JACKSON–Often, plays presented in the summer are light fares meant for tourists, day trippers and families. Summer stock theaters are known to focus on musicals,... Continue Reading
There’s something about opening “The Winter’s Tale” on the weekend of the summer solstice that’s as cheeky as Shakespeare’s story. Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presented... Continue Reading
Don’t have weekend plans? Lucky you. Shakespeare in Detroit’s "King Lear" is the best Michigan production of a Shakespeare play that I’ve ever seen. Frannie... Continue Reading
It's touted as a play for those who may be "new to or unsure of Shakespeare," but this year's Water Works Theatre matinee family show,... Continue Reading
The first word in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is "merry" (OK, technically it's "the," but come on) and Paul Hopper's Water Works Theatre production... Continue Reading
By Michael H. Margolin The Michigan Shakespeare Festival's production of Oliver Goldsmith's 18th century "She Stoops to Conquer" has been cleverly updated to 1957, which,... Continue Reading
Pigeon Creek Shakespeare continues to deserve commendation for having the courage to tackle the Bard's more difficult plays. "Measure for Measure" is considered a problem... Continue Reading
By Carolyn Hayes A king's obligation to a fellow empire, a servant's commitment to his master, a spouse's fidelity – these variations on the notion... Continue Reading
By Carolyn Hayes Detroit's Elizabeth Theater Company, reaffirming its dedication to Shakespeare, now returns to the Bard for the second time with "Measure for Measure."... Continue Reading