Stages Brings ‘Owl Moon’ to Hopkins Arts Center

The performance is based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book about a mystical walk in the woods in search of an owl.

  Editor’s Note: The following announcement comes from Stages Theatre Co.   Stages Theatre Company (STC) presents “Owl Moon” a unique production featuring a story completely told through movement and dance. Based on the 1988 Caldecott Medal book by Jane Yolen, this world premiere production focuses on a mystical, magical winter wonderland where a father and child take a walk in the woods hoping to spot an owl and are surprised by what they find. Collaborating with Escalate Dance and Theatre Studio based in Maple Grove was a natural fit for a production that is dance intensive. “This production of “Owl Moon” has been the most collaborative production I have ever been involved in. From the moment this book was secured for production, I …

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Stages Presents ‘Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly’

The regional premiere opens Jan. 18

  Editor’s Note: The following announcement comes from Stages Theatre Co.   Doreen Cronin’s popular series of books featuring bugs come together in the regional premiere musical “Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly” starting Jan. 18 at Stages Theatre Company. Appropriate for all ages, this hilarious script written by Joan Cushing gives audiences an inside look to what a worm, a spider and a fly really think about the world around them. “Joan Cushing has honored the episodic nature of the books by including the characters writing in their diaries, and a number of characters sharing facts about their essential natures. Bonds can be formed with the most unlikely characters. Honoring the uniqueness of others can help one find one’s own place …

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'Madeline’s Christmas' opens at Stages Theatre Co. Friday

Get ready for '12 little girls in two straight lines.'

  Editor's Note: The following announcement comes from Stages Theatre Co.   Beginning Nov. 16 celebrate Christmas in Paris with 12 little girls in two straight lines when “Madeline’s Christmas” by Ludwig Bemelmans comes to life this holiday season at Stages Theatre Company (STC). Filled with magic carpet rides and miracles for Madeline and her friends, this beloved holiday favorite will thrill audiences of all ages. Audiences will witness a first for STC – the tallest set ever designed – with the Eiffel Tower taking center stage. Coming in at 24 feet high, the tower is a visual wonder that allowed Set Designer Brian Proball to think of creative possibilities. “The original tower is 81 stories high and is considered an architectural wonder …

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Share Your Best Raspberry Festival Photos to Win Stages Tickets

Help build a community photo gallery of the festival by showing off your best shots.

The Hopkins Raspberry Festival offers no shortage of colorful moments. From the Hopkins Arts Festival that kicks off the celebration to the Grande Day Parade that brings it to a thrilling conclusion, the festival is full of wonderful memories. Hopkins Patch and Stages Theatre Co. would like your help sharing these moments with the community. As you attend the week’s events, we invite you to upload your favorite Raspberry Festival photos here on Patch. Everyone who uploads a photo by 5 p.m. July 17 will be entered into a drawing for two tickets good for any Stages show through Aug. 5. Entering is easy: Of course, we encourage you to share the link with your friends and family, brag about your great photo and tell the community something …

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Dr. Seuss’ Beloved Characters Arrive at Stages Theatre Company

Seussical-Theatre for Young Audiences Opens June 29

  (The following announcement comes from Stages Theatre Co.)   HOPKINS, Minn. – Stages Theatre Company (STC) brings Dr. Seuss to life in Seussical-Theatre for Young Audiences Version (TYA) opening June 29 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. This musical extravaganza is 75 minutes in length, and includes everyone’s favorite characters: the Cat in the Hat, Horton, Mayzie La Bird, the Whos and Gertrude McFuzz who will teach an unforgettable lesson about loyalty and the power of community. Director Marilee Mahler has a special connection with Seussical-TYA having appeared as Gertrude McFuzz back in 2006 at STC. This time around her daughter, Laura, will be reprising the role. “Coming to the show as a director, I was thrilled to learn that …

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(PHOTOS) Llamas Entertain at Hopkins Center for the Arts

The animals traveled from Waconia to welcome people to the new Stages play, 'Llama Llama Red Pajama.'

Tootsie and Starfire aren’t the stars of Llama Llama Red Pajama, but the real-life llamas got all the attention Friday as children headed in to the Hopkins Center for the Arts to see the new Stages Theatre Co. play. Rick Carlson, owner of Carlson's Lovable Llamas, and 4-Her Cara Schmidt brought the llamas down from Waconia for the play’s opening night. Tootsie and Starfire are both less than a year old—appropriate since the Stages play tells the story of Baby Llama’s bedtime worries. When it’s time to go to sleep, Baby Llama worries about where his mother has gone and whether she’ll return. The musical comedy— based on the popular Llama Llama series written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney—features six adult actors portraying different mama…

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Llamas Coming to Hopkins Center for the Arts

The wooly animals will welcome audience members to the premier of the Stages Theatre Co. play, 'Llama Llama Red Pajama.'

The Hopkins Center for the Arts will be getting some unusual visitors Friday. Real llamas will be at facility’s main entrance to greet the audience for Stages Theatre Co.’s latest production, Llama Llama Red Pajama. The play—based on the popular Llama Llama series written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney—tells the story of Baby Llama’s bedtime travails. When it’s time to go to sleep, Baby Llama worries about where his mother has gone and whether she’ll return. The musical comedy features six adult actors portraying different mama llamas and six youth actors portraying the following baby llamas with their own bedtime rituals: The show premiers at 7 p.m. Friday. The real-life llamas will begin greeting visitors 30 minutes before the start of …

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Author Discusses Letting Go in 'A Silent Night for Peef'

Tom Hegg's beloved story comes to Stages on Friday.

Author Tom Hegg has had a special place in his heart for A Silent Night for Peef ever since he wrote it in 1998. The book tells the story of a stuffed bear that Santa made himself and sent to a lonely child. Santa later returns to check on his beloved bear, only to find him torn and dirty. Although Santa wants to help Peef become like new, the bear explains he’s well worn from love. Starting Friday, Hegg’s beloved children’s book will be coming to a new medium. His son, Adam Hegg, adapted it into a musical running Nov. 18 through Dec. 26 at Stages Theatre Co. Hegg—who lives in Eden Prairie with his wife, Peggy—has taught drama at the Breck School for 30 years, a drama program his playwright son attended. The author sat down with Hopkins …

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Backstage at Miss Nelson is Missing

(VIDEO) Backstage at Miss Nelson is Missing: Ep.10

Follow actor Brent Teclaw behind the scenes at the upcoming Stages Theatre Co. play.

Ever wondered what goes into putting together a Stages Theatre Co. production? The local children's theater company will be performing the musical play "Miss Nelson is Missing" Sept. 23 through Oct. 23. Actor Brent Teclaw—who's playing Pop Hanson, Mr. Blandsworth and Detective McSmogg—is producing a regular video log that will take fans backstage. Teclaw has agreed to share his video log with Patch for a periodic column that will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the play from rehearsals to production.  To buy tickets for the play, visit the Stages website.

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Backstage at Miss Nelson is Missing

(VIDEO) Backstage at Miss Nelson is Missing: Ep. 9

Follow actor Brent Teclaw behind the scenes at the upcoming Stages Theatre Co. play.

Ever wondered what goes into putting together a Stages Theatre Co. production? The local children's theater company will be performing the musical play "Miss Nelson is Missing" Sept. 23 through Oct. 23. Actor Brent Teclaw—who's playing Pop Hanson, Mr. Blandsworth and Detective McSmogg—is producing a regular video log that will take fans backstage. Teclaw has agreed to share his video log with Patch for a periodic column that will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the play from rehearsals to production.  To buy tickets for the play, visit the Stages website.

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