May 7, 2003
The past, present, and uncertain future of the GuthrieShare
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Marianne Combs - Reporter, Peter Zeisler - Interviewee, Hume Cronyn - Performer, Unknown - Speaker, Sally Wingert - Interviewee, Joe Dowling - Interviewee, Bruce Weber - Interviewee
MPR’s Marianne Combs profiles the history of Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, which opened its doors for the first time in 1963. The theater was Sir Tyrone Guthrie's brainchild, as the internationally known director wanted to build high quality theater outside the influence of the New York scene.
Four decades on, Guthrie's vision endures, but the theater now appears to be at a crossroads as the performing arts organization looks to build a new venue at a riverside location.
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