Encore Michigan
FYT’s “Oz” Bursts into the season with flair
The Flint Youth Theatre doesn’t shy away from big cast musicals, especially when they are shows that appeal to the younger crowd and please children... Continue Reading
No Miracles in this Bad Play
It's Christmas season. Yes. And I am not a Scrooge or a humbug. I DO give to charity. I do not wish to boil anyone... Continue Reading
Scrooge et al get a Christmas goose
You could say that the Soapbox Playhouse is all washed up. With just four days to rehearse its annual production of A Christmas Carol, the... Continue Reading
Anne of Avonlea lacks spark of its prequel
When something works well one year, it’s tempting to go back to the well for a second year, either with the same play or something... Continue Reading
Forever Plaid creates holiday harmony at Farmers Alley
In his director’s note for Farmers Alley’s current production of Forever Plaid, Larry Raben suggests the musical revue “is more timely than ever,” because “We... Continue Reading
AT UDM, it really is a “A Wonderful Life”
Anytime a new film or stage cast takes on a script that is already indelibly etched in the brains and consciousness of the audience, it's... Continue Reading
Other Voices: Read Jenn McKee from MLive–Almost British Christmas
Theatre Nova's new, original production, a panto titled "An Almost British Christmas," is stuffed to the max — much like the bursting bosom of Mrs.... Continue Reading
Two Muses delights in finding new space
I admit I was pretty bummed out when Diane Hill told me a few months ago that Two Muses was losing its great performance space... Continue Reading
