http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com RSS feeds for Brave New Workshop 60 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/48/TAKE-A-LOOK-BACK-THROUGH-RIMLESS-GLASSES-WITH-SARAH-PALINS-MINNESOTA-or-HINDSIGHT-IS-2011.aspx#Comments 0 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=168&ModuleID=648&ArticleID=48 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=48&PortalID=3&TabID=168 http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/TheatreNews/tabid/168/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/48/TAKE-A-LOOK-BACK-THROUGH-RIMLESS-GLASSES-WITH-SARAH-PALINS-MINNESOTA-or-HINDSIGHT-IS-2011.aspx BRAVE NEW PRESS RELEASE BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE founded by Dudley Riggs in 1958 2605 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Stephanie Scott, stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com, 612-332-6620 ********************************************************************************************************* TAKE A LOOK BACK THROUGH RIMLESS GLASSES WITH Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – January 11, 2010 – The Brave New Workshop Theatre opens its 273rd comedy revue, Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011. The legendary comedy theatre takes a look back at the last decade with insight on our great state from a new perspective. Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 will begin with a VIP and media opening on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at the historic     Brave New Workshop theatre in the heart of MN-- Uptown Minneapolis. Sarah Palin joins the Brave New Workshop as she reveals the last decade's many myths, facts and mysteries of Minnesota for Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011. Audiences will enjoy the best of the best sketches from the last decade as only Sarah can narrate -- fact, fiction or funny. As Sarah explores the land of 10,000 lakes, she will be joined by the many interesting characters this great state and its lakes have to offer. This comic celebration offers longtime Brave New Workshop fans a chance to revisit favorite moments from past shows, while providing a perfect entry point for those theatergoers who are new to the Workshop. Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 will feature the writing and performing talents of will feature the writing and performing talents of native and nonnative Minnesotans Lauren Anderson, Josh Eakright, Mike Fotis, Bobby Gardner, and Ellie Hino. Technician James Roop will light the stage, and Peter Guertin will direct the musical ride. The show is directed by Caleb McEwen. Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 is written and performed by Lauren Anderson, Josh is written and performed by Lauren Anderson, Josh Eakright, Mike Fotis, Bobby Gardner, and Ellie Hino. Directed by Caleb McEwen. Music Direction and keyboards by Peter Guertin. Technical Direction by James Roop. Previews ($18) run Thurs. and Fri. February 3th and 4th @ 8pm, Sat. February 5th @ 7 and 10pm, and Thurs. February 10th @ 8pm. Opening night ($32) is Friday, Feb. 11th. This production runs Thursdays (8pm, $26), Fridays (8 pm, $29), Saturdays (7 pm and 10 pm, $29-$27). Closes June 25th. Tickets can be purchased at www.bravenewworkshop.org or by calling (612) 332-6620. For more information, images, or to schedule cast appearances/interviews, please contact Stephanie Scott, 612-332-6620, or stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com. Additionally, show images will be available for viewing/download at http://www.bravenewworkshop.org/mediaimages.htm. ********************************************************************************************************* LISTINGS SUMMARY: Sarah Palin's Minnesota; or Hindsight is 2011 Where: The Brave New Workshop Theatre, 2605 Hennepin Avenue South in Uptown, Minneapolis The Brave New Workshop Theatre, 2605 Hennepin Avenue South in Uptown, Minneapolis When: Previews ($18) Thursday, February 3rd@ 8pm, Friday, February 4th @ 8pm, Saturday February Previews ($18) Thursday, February 3rd@ 8pm, Friday, February 4th @ 8pm, Saturday February 5th @ 7 and 10pm, and Thursday, February 10th @ 8pm. Opening Night ($32) is Friday, February 11th @ 8pm. Closes Saturday, June 25th. Regular Run: Thursdays @ 8pm ($26), Fridays @ 8pm ($29), Saturdays @ 7pm ($29) and Saturdays @ Thursdays @ 8pm ($26), Fridays @ 8pm ($29), Saturdays @ 7pm ($29) and Saturdays @ 10pm ($27). For Tickets: Book online at www.bravenewworkshop.com or by calling (612) 332-6620. Book online at www.bravenewworkshop.com or by calling (612) 332-6620. Media contact: Stephanie Scott at stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com or 612-332-6620. Stephanie Scott at stephanie@bravenewworkshop.com or 612-332-6620. ********************************************************************************************************* About the Brave New Workshop (BNW): The Brave New Workshop has been writing, performing and producing sketch comedy and improvisation since 1958-- longer than any other theatre in the United States. Founded by former circus performer Dudley Riggs and currently owned by husband and wife John Sweeney and Jenni Lilledahl, the little storefront theatre on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis has become a legendary comedy institution, where audiences enjoy improv and sketch comedy nearly every night of the week. The company’s talented performers create satirical, irreverent, and intelligent original works. Alums of the Workshop stage include Louie Anderson, Pat Proft, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Mo Collins ("Mad TV"), Peter MacNichol ("Ally McBeal", “24”), Melissa Peterman ("Reba"), and Cedric Yarborough ("Reno 911", “The Boondocks”). The Brave New Workshop’s corporate services division trains and entertains companies like Microsoft, Yahoo!, Visa, and Target. Additionally, the Brave New Institute school of improvisation boasts the most comprehensive improv training curriculum in the country. ### Stephanie Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:48