Balls Cabaret

BALLS Cabaret is a weekly cabaret based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

History

Created and hosted by singer Leslie Ball, the cabaret began at the Jungle Theater in 1991, and later moved to The Southern Theater. The Cabaret is intended to give both experienced and novice performers approximately seven minutes on stage to do any material of their choosing.

The show went on hiatus in March 2020 and re-opened in a new time slot at Strike Theater in Northeast Minneapolis.

Press coverage

BALLS Cabaret has been cited as "one of the most important laboratories for new talent in [the Twin Cities]", and alumni of BALLS include Adrianne Lenker, Maria Bamford, Mary Jo Pehl, Joel Hodgson, Frank Conniff, Nick Swardson, and Tay Zonday.

References

  1. ↑ "'Balls Cabaret' celebrates 20 years - Minneapolis - News - Dressing Room". Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Art Hounds: Bach on the road, BALLS Cabaret and 'When Doves Choir'". Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Karlen, Neal (11 February 2005). "36 Hours in Minneapolis - The New York Times". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "【THE QUESTIONS✌️】Vol.23 Big Thief（Adrianne Lenker, Max Oleartchik）". TURN TV. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ↑ "Nothing can stop long-running Balls Cabaret on Saturday nights in Minneapolis". Minneapolis Star Tribune. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Prada, Luis (24 September 2015). "What 4 Internet Celebrities Did After They Got Famous Pt 3". Cracked.com. Retrieved 29 June 2026.

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