Encore Michigan

Flint Rep’s ‘Man in the Moon Marigolds’ wickedly transforming

Review September 16, 2019
FLINT, Mich.–Flint Repertory Theatre has a way of taking classic pieces of American theater and performing them like they’ve never been seen before. They did... Continue Reading

‘Dry Powder’ from Assembly Line Theatre spotlights the 1% vs 99%

Review September 16, 2019
DETROIT, Mich.The battle between the 1% and 99% is a real thing. Make no mistake about it. There has been, and there continues to be,... Continue Reading

Planet Ant Shows what “Reality” really is With ‘Real Companion’

Review September 15, 2019
HAMTRAMCK, Mich.— Viewers of reality TV shows generally come in two varieties. One type of fan deludes themselves into believing that what they are seeing... Continue Reading

‘Watson’ at Open Book begs many questions about our relationship with tech

Review September 15, 2019
TRENTON, Mich.–Our relationship with technology can be confounding, fantastic, a lifeline, and drive you crazy. And all those emotions can happen in the space of... Continue Reading

ESR’s ‘She Kills Monsters’ surprises with wit and humor

Review September 15, 2019
PORT HURON, Mich.–Enter Stage Right is staging a production of She Kills Monsters at The Citadel in Port Huron, under the direction of Scott Joseph,... Continue Reading

‘Come From Away’ at Wharton reminds us to welcome the stranger

Review September 13, 2019
LANSING, Mich.–When you hear that a story is about 9/11, you expect that it is going to be dark. That it will be, like the... Continue Reading

The “Cats” people have come to Detroit

Review September 05, 2019
DETROIT, Mich.–Oh, the earworm. “Memory…all alone in the moonlight.” You know what I am talking about. It is the new “c” word. Cats is back.... Continue Reading

Wild Swan kicks off 40th season

Review September 03, 2019
ANN ARBOR - Wild Swan Theater opens its 40th season with the humorous children’s tale, Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot.  The nationally recognized,... Continue Reading

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ at Snug Theatre celebrates love in every color

Review August 31, 2019
MARINE CITY, Mich.–Proof of the notion that the greatest of friendships can arise from the most unlikely situations is taking place on stage at The... Continue Reading

The Dio’s ‘Gentleman’s Guide’ is delicious with Payton and Moan

Review August 24, 2019
PINCKNEY, Mich.–A man who finds himself in line to a nobleman's fortune goes about cleverly and humorously bumping off each heir ahead of him. It's... Continue Reading

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