Theater Latté Da's original work A CHRISTMAS CAROLE PETERSEN brightens the holiday season
/FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2017
Contact: Andrew Leshovsky
andrew@latteda.org
612-767-5646 office
CAROLE RETURNS…TO DECK THE HALLS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
THEATER LATTÉ DA’S ORIGINAL WORK A CHRISTMAS CAROLE PETERSEN BRIGHTENS THE HOLIDAY SEASON
This hilarious holiday production features Tod Petersen, along with Ryan Lee,
Jody Briskey, and Dominique Wooten.
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Performances begin November 29 at the Ritz Theater in NE Minneapolis.
Single tickets are on sale now at latteda.org or 612-339-3003.
(Minneapolis/St. Paul) Single tickets are on sale now for Theater Latté Da’s highly-celebrated original work A CHRISTMAS CAROLE PETERSEN. Carole returns this season for the homegrown holiday comedy. Written by Tod Petersen and Theater Latté Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein, A CHRISTMAS CAROLE PETERSEN has been hailed “a stunning triumph,” “a yuletide must,” and “laugh-out-loud funny.” Rothstein will direct with Denise Prosek as music director. Performances begin November 29 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets and season tickets can be purchased at latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
Carole returns…and she’s ready to deck the halls! There’s no denying the power of the holidays to bring out the best and worst in all of us. Acclaimed storyteller Tod Petersen reflects on the yuletide season with his family in Mankato, Minnesota, and pays particular tribute to the show’s namesake—his mother Carole.
On the autobiographical musical Rothstein offers, “Tod Petersen and I have been friends for nearly 20 years and we’ve spent much of that time making each other laugh. I directed Tod in several productions before I became aware of his skills as a storyteller.” He continues, “A Christmas Carole Petersen premiered in 2000 and after a well-received return to Theater Latté Da last season, Carole is back again.”
The production combines comedic monologues and covers of classic holiday songs and features Tod Petersen (Theater Latté Da: GYPSY!, A Christmas Carole Petersen, Parade, A Man of No Importance) as himself and other members of his Mankato community. Petersen recently starred as “Mature Bobby” in the History Theatre production of Teen Idol: The Bobby Vee Story. The cast also includes a trio called “The Carolettes” portrayed by Jody Briskey, returning to Theater Latté Da (GYPSY!, Parade, A Christmas Carole Petersen); Dominique Wooten, who was seen in Theater Latté Da’s production of Sweeney Todd as the corrupt Beadle Bamford; and singer-songwriter Ryan Lee, returns to Theater Latté Da (A Christmas Carole Peterson) after his recent appearance as Bobby Perillo in DalekoArts production of The Rink.
Theater Latté Da is an award-winning Twin Cities musical theater company that combines music and story to illuminate the breadth and depth of the human experience. The company seeks to create new connections between story, music, artists, and audience by exploring and expanding the art of musical theater. latteda.org
FACT SHEET:
A Christmas Carole Petersen
Written by: Tod Petersen and Peter Rothstein
Directed by: Peter Rothstein
Music Direction by: Denise Prosek
Featuring: Tod Petersen, Ryan Lee, Jody Briskey, and Dominique Wooten
Dates: Wednesday, November 29 – Saturday, December 30, 2017
Venue: Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis MN 55413)
Tickets: $29-49
Carole returns…and she’s ready to deck the halls! The celebrated holiday comedy returns to the Ritz Theater. There’s no denying the power of the holidays to bring out the best and worst in all of us. Acclaimed storyteller Tod Petersen reflects on the yuletide season with his family in Mankato, Minnesota, and pays particular tribute to the show’s namesake—his mother Carole. Join us for this hilarious and heartwarming Theater Latté Da original.
Performance Dates and Times:
Wednesday, November 29 at 7:30 pm (Preview)
Thursday, November 30 at 7:30 pm (Preview)
Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm (Preview)
Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 pm (Opening Night)
Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 7 at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 9 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 10 at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 pm (ASL/AD)
Friday, December 15 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 16 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 pm
Tuesday, December 19 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 20 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 21 at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 22 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 23 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 23 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 26 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 27 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 28 at 7:30 pm
Friday, December 29 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 30 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 30 at 7:30 pm
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