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Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/news/read/?id=old-1388430057&paper=topstoriesJan. 30 - Feb. 9: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
Play to make Minnesota State Mankato debut.
2014-02-10
Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Theatre & Dance News Release, 12-30-2013
Mankato, Minn. -- Winner of multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb) transforms a harrowing tale of persecution into a dazzling spectacle.
Cell mates in a Latin American prison, Valentin is a tough revolutionary and Molina is an unabashed homosexual serving eight years for deviant behavior. Molina shares his fantasies about an actress, Aurora, with Valentin. One of her roles is a "spider woman" who kills with a kiss.
Kander and Ebb is the team behind Chicago and Cabaret. This is this play's Minnesota State Mankato debut.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 2.
The second weekend features performances at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5, 6, 7, 8 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9.
Individual tickets for “Kiss of the Spider Woman” may be purchased online at MSUTheatre.com, or by calling or stopping by the Theatre & Dance Box Office in the lobby of the Earley Center beginning Jan. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday; call 507-389-6661.
To get discounted prices, tickets must be purchased through the box office.
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