Brave New Workshop
1958-present · Minneapolis, MN
Also known as BNW, Dudley Riggs Theatre
Dudley Riggs's Minneapolis satirical theater — self-billed as America's oldest continuously operating satirical comedy theater, now stewarded by Hennepin Theatre Trust.
Known for
- Dudley Riggs settled his Instant Theatre Company in Minneapolis in 1958; the 'Brave New Workshop' name was added in 1961.
- Original home was 'Dudley Riggs' Cafe Espresso' at 18 University Ave. SE, a converted garage.
- Nearly 400 original productions; alumni include Al Franken, Louie Anderson, Lizz Winstead (co-creator The Daily Show).
- Hennepin Theatre Trust purchased BNW's assets in December 2021; the 824 Hennepin Ave. venue was renamed Dudley Riggs Theatre in November 2022.
Connected to
People
dudley riggs