Minneapolis Theatre Meetup Group

## WORLD PREMIERE

## A reimagining of Puccini's comic opera Gianni Schicchi

First love and old friendship face off against greed and hypocrisy aboard a tricked-out yacht anchored off the coast of Miami in Bradley Greenwald and Steven Epp’s witty, contemporary libretto, sung to Puccini’s glorious score.

I am in seats C17 & C18
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Meet in the lobby at least 1:30 p.m. for a beverage and introductions. Those who wish can meet back at intermission.

Usually, some of us go to a local place on the block afterward.

Broadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony Award®-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.

On 9/11, the world stopped.
On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

The performance runs 100 minutes without intermission.

Meet 1:15-1:30 at the downstairs concession for introductions, a beverage, and conversation. I am in the orchestra center, Row T, seat 201.

PLEASE check into this space as we get closer to the date for any new information.

The Kellogg parking ramp pedestrian directions can lead you to the sidewalk between Herbie's Restaurant and the Ordway. Parking is often slow, so give yourself plenty of time wherever you park.

If you want to join me at Herbie's after, you will need to let me know here because I will have to make a reservation (Saturday, ya know!) It will be under my name, Suzy Wurtz.

On Skid Row, Mr. Mushnik plans to shutter his failing florist shop when his timid staffer Seymour presents an exotic-but-wilted flytrap named Audrey II. Convinced it will boost business, Seymour encourages Mr. Mushnik to display the peculiar plant, which Seymour successfully revives. As Audrey II draws much-needed crowds to the shop, Seymour makes a disturbing discovery: It needs fresh blood (and lots of it) to grow — a secret that forces Seymour into a Faustian bargain to keep his fame and fortune intact. A hilarious mashup of science fiction, horror and musical theater, this cult classic boasts Motown-inspired hits like “Feed Me (Git It),” “Suddenly, Seymour” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”

I am in Aisle 3, Row M, Seats 222 & 223
https://securesite.guthrietheater.org/33591/33754

There is easy parking in the garage across the street.

I will be there at 6:30 in The Target Lounge to get us a table. Join me and our group for introductions, beverages, and snack before the show. Those who wish can regroup there at intermission.