Encore Michigan
Premiere: ‘Johnny Manhattan’ takes The Meadow Brook
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.–When I read that the Meadow Brook Theatre was premiering a new musical co-written by Michigan native Dan Goggin, creator of the insipid... Continue Reading
‘Rat Pack’ brings sizzle to The Barn
AUGUSTA, Mich.–Lots of good things come out of the Barn Theatre. And very often, those good things return to its stage. The latest is the... Continue Reading
Monster Box’s Dinner with Friends a feast
WATERFORD TWP., Mich.–Folks who are good friends for a long time may often see everything they have in common–the parallel tracks they are following in... Continue Reading
Dio’s ‘Great American Trailer Park’ is thought provoking and funny
PINCKNEY, Mich.–Watching The Great American Trailer Park Musical these days, one might wonder if some of the jokes are still cool. Some are certainly cringe-worthy.... Continue Reading
Mason Street puts on a fine wedding with ‘It Shoulda Been You’
SAUGATUCK, Mich.–Sometimes you think you know what you’re getting into only to have the show’s creators surprise you—and then surprise you again. It Shoulda Been... Continue Reading
‘Rent’ winds up the Barn’s ’17 season
AUGUSTA, Mich.–For Gen X’ers, Rent was their musical. It was about them and touched on themes that mattered to them—themes that were literally life and... Continue Reading
Here. Now. This at Monster Box “exhibits” a lot of heart
WATERFORD TWP.–Should a show, particular a musical, be criticized for being just a little too cute? A little too light? Maybe. But Now. Here. This,... Continue Reading
Popcorn Falls has plenty of hope in Marine City’s Snug Theatre
MARINE CITY, Mich.–What can you do with a small cast, a handful of props, a small set, on a small stage and in a small... Continue Reading
Robin Hood steals the show at Flint Youth Theatre
FLINT, Mich.–When you walk into the Flint Youth Theatre to watch the current production of Robin Hood, there is a moment of confusion as the... Continue Reading
BoxFest is rocking the D at Planet Ant
HAMTRAMCK, Mich.–The American short play has never garnered the same position of respect as the American short story. For every acknowledged master of the short... Continue Reading
