Encore Michigan
MSU presents powerful, compelling story of loss and anger
EAST LANSING, MI--More than two hours into the production of Sweat at Michigan State University, I had a rare moment where I recalled I was... Continue Reading
‘Transfers’ at Detroit Rep explores hopes, dreams and the benefits of Affirmative Action
DETROIT, MI--It is often said that “education is the silver bullet,” to level the playing field between the haves and the have-nots. Given the propensity... Continue Reading
Peter Pan’s 70th Birthday offers spin on being orphaned as adults
J.M. Barrie’s character of Peter Pan is so indelibly etched in our minds (owing to the iconic performance in the character by Mary Martin, and... Continue Reading
Book of Mormon brings “magic” to The Fisher
(ding, dong) “Hello, My name is Sister Linderleaf. And I would like to share with you the most amazing book [well, musical]... It’s a book... Continue Reading
‘Human Error’ is divine comedy at Purple Rose
CHELSEA, MI--We’re humans. It is inevitable that we will exhibit flaws. After all, one of the most famous quotations in the world, from Alexander Pope,... Continue Reading
‘Once On This Island’ at Encore Musical Theatre is a lavish, beautiful show
DEXTER, MI–Once On This Island is that rare show these days that is beautiful and enjoyable for the entire family without a care about whether... Continue Reading
Review: Jagged Little Pill thrills with raw energy and strong message at Fisher Theatre through 2/26
LANSING, MI--Jagged Little Pill is one of those musicals that leans hard into current events and is willing to push the boundaries of the genre.... Continue Reading
Meadow Brook puts the happy in Blues In The Night
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI—If you like the blues, you’ll like Blues In The Night, now presented at The Meadow Brook Theatre through March 12. The jukebox... Continue Reading
‘The R and J Project’ is a play of the heart
DETROIT, MI--We don’t always read the Director’s letter in a theatre program. But read Craig Ester’s note, and his The R and J Project, now... Continue Reading
‘The Peculiar Patriot’ sizzles while turning the lights on the American prison system
DETROIT, MI–In Liza Jessie Peterson’s The Peculiar Patriot, now playing at The Detroit Public Theatre through March 5, people of privilege are being let in... Continue Reading
