Encore Michigan
Review: Hooray For ‘Nollywood’ at Open Book
TRENTON, MI–Here’s what is great about “Nollywood Dreams,” now being presented at The Open Book Theatre here. Like me, I bet there are many who... Continue Reading
Detroit Rep’s ‘Gem Of The Ocean” a Gem indeed
DETROIT, MI–August Wilson’s Gem of The Ocean is a complex quilt of characters set in 1904 Pittsburgh, 39 years after slavery was abolished–a time when... Continue Reading
‘Les Mis’ at The Fisher is big and wonderful
DETROIT, MI–There are fans of Broadway’s big big shows. And there are those who dislike the big-cast long-running extravaganzas. Les Mis has its enthusiast fans,... Continue Reading
‘Swimming While Drowning’ illuminates the story of vulnerable LGBTQ teens
DETROIT, MI–Playwright Emilio Rodriguez has proved himself to be very adept at exposing and illuminating characters who represent people so frequently overlooked and marginalized by... Continue Reading
Penny Seats’ ‘First Snow’ warms up old flames
ANN ARBOR, Mich–Christmas for many of us is about the time we spend with family…and friends, old and not so old; the friends we have... Continue Reading
Tipping Point offers inviting ‘Wonderful Life’ radio show
NORTHVILLE, Mich.–Some stories never lose their emotional power no matter how many times they are told. This is especially true when it comes to holiday... Continue Reading
Mark Morris Dance more than cracks “The Hard Nut” at Detroit Opera Theatre
DETROIT, Mich.–You may think you know The Nutcracker, but if you haven’t encountered Mark Morris Dance Group’s adaptation The Hard Nut, you might not realize... Continue Reading
DPT’s ‘Noura’: Authentic and Penetrating Christmas story
DETROIT, MI–It’s very difficult to hang on and let go at the same time. That is the idea that runs through Noura, a play by... Continue Reading
‘A Very Williamston Christmas’ is a funny nod to small-town Michigan yule
WILLIAMSTON, MI–Christmas cookies, happy endings, and a whole lot of Peppermint Schnapps is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season. Williamston Theatre is... Continue Reading
Encore Musical kicks off holiday season with ‘A Christmas Story’
DEXTER, Mich.–A Christmas Story, the 1983 movie that runs for 24 hours on Christmas Day, has become for some an “oh no, again!” experience. But... Continue Reading
