Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Based on the popular comic strip, the hit musical "Annie" was turned into a 1982 movie starring Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tickets are selling quickly to Minnetonka Theatre’s annual holiday musical, presented on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage Dec. 7-22. This year the theatre is proud to present Annie, the popular show about a favorite 1930’s heroine. Minnetonka Theatre’s all-local cast will dazzle audiences with timeless songs, including “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Greta Grosch (last seen on the Arts Center on 7 stage as “Dolly Levi” in Hello, Dolly! And “The Chaperone” in The Drowsy Chaperone) will star as Miss Hannigan. Grosch, with credits at Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Workshop, Ordway, and History Theatre, is also known for her work as a scriptwriter for the Church Basement Ladies series. “Annie …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tickets are available for the family-friendly production based on the beloved Victorian tale.
It's opening weekend for The Secret Garden, Minnetonka High School’s 10th annual fall musical under the Artistic Direction of Kent Knutson. The award-winning theatre department is excited to celebrate this landmark with the whole community by presenting a classic, family-friendly production based on the beloved Victorian tale. The musical runs Nov. 2-17 on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage. Dates: November 2, 3, 9, 10 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. / Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $18 Adult, $16 Senior (65+), $12 Youth (under 18) Box Office: 952-401-5898 or online at www.minnetonkatheatre.com
Thursday, October 18, 2012
This year, Minnetonka Theatre will perform The Secret Garden and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida.
Hennepin Theatre Trust announced this week that 56 schools will participate in the 2012-13 SpotLight Musical Theatre Program, including Minnetonka High School. Now in its eighth successful year, SpotLight is the Trust’s flagship education initiative which honors, supports, provides training and advocates for Minnesota high school musical theatre students and programs. Fall and spring 2012-13 performance schedules for SpotLight high school musicals are available by request and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org. Minnetonka will perform The Secret Garden and Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. The SpotLight Musical Theatre Program celebrates high school musicals and students by recognizing extraordinary achievements and helping to develop young…
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Student Spotlight: Karl Amundson has a lead in the upcoming fall musical "The Secret Garden."
Karl Amundson lives in Northfield, about an hour south of Minnetonka, but attends Minnetonka High School. “I live with my aunt and uncle in Eden Prairie throughout the week so I can attend Minnetonka,” said Amundson, a senior. “I transferred here so I could have more theater opportunity. The Minnetonka theater program is amazing.” Minnetonka Theatre is preparing for its fall musical, The Secret Garden. Amundson plays Dickon, one of the children who explores the hidden garden. “He's a super fun part, and I can't wait to get onstage,” said Amundson. He credits several mentors in the theater department for helping him build his skills. “Kent Knutson, John Lynn and Trent Boyum have all played a big part in my transition into the school as …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Minnetonka High School Theatre celebrates 10 years under the artistic direction of Kent Knutson with their fall musical.
Tickets are now on sale for The Secret Garden, Minnetonka High School’s 10th annual fall musical under the Artistic Direction of Kent Knutson. The award-winning theatre department is excited to celebrate this landmark with the whole community by presenting a classic, family friendly production based on the beloved Victorian tale. Running from Nov. 2-17 on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage, it also will show the student’s versatile talents as they follow up their more recent performances of Legally Blonde, Dracula and The Phantom of the Opera. MHS junior Nikki Kallman will be leading the cast in her first major role. “I was in complete shock for the first week!" she said. "I really did not expect to be cast as Lily after being in the chorus …
Friday, June 8, 2012
The Gala Concert will feature alumni from the cast of past shows.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
(Editor's note: The following is a release from Minnetonka Theatre.) On June 16 Minnetonka Theatre will welcome back alumni cast members from past shows to celebrate the theatre’s 10 Year anniversary of producing shows under artistic director R. Kent Knutson. The Gala Concert, Raise the Curtain, will reunite some of the theatre’s greatest casts from shows including Les Miserables, Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, Annie Get Your Gun, and many more. The best and the brightest stars of past productions will sing to celebrate 10 years of great theatre. A cast of over 100 alumni members are schedule to appear, including: Greta Grosch (Church Basement Ladies, Hello, Dolly!), Anne Reason (West Side Story, Grease), Nate Irvin (Jesus Christ …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tickets are still available for this of this fun musical.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Legally Blonde– the Musical is delighting audiences in Minnetonka. Presented by the award-winning Minnetonka High School theatre department, it is sure to be a refreshing follow up to the schools recent darker performances (Dracula – The Musical this past fall and last spring’s sold out Minnesota premiere of The Phantom of the Opera). Since opening on Broadway in 2007, this pink sensation has received seven Tony nominations, ten Drama Desk nominations and won three Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. Based on the movie starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde tells the story of Elle Woods as she fights for her chance at love and discovers herself along the way. Woods, a UCLA sorority girl, decides to enroll in Harvard …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Showings of Minnetonka Theatre's "Legally Blonde –The Musical" begin April 20.
Tickets are now on sale for Minnetonka High School's next production– the Minnesota premiere of Legally Blonde. This Tony nominee and 2011 Laurence Olivier Award winner for Best Musical is sure to be a fun, poppy follow up to MHS’ recent darker performances (Dracula–The Musical this past fall and last year’s Minnesota premiere of The Phantom of the Opera). It is based on the Hollywood film starring Reese Witherspoon that follows sorority girl Elle Woods as she transfers from UCLA to Harvard Law in a plan to win back her boyfriend. “It is bright and bubbly, but under the surface this show truly has is a lot of heart,” explained director Kent Knutson. “There is a great message that is so important for all of us, especially in high school, …
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
This was Minnetonka's eighth appearance at state and their eighth “starred” performance.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Minnetonka's theatre department does it again. The Minnetonka High School performance of Equus took home a “starred performance” at the state one-act play competition. A starred performance is the highest award given by judges. This was Minnetonka's eighth appearance at state and their eighth “starred” performance. MHS theatre and English teacher John Lynn directed the stellar all-student cast and crew as they presented a 35-minute cut of Equus by Peter Shaffer. In the story, Alan Strang, a 17-year old boy who has blinded six horses, is treated by psychiatrist Martin Dysart. Over the course of treatment Dysart grows puzzled by the boy’s passion and has to face his own doubts about what it means to lead a “normal” life.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Limited seating is still available for most shows, and advanced ticket reservations are required to ensure seats for the show Dec. 9-18.
Tickets are nearly sold out for Minnetonka Theatre’s holiday production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, presented on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage, Dec. 9-18. Limited seating is still available for most shows, and advanced ticket reservations are required to ensure your seats to the holiday show. The all-local cast—starring guest artists Jen Burleigh Bentz as Maria, John Trones as Captain von Trapp and Kathleen Bloom as Mother Abbess—will enchant the full house with timeless classics including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi," and “Edelweiss.” Minnetonka Theatre is also offering an exclusive behind the scenes opportunity for patrons to meet with special guest and Minnetonka resident Debbie Turner, the actress who played …
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