‘Wellstone!’ premieres at History Theatre

If you’re missing the rousing speeches of Paul Wellstone this election season, check out History Theatre’s new play, ‘Wellstone!’

Written by local playwright Mark Rosenwinkel, with music and lyrics by Minnesota folksinger Larry Long, the show brings the passion and politics of the late Senator Paul Wellstone to the stage.

Performances run Oct. 7 through Nov. 5 at History Theatre, 30 E. Tenth St. in downtown St. Paul. Ticket prices range from $25-$32. A preview performance is planned Oct. 6.

The play offers a stirring and insightful portrait of Senator Paul Wellstone and his wife Sheila and promises “the passion, politics, and surprises of one of Minnesota’s most out-spoken and controversial politicians.”

The part of Paul Wellstone will be played by Kris L. Nelson, whose credits include many Guthrie Theatre productions.
For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.historytheatre.org. or contact the History Theatre box office at 651-292-4323.

Reprinted from the Minneapolis Labor Review.