Joe Sarafolean is a Twin Cities native who became captivated with the arts from a young age. His true devotion to theatre began when he was cast in Annie in the 5th grade and since then, it has grown into a full blown obsession.
A graduate of Winona State University majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in theatre. Joe now works in executive communications and is always sure to carve out time to enjoy the arts.
When he is not attending various productions around the Twin Cities, he can be seen driving around town belting show tunes, enjoying a libation at a variety of local breweries and distilleries or enjoying a quiet night at home with his husband and his pup.
Favorite Stories:
- MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Guthrie Theater - It was an exceptional production of a well known story but infused with dynamic comedy.
- THE PROM at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - The Prom is such a wonderful show that embraces acceptance and we need that mindset, today, more than ever.
- Review: BORN WITH TEETH at Guthrie Theater - A gripping play that builds to one of the greatest finales in recent memory.
- BWW Review: THE TEMPEST at The Guthrie Theatre -
- Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theater Latté Da - A beautifully told story about the effects and struggles of losing a family member and the journey through the grief and aftermath.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Guthrie Theater
September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023
What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Guthrie Theater?
Interview: Kurt Engh of NAÏVE. SUPER at Norway House
August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023
In Kurt Engh's second produced show, he takes audiences to new heights through his latest experimental theater project, Naïve. Super. Working to create a new method of dynamic, ground-breaking, and spontaneous playmaking, Naïve. Super will introduce a new actor into each performance, who has never performed the play before.
Review: SHANE at Guthrie Theater
July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
What did our critic think of SHANE at Guthrie Theater? A mysterious man, dressed all in black, arrives on a farm in 1889 Wyoming, looking to wash up and be on his way but something compels him to stay.
Interview: Cast Members of RENT at Emerging Professionals Ensemble
July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
This summer EPE’s production of RENT is lighting up the stage at Performing Institute of Minnesota thru July 29th and BroadwayWorld was lucky enough to chat with Paul R. Cushman who is rocking it out nightly as Roger Davis.
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO at Xcel Energy Center
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
What did our critic think of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CORTEO at Xcel Energy Center? A story beyond your wildest dreams has arrived in the heart of St. Paul, gracing the Xcel Energy Center for a limited time. Full of glorious melodies, comedic hijinks, and jaw dropping stunts, this is Cirque du Soleil Corteo.
Review: GLENSHEEN at History Theatre
July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023
What did our critic think of GLENSHEEN at History Theatre?
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Guthrie Theater
June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023
What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Guthrie Theater?
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theater Latté Da
June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023
What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Theater Latté Da?
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Guthrie Theater
May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023
It would be a crime to miss this production.
Review: THE DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES at History Theatre
April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
What did our critic think of THE DEFEAT OF JESSE JAMES at History Theatre?
Feature: Guthrie Theater Celebrates 60 Years
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) today announced it will host a 60th Anniversary Open House on Sunday, May 7, marking 60 years to the day that the theater opened in 1963. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the family-friendly event will feature directing demonstrations, drop-in classes, pop-up story time, theater games for youth, coloring and craft stations and self-guided backstage tours that highlight the Guthrie's expansive in-house production shops where plays leap from page to stage.
Review: HAMLET at Guthrie Theater
April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023
What did our critic think of HAMLET at Guthrie Theater?
Review: 5 By Jucoby Johnson at Jungle Theater
March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023
What did our critic think of 5 at Jungle Theater?
Review: BORN WITH TEETH at Guthrie Theater
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
What did our critic think of BORN WITH TEETH at Guthrie Theater?
Interview: Eric Hagen, JuCoby Johnson, Isabella Dewis, Tyler Mills of 5 at Jungle Theater In Collaboration With Trademark Theater
February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023
Jungle Theater and Trademark Theater present the World Premiere of 5, a new play by JuCoby Johnson.
Feature: KING LEAR BY SHAKESPEAREAN YOUTH THEATRE at Gremlin Theatre
February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023
Twin Cities teens kick off the 19th season of Shakespearean Youth Theatre with the Everest of Shakespeare's achievements.
Review: THE PROM at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023
Glitz, glam, and heart fill the main stage of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
Review: A SOLDIER'S PLAY at The Ordway
February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023
What did our critic think of A SOLDIER'S PLAY at The Fitzgerald Theater?
Review: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY at The Guthrie
February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023
Looking to take a trip to depression-era Harlem, where the clubs are filled with blues singers and everyone has a dream? Look no further than The Guthrie’s newest production.
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