Minnesota Public Radio's Fitzgerald Theater Announces June Events with Key Personalities in Public Broadcasting

Mar 29, 2011

Diverse line-up includes Stephen Dubner, Steven D. Levitt, Ira Glass, Bill Moyers and Neil Gaiman

WHERE: The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul

TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased at the Fitzgerald Theater, 651-290-1200

WHAT: The Fitzgerald Theater is proud to present the grand finale of an amazing centennial season with a stellar series of events. Throughout the month of June, ticket-holders will have the opportunity to see, hear and even speak with some of the most interesting and entertaining people in the media today.

Schedule:

June 9: Freakonomics Radio with Stephen Dubner and special guest, co-author and economist, Steven D. Levitt
Join us for a lively evening that promises to be entertaining, insightful and even surprising.
Tickets: $35 ($33 for MPR Members), $33 ($31 for MPR Members)

June 11: Ira Glass talking about radio stories and more
Glass will tell us about his work on "This American Life," presenting mixed media recordings and the funny things that have led to his success.
Tickets: $100/$59/$49/$39

June 13: Bill Moyers in conversation with Garrison Keillor
A Prairie Home Companion's Keillor will be joined by renowned journalist, producer, editor and writer, Bill Moyers. Join these two dynamic personalities as they have breakthrough discussions and talk about Moyer's latest book. In partnership with Common Good Bookstores.
Tickets: $20

June 24: Wits with Neil Gaiman and musical guest Josh Ritter
Join host, John Moe and musical guide, John Munson for the grand finale of this funny and smart public radio series with Gaiman, award winning author, screen writer, and humorist, and special musical guest, Josh Ritter.
Tickets: $32 ($30 for MPR Members)

About the Fitzgerald Theater
The Fitzgerald Theater is committed to programming that reflects the audience and mission of Minnesota Public Radio. This 1,000-seat theater acts as MPR's largest broadcast studio, with airwaves reaching millions of people tuned in to A Prairie Home Companion. Our staged productions commission authors, artists and radio hosts to create intellectually stimulating programs that delight and enlighten our vast public radio community. The Fitzgerald Theater is St. Paul's oldest theater and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.