By Peter Rothstein and Dan Chouinard

Ellis Island was the gateway to America—a land of opportunity for some, a land of exclusion for others. 5,000 immigrants a day passed through this “Island of Hope, Island of Tears.” Packed into the steerage of steamships, they left their homelands with few possessions but a wealth of hope, promise and music. Steerage Song is a musical kaleidoscope of their journey to America. Peter Rothstein and Dan Chouinard have woven together a rich tapestry of immigrant songs, patriotic tunes, and melodies of Tin Pan Alley, a tribute to the voices that created the sound of America.

Theater Latté Da presents

Steerage Song

June 2-5, 2011

in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio

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Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Box Office: 1.800.982.2787
FitzgeraldTheater.publicradio.org

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Evening Performances: Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee Performances: Sunday at 2 p.m.

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Single tickets will go on sale Spring 2011. We are holding prime seats
for each performance for our season subscribers.
Click here to learn how to become a TLD season subscriber.

Directions

FROM THE WEST: I-94
Take I-94 east to the 10th Street exit (241B). Bear left at 10th St W, and go 0.2 miles. Turn right at St Peter Street and go 0.1 miles. Turn left at Exchange Street W.

FROM THE EAST: I-94
Take I-94 west to the 12th Street E / State Capitol exit (242A). Continue on 12th Street E, and go 0.3 miles. Turn left at Cedar Street and go 0.2 miles. Turn right at Exchange Street E.

FROM THE SOUTH: I-35E
Take I-35E north to the 11th Street / State Capitol exit (106C). Continue on 11th Street E for 0.4 miles. Turn right at Saint Peter Street and go 0.2 miles. Turn left at Exchange St W

FROM THE NORTH: I-35E
Take I-35E south to the 10th Street ramp and go 0.2 miles. Bear right at 10th St E and go 0.4 miles. Turn left at Cedar Street, then turn right at Exchange Street E.

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Parking

Parking is available in the 7th Street Ramp—entrances to this ramp are located on both Cedar and Wabasha. Parking is also available in the Gallery Ramp on Exchange Street between St. Peter and Wabasha Streets. Ample on-street parking is also available within a one to two block area.

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Bus Stop/Light Rail

Metro Transit also serves the area with several buses stopping nearby. Route 3 (West), 62 (North), 67 (North), 75 (North) and 262 (North) stop at Wabasha Street & Exchange Street. For more information in planning your trip, visit the MetroTransit website.

Production Photos

We do not have production photos available at this time.

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Steerage Song In Process Video Series

Stay tuned for the launching of our video series Spring 2011!