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The Sirly Girly Show

Laura | August 19, 2009

Foxy Tann and The Gentleman King, two of the Twin Cities most popular cabaret performers have joined forces to produce The Sirly Girly Show! This is a marriage made in heaven of drag and burlesque creating some the most exciting later night entertainment in Minneapolis!

($15 Advance/$20 Door.  18+)  On sale now!

Ballet of the Dolls presents: Dance of the Pink Flamingos

Laura | August 13, 2009

Myron Johnson has frequently been regarded as the John Waters of the ballet world. Bad taste, inappropriate behavior, dark and nasty humor, and a love of all things considered “taboo”. A not-to-be-missed celebration of unacceptable choreography.

Tickets go on sale March 15.

Ballet of the Dolls present: Our Way-Johnson and Rydberg

Laura | August 13, 2009

The celebrated composer and artist, Steven Rydberg and BOD’s artistic director, Myron Johnson join forces to create an evening of live music and dance. The two worked together for many years creating highly acclaimed original theatre and dance works in the “golden years” of the Children’s Theatre and now can finally rejoice in this much [...]

Music at the Ritz: The Hopefuls Haunt Nordeast

Laura | August 12, 2009

With special guest Romantica.

$10 General Admission.

On sale now!

Visit their myspace page for more info, including clips and photos.

Music at the Ritz: The Nightinghales’ Musical Circus

Laura | August 12, 2009

The Ritz is proud to present a circus-themed evening of entertainment starring The Parlour Suite, The Idle Hands, The Nightinghales, and Cadillac Kolstad with Cornbread.  Also featuring Korean Saipuri Dance and Pepper Patriot, who will be making music on his old school turntables.  Look for stilt walkers, fortune tellers, mimes, bearded ladies, and whatever characters [...]

The Return of Ballet of the Dolls’ Nutcracker (not so) Suite

Laura | August 12, 2009

Starring Barbie and Ken

This beloved version of the holiday classic will once again come to the stage with a new version celebrating Barbie’s 50th birthday and exploring what changes have affected Marie’s mother, Flo, in these difficult economic times.  Hilarious, touching, risque, and filled with merrymaking.  Tickets: $27

Purchase online here >>

Discounted tickets ($22) available for [...]

Foxy’s Tann Line Tour de Force

Laura | July 22, 2009

Instead of bitching and moaning about how summer is almost over…Foxy Tann has decided that it is time to celebrate the only end of the season! HERS, rear end that is, folx! Join The Fox and her crew of local legends, visionaries, and whackos as they share the stage and a bottle and dance the [...]

Film Screening: Why Marmath

Laura | July 9, 2009

When the Ritz was built (way back in the 20s), it was originally a movie house.  In August, it’ll return to form with a one-time screening of a new film by local filmmaker Digger Kohler.  Why Marmarth is the veteran director’s most recent film, will be showing on Sunday, August 23 at 5PM.  [...]

16th Annual Minnesota Fringe Festival

admin | June 23, 2009

Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Ritz Theater is proud to host the
16th Annual Minnesota Fringe Festival