Theater blogger since 2010 and member of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers group, Jill runs the blog Cherry and Spoon.
Jill Schafer
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"Falsettos" by Theater Latte Da at the Ritz Theater
ReviewI fell in love with the musical Falsettos, which premiered on Broadway in 1992, when I saw a filmed...
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"The Chinese Lady" at Open Eye Theatre
ReviewIf Open Eye Theatre's production of the new play The Chinese Lady is any indication, 2023-2024 is going to be...
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"Naive. Super" at Norway House
ReviewLast night I saw a play that was unlike anything I've ever seen before. That's an unusual occurrence for someone...
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Minnesota Fringe Festival 2023: Mid-Fest Favorites
ReviewWe've reached the halfway point of the 30th Minnesota Fringe Festival. I hope you've seen some great shows, but...
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"Hurricane Diane" by Rough Magic Performance Company at the Center for Performing Arts
ReviewThis morning when I went for a run, the sun was an unnatural bright pink, a color I'd never seen...
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"The Buddha Prince" by TigerLion Arts at Wasburn Fair Oaks Park
NewsIf you've been reading Cherry and Spoon for a while, you might know that Nature, the outdoor walking play...
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"Much Ado About Nothing" by Classical Actors Ensemble at Tony Schmidt Regional Park
NewsIt's not summer in Minnesota without Classical Actors Ensemble (CAE) doing Shakespeare in a park near you! This year they're...
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"Red Speedo" by Walking Shadow Theatre Company at the Hamline University Pool
ReviewJust a few days after seeing an incredible site-specific performance of The Courtroom by Jungle Theater in a Hamline University...
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"The Courtroom: A Reenactment of One Woman's Deportation Proceedings" by Jungle Theater at Hamline University
ReviewThe Courtroom: A Reenactment of One Woman's Deportation Proceedings is unlike any theater I've seen before. As the title indicates...
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