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“To Kill a Mockingbird” sings hope of change

Review June 29, 2015
Article:9901; Posted: June 29, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Some stories are powerful no matter how they are told—whether on page, stage or screen. Harper Lee’s... Continue Reading

“Drowsy” anything but at Thunder Bay

Review June 29, 2015
by Diane Speer Alpena News Based on opening night, Thunder Bay Theatre's "The Drowsy Chaperone" should do terrific at the box office. This energetic spoof... Continue Reading

Cabaret funny, heartbreaking and terrifying

Review June 28, 2015
“Life is disappointing, yah?” asks the Master of Ceremonies at the beginning of the dark, sexy musical Cabaret. “Here, life is beautiful.” From start to... Continue Reading

“Odd Couple” earns every laugh

Review June 26, 2015
Article:9903; Posted: June 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. When it comes to summer audiences, it’s hard to go wrong with a Neil Simon show. It’s... Continue Reading

“The American Plan” closes Summer Circle on a high note

Review June 25, 2015
Article:9896; Posted: June 25, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. The relationship between mother and daughter can be a treacherous one. Indeed, any relationship soaked with love... Continue Reading

Dio heads down the aisle with delightful “Bridesmaid”

Review June 23, 2015
Here comes the bride…and again…and again…and again. Prolific writers are often able to achieve volume by finding a formula that works for them. It provides... Continue Reading

Gay Play Series: Revamped annual festival an LGBTQ mishmash-up

Review June 22, 2015
by Carolyn Hayes Harmer Article:9876; Posted: June 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The LGBTQ experience is impossible to summarize or represent singly; consequently, The Ringwald... Continue Reading

Miss Nelson is Missing: Madcap search for “Miss Nelson” gives kids a neat twist

Review June 21, 2015
Article:9875; Posted: June 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The music group Passenger's 2012 hit song tells us "You only love her when you let her... Continue Reading

World Premiere: Zombie invasion at Purple Rose is something to see

Review June 20, 2015
Article:9871; Posted: June 20, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. There are zombie people, and non-zombie people. Just like there seems to be Star-Trek people, and non... Continue Reading

Hyper pirate holiday delights young audiences

Review June 20, 2015
Article:9870; Posted: June 20, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Ever notice that Santa says “Ho, ho, ho” and a pirate says “Yo, ho, ho?” Me neither.... Continue Reading

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