MINNESOTA BALLET
The new Nutcracker hails from New York 
The Minnesota Ballet’s premiere performance is ditching its traditional Victorian backdrop in favor of a Broadway theme.
By Christa Lawler , December 10, 2009
A holiday favorite gets a new look
Skipping your Christmas vacation this year? Why not take a “staycation” to New York 100 years ago — with side trips to Japan and Russia — while you watch the Minnesota Ballet’s new, bigger-than-ever production of “The Nutcracker” next weekend.
December 09, 2009
Take the Kids blog: Minnesota Ballet performs an all-new "Nutcracker"
The annual tradition and familiar story of "The Nutcracker" gets a makeover this year with Allen Fields' new production set in New York 100 years ago. Read more at Take the Kids.
November 19, 2009
TAKE THE KIDS blog: Minnesota Ballet starts its season Saturday
The Minnesota Ballet opens its season Saturday. Read more at Take the Kids.
October 15, 2009
Dance the day away at Bayfront
Minnesota Ballet’s artistic director, Robert Gardner, is betting that hardy Northlanders won’t let slightly-chillier-than-normal temperatures stop them from enjoying the free Bayfront Dance Festival Saturday.
September 01, 2009
Minnesota Ballet invites you to dance this summer at Bayfront park
This summer brings a new event to Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth — an afternoon dance festival hosted by the Minnesota Ballet.
July 02, 2009
BEST BETS: Wine and cheese with ballerinas, theatrical drumming and more
The Minnesota Ballet’s annual wine & cheese fundraiser includes shopping, a live and silent auction, gift baskets, 50 wines and a selection of beers. And a University of Minnesota Duluth percussion professor’s artist recital features a diversity of percussion instruments and music styles.
April 09, 2009
Review: Minnesota Ballet's 'Cinderella' brings grace, humor to stage
Suzanne Kritzberg, who danced the title role Saturday night, is simply the crown jewel of the Twin Ports artistic community.
By Lawrance Bernabo , March 21, 2009
Minnesota Ballet's new guy is ready to dance like a girl
Few male roles in the ballet call for the square-toed shoes that allow women to dance on point. But local performer Jake Effinger is putting them on in his role as a stepsister for the Minnesota Ballet's production of “Cinderella” at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Auditorium.
By Christa Lawler , March 19, 2009
Reluctant dancer: ‘I pretty much knew I was stuck’
Krenzen business manager Buckley Simmons — the non-celebrity who swept the Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge on Thursday with dancer Laura Prather — was suspicious when talking with a reporter Friday.
By News Tribune , February 14, 2009
Entered on a lark, his dancing hits the mark in celebrity challenge
Krenzen business manager Buckley Simmons and partner Laura Prather sweep the awards at the Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge.
By Christa Lawler , February 13, 2009
Buckley Simmons: The man behind the ballerina
Simmons, the only "non-celebrity" in Thursday's Celebrity Dance Challenge, said he agonized for months over the thought of dancing in public.
By Steve Kuchera , February 13, 2009
Burly former Duluth police chief proves nimble on dance floor
Scott Lyons’ 6-foot-3, 300-pound frame is hard to miss. What you might not know is that the former police chief has nimble feet.
By Christa Lawler , February 12, 2009
Review: 'The Nutcracker'
The Minnesota Ballet’s unique version of “The Nutcracker” is absolutely delightful
By Lawrance Bernabo , December 13, 2008
Minnesota Ballet launches new season with two world premieres
The 2008-09 season of the Minnesota Ballet got off to a glorious start at the DECC Auditorium on Friday night with “Who Cares?”
By Lawrance Bernabo , October 18, 2008
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