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TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

TINY KUSHNER makes West Coast premiere at Berkeley Rep, begins previews on October 16, opens October 21, and closes November 29.

The Guthrie today announced four additional performance dates for the highly-anticipated evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, dubbed Tiny Kushner. The production, which was scheduled to conclude on June 7, will now play through June 13 in the Dowling Studio.

The Guthrie today announced the complete cast and creative team of Tiny Kushner, an evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner. Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Tony Taccone directs the production, which features four previously announced Guthrie favorites - J.C. Cutler (Major Barbara), Kate Eifrig (9 Parts of Desire), Jim Lichtscheidl (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and Valeri Mudek (A Midsummer Night's Dream) - performing multiple roles.

The Guthrie today announced four additional performance dates for the highly-anticipated evening of short plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, dubbed Tiny Kushner. The production, which was scheduled to conclude on June 7, will now play through June 13 in the Dowling Studio.

Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced casting for the three productions slated to headline the theater?s Tony Kushner Celebration. A company of more than 25 Minneapolis and New York actors will come together at the Guthrie from April through June to participate in a one-of-a-kind celebration the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright?s work. More information on the Kushner Celebration can be found at www.CelebrateKushner.com.

Lights! Camera! Acting! Shakespeare's romantic comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona receives a retro rendition by director Joe Dowling, as the story is 'taped' on the set of a '50s television studio in front of a live Guthrie audience. It's the same familiar story, an oldie but goddie, where four young lovers hit the road to romance and find their bonds of friendship are tested along the way. Don't miss the director's cut: a no holds 'bard' pop culture explosion of comedy, song and dance, showcasing the triumphs of young love, an adorable sidekick dog named Crab, and everything in between. Opening Night: January 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Closing: March 29, 2009 at 1 p.m. TICKETS: Single tickets priced at $24 - $60 opening night $49 - 70 Guthrie Box Office: 612.377.2224 Greater Minnesota: TOLL FREE 877.44.STAGE Box Office hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily Tickets may be purchased online at www.guthrietheater.org.

The Guthrie Theater brings Shakespeare's romantic comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona to the stage January 24 ? March 29, 2009 in a retro rendition directed by Joe Dowling, as the story is 'taped' on the set of a '50s television studio in front of a live audience. It's the same familiar story, an oldie but goodie, where four young lovers hit the road to romance and find their bonds of friendship tested along the way. The director's cut offers a no holds 'bard' pop culture explosion of comedy, song and dance, showcasing the triumphs of young love, an adorable sidekick dog named Crab, and everything in between.

Director Joe Dowling today announced complete casting for his upcoming Guthrie production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, the theater's first-ever staging of this Shakespeare comedy. A cast of recent University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor Training Program graduates team with Guthrie veterans for Dowling's 1950s-style retelling of this Shakespearean comedy celebrating the triumph of young love.

Director Joe Dowling today announced complete casting for his upcoming Guthrie production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, the theater's first-ever staging of this Shakespeare comedy. A cast of recent University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor Training Program graduates team with Guthrie veterans for Dowling's 1950s-style retelling of this Shakespearean comedy celebrating the triumph of young love.

One of the most famous comedies ever written, The Government Inspector offers nonstop hilarity, as news of a surprise visit from an undercover government inspector sends a small provincial Russian town spiraling into a world of panic and greed.

The Guthrie today announced casting for 'The Government Inspector', a bitingly hilarious political comedy by famed local playwright and screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher.

More than a decade after its critically acclaimed run, director Joe Dowling today announced his cast of sexy young lovers and sensual fairies for the return of A Midsummer Night's Dream, his landmark production of Shakespeare's beloved comedy. A glorious celebration of young love and the power of imagination, A Midsummer Night's Dream begins previews April 12 and plays through June 22, 2008. Tickets are priced from $24 to $69 and are on sale through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE and online at www.guthrietheater.org.

The Guthrie presents Peer Gynt, translated and adapted by Robert Bly from the original by Henrik Ibsen. Directed by Tim Carroll, performances run through March 2, 2008 on the Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.

The Guthrie today announced complete casting for the world premiere adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt starring Mark Rylance.

The Guthrie presents Frank Theatre's production of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman in the Dowling Studio. Performances begin September 20 and run through October 14.