Encore Michigan
Johnny Manhattan takes Meadow Brook stage
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.–To kick off its 52nd season, Meadow Brook Theatre, Oakland County’s leading professional venue for the performing arts located on the campus of... Continue Reading
TheaterTalk: Michigan Public Radio’s Stateside 9/12
EncoreMichigan Editor and Publisher David Kiley talks about professional theater in Michigan every other Tuesday with Stateside host on Cynthia Canty on Michigan Radio. This... Continue Reading
Call for new plays for festival at Western Michigan Univ.
KALAMAZOO, MICH.–Western Michigan University’s 4th Annual Activate: Midwest New Play Festival is now seeking unproduced full-length plays from playwrights living in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or Wisconsin. ... 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
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich.–EncoreMichigan.com’s annual Wilde Awards program, which rewards the best productions, actors, artists, designers, writers and theater technicians, was held at The Berman Center... 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
Martin Kohn signs off from reviewing after fifty years
DETROIT, Mich.–On August 22, 1967, I wrote my first play review. As of August 22, 2017, I have written my last. My health is good,... Continue Reading
