Encore Michigan
Read Patty Nolan’s review of MOT’s The Tender Land, for Examiner.com
No 20th Century composer understood heartland America better than Aaron Copland. No composer championed the common man the way Copland did. The music for his opera... Continue Reading
Strindberg’s “Easter” is resurrected at Slipstream
FERNDALE, Mich.–While press materials say that Slipsteam is “lightening up a bit just in time for spring,” this production of August Strindberg's Easter actually has a... Continue Reading
Matilda Takes The High Road at The Fisher
DETROIT–Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, playing at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre through March 20, is a brilliant example of a beloved children’s story brought to life... Continue Reading
Read The Freep on “Matilda” at The Fisher
It only makes sense that 5-year-old Matilda Wormwood — a math whiz, a voracious reader and wise beyond her years — would be the subject of a play... Continue Reading
“Sex with Strangers” at Detroit Public thoughtful and titillating
DETROIT -- While the title may titillate, the content of Sex With Strangers is as thoughtful as it is provocative. Olivia (Hallie Bee Bard) and... Continue Reading
The Cranky Critic reflects on the state of Michigan’s theater
A couple of conversations I had in recent days reminded me I have a backlog of topics to discuss and questions to answer, and so... Continue Reading
Read John Monaghan’s review of “Low Hanging Fruit,” for FREEP
“Low Hanging Fruit” shines a light on the little-discussed plight of homeless female veterans. For that alone, it deserves praise. The play, a 2014 work... Continue Reading
Brief thoughts on four shows I’ve seen these past two weekends
In recent weeks I've had the opportunity to catch four shows around town, but given my schedule recently, I haven't had much time to write... Continue Reading