BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE founded by Dudley Riggs in 1958

824 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

For more information contact: Rachel Levitt, rachel@bravenewworkshop.com or (612) 360-9119

Brave New Workshop Theatre Announces 2014 Fall Show:

"The Wolf of Walmart"

Minneapolis, MN -- The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the title and cast of its fall show, "The Wolf of Walmart." Previews for the show run July 2 - 10, with opening night on Friday, July 11. "The Wolf of Walmart" runs through November 1. All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for "The Wolf of Walmart" are on sale now at (612) 332-6620 or http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/

Never content to follow the pack, the cast of "The Wolf of Walmart" shows its cunning as it hunts down humor in all areas of pop culture, politics, and everyday life, mining it for this all-new collection of sketches and songs. "The Wolf of Walmart" brilliantly showcases the high-risk, high-reward approach to satire that has made BNW famous.

In contrast to other recent BNW shows, "The Wolf of Walmart" will not limit itself to a particular theme. "This show will be a sampler platter of what's crazy in America," says BNW artistic director Caleb McEwen. "No one can agree on the cause, but everyone can agree that things have gotten weird."

"The Wolf of Walmart" will feature BNW cast members Lauren Anderson, Matt Erkel, Bobby Gardner, Tom Reed, and Taj Ruler. The show is directed by Caleb and Katy McEwen. Peter Guertin returns as music director, and Matthew Vichlach will provide technical direction.

About Brave New Workshop

The Brave New Workshop has been writing, performing and producing sketch comedy and improvisation since 1958-- longer than any other theatre in the United States. Founded by former circus performer Dudley Riggs and currently owned by husband and wife John Sweeney and Jenni Lilledahl, the BNW has become a legendary comedy institution, where audiences enjoy improv and sketch comedy nearly every night of the week. Alums of the Workshop stage include Louie Anderson, Pat Proft, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Mo Collins ("Parks and Rec," "Arrested Development," "Mad TV"), Peter MacNichol ("Ally McBeal," "24"), Melissa Peterman ("Reba"), Cedric Yarborough ("Reno 911," "The Boondocks") and Rich Sommer ("Mad Men," "Harvey"). The Brave New Workshop's Creative Outreach business services division trains and entertains Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Hilton/Hampton, General Mills, and Target. Additionally, the Brave New Workshop Student Union boasts the most comprehensive improv training curriculum in the country.

LISTING INFO - BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE MAIN STAGE

Title: "The Wolf of Walmart"

What/Description: Never content to follow the pack, the cast of "The Wolf of Walmart" shows its cunning as it hunts down humor in all areas of pop culture, politics, and everyday life, mining it for this all-new collection of sketches and songs. "The Wolf of Walmart" brilliantly showcases the high-risk, high-reward approach to satire that has made BNW famous.

Where: Brave New Workshop Theatre, 824 Hennepin Ave, Downtown Minneapolis, MN 55403

When: July 2 - November 1

Schedule Details:

Five Preview Performances: ($18)

Weds, July 2 - 7:30 pm, $18 (preview)

Thurs, July 3 - 8 pm, $18 (preview)

*No show July 4*

Sat, July 5 - 8 pm, $18 (preview)

Weds, July 9 - 7:30 pm, $18 (preview)

Thurs, July 10 - 7:30 pm, $18 (preview)

Opening Night:

Friday, July 11 - 8pm, $36

Regular Run: ($25 - $30)

July 12 - November 1

Thursdays - 7:30pm, $25

Fridays - 8pm, $30

Saturdays - 5pm*, $28

Saturdays - 8pm, $30

ASL-interpreted performance on Friday, August 8.

*Saturday 5pm shows begin on September 20 and continue for the rest of the run.

Tickets:

On sale now

$18 - $36 (with discounts for groups, students, seniors, AAA members, MPR members and more)

(612) 332-6620

Show info: theatre.bravenewworkshop.com

Tickets: http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/BuyTickets.aspx

ALSO PLAYING:

BNW Famous Late Night Improvisation

One hour of unscripted, audience-guided comedy.

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 pm. $5, or free if you attended that evening's performance of "The Wolf of Walmart."

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