Encore Michigan

It behooves you to see ‘War Horse’

Review December 18, 2013
Joey the horse, the main character in "War Horse," is described as half-draft, half-thoroughbred, which makes perfect sense. Depending on your point of view, he... Continue Reading

‘Over the River’ packs an emotional punch

Review December 07, 2013
When my son gets overwhelmed by emotions of any sort, he says, "I've got the feels." Williamston Theatre's "Over the River and Through the Woods"... Continue Reading

A harried holiday hullabaloo at Broadway Onstage

Review December 07, 2013
By Carolyn Hayes Continuing its retrospective final season, Dennis Wickline Productions has elected to deck the halls of Broadway Onstage with a reprise of its... Continue Reading

Warning: Don’t try these amazing ‘Cirque’ acts at home

Review December 04, 2013
By Dana Casadei Twice a week I struggle through a basic yoga class trying to perfect the plank and downward facing dog. Some of my... Continue Reading

It’s a candy cane of a musical

Review December 04, 2013
  I suspect that in real life Matt Kopec can sit still, although his hyperkinetic performance in the touring musical "Elf The Musical" provides little... Continue Reading

‘Orphan Train’ jumps the tracks with too much melodrama

Review December 01, 2013
Like all stock melodramas, the good are in peril, the evil twirl their mustaches, and the villains get hissed during the bows. "Orphan Train" has... Continue Reading

Sister’s comedy makes up for lackluster mystery

Review December 01, 2013
By Dana Casadei Second grade was a rough year for me: bangs that were constantly in my eyes, a bright tie-dye vest that was worn... Continue Reading

Audience gobbles up Turkeyville musical revue

Review November 30, 2013
The audience at Turkeyville knew exactly what it wanted and Top Hat productions at Cornwell's Dinner Theater knew how to deliver. And deliver they did.... Continue Reading

A forced ‘Noel’

Review November 24, 2013
By Carolyn Hayes As a form, sketch comedy pairs well with evolution and experimentation. While all it takes for a great sketch show is a... Continue Reading

Adolescent Jesus begets heavenly original comedy

Review November 23, 2013
By Carolyn Hayes Questions authority. Hangs out with a big crowd of peers. Never denies any claim made about him, no matter how outrageous. Assemble... Continue Reading

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