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SUMMARY:Dirty Dancing The Musical
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. \nGet ready to have the time of your life!\nBased on Lionsgate’s beloved film\, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving\, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing\, the thrill of secret encounters\, and the allure of forbidden romance. \nSet to live music from the original film you love\, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits! \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance is recommended for ages 14 and older. \nThemes\nFrances (nicknamed “Baby”) begins to notice things she doesn’t like about how certain people are treated\, based on their financial or social status. She could choose to be silent\, or she could speak up. What are the possible pros and cons of each choice? What would you hope she chooses to do? \nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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.   \nAdditional Media\nHere is a short trailer:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/dirty-dancing-the-musical/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Cirque Mechanics: TILT!
DESCRIPTION:Journey back to the 1980s and experience a high-flying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks. Bursting with acrobatics\, aerial feats\, juggling\, and a dose of nostalgic charm\, this theatrical circus adventure brings the sights\, sounds\, and spirit of the era to life. \nAt the heart of the spectacle is a marvel of man-powered engineering: a giant Ferris Wheel\, surrounded by incredible mechanical creations that reimagine classic rides and games of the time. The story follows a weary amusement park worker\, worn down by the grind and long disconnected from the joy around him. When he confiscates a guest’s boom box\, a playful chase erupts—an exhilarating whirlwind of stunts\, surprises\, and laughter. By the end\, the pursuit transforms into a touching moment of connection\, proving that even in the unlikeliest of places\, shared joy can bring us together. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance is recommended for all ages. \nThemes\nThis show features someone who feels weary and disconnected\, and highlights the power of joy that we share with others. What is an activity that helps you experience joy and excitement with other people? \nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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. \nAdditional Mediaa\nHere is a quick trailer:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/cirque-mechanics-tilt/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T183732Z
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SUMMARY:Pagliacci
DESCRIPTION:The show must go on\, but how?\nFor Canio and his traveling troupe\, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy\, suspicion\, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs and the drama onstage begins to mirror the turmoil offstage\, Pagliacci begs the question—does art imitate life\, or does life imitate art? \n Estimated Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes with 1 intermission \nSung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage. \nFull plot synopsis is available HERE. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nAct I of this production includes a representation of an attempted sexual assault. Act II includes a representation of the murder of two characters by gun shots\, witnessed by children\, as well as talk of suicide. Recommended for ages 14 and older with parent/guardian discretion. \nThemes\n\nThis show is about a performance company with serious tension happening behind the scenes. Choices are made between maintaining the appearance of getting along\, or being open about those tensions (as well as publicly acting upon them). This story is a rather extreme example of this dynamic\, but in real life we often make decisions about what we present in public vs what we feel in private. If you had an issue with someone\, when might you decide to make the issue public? When might you handle it privately? And what factors would influence your decision?\n\n\nDirector Brenna Corner writes\, “Our staging is set in the 1970s within a dusty warehouse—a graveyard for forgotten memories. Forty years after the tragedy\, an aged Tonio returns to the troupe’s abandoned crates. Driven by guilt\, he uncovers the old props\, and the story comes to life before him.” Why do you think they chose to place it in a more recent time period? And why do you think they chose to present the story as a memory? How might an event feel different when we look back on it later in life?\n\nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/pagliacci/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Pagliacci
DESCRIPTION:The show must go on\, but how?\nFor Canio and his traveling troupe\, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy\, suspicion\, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs and the drama onstage begins to mirror the turmoil offstage\, Pagliacci begs the question—does art imitate life\, or does life imitate art? \n Estimated Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes with 1 intermission \nSung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage. \nFull plot synopsis is available HERE. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nAct I of this production includes a representation of an attempted sexual assault. Act II includes a representation of the murder of two characters by gun shots\, witnessed by children\, as well as talk of suicide. Recommended for ages 14 and older with parent/guardian discretion. \nThemes\n\nThis show is about a performance company with serious tension happening behind the scenes. Choices are made between maintaining the appearance of getting along\, or being open about those tensions (as well as publicly acting upon them). This story is a rather extreme example of this dynamic\, but in real life we often make decisions about what we present in public vs what we feel in private. If you had an issue with someone\, when might you decide to make the issue public? When might you handle it privately? And what factors would influence your decision?\n\n\nDirector Brenna Corner writes\, “Our staging is set in the 1970s within a dusty warehouse—a graveyard for forgotten memories. Forty years after the tragedy\, an aged Tonio returns to the troupe’s abandoned crates. Driven by guilt\, he uncovers the old props\, and the story comes to life before him.” Why do you think they chose to place it in a more recent time period? And why do you think they chose to present the story as a memory? How might an event feel different when we look back on it later in life?\n\nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/pagliacci/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Pagliacci
DESCRIPTION:The show must go on\, but how?\nFor Canio and his traveling troupe\, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy\, suspicion\, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs and the drama onstage begins to mirror the turmoil offstage\, Pagliacci begs the question—does art imitate life\, or does life imitate art? \n Estimated Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes with 1 intermission \nSung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage. \nFull plot synopsis is available HERE. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nAct I of this production includes a representation of an attempted sexual assault. Act II includes a representation of the murder of two characters by gun shots\, witnessed by children\, as well as talk of suicide. Recommended for ages 14 and older with parent/guardian discretion. \nThemes\n\nThis show is about a performance company with serious tension happening behind the scenes. Choices are made between maintaining the appearance of getting along\, or being open about those tensions (as well as publicly acting upon them). This story is a rather extreme example of this dynamic\, but in real life we often make decisions about what we present in public vs what we feel in private. If you had an issue with someone\, when might you decide to make the issue public? When might you handle it privately? And what factors would influence your decision?\n\n\nDirector Brenna Corner writes\, “Our staging is set in the 1970s within a dusty warehouse—a graveyard for forgotten memories. Forty years after the tragedy\, an aged Tonio returns to the troupe’s abandoned crates. Driven by guilt\, he uncovers the old props\, and the story comes to life before him.” Why do you think they chose to place it in a more recent time period? And why do you think they chose to present the story as a memory? How might an event feel different when we look back on it later in life?\n\nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/pagliacci/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260316T161902Z
CREATED:20260312T202122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161902Z
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SUMMARY:Mrs. Doubtfire
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. \nEveryone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Saint Paul in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful\, heart-warming\, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good\, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). \nBased on the beloved film\, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable\, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now\,” raves the Chicago Tribune—one that proves we’re better together. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance may contain sexual references and some mature language. Recommended for ages 10 and older. \nThemes\nThis show features a parent that goes to extreme lengths to be around their kids\, specifically by pretending to be another person. Why do you imagine that people might choose to be dishonest to get something they desire? \nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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. \nAdditional Media\nHere is a trailer:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/mrs-doubtfire/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260323T164707Z
CREATED:20260312T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T164707Z
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SUMMARY:Syncopated Ladies Live!
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. \nFierce footwork. Female force. Viral sensations. With over 200 million views online and exuberant praise from stars like Beyoncé\, Mariah Carey\, Janet Jackson\, and Whoopi Goldberg\, the Syncopated Ladies are dancers forging their own unique place in pop culture and impressing your favorite stars.  \nFounded by Chloé Arnold at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy\, Syncopated Ladies exemplify a modern tap that’s all their own\, incorporating hip hop\, jazz\, and improvisation to create a unique show for a new generation.  \nFast-paced\, fiery\, and all-out fun\, their one-night concert is a celebration of each of the Ladies’ talents and journeys—cleverly weaving autobiographical storytelling and even live music with the dancing that’s become their signature. It’s a celebration of authentic performance\, feminine strength\, and the future of dance\, brought to life under the spotlight. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance is recommended for all ages. \nThemes\nOne thing they discuss in the show is the importance and power of choosing to be yourself\, instead of trying to be someone else. Who is someone in your life that encourages you to be yourself? \nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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. \nAdditional Media\nHere is a quick trailer:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/syncopated-ladies-live/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260224T154917Z
CREATED:20260217T170254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T154917Z
UID:10002913-1772220600-1772220600@www.projectsuccess.org
SUMMARY:Kimberly Akimbo
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only.\nThe most Tony Award-winning show of its season\nThe 2023 Tony-winner for Best Musical\, based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s play of the same title\, revolves around a teenage girl named Kimberly Levaco\, who suffers from a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process. Before she has had a chance to venture forth into the world as an adult\, she finds herself turning into an old woman. \nHer story\, unfolding like a dark fairy tale\, is as whimsical as it is piercing. Yet the effect is powerfully life-affirming in the way it reminds audiences of the preciousness of the time we have at hand. Full of quirky humor and social satire on grownup immaturity\, the musical features a score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home) and David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek) that will leave you both grinning and deeply touched. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature language\, crude humor\, references to alcohol use and past tragic events\, and authentic New Jersey vernacular. This performance is recommended for ages 13 and older with parent/guardian discretion. \nThemes\n\nIn addition to experiencing a rare genetic condition that others don’t understand\, Kimberly is also managing a difficult family dynamic. In some moments\, she is the actual adult in the room instead of her parents. How do you think she handles all of this while remaining true to herself? What advice would you offer if you could?\nKimberly’s genetic condition severely shortens her expected lifespan. She begins to question whether she should continue being a “good” person all the time when she doesn’t know how much time she has left. How might our perception of time influence our viewpoints and decisions?\n\nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/kimberly-akimbo/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T153644Z
CREATED:20260212T215746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153644Z
UID:10002902-1771615800-1771615800@www.projectsuccess.org
SUMMARY:Sounds of Blackness' Music for Martin
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only.\nThree-time Grammy-winning ensemble presents an original tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nMusic for Martin brings the Grammy Award–winning Sounds of Blackness back to the Ordway with one of their most powerful and enduring original works. First premiering on our stage in January 1988\, this production was created\, arranged\, and produced by Gary Hines\, Music Director of Sounds of Blackness\, specifically for a performance at the Ordway. \nIt weaves together music\, narration\, and visual elements to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drawing from the music that fueled the Civil Rights Movement\, Music for Martin features stylized arrangements rooted in gospel\, spirituals\, soul\, and jazz\, paired with excerpts from Dr. King’s most iconic speeches. The result is both a historical reflection and a living\, breathing call to hope\, unity\, love\, and peace. \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance is recommended for all ages. \nThemes\nThis performance celebrates the work of Dr. King\, whose impact was immense and widely felt. Who is another person that you could imagine being celebrated in this way? What impact did (or do) they have on your life? \nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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. \nChildcare\nChildcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation. \nAdditional Media\nHere is a brief look at the music they’ve made over many years:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/sounds-of-blackness-music-for-martin/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260121T155908Z
CREATED:20260121T155907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T155908Z
UID:10002873-1770559200-1770559200@www.projectsuccess.org
SUMMARY:My Name is Florence
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. \nWho was Florence Price\, beyond the music? \nProlific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence\, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative\, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family home.   \nComposed by B.E. Boykin to a libretto by Harrison David Rivers\, the opera presents vignettes from Price’s life that bring into focus the impact of family\, legacy\, and the transformative power of a seat at the piano. With warmth and humor\, My Name is Florence explores the complexities of identity\, generational connection\, and ultimately the power of music to transform. It is a celebration of Price’s enduring legacy in music and a reclamation of the space she occupies within the American musical canon. \nEstimated Run Time: 1 hour 20 minutes\nSung in English with English captions projected above the stage.  \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature themes including racial discrimination and sexism. Recommended for ages 11 and older.  \nThemes\n\nAs a child\, Florence finds something she truly loves to do: play piano. She describes playing piano as “the feeling of walking barefoot in the grass.” What is something that you love to do? How would you describe how it feels?\nFlorence’s mother believes that racism is so unchangeable that Florence would be more successful and respected by saying that she is Spanish instead of African American. Do you believe that similar issues exist today? Why or why not? \nAs an adult\, Florence works incredibly hard to become a successful music composer. However\, she is frequently ignored or dismissed\, despite the quality of the music. In the face of these frustrations\, she continues creating music\, even if it receives no attention. In your life\, what is something that you would continue to do\, even if no one else saw value in it?  \n\nAccessibility\nMany 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!   \nTransportation\nIf 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.   \nAdditional Media\nHere is a brief clip of the composer and librettist talking about the opera:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/my-name-is-florence-2/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260102T154615Z
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SUMMARY:My Name is Florence
DESCRIPTION:Who was Florence Price\, beyond the music? \nProlific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence\, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative\, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family home.   \nComposed by B.E. Boykin to a libretto by Harrison David Rivers\, the opera presents vignettes from Price’s life that bring into focus the impact of family\, legacy\, and the transformative power of a seat at the piano. With warmth and humor\, My Name is Florence explores the complexities of identity\, generational connection\, and ultimately the power of music to transform. It is a celebration of Price’s enduring legacy in music and a reclamation of the space she occupies within the American musical canon. \nEstimated Run Time: 1 hour 20 minutes\nSung in English with English captions projected above the stage.  \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature themes including racial discrimination and sexism. Recommended for ages 11 and older.  \nThemes\n\nAs a child\, Florence finds something she truly loves to do: play piano. She describes playing piano as “the feeling of walking barefoot in the grass.” What is something that you love to do? How would you describe how it feels?\nFlorence’s mother believes that racism is so unchangeable that Florence would be more successful and respected by saying that she is Spanish instead of African American. Do you believe that similar issues exist today? Why or why not? \nAs an adult\, Florence works incredibly hard to become a successful music composer. However\, she is frequently ignored or dismissed\, despite the quality of the music. In the face of these frustrations\, she continues creating music\, even if it receives no attention. In your life\, what is something that you would continue to do\, even if no one else saw value in it?  \n\nAccessibility\nMany 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!   \nTransportation\nIf 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.   \nAdditional Media\nHere is a brief clip of the composer and librettist talking about the opera:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/my-name-is-florence/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:My Name is Florence
DESCRIPTION:Who was Florence Price\, beyond the music? \nProlific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence\, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative\, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family home.   \nComposed by B.E. Boykin to a libretto by Harrison David Rivers\, the opera presents vignettes from Price’s life that bring into focus the impact of family\, legacy\, and the transformative power of a seat at the piano. With warmth and humor\, My Name is Florence explores the complexities of identity\, generational connection\, and ultimately the power of music to transform. It is a celebration of Price’s enduring legacy in music and a reclamation of the space she occupies within the American musical canon. \nEstimated Run Time: 1 hour 20 minutes\nSung in English with English captions projected above the stage.  \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature themes including racial discrimination and sexism. Recommended for ages 11 and older.  \nThemes\n\nAs a child\, Florence finds something she truly loves to do: play piano. She describes playing piano as “the feeling of walking barefoot in the grass.” What is something that you love to do? How would you describe how it feels?\nFlorence’s mother believes that racism is so unchangeable that Florence would be more successful and respected by saying that she is Spanish instead of African American. Do you believe that similar issues exist today? Why or why not? \nAs an adult\, Florence works incredibly hard to become a successful music composer. However\, she is frequently ignored or dismissed\, despite the quality of the music. In the face of these frustrations\, she continues creating music\, even if it receives no attention. In your life\, what is something that you would continue to do\, even if no one else saw value in it?  \n\nAccessibility\nMany 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!   \nTransportation\nIf 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.   \nAdditional Media\nHere is a brief clip of the composer and librettist talking about the opera:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/my-name-is-florence/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:My Name is Florence
DESCRIPTION:Who was Florence Price\, beyond the music? \nProlific American composer Florence Price made history as the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major U.S. orchestra. My Name is Florence\, a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative\, was inspired by writings and correspondence unearthed in the backyard of her family home.   \nComposed by B.E. Boykin to a libretto by Harrison David Rivers\, the opera presents vignettes from Price’s life that bring into focus the impact of family\, legacy\, and the transformative power of a seat at the piano. With warmth and humor\, My Name is Florence explores the complexities of identity\, generational connection\, and ultimately the power of music to transform. It is a celebration of Price’s enduring legacy in music and a reclamation of the space she occupies within the American musical canon. \nEstimated Run Time: 1 hour 20 minutes\nSung in English with English captions projected above the stage.  \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature themes including racial discrimination and sexism. Recommended for ages 11 and older.  \nThemes\n\nAs a child\, Florence finds something she truly loves to do: play piano. She describes playing piano as “the feeling of walking barefoot in the grass.” What is something that you love to do? How would you describe how it feels?\nFlorence’s mother believes that racism is so unchangeable that Florence would be more successful and respected by saying that she is Spanish instead of African American. Do you believe that similar issues exist today? Why or why not? \nAs an adult\, Florence works incredibly hard to become a successful music composer. However\, she is frequently ignored or dismissed\, despite the quality of the music. In the face of these frustrations\, she continues creating music\, even if it receives no attention. In your life\, what is something that you would continue to do\, even if no one else saw value in it?  \n\nAccessibility\nMany 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!   \nTransportation\nIf 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.   \nAdditional Media\nHere is a brief clip of the composer and librettist talking about the opera:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/my-name-is-florence/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
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SUMMARY:The Notebook - The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film\, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah\, both from different worlds\, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly)\, The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.  \nChris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is “absolutely gorgeous\, not to be missed\,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”  \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature themes such as memory loss\, as well as moments of sexual intimacy. This performance is recommended for ages 14 and older.  \nThemes\nThis is a love story that has a lot of ups and downs\, over the course of many years. One of the main challenges the characters face is how to make their own choices\, despite the expectations of others. What are expectations that others have of you? Do you feel that they are fair expectations\, or do you want those expectations to change?  \nAccessibility\nMany 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!  \nTransportation\nIf 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.  \nAdditional Media
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/the-notebook-the-musical/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T190000
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SUMMARY:The Notebook - The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film\, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah\, both from different worlds\, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly)\, The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.  \nChris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is “absolutely gorgeous\, not to be missed\,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”  \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nContains mature themes such as memory loss\, as well as moments of sexual intimacy. This performance is recommended for ages 14 and older.  \nThemes\nThis is a love story that has a lot of ups and downs\, over the course of many years. One of the main challenges the characters face is how to make their own choices\, despite the expectations of others. What are expectations that others have of you? Do you feel that they are fair expectations\, or do you want those expectations to change?  \nAccessibility\nMany 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!  \nTransportation\nIf 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.  \nAdditional Media
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/the-notebook-the-musical/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T193000
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SUMMARY:The Little Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This performance is currently waitlist only.\n\nIn a magical kingdom beneath the sea\, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.\n\nBased on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film\, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. \nWith music by eight-time Academy® Award winner Alan Menken\, this perfect for the whole family\, fishy-fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea\,” “Kiss the Girl\,” and “Part of Your World.” \nPerformance Venue\nOrdway Center for the Performing Arts \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance is recommended for all ages. \nThemes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn order to reach her goal\, Ariel agrees to give away her voice. In real life\, are there times that we silence ourselves\, in order to reach a goal? ​\n\nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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. \nChildcare\nChildcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/the-little-mermaid/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T193000
DTSTAMP:20241209T171939Z
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SUMMARY:The String Queens: Our Favorite Things
DESCRIPTION:Note: This performance is currently waitlist only. \nThe String Queens return to the Ordway—just in time for the holidays! Returning with their signature soulful\, orchestral sound\, they will share Our Favorite Things\, music from their holiday album\, and more seasonal favorites in this kick-off to the wintry season.  \nHear “O Come\, O Come Emmanuel\,” “Someday at Christmas\,” and of course\, “My Favorite Things” plus many more\, and celebrate this season with family and friends in the decked-out halls of the Ordway.  \n\n\nPerformance Venue\nOrdway Center for the Performing Arts \nContent Warnings/Age Recommendations\nThis performance is recommended for all ages. \nThemes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese artists are known as “school teachers by day and concert performers by night.” This is an example of pursuing more than one passion or interest\, and defining what success can look like in each pursuit. Are there multiple passions or interests that you want to pursue? If so\, what is one step you’re taking to do so?\n\nAccessibility\nMany 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! \nTransportation\nIf 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. \nChildcare\nChildcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation. \nAdditional Media\n\nHere’s a quick trailer:
URL:https://www.projectsuccess.org/event/the-string-queens-our-favorite-things/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 345 Washington St\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Arts
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