And now for something entirely ridiculous (in a good way). There is a lot that's sugary sweet about Christmas, and Christmas-themed theater in Minnesota (of which there is
much from which to choose). But none of it exists in Minneapolis Musical Theatre's contribution to the holiday theater scene -
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical. It's pure campy and irreverent fun. This is a sequel to
The Great American Trailer Park Musical, which MMT did in 2009 (and
played Off-Broadway in 2005). If you saw the original, you will recognize some familiar characters (and even one returning cast member). But if you didn't, no matter, it stands on its own in all its trailer trash glory. The songs are catchy and fun, director Ryan McGuire Grimes sets the perfect campy tone, and the terrific six-person cast completely commits to the stereotypical characters and nonsensical plot. Appropriately performed in St. Paul's Camp Bar, with readily available alcohol, it's great escapist fun (at least until that one reference towards the end that will sober you up right quick).
