Mankato Symphony Orchestra Finds New Ways to Share Music During 2020-2021 Season
While COVID-19 made regular concerts nearly impossible this year, the Mankato Symphonic Orchestra has found new ways to share music with its patrons during its 2020-2021 season.
Reviews – The Last Five Years: Five Years Worth the Journey
Molly Butler reviews the Mankato Playhouse production of The Last Five Years
Pitch Perfect: MSO’s New Executive Director Bethel Balge
From Moscow to Mankato, the Mankato Symphony Orchestra's new executive director, Dr. Bethel Balge, never shies away from a musical adventure.
Mankato Ballet Company’s New Building Helps Classes To Resume
The Mankato Ballet Company is reopening for its 2020-2021 season, with a new building and new safety protocols.
Theatre Organizations Strive for Safe Reopenings
Mankato Theater organizations have been hard hit in the wake of COVID-19. Mike Lagerquist explains some of the adaptations our local companies have made to cope.
Reviews – Plaid Tidings From the Mankato Playhouse
MankatoLIFE writer, Grace Brandt, offers a review of the Mankato Playhouse rendition of Forever Plaid
Minnesota Fringe Goes Online with Virtual Festival
Three months after announcing the cancellation of their annual theater celebration due to a global pandemic, Minnesota Fringe will present its first-ever Virtual Festival July 30-August 9.
The Family That Plays Together – Steve and Katharine Davis
Father and daughter, Steve and Katherine Davis, enjoy the rare experience of playing together in the Mankato Symphony Orchestra
Luke Smith – Songs From Home
Luke Smith spearheaded a unique musical collaboration during the COVID-19 lock down where musicians recorded individual tracks which Smith then compiled into a new EP releasing May 30
The Show Must Go On – The Mankato Playhouse
Davori Production's Mankato Playhouse is providing dinner theater to the Greater Mankato Area