May 17, 2013
Mu Performing Arts Announces 2013-2014 Season

  (Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN) Under the new leadership of incoming Artistic Director Randy Reyes, Mu Performing Arts today announced its 2013 – 2014 season of theater and taiko. The company’s lineup of plays and concerts promises to thrill as the … Continue reading

February 15, 2013
Randy Reyes to Succeed Rick Shiomi as Artistic Director of Mu Performing Arts

Rick Shiomi will remain at the helm of the company through August 31, 2013. Reyes currently serves as Mu’s Community Liaison and Artistic Associate and will begin his new position as AD on September 1, 2013. (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Mu Performing … Continue reading

December 26, 2012
The Tiger Among Us Explores the Lives of Hmong Americans in Rural Minnesota

The Tiger Among Us Written by Lauren Yee Directed by Ellen Fenster Assistant Directed by Kathy Mouacheupao Cultural Consultant: Katie Ka Vang Previews January 24; Opening January 25, 2013 Playing through February 10, 2013 Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis, MN (Minneapolis/St. … Continue reading

October 25, 2012
Mu Daiko Debuts at The Cowles Center

Mu Daiko, Minnesota’s leading professional taiko ensemble announces a one weekend concert engagement at The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, November 9-11, 2012 (Preview Nov. 8 at 7:30). Tickets range from $14 – 34 including fees and … Continue reading

October 3, 2012
Skylark Opera and Mu Announce Re-imagining of The Mikado

The Gilbert and Sullivan operetta has been added as the final show of the 2012-2013 Mu Performing Arts Subscription series as well as part of Skylark’s Summer Festival 2013. It will play in repertory with The Fantasticks. (Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN) … Continue reading

September 25, 2012
Rick Shiomi Receives Ivey Award for Lifetime Achievement

(Minneapolis/Saint Paul) Mu Performing Arts Artistic Director, Rick Shiomi, was awarded an Ivey Award for Lifetime Achievement at last night’s celebration of Twin Cities’ professional theater. The eighth annual event was hosted by Shanan Custer at the historic State Theater. … Continue reading

September 13, 2012
Mu Announces 2012-2013 Season

  (Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN) Mu Performing Arts today announced the lineup for its 21st season of theater and taiko from the heart of the Asian American experience. This season marks founding Artistic Director Rick Shiomi’s final year at the helm … Continue reading

May 16, 2012
Mu Announces Casting for Asian American production of INTO THE WOODS

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Previews July 17-19; Opening July 20 Playing through Aug. 5, 2012 Wed.-Sat. at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm Park Square Theatre, Saint Paul, MN (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Mu Performing Arts … Continue reading

February 15, 2012
Mu Performing Arts Presents Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them


March 16 – April 1, 2012 Thurs.–Sat. at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm Mixed Blood Theatre Previews March 13 – 15, $18 (Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN) Mu Performing Arts continues its 2011-2012 season with the new play Edith Can Shoot … Continue reading

November 16, 2011
MU PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS NEW EYES FESTIVAL

December 1-4 and December 10, 2011 Dreamland Arts (Minneapolis / Saint Paul) Coming up in December, Mu Performing Arts is producing their 20th annual New Eyes Festival at Dreamland Arts in Saint Paul. For the 2011-2012 season, the Festival will … Continue reading