Encore Michigan
‘God Kinda Looks Like Tupac’ blows open the conversation about race
ANN ARBOR, MI–Talking about race in the workplace, or even amongst friends and acquaintances at a backyard barbecue, is a mine field. Playwright Emilio Rodriguez... Continue Reading
Wilde Theatre’s ‘Ruthless’ a parody of stage-door Moms, child actors, community and school theatre
BRIGHTON, Mich.–Ruthless!The Musical is an all women musical that is a spoof on the allure of becoming a star with book and lyrics by Joel... Continue Reading
Henry V offers a model of leadership in dramatic MSF production
CANTON, Mich.–What makes a good leader? Is it charisma? Is it the ability to motivate people? Is it fairness? Is it strict adherence to and... Continue Reading
‘Nunsense’ at Tibbits is…habit forming.
COLDWATER, MI–“How do you make holy water? You boil the HELL out of it!” That's just one of the many punny, if not actually funny,... Continue Reading
‘Fairview’ at Detroit Rep tackles racial stereotypes in black and white
DETROIT, MI–Fairview, now playing at The Detroit Repertory Theatre, is designed to make the majority of theatre patrons today uncomfortable. And it succeeds. The show... Continue Reading
REVIEW: ‘My Fair Lady’ in Detroit only fair…
DETROIT, MI–The North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s revived production of Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady,” landed at the Detroit Opera House Tuesday... Continue Reading
Review: ‘Sanctuary City’ arrives at Interlochen
INTERLOCHEN, MI–“Theater is dead,” a playwright friend of mine said not too long into the pandemic. And for those of us who love live theater,... Continue Reading
Interlochen’s Othello creates a cultural moment
iNTERLOCHEN, MI–The character Othello has been described as the most romantic ofShakespeare’s heroes, as the greatest poet of them all, and as egotistical. He’s all... Continue Reading
‘Godspell’ at Tibbits moves Jesus into the age of TikTok
COLDWATER, MI–“Definitely different than anything I’ve seen before,” were the words overheard from an audience member after the opening performance of the musical Godspell at... Continue Reading
“Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home” is a gift of a story
SALINE, MI–When you see that Breeda Miller is performing her one-woman show, “Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home,” make a point of seeing it. A poignant and... Continue Reading
