Artists in Trouble

Certainly, the Varsity has come a long way since 2 Live Crew took the stage in the early 1990s to belt out “Me So Horny.” Now managed by the steady hand of Jason McLean, the man behind the nearby Loring Pasta Bar and the Kitty Cat Klub, the long-ailing Dinkytown landmark has been restored to its original Deco glory and then some. Part cafe, part theater, part art space, the stunning new Varsity this month hosts the rock ‘n’ roll musical comedy, “Artists in Trouble,” a Half Cast Production starring Heidi Arneson, Lawrence Huters, Matt Panschar, and Charlie Braden. These actors/artists-in-trouble might not be quite as horny as 2 Live Crew, but, depending on their troubles, could be just as likely to get arrested. 1308 Fourth Street S.E., Minneapolis; 612-604-0222; www.varsitytheater.org