The Black Orchid

The Parkway Theater presents its first live stage production with Judy Cooper Lyle’s The Black Orchid, an examination of the immensely influential early twentieth century stage performer Josephine Baker. Performed by the Urban Spectrum Theatre Company and featuring Madeline Howie as Baker, the production begins on June 19 in a preview performance at 8:15 p.m. with a cocktail hour to follow. It runs through June 29, performing Thursday through Sunday at 8:15 p.m. with a Saturday and Sunday matinee at 3:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for reserved seats, $20 for general admission and $10 for children, students and seniors. The Parkway Theatre is at 4814 Chicago Avenue South, in Minneapolis.