Minnesota Fringe Festival 2026: "Vintage Tunes, Modern Gal"

Day: 4Show: 12Title: Vintage Tunes, Modern GalCategory: Comedy / Original Music / Physical Theater / Solo Show / Audience participationBy: Plucky RosenthalCreated by: Plucky RosenthalLocation: Rarig Kilburn ArenaSummary: A solo "musical comedy variety act" about a plucky ukulele player looking for a band.Highlights: Chicago-based touring artist Plucky Rosenthal (a last-minute add to the festival) is obviously a pro at this; she had the relatively small Sunday 4pm audience in the palm of her hand, and singing at the top of our lungs by the end. Plucky is just that, both in the "spirited and brave" definition, and in the fact that she plucks and strums the ukulele, which she tells us is the best instrument (not the first time I've heard that in this festival). And if you think that's a corny joke, wait until you see the show! She enlists us in her silly rhymes, and frequently breaks the fourth wall to comment on or react to the show and the audience, in the most charming and disarming…