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  Calvin Berger at New Century Theatre

Calvin Berger

New Century Theatre
615 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis

With its themes of unrequited love, physical insecurity and note-passing, it's a wonder Cyrano de Bergerac wasn't originally set in high school. Now this "error" has been gloriously corrected in Calvin Berger, a hip and hilarious musical adaptation of the French classic from lyricist-composer Barry Wyner. Contemporary high school senior Calvin (Cyrano) is smitten with the beautiful Rosanna (Roxanne), but his insecurity about the size of his sniffer prevents any open declarations of love. Meanwhile Rosanna is attracted to Matt who, while interested, is painfully shy. Hijinks commence when Calvin offers to be Matt's "speech writer," as a means of getting closer to Rosanna even as he ignores signals from another interested girl (who is also his best friend). Deception and desire mix in this fresh, funny and smart musical at New Century Theatre.

Presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust

Thru - Feb 15, 2015



Price: $25-$30

www.hennepintheatretrust.org/events/calvin-berger-tickets-new-century-theatre-minneapolis-mn-2014


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  Calvin Berger Reviews

Star Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Between a corny plotline and a less-than-memorable score, “Calvin Berger” is a slim little piece, and director Joshua James Campbell wisely keeps the pace snappy and the tone light, transitioning quickly from scene to scene. It’s a clever approach that allows an eager cast and sprightly production to eke out some charm from a musical that’s not much at all."
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Lisa Brock


Twin Cities Daily Planet - Recommended

"...Calvin Berger is a musical update of the story of Cyrano de Bergerac. That's a big nose to fill, but the production now playing at the New Century Theatre is smartly done. The music and script are fun, funny, and enough of their own animal so as to not invite too many comparisons with the wonderful poetry of Edmond Rostand's classic play. As Minneapolis Musical Theatre & Hennepin Theatre Trust collaborations go, it's also a story that fits particularly well with the space of the New Century Theatre."
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Basil Considine


Twin Cities Pioneer Press - Somewhat Recommended

"...The music by Barry Wyner is not particularly memorable, but the tunes are pleasant and his lyrics are often amusing, as in "We're the Man," with its focus on how Calvin's smarts and Matt's looks combine to make one spectacular dude."
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Renee Valois



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