Theatre 55 in the News
See below for audio, video and print stories about Theatre 55—from our very first production, Hair, being covered by The New York Times, to glowing reviews of our latest work, we will try to include it here.
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Highland Villager
‘Young Frankenstein’ tickles the funny bones
October, the month of Halloween, may seem the perfect time to present Young Frankenstein. But it wasn’t for its eerie qualities that artistic director Richard Hitchler chose the play for Theatre 55.
“I usually try to do musicals that make a political or social statement,” Hitchler said. “This time around, I felt we needed a little humor. Choosing Young Frankenstein came out of the need for us as a community to have some levity and be able to laugh. We haven’t had that opportunity in what feels like a long time.”
MPR News
Art Hounds: ‘Young Frankenstein,’ defiant joy through dance and expressive woodcarvings
Monstrous laughs with ‘Young Frankenstein’
Actor Dane Stauffer of St. Paul loves Mel Brooks’ movie “Young Frankenstein,” and he’s expecting the musical version of the show to be just as funny when it’s brought to life at the hands of Theatre 55. The show runs Oct. 9-25 at the Gremlin Theatre in St. Paul.
Theatre 55 casts actors ages 55 and older. Stauffer says, “As someone who is aging creatively, I enjoy seeing other folks get involved too without any barriers. There’s so much talent on the stage, and so much talent behind the scenes in directing and everything.”
Cherry & Spoon
"The Full Monty" by Theatre 55 at the O'Shaughnessy's Frey Theater
“It’s a great choice for this time and for this company, and it’s one of my favorite shows that they’ve done.”
“Theatre 55’s Artistic Director Richard Hitchler directs this fantastic cast with just the right mix of humor and heart. It’s worth noting that not all of the actors in Theatre 55 shows are professional actors, but they’re all so present and passionate and invested in the storytelling.”
E & L Podcast
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Emma Durance and Luxien Dandelion meet with Theatre 55 founder Richard Hitchler to discuss his company and what accessibility means for those over 55 years old participating gin theatre.
Mill City Times
Theatre 55—Where Age is not a Problem
Sweeney Todd Preview article and introduction to Theatre 55
So Saint Paul
Feed Me, Saint Paul!
On this week’s So Saint Paul, host Katey DeCelle sits down with Richard Hitchler, the artistic director and founder of Theatre 55, and Patricia Lacy Aiken, a talented singer and actress who stars as the carnivorous plant Audrey II in Theatre 55’s upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors.
