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Star Wars: The Play. Sort of…at the Meadow Brook
Judging by the display of Stormtroopers greeting theatre-goers at the Meadow Brook on opening night, one might actually think Legends! is an actual play about... Continue Reading
Audience definitely ‘Buying’ what Ringwald is ‘Cellaring’
You’ve got to really like someone to spend nearly two solid hours with them talking to you. Thankfully, Richard Payton is instantly likeable in the... Continue Reading
Read Mark Stryker on Music Hall’s capital campaign
Facing the threat of closing, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts must raise $1.7 million by the end of April to avoid defaulting on debt dating back... Continue Reading
Watch WXYZ Detroit video on donation to Detroit Rep
Detroit, Michigan - It is the oldest alternative professional theatre in Michigan. Located in the west side of Detroit, the nearly 200 seat entertainment venue affectionately... Continue Reading
Other Voices: Read A2View’s Review of Newsies
By Ron Baumanis Those who know me already know that I love Newsies. In fact, I was sorely disappointed when Once (which I did not... Continue Reading
Out of Town: Broadway’s Allegiance is a story of family…and ever-present history
Out of Town is a new feature on EncoreMichigan. When the opportunity presents itself, we will review a Broadway show, or perhaps a show in... Continue Reading
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Christmas comes to life with Phoenix Players
The Christmas season is chock-a-block with holiday plays and stories. Lots of Christmas Carols and derivative stories. Comedies, dramas and classics. So, why not a... Continue Reading
Something sooty this way comes at UMS with brilliant Scrooge
By this time in the holiday season, some of us could be “Scrooged” out already. There are the movies, the plays, the musicals and even... Continue Reading