Encore Michigan
Read George Bulanda’s review of MOT’s The Passenger, in The Detroit News
Dramatically searing and intensely harrowing, Michigan Opera Theatre’s production of Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s opera “The Passenger” grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go —... Continue Reading
MOT’s “The Passenger” may be best the company has ever produced
Following Michigan Opera Theatre successful staging last month of fan-favorite La Boheme, the prospect of a multi-lingual opera about the Holocaust might seem dauting–except to... Continue Reading
Read Mark Stryker in Detroit Free Press, on MOT’s The Passenger
Michigan Opera Theatre has produced a handful of world premieres, lots of modern and contemporary American works and explored corners of the repertory that don't see much... Continue Reading
Read George Bulanda for Detroit Press, on MOT’s The Passenger
Conductor Steven Mercurio has tackled plenty of tough projects in his career, but Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s opera “The Passenger” posed a uniquely emotional challenge. An opera... Continue Reading
Read Don Calamia in Ixti.com, on upcoming season of holiday theater
It’s going to look a lot like Christmas soon, as Grinches, Scrooges and countless other holiday-themed characters are learning their lines and eagerly anticipating their... Continue Reading
World premiere of “Rosie” illuminates the women of Willow Run
During World War Two, the women of the nation played an invaluable role in the defense of the nation. By now, most people should know... Continue Reading
Read John Monaghan for Detroit Free Press, on the Meadow Brook Theatre
Between Friday’s opening and Dec. 24, nearly 30,000 viewers are expected to catch the Meadow Brook Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol.” And while the actor... Continue Reading
Ixion comedy takes light look at mental illness
As heartbreaking, debilitating and frustrating as mental illness can be, it can also be funny whether you’re experiencing it or just watching it on stage.... Continue Reading