Encore Michigan
Riverbank’s “Drowsy” sparkles in Marine City
MARINE CITY, Mich. – It would not be an exaggeration to say that many—most—musical comedies are based on a formula that includes young love, mischievous... Continue Reading
Monster Box gets more than a passing grade on Mamet’s Oleanna
WATERFORD, Mich.– When David Mamet’s play Oleanna opened in 1992, it was assumed that he had been inspired by the Clarence Thomas – Anita Hill... Continue Reading
“Really Really” is really thought provoking
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – The press release described Really Really as “startlingly funny.” But if you are looking for light entertainment, you’ve definitely come to the wrong play. Yes,... Continue Reading
Read Don Calamia’s look back in time, part 2
Although I retired from Between The Lines and EncoreMichigan.com in December 2014, reviews continued to appear courtesy of a handful of others who took over... Continue Reading
Read about Detroit’s Black and Brown Theatre, in #TEATROLATINEGRO
When Playwright Emilio Rodriguez mentioned Black and Brown Theatre on twitter, I jumped for joy! Black and Brown theatre, a company, Rodriguez started with award-winning Detroit artist Sam... Continue Reading
Read John Monaghan’s review of “Dear Elizabeth” for FREEP
Early in “Dear Elizabeth,” a play about the friendship between the writers Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell, Bishop begins to read aloud one of her poems,... Continue Reading
The Cranky Critic takes a look at the past
Every year around Wilde Awards time I'm asked the following questions: How many reviews have we done over the years? And how many shows have... Continue Reading
Read Kate Opalewski for Pridesource, on 10 years of the Ringwald
The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale is not the gay theatre. It's the unpredictable theatre that prides itself on telling great stories that blur the lines... Continue Reading