By Peter Rothstein
With musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing Stille Nacht. Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. Based on a remarkable true story, featuring the highly acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus. The work is created  from letters, war journals, and the poetry and songs of World War I that tell the remarkable story of the Christmas Truce of World War I, where enemy soldiers put down their weapons, stepped into No Man’s Land and celebrated Christmas together, engaging in the transformative gift of music, friendship and peace.

December 17–20, 2009

Pantages Theatre, Minneapolis
www.hennepintheatretrust.org
1-800-982-2787

Call Ticketmaster, click on the link above, or go to the State Theatre box office to reserve your seats today.

We have enjoyed much popular and critical acclaim from local media such as the Star Tribune and WCCO-TV. It has become a noteworthy, powerful and moving musical theater work that the Star Tribune hails as “a classic to be repeated for years to come.”

“‘Calm’ remains a holiday balm” by Graydon Royce, Star Tribune,
December 18, 2009

“‘All is Calm’ reminds us peace has power to prevail over war” by Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press, December 18, 2009

“All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at Pantages Theatre on 12/17/09″
by John Olive, HowWasTheShow.com, December 18, 2009

Click here to hear Peter Rothstein on the Cities 97 Morning Show with BT and Lee, 97.1 FM, December 16, 2009

“All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914″ by Quinton Skinner, City Pages, December 15, 2009

“Theater Latté Da presents ‘All Is Calm’ at the Pantages” by Ed Huyck, MinnPost.com, December 14, 2009

“Spotlight: ‘All Is Calm’” by Graydon Royce, StarTribune.com blog,
December 12, 2009a

“Told through the letters and recollections of those present, as well as through the lovely harmonies of the choral group Cantus, this production stirs both heart and mind into reconsidering how we go about making war and peace.”
~ “Best entertainment bets for Dec. 13-19″ by Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press, December 11, 2009

“While it’s a relatively new work, ‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914′ has quickly become a Twin Cities favorite. It features the real-life story of men on either side of a war who find a common bond, and a momentary peace, in Christmas carols.” ~ “December: the month for holiday shows” by Marianne Combs on MPR’s State of the Arts blog, December 10, 2009

“All Is Calm” posted on Wander Minnesota WCCO.com blog, December 9, 2009

“Truce be told” by Tricia Cornell, Downtown Journal, December 7, 2009

“Rothstein, Cantus artistic director Erick Lichte and their charges have given us a great gift this season, reinvesting the words “Peace on Earth” with their true meaning.” ~ Graydon Royce, Star Tribune

“Gorgeously moving” ~ Graydon Royce, Star Tribune

12.01.09 7:30pm
Opera and Performing Arts Society, Rudder Theater ~ College Station, TX

12.03.09 8:00pm
California State Fullerton, Meng Concert Hall ~ Fullerton, CA

12.04.09 7:00pm
Cal Poly Arts, Old Mission Church ~ San Luis Obispo, CA

12.06.09 7:00pm
University of California / Davis, Jackson Hall ~ Davis, CA

12.10.09 7:30pm
University of Denver, Gates Concert Hall ~ Denver, CO

12.11.09 8:00pm
Johnson County Community College, Yardley Hall ~ Overland Park, KS

12.12.09 3:00pm
The Sequoyah Institute at Northeastern State University, Tahlequah High School Performing Arts Center ~ Talequah, OK

12.14.09 7:30pm
Angelina Arts Alliance, Temple Theater ~ Lufkin, TX