Encore Michigan
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is Meadow Brook’s answer to Halloween fun
By Natalie Sevick ROCHESTER HILLS, MI–Let me set the scene for you. Imagine you’re understudying the lead role in a professional production of an iconic... Continue Reading
‘Mud Row’ sparkles in debut at Detroit Public Theatre’s new space
DETROIT, MI–Mud Row, a new play by Dominique Morisseau, opens the new home and performance space for The Detroit Public Theatre, and the company could... Continue Reading
“Duck Hunter” delights at The Wilde Theatre
BRIGHTON, MI–Imagine this: You’re standing in line at the grocery store and you glance all around you. Your eyes fall on a bold headline, “Elvis... Continue Reading
Flint Rep’s ‘Death of A Salesman’ shines and soars
FLINT, MI–Patrons of the Flint Repertory Theatre have gotten used to seeing new works, and reinventions of classic and well-worn shows that cast a new... Continue Reading
Gunderson’s ‘The Taming’ riffs on The Bard and today’s political division
TRENTON, MI–There can be little question that those who are politically active, aware and engaged today are barely on speaking terms with those on the... Continue Reading
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ a fun, soulful trip to another era of music at The Encore Musical Theatre
DEXTER, MI–Ain’t Misbehavin’, the current offering at the Encore Musical Theatre, might have been the first JukeBox musical to really take off on Broadway when... Continue Reading
Dio’s production of ‘Rent’ is fresh, vibrant and a must-see.
PINCKNEY, MI–There is a common argument about whether the movie “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie or not, and now I wonder if RENT! falls... Continue Reading
‘Aint Too Proud,’ story of The Temptations rocks Detroit
DETROIT, MI–Jukebox musicals are designed to appeal to audiences who want to go to the theatre to be entertained, not challenged, and for those who... Continue Reading
MSF’s ‘Merry Wives’ visits ’80s with Real Wives of Windsor
CANTON, MI–Interpreting Shakespeare into a modern setting is always a fraught project. So, when Michigan Shakespeare Festival moved The Merry Wives of Windsor into the... Continue Reading
Williamston turns ‘Hat Box’ into a classic
WILLIAMSTON, MI–What’s in the box? I’m not going to tell you! Everyone has to come to Williamston Theatre to find out and you only have... Continue Reading
