Encore Michigan
Williamston’s 17th century ‘Our Lady of Poison’ incredibly timely for 2018 #metoo
WILLIAMSTON, Mich.–Leave it to playwright Joe Zettelmeier to stumble on to a non-fiction story from 17th century Rome that perfectly fits the national dialogue today.... Continue Reading
Purple Rose’s ‘Flint’ by Jeff Daniels is about much more than the water
CHELSEA, Mich.–If Jeff Daniels new play, Flint, being produced at The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, teaches us anything, it is that there is much... Continue Reading
Open Book’s ‘Emilie’ beautifully connects 18th century thinking to 21st century and beyond
TRENTON, Mich.–Leave it to playwright Lauren Gunderson to give us a story from 18th century science and philosophy to give us a story based on... Continue Reading
Cirque du Soleil Crystal dazzles at Little Caesars Arena this week
DETROIT, Mich.–Cirque du Soleil has come a long way from its origins as a troupe of street performers in the early 1980s, to wowing audiences... Continue Reading
Brass Tacks Ensemble taking applications for 2018 theater classes
ANN ARBOR—The Brass Tacks Ensemble is taking applications for its 2018 Theater Exploration Troupe, a series of classes to introduce people to the organized chaos... Continue Reading
Pointless School of Improv enrolling new classes
ANN ARBOR–The Pointless School of Improv at The Pointless Brewery and Theatre is enrolling classes that begin in January. The PSI curriculum is designed to... Continue Reading
Young Fenix Theater Company does Strindberg’s ‘Ghost Sonata’
DETROIT — It’s hard to believe a play written in 1907 could be so outrageous. But that’s what The Ghost Sonata is, and then some.... Continue Reading
Ringwald’s ‘SantaLand Diaries’ brightens December yet again with Richard Payton
FERNDALE, Mich.–When Richard Payton takes The Ringwald stage, before he even says a word, he pours himself a tumbler of Tito’s vodka, sucks down a... Continue Reading
