Gutenberg! The Musical!

Fresh off its hit Broadway premiere, Gutenberg! The Musical! is a clever, offbeat, frequently absurd comedy that affectionately spoofs the world of musical theater. This love letter to new works is told through the lens of two aspiring writers earnestly pitching their wildly inaccurate musical about the invention of the printing press, blending infectious enthusiasm, witty songs, and irreverent historical twists.  

Twin Cities theater luminary Tyler Michaels King returns to Latté Da, this time wearing the (trucker) hat of Director. Equal parts satire and celebration, Gutenberg! is a fast-paced theatrical romp that revels in the art of making something out of nothing—one song and one dream at a time. 

Note: Due to limited ticket numbers, teachers and students can register for the 3/31 preview performance, but the 4/10 performance is reserved for students and family members only.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

This performance contains comic depictions of violence (intentionally exaggerated for humor), mild adult language and innuendo, rapid character-switching and use of stereotypes for parody, as well as stylized haze and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 12 and older with parent/guardian discretion.

Themes

This show is about two writer/performers writing a musical based on real history, but with an invented storyline. This style of art is sometimes called “historical fiction.” What might be the purpose of this kind of story, compared to a story based on verifiable facts?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Additional Media

Since this show is about the invention of the Gutenberg printing press, here is a look at a real-life printing press and how it worked: