingon Mitra is at Acme Comedy Co. through the weekend.
Prince's former musician Donna Grantis plays guitar hero at the Dakota
It was the second performance for the Minneapolis guitarist's new jazz-rock fusion instrumental group.
Prince had his hair done before bed, and other 'alumni' stories at U symposium
Wednesday's panel by the PRN Alumni also revealed he once wrote a movie for New Kids on the Block.