Encore Michigan
Riverbank’s ‘Nunsense’ is habit forming
MARINE CITY, Mich.–The Little Sisters of Hoboken are in a jam: a majority of their convent has perished from a terrible case of botulism, and... Continue Reading
Detroit Public’s ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’ may be the perfect Irish play
DETROIT, Mich.–“Rural Ireland,” wrote Martin McDonagh, the writer of The Beauty Queen of Leenane, “is romantic to everyone but its inhabitants.” ‘Tis true, of course.... Continue Reading
Wild Swan’s ‘Charlotte’s Web’ wonderful for all ages
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Charlotte’s Web, when done right, like Wild Swan Theatre does, is money in the bank for entertaining and engaging elementary school kids. The... Continue Reading
In Memoriam: Nancee Sanville, 57
CHELSEA, Mich.–Nancee Sanville, wife of Purple Rose Theatre artistic director Guy Sanville and mother of Rose Sanville, passed away on April 26th following a long... Continue Reading
Ann Arbor Observer: Editor/Publisher David Kiley marks Five Years at EncoreMichigan.com
by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds ANN ARBOR, Mich.–"I'm one of the state's biggest advocates for professional theater," says David Kiley. A veteran journalist and marketer, Kiley,... Continue Reading
Kickshaw kicks off preview of new season on 5/17
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Kickshaw Theatre will host A Night of Rare Delights: Play the Producer on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8 p.m. This special event... Continue Reading
Thunder Bay presents social justice project
ALPENA, Mich.–Thunder Bay Theatre is teaming up with the Alpena High School Masquers Club and Central Michigan University’s Department of Theatre to present the Social... Continue Reading
‘On The Exhale’ breathes new life into gun control
FERNDALE, Mich.–In Martin Zimmerman’s On The Exhale, now performing at The Slipstream Initiative Theatre here, one of the most original things the playwright captures is... Continue Reading
