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Stage FAQs
St. Paul Palace Stage FAQs
(MN:
Its Not Just For Lutherans Anymore!)
Minneapolis
(2605 Hennepin Ave S) FAQs:
Seating
The
Brave New Workshop is now a RESERVED SEATING facility. When you book your
tickets online or through our box office, you can choose "quick pick"
for the best available seats. Guests
are often curious why we switched--we have found reserved seating is the best
way to make the maximum number of patrons comfortable.
Latecomers
Patrons arriving after the show starts will be seated at an appropriate
break in the performance, at the discretion of the management. Latecoming
parties may find that they will have to split up on full-show nights. Please
do not be late!
Food/Drink
In Minneapolis,
we serve Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee, and Espresso drinks at our concession stand
and you CAN bring them into the theater with you! We do not allow outside food
or drink, however.
Parking
Minneapolis:
There is only residential street parking in this area --good news is it's
FREE but bad news is you'll need to allow a few extra minutes to find a spot
and walk to the theater. We recommend the west side of Hennepin Ave in particular-
that is a very nice neighborhood.
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Kids
Minneapolis
shows are rated PG-13 (at the LEAST!) for language and sexual inuendos--depending
on the night, these shows can be rated R. Please keep in mind that a lot of
our humor (in Minneapolis) is satire, meaning many younger kids probably won't
"get it". If you are looking for a PG show that is fun, funny, and
designed purely to entertain, please check out Minnesota!
It's Not Just For Lutherans Anymore.... at our St. Paul Stage.
For
the comfort and safety of everyone, we do not allow children under the age
of 5 to attend performances.
Where
to Eat
Minneapolis:
Uptown is filled with great places to chow down! Our favorites are The Green
Mill (right accross the street) which has great pizza, pasta, and burgers
PLUS they now offer 25% off your whole bill if you show phone
# is (612) 374-2131 La
Toscana's phone # is (612) 926-6668
What
is the Minneapolis stage all about?
What you'll see at the Brave New Workshop Minneapolis Stage is somewhat like
a "real-live version of Saturday Night Live" -- only we're much funnier than
SNL, and we've been doing it longer (45 years!). We start with a "general
theme," like apathy, or the Millenium, or something that is on everyone's
mind, we write original comedy sketches and songs that "satirize" or "make
a statement about," or "take a look at" the topic in a new and funny and entertaining
way. It's called "sketch comedy" or "a comedy revue" or "satirical comedy"
and the Brave New Workshop has been doing it since 1958, longer than anyone
on the globe. Our goal is always to be FUNNY, ENTERTAINING, PROVACATIVE, and,
above all, BRAVE! We DO NOT recommend our Minneapolis stage shows for those
with weak "humor bones" or those who are easily shocked or offended. We DO
recommend our Minneapolis stage shows for anyone looking for something different
and surprising and anyone who considers
themselves to be "comically BRAVE."
If you are looking
for a PG show that is fun, funny, and designed purely to entertain, please
check out Minnesota! It's Not Just For Lutherans Anymore....
at our St. Paul Stage.
How long are
the Shows?
Minneapolis Stage shows are about 100 minutes to two hours with one intermission.
Following every show (except the early shows on Saturdays) there is also a
free performance of our world famous improvisation (our unofficial 'third
act') which lasts 20 - 45 minutes.
Six
Ring Circus and "Level 5 shows" generally last 60 - 90 minutes.
Improv-a-Go-Go and Stand-up-a-Go-Go run about 2 hours. Summer Series performances
run 90 minutes. Other special events and rentals vary. For specific information,
please email us.
Have
a question we didn't answer here? Email us at [email protected]
St
Paul Palace Theatre (17 West Seventh Place) FAQs:
Seating
The
Brave New Workshop is now a RESERVED SEATING facility. Currently, when you
book your tickets to Minnesota! It's Not Just For Lutherans Anymore...at our
St. Paul stage, you will be assigned seats on booking. We have a Main Floor
and a Balcony--but the Balcony is absolutely just as great as the main floor!
The theater is very intimate (only 120 people total.)
When
to arrive
The
kitschy, fun bar opens 30 minutes prior to the official "start time."
Please arrive before the designated "start time" but not earlier
than thirty minutes before that.
Food/Drink
In
St. Paul your ticket includes a delicious Minnesota-themed buffet! We also
have a full cash bar on site.
If you have special diet needs please call the box office. We can accomodate
special diets, however if you have a severe food allergy we can not gurantee
that the food will be completely safe, since we do not cook it ourselves.
Parking
St.
Paul: Discount parking is available in the Children's Museum ramp. You MUST
ask for a voucher at the theater, however - you will need our voucher to
claim
your
$2 discount
at the ramp! Meters in St. Paul are free after 4:30 pm weekdays and on Sunday.
The Marshall Fields parking lot (corner of Wabasha and 6th) is very near
our
theater but no discount is available.
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Kids
St.
Paul-this show is grandma-approved and definitely rated PG. Please not that
the show is not geared towards kids (it's not a "children's theater production")
so some younger children may not "get it."
For
the comfort and safety of everyone, we do not allow children under the age
of 5 to attend performances.
Where
to Eat
St.
Paul: Your ticket includes a yummy "Minnesota Favorites" buffet
dinner. Our kitschy "VFW Hall" bar is open before and after the
show and guests are welcome to hang out with the gang.
How long are
the Shows?
Minnesota! It's Not Just For Lutherans Anymore... lasts about 3
hours from start to finish, including the meal.
