Encore Michigan
Tibbits ‘Damn Yankees’ has a lot of Heart
COLDWATER, Mich.–When the ballplayers come out in Damn Yankees in the first act and sing, “Ya Gotta Have Heart,” it is one of those moments... Continue Reading
Hope Summer Rep examines tolerance in the south with ‘Driving Miss Daisy
HOLLAND, MICH.–When it comes to major social issues and changing people’s hearts and minds, relationships always trump rallies. The rallies and protests and national discussions... Continue Reading
Thunder Bay takes us back to the cemetery with Addams Family
ALPENA, Mich.–For those who have not seen the revised Addams Family musical since it was re-tooled following a ghastly reception on Broadway in 2010, it... Continue Reading
David Montee is “force of nature” in Interlochen’s King Lear
INTERLOCHEN,Mich.–King Lear, considered Shakespeare’s greatest achievement as well as the greatest tragedy every written, may not be light-hearted summer fare with which to celebrate the... Continue Reading
Well all right! Buddy Holly rocks and bops at The Barn
AUGUSTA -- The guy who carries the “applause” sign is out of a job once Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story starts rocking that massive arched... Continue Reading
ANNARBOR, Mich.–The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is about to kick off with Julius Caesar, The Taming of The Shrew and The Seagull. Water Works. Meantime, Interlochen... Continue Reading
Great Escape readies new theater for July 20 opening of “The Miracle Worker”
MARSHALL – The Great Escape Stage Company is putting the finishing touches on its new theatrical space downtown, in anticipation of a grand-opening event in... Continue Reading
HSRT takes audience to school with ‘Schoolhouse Rock’
HOLLAND, Mich.–It was the 1970s when Schoolhouse Rock first burst onto the scene, airing on Saturday morning television and then being revived on videos in... Continue Reading