stage & arts
Warhol in Tehran: Iranians flock to American pop art exhibit
Iranian hard-liners, now back at the helm of the country, may regularly rail against the poisoning of Islamic society by Western culture, but in Tehran, Iranians are flocking to the contemporary art museum to marvel at American pop artist Andy Warhol's iconic soup cans.
Bernard Haitink, renowned Dutch conductor, dies at 92
Bernard Haitink, a Dutch conductor of refinement and grace who led the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra for 27 years and held leadership positions in London, Chicago and Boston, died at his home in London on Thursday, his management agency announced. He was 92.
Museum proposes melting Lee statue to make new artwork
A Virginia museum is proposing to melt down a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017 in Charlottesville and create a new work of public art.
John Waters thinks Lizzo should play Divine on screen
The filmmaker returns to Minneapolis with his two-day one-man show.
Twin Cities Taps Festival taps into essence of music and rhythm
Review: Dazzling performances included celebrating John Coltrane and Afro-Cuban traditions.
New play honors Toni Stone, Rondo's trailblazing baseball great
From Rondo to professional baseball, the late Toni Stone persevered to pursue her passion.
4 Twin Cities art shows to help you keep that fall feeling
REVIEW: Indigenous futures, an inspiring U of M professor, Latinx identities and Middle East designers are all worth a look.
Twin Cities theaters want to scare the pants off you with ghosts and lopped-off arms
Christmas has long been an opportunity for theaters but now they're hopping on Halloween.
Some say theater, others say theatre — what's the deal?
The former Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company has a new name and shifts to the ER camp.
Multifaceted 'Every Brilliant Thing' exults in living
Jungle Theater's one-act play is interactive and performed with the house lights on.
Noir-influenced 'Red Shoes' showcases dazzling work by Kimberly Richardson
Review: The fairy tale/detective story features the actor in multiple roles.
As the Twin Cities theater world recalibrates, leadership shifts to groups
Diverse groups of artists are becoming leaders at Twin Cities theaters.
Renowned artist Julie Mehretu circles back to Minneapolis, which helped launch her career
Retrospective opens at Walker Art Center after winning praise at stops in L.A., New York and Atlanta.
Coronavirus forces a nomadic Minneapolis theater company to stay put for a change
Ten Thousand Things will stage "The Comedy of Errors" at a single venue for its entire six-week run.
Old Log Theatre mines mayhem for laughs in 'The Play That Goes Wrong'
REVIEW: The British farce is Old Log's most accomplished show in years.
A slithering monster brings 'Frankenstein' to life at Minneapolis' Southern Theater
REVIEW: This dance-theater hybrid by Collide is a lot of fun
U.S. stamps by Minneapolis artist celebrate Día de los Muertos
The family-friendly design by Luis Fitch fulfilled a lifelong dream. His work is now being embraced by brands as big as Target.
After 'Scaffold' backlash, Dakota artwork leads healing efforts at Walker
Like the sculpture, the dedication honored Native language and culture.
Funny and moving, 'What the Constitution Means to Me' at Guthrie takes new look at old ideas
Review: Teenage enthusiasm for the document gives way to adult fears in thoughtful play at the Guthrie.
'Healing' work celebrating Dakota culture takes place of 'Scaffold' in Sculpture Garden
Sculpture by Native American artist Angela Two Stars will be unveiled Saturday.