Photo: #Architect Jean Nouvel paid special attention to how the Guthrie Theater will look at night, when people are most likely to be visiting. Ghostly images of past performances emerge from the darkness, appearing to float in the night sky.
Larger view
Architect Jean Nouvel paid special attention to how the Guthrie Theater will look at night, when people are most likely to be visiting. Ghostly images of past performances emerge from the darkness, appearing to float in the night sky. (Image courtesy of the Guthrie Theater)

Audio

The Guthrie's new beginning

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is celebrating the opening of its new and expanded facility along the Mississippi River.

Resources

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

BBC World Service

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

The Guthrie's new beginning

New Guthrie grand opening this weekend

June 22, 2006

Listen to feature audio

St. Paul, Minn. — The new Guthrie Theater opens this weekend. After more than 40 years on Vineland Place in Minneapolis, the Guthrie has moved to the banks of the Mississippi and into the international spotlight.

The new, blue building, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, sits on the riverfront in downtown Minneapolis.

To celebrate its new home, the theater will host a weekend full of events. Morning Edition's arts commentator Dominic Papatola talks about how the new, expanded Guthrie will impact the local arts scene.

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Novel explores the legacy of Indian boarding schools
  2. Economy is down, so enrollment is up
  3. Being unemployed is tougher than it used to be
  4. Human trafficking has come to Minnesota
  5. Swanson sues Ferrellgas over propane prices

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.