Past Events
May 2016
Theater Latté Da productions
As part of NEXT, an annual new works series, Theater Latte Da, presents "The Urban Farmer’s Almanac" and "The Illyria Project."
Find out more »September 2016
“Ragtime” at the Ritz
Theater Latte’ Da is performing the musical “Ragtime,” Wednesdays-Sundays, through Oct. 23, at the Ritz Theater.
Find out more »December 2016
“A Christmas Carole Petersen” at the Ritz
After an eight-year hiatus Theater Latté Da has announced casting for the return of the highly celebrated original work “A Christmas Carole Petersen,” a homegrown holiday comedy, which will run through Dec. 23 at the Ritz Theater.
Find out more »February 2017
Tickets on sale now for Theater Latté Da’s “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Theater Latté Da announced casting for "Peter and the Starcatcher," Rick Elice and Wayne Barker’s wildly imaginative, highly entertaining prequel to the Peter Pan story that imagines how Peter, Captain Hook, and the rest of the characters we know and love, came to be.
Find out more »June 2018
“Underneath the Lintel” at the Ritz
Theater Latte Da, presents “Underneath the Lintel,” through July 1, at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »July 2018
Persona Bell: Domestic Violence Awareness Fundraiser
Homegrown talent Persona Bell, now living in Charlotte, NC, returns to Minneapolis for a one-night concert, July 13 at the Historic Ritz theater in NE Minneapolis. Persona studied piano at The MacPhail Center for Music for nine years under Victoria Sabo, was a member of the Visitation (Mendota Heights), De LaSalle High School and St.Olaf College choirs. Her talent has taken her around the world and she wants to give back to the community by donating proceeds from 'The Dream…
Find out more »August 2018
The Buttslasher
An old-school detective and his hotshot partner team up to hunt down the cheekiest villain the crime hub of Stillwater, MN. Crack the case of this neo-noir melodrama inspired by a true story. Adult language, nudity, violence. Performances: Aug. 2 and 11, 5:30 pm; Aug. 5, 1 pm; Aug. 8, 8:30 pm; Aug. 12, 4 pm.
Find out more »Cyrano on the Moon
Cyrano awakens in the afterlife to engage in one last battle against the Vices and Corruption of Man, as Roxanne struggles to reconcile his tumultuous legacy and her love. Appropriate for ages 2-6 and up.
Find out more »African Roads, American Streets By Universal Dance Destiny
A family-friendly fun-filled show featuring a strong mix of urban and cultural performances unveiling a unique story of multiculturalism and solidarity, based on a childhood journey from Liberia to New York. Appropriate for kids age 7-11 and up. Performances: Aug. 2, 7 pm; Aug. 5, 5:30 pm; Aug. 8, 8 pm; Aug. 10, 8:30 pm; Aug. 12, 2:30 pm.
Find out more »And What You Find There
Have you ever felt like some part of you is missing, and you want it back? Join Alice -- now grown -- as she ventures back down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, in search of something that got left behind. By Reliquaries. Ages 16+.
Find out more »Now We See It
By Michael Rogers. What would you tell your younger self? In this coming-of-age ghost story, Sam comes face-to-face with the past. But as Sam tries desperately to change it, something is close behind, desperate to stop them. Violence, flashing lights, loud noises. Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 2 and 12, 8:30 pm; Aug. 4, 7 pm; Aug. 5, 10 pm; Aug. 11, 2:30 pm.
Find out more »My 4 Bodies
A woman with multiple sclerosis and juvenile diabetes tells her life story in 4 parts, finding she needs to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual to accept herself and true love in her life. Ages 18 and up only.
Find out more »Wasn’t This Supposed to Be a Musical?
Disillusionment in a Minneapolis art gallery catapults a museum curator and a nurse into a series of misguided romances that force them to abandon ill-conceived dreams for the unexpected beauty of growing up. Ages 7-11 and up. Performances: Aug. 2, 10 pm; Aug. 4, 1 pm; Aug. 5, 8:30 pm; Aug. 9, 7 pm; Aug. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Find out more »The Things They Carried
"The Things They Carried" is a truthful, beautiful and courageous telling of what the war in Vietnam was like day to day for the soldiers who fought it. Memory, imagination, and the power of storytelling. Ages 16+.
Find out more »BollyProv: NOT a Dance Drama! by Bollywood Dance Scene
Bollywood Dance Scene brings you personal stories of Immigration, assimilation, and more from the community. A new story every show, with some music, dance and improv. It's something different this year! Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 3, 5:30 pm; Aug. 4, 8:30 pm; Aug. 7, 7 pm; Aug. 10, 10 pm; Aug. 11, 4 pm.
Find out more »Delightfully Rude
By Elaine Orion. She’s been called “the female Doug Stanhope” by a heckler in a blackout and “brave” for performing in Trump-friendly bars. Elaine’s stand-up comedy is most enjoyed by those accepting the end of the world. Ages 16+.
Find out more »Soft
The dating app said it was looking for "nice guys" and "hopeless romantics" for a new experiment...so here he waits, ready for anything. He is desperate. He is soft. He will bleed. Written by J. Merrill Motz. Ages 18 and up only. Performances: Aug. 3, 7 pm; Aug. 4 and 8, 5:30 pm; Aug.6, 8:30 pm; Aug. 11, 10 pm.
Find out more »The Idaho Jackson Action Playset
The Cold War, The AIDS Crisis, random acts of violence, Satanism, nausea, sunstroke, and The Wonderful World of Disney – Also known as childhood. Renowned storyteller Brad Lawrence makes sense of the Reagan Era. Ages 12-15 and up.
Find out more »Eddie Poe by The Coldharts
A stand-alone sequel to the 2014 and 2015 smash hit 'Edgar Allan'... Sixteen-year-old Edgar Allan has one goal: to gain mastery over his subjects at the University of Virginia. He has one obstacle: Eddie Poe. Ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 3, 8:30 pm; Aug. 5, 4 pm; Aug. 7, 10 pm; Aug. 8, 8 pm; Aug. 12, 1 pm.
Find out more »Walking While Black in Moscow
Winner of the Sold Out Award at The Rogue Festival in Fresno. Les Kurkendaal has taken a trip to Russia. There are not many black people in Russia, so this is a whole new world for him. Ages 12-15 and up.
Find out more »The Moirologist
John Morton is a professional mourner with Fond Farewells Funeral services. He makes a profit off of other peoples' grief. As a rule, he never mixes business with personal life, but that turns out to be tough. Written by Andy Rakerd. Performances: Aug. 3, 10 pm; Aug. 4, 2:30 pm; Aug. 6, 5:30 pm; Aug. 9, 8:30 pm; Aug. 11, 7 pm.
Find out more »#wA.w.e.D.H.?? … i still don’t know
Using a sprinkle of dry humor, dancers poke at the absurdities radiating within a society governed by social media as we mindlessly scroll through endless #nofilter wondering why we are still even looking. By Rebecca Tanner Dance, ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »Estate of Affairs
In 1930s New England, a young Yale man needs his conservative parents to believe he has found a bride in order to claim his trust fund. The only problem is … he is in love with a man. He devises a plan to hire a call girl to pose as his wife at a formal dinner party at his parent’s Connecticut estate, but the night does not go according to plan. Unexpected revelations will be exposed at this Estate of…
Find out more »Stark Dance: Politics Religion Sex
Award-winning choreographer Daniel Stark, presents provocative works to get you riled up and leave you wanting more. This is a preview of his full-length concert at O’Shaughnessy this October. Nudity, sexual content, violence, ages 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 4 pm; Aug 6 and 10, 10 pm; Aug. 9, 5:30 pm; Aug. 12, 7 pm.
Find out more »Hephzibeth, Woman of Iron
The Merritt family discovery of the Mesabi Iron Range and subsequent loss of their empire to John D Rockefeller inspires audiences to persevere in the face of hardship. A one-woman play by Lauren Nickisch. Ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »THE NEWS: A Musical
Extra. Extra. Read all about it. October 30th, 1968, the DC newspaper The Columbia Tribune struggles to survive. Salvation comes in the potential sale to a media magnate, but at what cost? A new musical. Ages 16 and up. Performances: Aug. 4, 10 pm; Aug. 5, 2:30 pm; Aug. 7, 5:30 pm; Aug. 10, 7 pm; Aug. 11, 1pm.
Find out more »Whales
Inspired by punk rock, game shows, puppetry and Herman Melville’s masterpiece Moby-Dick, Hit The Lights! Theater invites you to catch a glimpse of the dark world that brought us a legendary white whale and the men that hunt him. Performances: Aug. 5 and 6, 7 pm; Aug. 7 and 11, 8:30 pm; Aug. 9, 10 pm.
Find out more »Theory of Relativity
Dance that explores the shared human experience through the scientific lens of physics. Full of unique, light-hearted, and complex works that seek to find a place on our spacetime continuum. Flashing lights. Ages 7-11 and up.
Find out more »September 2018
Theater Latté Da opens Season 21, announces the Cast of “Once”
Theater Latté Da announced the cast for the first regional production of "Once." Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Find out more »Theater Latté Da’s “Once” at Ritz Theater
Theater Latté Da will perform “Once,” winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Sept. 12- Oct. 21, at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »October 2018
Extended performances of “Once” at the RItz
Due to high demand, performances for the regional premier of Theater Latté Da’s “Once” have been extended through Oct. 27, at the Ritz Theater.
Find out more »November 2018
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
"All Is Calm," recalls an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers met in “No Man’s Land” and laid down their arms to celebrate the holiday together by trading carols, sharing food and drink, playing soccer and burying the dead. In some places the truce lasted only a night, in others it endured until New Year’s Day.
Find out more »January 2019
Theater Latté Da presents “A Little Night Music.”
Part comedy of manners, part battle of the sexes, this funny, elegant work inspired by Ingmar Bergman’s period film, "Smiles on a Summer Night," explores the tangled web of affairs centered around leading actress Desirée Armfeldt.
Find out more »March 2019
Theater Latté Da performs “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
Theater Latté Da announces John Cameron Mitchell’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” with performances through May 5 at the Ritz Theater.
Find out more »May 2019
“To Let Go and Fall” at Theater Latté Da
Todd and Arthur are two former ballet dancers reunited at New York’s Lincoln Center Plaza having not seen each other for more than 25 years. This beautifully-told story takes us through the lives of both men, their choices, regrets, and coming to terms with age, illness, and sexual identity.
Find out more »July 2019
Theater Latté Da Next Festival
As part of its commitment to musical theater, Theater Latté Da will have a slate of new works as part of its summer Next Festival, including workshops and public presentations at Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »PechaKucha Night: Are Galleries Dead? Not in NE!
Pecha Kucha Nights are a project of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District's HATCH committee, which is exploring the need for an arts center or online clearinghouse.
Find out more »October 2019
“Future of Food” panel discussion
Pathways invites the community to explore optimal personal and community health and wellness through an upcoming panel discussion, "Future of Food," Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6-8:30 pm, at Ritz Theater.
Find out more »Theater Latte’ Da Extends “Chicago”
The production will transform the historic Ritz Theater into a 1920s Speakeasy, putting audiences in the center of the action.
Find out more »November 2019
Theater Latte Da presents “All is Calm”
Theater Latté Da’s original “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” will open Nov. 27 and run through Dec. 22, at the Ritz Theater.
Find out more »March 2020
SUSPENDED: Theater Latté Da, La Bohéme
According to their website, "Theater Latté Da is deeply committed to the health and safety of our artists, technicians, staff and patrons during these unprecedented and challenging times. For that reason, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all productions and presentations until such time as it is deemed safe for the public to meet and enjoy live performances. Info: latteda.org/performance-suspension.
Find out more »September 2021
“All is Calm”
Tickets for Theater Latté Da's "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914," are on sale. The musical about the World War I Christmas truce celebrates a return to live theater for the holidays after a highly successful national broadcast on PBS in 2020. Performances are Friday, Nov. 26, 2021-Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave NE. Single tickets start at $35 and are on sale now at Latteda.org. See website for schedule.
Find out more »November 2022
Christmas at the Local
Northeast audiences and beyond can catch the world premiere of a soon-to-be new holiday classic. Theater Latté Da presents the world premiere of Christmas at the Local. Runs through Jan. 1, at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Featuring poems by Dylan Thomas and Maya Angelou set to music by composers Chastity Brown and Cerys Mathew and a full ensemble of singer-actor-instrumentalists. Tickets can be purchased at Latteda.org or 612-339-3003 and start at $36. $13 for 13 is a…
Find out more »February 2023
“Hello, Dolly!”
A new production of the classic Broadway hit will run Feb. 1-March 19 for Theater Latté Da's production of "Hello, Dolly!" Single tickets start at $35. Group, student and other discounts available. Contact 612-339-3003 or Latteda.org.
Find out more »Hello Dolly! Sunday Clothes – A Conversation + Fashion Show
Join Theater Latté Da for a special community event featuring a night of conversation and fashion. Panelists include national economic and business leader Jeff Aguy; Latté Da's China Brickey; and Rammy Mohamed of Ramadhan Designs, with panel moderation by Theater Latté Da’s Director of Marketing, Brittany Wallman. After the panel discussion you’ll have a chance to view a fashion show featuring looks from Theater Latté Da’s "Hello, Dolly!" and special guest Ramadhan Designs. The presentation will be followed by a networking…
Find out more »March 2023
Theater Latté Da extends “Dolly” run
Theater Latté Da, 345 13th Ave. NE, announced that it’s extending its run of “Hello, Dolly!” through March 26. Extension dates include Sunday, March 19, 7 pm, Tuesday, March 21, Wednesday, March 22, Thursday, March 23, Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, all at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 26, 7 pm. Masks are required for Wednesday and Sunday performances. Single tickets start at $35. Group, student and other discounts are available. Tickets are on sale now through the…
Find out more »April 2023
“We Shall Someday”
The roots of resistance and resilience run deep in three generations of a Black family grappling with inequality, violence and oppression. "We Shall Someday" is set against the backdrop of everyday Black America and historical events that echo the conversations surrounding civil rights today. Presented by Theater Latté Da, the musical will run April 19-May 14 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Opening night is Saturday, April 22. Single tickets start at $35. Group, student and other discounts…
Find out more »June 2023
2023 NEXT Festival
Theater Latté Da's 2023 NEXT festival kicks off July 29 and runs through Aug. 21 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Three new works ("The Tears of La Llorona; A Border Zarzuela" by Celeste Moreno, Bethany Brinton and Crystal Manich; "Macbeth and the Weird Sisters" by Andrew Wilkowske and Kelley Rourke; and "Love Them First" by Randy Preston and Candrice Jones) will each receive two-week developmental workshops and public presentations beginning Saturday, July 29, with a fourth project–a…
Find out more »September 2023
“Falsettos” at The Ritz Theater
"Falsettos" is a contemporary musical set at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic about family, relationships, baseball and bar mitzvahs. When Marvin leaves his wife, Trina, and son, Jason, to be with his lover, Whizzer, confusion is unleashed, but so is the power and possibility of chosen family and choosing to love. The play will run Sept. 20-Nov. 5 at The Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Opening night is Saturday, Sept. 23. Single tickets start at $35. Group, student…
Find out more »Falsettos at Latté Da
Falsettos opens Sept. 23 at Theater Latté Da at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE, kicking off the theater's 26th season. Falsettos is a contemporary musical set at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic about family, relationships, baseball and bar mitzvahs. When Marvin leaves his wife, Trina, and son, Jason, to be with his lover, Whizzer, confusion is unleashed, but so is the power and possibility of chosen family and choosing to love. Tickets start at $35; group, student…
Find out more »October 2023
Apply now for Theater Latté Da grant
From now until Jan. 15, 2024, Theater Latté Da will accept applications for its NEXT Generation Commission. The commission will go to BIPOC and women artists and will support the creation and development of new musical theater projects. In addition to the $20,000 commission awarded to the individual artist or creative team, the project will receive creative and developmental support over an 18-month period, including two developmental workshops totaling a minimum of 50 hours. See www.latteda.org/next-generation-commission for complete submission details.
Find out more »November 2023
“Christmas at the Local”
On a cold winter’s night, a group of locals gather at the pub to raise a glass and play a tune, calling forth the spirit of the holidays through story and song. Voices blend, memories are rekindled, and a bit of mystery hangs in the air during the return of Theater Latté Da’s rollicking celebration of the season. "Christmas at the Local" will run Nov. 21-Dec. 31 at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Opening night is Friday, Nov. 24.…
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