Brave New Workshop Theatre Announces 2016 Election Show Title:

"Lady and the Trump"

Minneapolis, MN -- The Brave New Workshop Theatre (BNW) is pleased to announce the title and cast of its election show, "Lady and the Trump." Previews for the show run June 24th - July 6th, with opening night on Thursday, July 7th.

"Lady and the Trump" runs through November 5th. All performances are at the Brave New Workshop Theatre main stage at 824 Hennepin Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Tickets for "Lady and the Trump" previews and show are on sale now at http://bit.ly/20bSnTt and in the Brave New Workshop box office, which can be reached at (612) 332-6620.

The 2016 election has already been a long road with many twists and turns, and so much time remains before that all important date in November. So many questions loom: Will the conventions be contested? Who will be picked as running mates? What ridiculous thing will the candidates say next?

No matter what happens, no matter who says what, only one thing remains certain about this election year: everything WILL be satirized in our show, "Lady and the Trump."

"Lady and the Trump" will feature BNW cast members Lauren Anderson, Andy Kraft, Ryan Nelson, Tom Reed, and Taj Ruler. The show is directed by Caleb McEwen. Josie Just is the 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 Brave New Workshop main 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: "Lady and the Trump"

What/Description: There is a lot happening this election cycle that is unbelievable - even to us. But no matter what is said, no matter what happens, only one thing is for certain: everything WILL be satirized in our 2016 election show, "Lady and the Trump."

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

When: June 24th - November 5th

Schedule Details:

Six Preview Performances: ($18)

Friday June 24 8:00PM

Saturday June 25 8:00PM

Thursday June 30 7:30PM

Friday July 1 8:00PM

Saturday July 2 8:00PM

Wednesday July 6 8:00PM

Opening Night:

Thursday July 7 - 7:30PM, $36

Regular Run: ($28 - $36)

July 8, 2016 - November 5, 2016

Fri July 8 8:00p $32

Sat July 9 8:00p $32

Thurs July 14 7:30PM $25

Fri July 15 8:00p $32

Sat July 16 8:00p $32

Thurs July 21 7:30PM $25

Fri July 22 8:00p $32

Sat July 23 8:00p $32

Thurs July 28 7:30PM $25

Fri July 29 8:00p $32

Sat July 30 8:00p $32

Thurs Aug 4 7:30PM $25

Fri Aug 5 8:00p $32

Sat Aug 6 8:00p $32

Thurs Aug 11 7:30PM $25

Fri Aug 12 8:00p $32

Sat Aug 13 8:00p $32

Thurs Aug 18 7:30PM $25

Fri Aug 19 8:00p $32

Sat Aug 20 8:00p $32

Thurs Aug 25 7:30PM $25

Fri Aug 26 8:00p $32

Sat Aug 27 5:00p $25

Sat Aug 27 8:00p $32

Thurs Sept 1 7:30PM $25

Fri Sept 2 8:00p $32

Sat Sept 3 5:00p $25

Sat Sept 3 8:00p $32

Thurs Sept 8 7:30PM $25

Fri Sept 9 8:00p $32

Sat Sept 10 5:00p $25

Sat Sept 10 8:00p $32

Thurs Sept 15 7:30PM $25

Fri Sept 16 8:00p $32

Sat Sept 17 5:00p $25

Sat Sept 17 8:00p $32

Thurs Sept 22 7:30PM $25

Fri Sept 23 8:00p $32

Sat Sept 24 5:00p $25

Sat Sept 24 8:00p $32

Thurs Sept 29 7:30PM $25

Fri Sept 30 8:00p $32

Sat Oct 1 5:00p $25

Sat Oct 1 8:00p $32

Thurs Oct 6 7:30PM $25

Fri Oct 7 8:00p $32

Sat Oct 8 5:00p $25

Sat Oct 8 8:00p $32

Thurs Oct 13 7:30PM $25

Fri Oct 14 8:00p $32

Sat Oct 15 5:00p $25

Sat Oct 15 8:00p $32

Thurs Oct 20 7:30PM $25

Fri Oct 21 8:00p $32

Sat Oct 22 5:00p $25

Sat Oct 22 8:00p $32

Thurs Oct 27 7:30PM $25

Fri Oct 28 8:00p $32

Sat Oct 29 5:00p $25

Sat Oct 29 8:00p $32

Thurs Nov 3 7:30PM $25

Fri Nov 4 8:00p $32

Sat Nov 5 5:00p $25

Sat Nov 5 8:00p $32

**We will also be hosting an election night event with drink specials and comedy surprises.**

Tickets: On sale now; $18 - $36 (with discounts for previews, groups, students, seniors, AAA members, MPR members and more)

Tickets on sale at: http://bit.ly/20bSnTt or you can call our box office at: (612) 332-6620
Show info: http://www.bravenewworkshop.com/theatre/now-showing/

ALSO PLAYING:

BNW Famous Late Night Improvisation

Pure, unbridled improvisation done by the best in the business!

Fridays and Saturdays July 8 - November 5

$5, or free if you attended that evening's performance of "Lady and the Trump".

BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP THEATRE founded by Dudley Riggs in 1958

824 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

For more information, including images or tickets to review the show,

please contact: Ann Drewiske, ann@bravenewworkshop.com or (612) 817-7454