Encore Michigan
“Too Much, Too Much, Too Many” a touching treatise on loss and grief
WILLIAMSTON, Mich.–Loss does funny things to people. It’s one of those intense experiences that can leave a person forever changed. In Too Much, Too Much,... Continue Reading
Read Ron Baumanis in A2View on Encore’s “Sondheim”
The educational theater person in me wants to scream “SEE THIS SHOW” for you to better understand what goes into the craft of writing musicals... Continue Reading
He is woman – and the audience roared
"I knew it was him. But I didn't see him." The "him" veteran actress Henrietta Hermelin was referring to was Joe Bailey, whose performance we were discussing last night... Continue Reading
Read John Monaghan’s review of Hedda Gabler for FREEP
The goal of Ferndale’s new Slipstream Theatre Initiative is to make classic theater more accessible to modern audiences, and the company reaches and exceeds it admirably with... Continue Reading
Unbreakable bonds, unbeatable connections
By Carolyn Hayes Harmer At once simple and complex, Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company's "Soul Mates" delivers variations on a theme, with a gentle but insistent... Continue Reading
Read Hugh Gallagher’s review of Purple Rose “Odd Couple” in Pulp
The most famous stage bromance, The Odd Couple, is as hilarious as ever at Chelsea's Purple Rose Theatre, where the jokes just keep coming but the play's... Continue Reading
The Odd Couple (female version) finally lives up to Simon’s vision at Tipping Point
NORTHVILLE, Mich.–Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version) is a trap play for theaters and actors. The original play is a fan-favorite and almost guaranteed... Continue Reading
Read Patty Nolan’s review of the Purple Rose’s “Odd Couple” for Examiner.com
Ensemble comedy is a lot like ballet. It only looks effortless because the people on stage are highly trained professionals who can trust the other... Continue Reading