Encore Michigan

DEXTER, Mich. – British farce, done well, is marvelous. And even when it’s done right, it’s not every theater-goer’s cup of tea. But Noises Off,... Continue Reading

DETROIT, Mich. – A modern musical about mental illness, complete with a suicide attempt and electro-shock-therapy. It seems like the stuff of opera. But the... Continue Reading

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – There is one major problem with The Penny Seats current show, Sing Happy, A celebration of Kander and Ebb. By the end... Continue Reading

It might not surprise many of us, but God has pretty much had it with us. And who can blame God? We never seem to... Continue Reading

NORTHVILLE, Mich. – A couple married for 25 years who have lost the zing in their zingers is not a new idea. In fact, it... Continue Reading

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — If you were lucky enough to catch Boxfest this past summer at Planet Ant, you might remember a standout, Riot Grrrl 90s.... Continue Reading

TRENTON, Mich. – If there’s a blind date in your immediate future you may want to skip seeing Boy Gets Girl. It’s a play not... Continue Reading

FERNDALE, Mich. Re-interpreting Shakespeare into modern contexts is a fraught business. We aren't talking about "West Side Story," which drew on the story of Romeo... Continue Reading