Encore Michigan

Tech and talent immerse audience in Farmers Alley’s ‘Curious Incident’

Review March 16, 2019
KALAMAZOO, MICH.–Mark Haddon’s book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is an amazing piece of work because it takes you inside the... Continue Reading

‘Hamilton’ rocks the ages at The Fisher Theatre

Review March 15, 2019
DETROIT, Mich.–Those who have not seen Hamilton often ask those who have whether or not the show is “worth the hype,” not to mention worth... Continue Reading

Riverbank’s ‘Little Shop’ blooms with fun

Review March 11, 2019
MARINE CITY, Mich.–Are you in the mood for comedy? Satire? Tongue-in-cheek horror? Clever practical effects? How about fun, doo-wop style music? Maybe you’ve been yearning... Continue Reading

‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ a trip to 1930’s Ireland

Review March 04, 2019
PORT HURON, Mich.–Enter Stage Right and director Michael Murphy are bringing to life at the Citadel Stage in Port Huron Dancing at Lughnasa, a traditional... Continue Reading

Flint Rep’s ‘Riddle of the Trilobites’ takes audiences back in time…magically.

Review March 03, 2019
FLINT, Mich.–Flint Repertory Theatre—either in their current form or as Flint Youth Theatre—has never shied away from challenging young audiences. The shows they choose and... Continue Reading

Brighton Coffee House and Theatre and Wilde Theatre opens Ephron play 3/1-3/3

Review February 26, 2019
BRIGHTON, Mich.–The Brighton Coffee House and Theatre opens its first professional production this weekend March 1-3 with Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss & What I Wore.... Continue Reading

Ringwald shines with Miller’s ‘Death Of A Salesman’

Review February 24, 2019
FERNDALE, Mich.–Everything that audiences love about the theatre—drama, conflict, relationships, character choices, motivations, symbolism, emotion—are woven brilliantly into one of Arthur Miller’s most well-known plays,... Continue Reading

Mosaic Youth Theatre delivers powerful punch with ‘The Laramie Project’

Review February 23, 2019
DETROIT, Mich.–Blood covered Matthew Shepard’s body, except for his face where his tears had washed away the blood beneath his eyes. That is a paraphrase... Continue Reading

Opera Modo brings Menotti’s ‘The Consul’ to the front-page at Jam Handy

Review February 22, 2019
DETROIT, Mich.–Seventy years ago Gian Carlo Menotti wrote his first full-length opera, The Consul, and it went on to have an eight month run on... Continue Reading

Alessandra Ferri soars and delights in ‘Art of the Pas Deux’ at MOT

Dance February 20, 2019
DETROIT, MICH.–There is no art form more romantic than classical ballet, and no variation more romantic than the pas de deux. Characteristic of exalting the... Continue Reading

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