MINNEAPOLIS MUSICAL THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE AREA PREMIERE OF “TRIASSIC PARQ” AT LUSH LOUNGE AND THEATER
Minneapolis Musical Theatre is pleased to announce its return to the stage with the area premiere of TRIASSIC PARQ. This marks the first collaboration between MMT and LUSH Lounge and Theater, who will sponsor the production at their theater from March 22 to April 13, 2025. Tickets and more information can be found at www.aboutmmt.org.
Religion, identity, sex… and raptors! TRIASSIC PARQ is a retelling of that famous dinosaur-themed film, this time seen from the dino’s point of view. Chaos is unleashed on their not-so-prehistoric world when one dinosaur in a clan of females spontaneously turns male! Featuring a rollicking score, TRIASSIC PARQ is a side-splitting, rollicking and adults-only ride filled with dinosaurs, goats and definitely NOT any precocious kids! TRIASSIC PARQ features music by Marshall Pailet, and book and lyrics by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo. MMT’s production will be directed by Kjer Whiting, with choreography by Jenny Morris Eisenbraun and musical direction by Amanda Weis.
For TRIASSIC PARQ, MMT will present their first show at LUSH Lounge and Theater, a premiere destination for live music, comedy, drag, burlesque and more in Northeast Minneapolis. LUSH has become an indelible staple in the Twin Cities art community with their drag shows, brunches and other live performances in their theater. Their Lounge also offers drinks, food, and plenty of atmosphere to provide a vibrant and welcoming experience for MMT audiences. LUSH’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for all has turned it into a valuable community gathering space, and MMT is thrilled to be welcomed into that community.
“MMT is so thrilled to be back on the stage, and to be partnering with LUSH on this production,” says Executive Director Andrew Newman. “I couldn’t think of a better show to return with. TRIASSIC PARQ is truly a wild ride; hilarious, subversive and thought-provoking – all trademarks of MMT productions. This show marks our 51st area premiere and continues our commitment to bring new and rarely-produced works of musical theatre to the Twin Cities. We are so excited to be performing at LUSH for the first time, which has been such a wonderful community gathering space and venue for local artists. We are so grateful that they are welcoming us into their home.”
TRIASSIC PARQ is presented by arrangement with Broadway Licensing. www.broadwaylicensing.com