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Check out the reviews of "Barrio Grrrl" and "La Traviata"...
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- Star Tribune
Writer Brent Spencer comes to terms with his father's venomous legacy
The author and memoirist will be in St. Paul this week for a reading from his new book.
- JAMES CIHLAR, Star Tribune
Movies
Minnesota's Brett Rickaby once again plays the heavy in the new movie "Bereavement."
- Andrew Penkalski, Star Tribune
Stage
Lively musical sends some love to urban America
The Children's Theatre performance is a little slow to get going but it ultimately connects with a sweet ending.
- Rohan Preston, Star Tribune
'Barrio Grrrl' lacks a certain spiciness
The most memorable thing about "Barrio Grrrl!" is an insidiously bouncy refrain sung over and over throughout the show until it's pounded into your head: "Barrio Barrio, Barrio Barrio Grrrl!"
- Renee Valois, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Opera production of 'La Traviata' keeps it real
Since the reality TV craze seems to be on the wane, how about some reality opera?
- Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press
Minnesota Opera basks in the rapturous passion of Verdi's La traviata
Transcending the graceful beauty of Giuseppe Verdi's score with mesmerizing performances and a richly imaginative design, La traviata exemplifies great opera.
- Brad Richason, Examiner.com
