News
Triple Espresso Hits the Road
2025-2026 National Tour
With performances currently scheduled in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida, and Alabama–and possibly more to be added–Triple Espresso is set to keep people laughing from November through February. A good time to laugh indeed! For details, check out the latest on the Triple Espresso website.
Shows Postponed Due to Pandemic
But keep singin’ in the rain…
Theater’s been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. The Daniel Group’s shows are no exception. All scheduled performances have been postponed indefinitely. We are eager for the time when theaters are able to reopen under financially feasible conditions. Meanwhile, we extend our sympathies to all who have suffered loss of any kind during this time. We encourage you to keep your focus on things that are true, things that are noble, things that are just, things that are pure, that are lovely, that are of good repute, that have virtue or are praiseworthy. Keep singin’ in the rain, stay safe and be well!
Dennis Babcock Honored with
LAS Dean’s Arts & Humanities Award
Dennis Babcock, President of The Daniel Group, LLC, received the LAS Dean’s Arts & Humanities Award from Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at a ceremony on Oct. 24 in Ames, IA. The award recognizes alumni and friends of the college who have enhanced appreciation of the arts and humanities at a local, state, national, or international level. Babcock was honored for his positive artistry and innovation in the arts. Dennis graduated from ISU with a bachelor’s degree in speech communication. He later earned a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
Triple Espresso Partners with Union Gospel Mission
For Holiday Performances in St. Paul, MN
Triple Espresso‘s Twin Cities holiday performances this year will be at The O’Shaughnessy in St. Paul from Dec. 26, 2019 through Jan. 4, 2020. All performances will benefit Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, which offers help to the homeless, poor, and addicted through meals, shelter, recovery, education, and job training programs. Tickets are available through The O’Shaughnessy ticket office.
Triple Espresso Embarks on
First Ever Minnesota Tour
Though Triple Espresso has done a few shows around its home state before (beyond the Twin Cities), this season it’s building a more versatile touring set and embarking on a 9-city tour with dates in November, January and April. Cities are: Fergus Falls (Nov. 1), Brainerd (Nov. 2, two shows), International Falls (Nov. 5), Grand Rapids (Nov. 7), St. Cloud (Nov. 8 & 9), Faribault (Jan. 16), Red Wing (Apr. 24, two shows), Detroit Lakes (Apr. 25), Fairmont (Apr. 26). Links to purchase tickets can be found on the Triple Espresso website.
That Wonder Boy returns to
United Solo Theatre Festival
Bob Stromberg’s That Wonder Boy, which won 3 top awards at the 2015 United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City–Best One-Man Show, Best Direction (Risa Brainin), and Audience Award–returned to the Festival as a “Best of 10 Years” selection in 2019. Executive Producer Dennis Babcock, who was there for the performance on Oct. 5, reports that the audience in the near-full house was entranced: “with Bob all the way, riding the ups and downs of the story,” and immediately on their feet with a standing ovation at the end. Congratulations, Bob!
Development Begins on Film Version of
To Begin With!
Initial funding has been received to begin development of a film version of To Begin With, building on the success of the play. We are currently commissioning a screenwriter and putting together the creative team. Budgets and business plans are being prepared to raise the additional funds needed to produce and distribute the film. If you’re interested in receiving these materials, please contact Dennis Babcock.
Triple Espresso Celebrates
800th Performance in Des Moines!
The Temple Theater in Des Moines first opened its doors in 2002…and the first production was Triple Espresso. That first visit to Des Moines lasted 68 weeks! Since then, the show has returned to the city six times. December 13, 2018 marks the 800th performance in Des Moines, all at the Temple Theatre. Congratulations to everyone involved! And if you’re in the area, come see it and be part of the fun. Shows through January 13. Tickets at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
To Begin With Reviews Are In!!!
“A satisfying exploration of faith and art.”
–City Pages
Smart and funny…an engaging 90 minutes.”
–Cherry and Spoon
“Anyone who enjoys Charles Dickens’ books can find something to love in To Begin With.”
–Compendium