Concerts/Events

Jonatha Brooke and Glen Phillips

Jonatha Brooke and Glen Phillips
December 01, 2008
McGuire Proscenium Stage
Jonatha Brooke has won immense critical acclaim and built a remarkably devoted fan base with a series of albums showcasing her supple, expressive voice and adventurous, insightful songwriting. Former frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket and now singer/songerwriter Glen Phillips has been recording and releasing several solo albums including his latest, Secrets of the New Explorers.
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Target Play Dates

Target Play Dates
December 03 - July 18, 2009
Target presents free theater workshops in combination with $15 matinee tickets for families.
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How'd They Do That Workshops 2008-2009

December 06 - August 15, 2009

What was the inspiration for the set? Was the play rewritten in rehearsals? Aren't those wigs itchy? Find out at these behind-the-scenes workshops.

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Kevin Kling - Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log

Kevin Kling - Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log
December 08, 2008
Wurtele Thrust Stage
Nationally celebrated humorist, actor and playwright Kevin Kling returns to the Guthrie in his celebrated one-man show.
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The Trashy Little Xmas Family Show

The Trashy Little Xmas Family Show
December 14, 2008
Dowling Studio
Equal parts cockle-warming and crazy-making, the holiday season is the most stressful time of year. Give your family a time out - for some honky tonk fun!
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2008 Guthrie Cabaret

2008 Guthrie Cabaret
December 15, 2008
McGuire Proscenium Stage

Join us for the Guthrie Cabaret!  This unique fundraiser features a one-night-only Cabaret performance with song, dance and surprises by Guthrie actors on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

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Sounds of Blackness

December 22, 2008
Wurtele Thrust Stage
Minnesota’s three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness presents “The Night Before Christmas – A Musical Fantasy” on Monday, December 22 at the Guthrie Theater.
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Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples
February 02, 2009
Wurtele Thrust Stage

Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group, The Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music.

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Global Voice: Frank Rich

May 11, 2009
Wurtele Thrust Stage
The Guthrie's Global Voice series is an annual forum which brings world-renowned artists to the Guthrie stage for dialogue, insight and inspiraion.  Frank Rich, former New York Times theater critic and current Op-Ed columnist, will be at the Guthrie in May of 2009 as a Global Voice.
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In Conversation: Kevin Cathcart

May 23 - May 24, 2009
Dowling Studio
The Guthrie's In Conversation series is an invaluable opportnity to hear more topics that are directly tied to current or upcoming work on the Guthrie stages. Kevin M. Cathcart, Lambda Legal Executive Director, will offer two In Conversation events discussing  the movement to acheive full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV.
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Global Voice: Tony Kushner

June 08, 2009
Wurtele Thrust Stage
The Guthrie's Global Voice series is an annual forum which brings world-renowned artists to the Guthrie stage for dialogue, insight and inspiration. Joining us for this series in 2009 is Tony Kushner; recipient of the Pulitizer-prize for Drama, an Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, three Obie Awards and an Oscar nomination. 
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