Pressing Onward, Moving Forward
MMT has reached an important milestone - 20 years of producing works of musical theater never before, or very rarely, seen by Twin Cities audiences. Now you have a chance to help the organization plan for our next 20 years! CLICK HERE to learn more about our exciting PRESSING ONWARD, MOVING FORWARD campaign. With your help and support, the best is yet to come!
MMT's 2011-2012 Season
MMT is thrilled to announce three amazing productions for our upcoming season: "BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL"
October 28 - November 13, 2011
Story and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe
Directed by Steven Meerdink
Musical Direction by Kevin Hansen
MMT’s 2004 area premiere of Bat Boy: The Musical was an instant hit (and named Best Musical of the Year by the Star Tribune). Returning to the Twin Cities for the first time, this musical horror spoof - based on a story in The Weekly World News about a half boy/half bat creature - has had audiences rolling in the aisles since its critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere. Rescued from a cave and taken in by the empathetic wife of the local veterinarian, “Edgar” quickly learns to speak and act in civilized ways – even falling in love with his mentor’s daughter. Danger looms, however, as we learn a deep, dark secret. This off-kilter satire offers clever musical numbers, a hilarious plot, surprising twists, and a lesson in the agony of being different and accepting your inner beast!
"THE STORY OF MY LIFE"
Area Premiere
March 9 - 25, 2012
Book by Brian Hill
Music and Lyrics by Neil Bartram
Directed by Christine Karki
Musical Direction by Lori Maxwell
MMT cofounders Steven Meerdink and Kevin Hansen reunite on stage for the first time in six years to tell the touching and often humorous story of two childhood friends and how their relationship profoundly defined their lives. Thomas Weaver is a best-selling, award-winning author. Alvin Kelby was his best friend for thirty years. But time can test the bonds of friendship, and when it does, Thomas calls on the only resource he has - his stories of Alvin - to learn where things went wrong. A richly melodic musical, The Story of My Life is a soaring tribute to the power of friendship and the people who change our lives forever.
(This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature.)
"GILLIGAN'S ISLAND: THE MUSICAL"
Area Premiere
June 8 - 24, 2012
Book by Sherwood Schwartz and Lloyd Schwartz
Lyrics and music by Hope and Laurence Juber
Directed by Steven Meerdink
Musical Direction by Lori Maxwell
“Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale...” Get ready Twin Cities - Gilligan's Island: The Musical is docking at a desert island near you, and the hilarity found in America's most cherished sitcom is in full effect in this larger-than-life musical! Bringing back all those well-known and beloved characters, this fun-filled musical comedy is sure to please audiences of all ages. Will they finally get off the island? Hurricanes, quicksand and even an encounter with an alien all plot against them, but never give up on these seven determined castaways. You’ll be singing in the aisles as you set off on a nostalgic musical adventure you’ll never forget!
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Recognition for MMT Productions
Audiences and critics alike are expressing their appreciation for the work of the Minneapolis Musical Theatre. Our unique mission - creating community involvement in musical theatre through works never before, or very rarely, seen in the Twin Cities - provides new and exciting opportunities, and we are thrilled to have received the following recognition:
2011 - Dan Lundin named Best Actor for MMT's production of "bare" and Kim Kivens named Best Supporting Actress for MMTs production of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" by Lavender Magazine.
2010 - MMT's production of "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" named one of the 'Top 10 Productions of the Year' by St. Paul Pioneer Press.
2008 - Steven Meerdink honored with Best Choreography by Lavender Magazine for his work in MMT's area premiere of "Bright Lights, Big City".
2007 - MMT's area premiere of "Jerry Springer - The Opera" honored as BEST COMEDY by City Pages "Best of the Twin Cities".
2007 - Edward Williams, Jr. honored with both an Ivey Award and Lavender Magazine Best Actor in a Musical Award for his performance as Molina in MMT's "Kiss of the Spider Woman".
2007 - MMT's area premiere of "Zombie Prom" named Outstanding Musical of the Year (smaller theaters) by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
2006 - Kevin Hansen and Steven Meerdink named by Lavender Magazine as Best Actors in a Musical for "La Cage aux Folles".
2005 - "The Who's Tommy" named one of three Outstanding Musicals of the Year (smaller theaters) by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
2004 - MMT's area premiere of "Bat Boy: the musical" named Outstanding Musical of the Year (smaller theaters) by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
2001 - MMT's area premiere of "When Pigs Fly" honored as one of the 'Top 10 Productions of the Year' by St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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