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St. Paul's Tommy Brennan of 'Saturday Night Live' to host opening of Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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Comedian Tommy Brennan joined "Saturday Night Live" as a featured player in its 51st season.
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Shakopee’s new outdoor summer concert venue is the Mystic Lake Amphitheater. It’s opening season has a stacked lineup, including Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews Band, Mumford and Sons and Guns N' Roses

The new venue will open with an event called “Setting the Stage: An Evening of Minnesota Music, Comedy & Community,” on Saturday, June 20. St. Paul native, comedian and Saturday Night Live cast member Tommy Brennan will host the event.

Brennan joined The Current’s Jill Riley to talk about his Minnesota ties, his work in comedy and the upcoming event at Mystic Lake Amphitheater.

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