Encore Michigan
Barbara Busby: The “mother” and co-founder of the Detroit Rep dies, leaves incredible legacy
By Casaundra Freeman DETROIT, MI–When Marcel Proust said, “Never meet the people you admire, you’ll be disappointed,” it’s clear that he’d never met Barbara Busby.... Continue Reading
‘Aint Too Proud,’ story of The Temptations rocks Detroit
DETROIT, MI–Jukebox musicals are designed to appeal to audiences who want to go to the theatre to be entertained, not challenged, and for those who... Continue Reading
MSF’s ‘Merry Wives’ visits ’80s with Real Wives of Windsor
CANTON, MI–Interpreting Shakespeare into a modern setting is always a fraught project. So, when Michigan Shakespeare Festival moved The Merry Wives of Windsor into the... Continue Reading
Williamston turns ‘Hat Box’ into a classic
WILLIAMSTON, MI–What’s in the box? I’m not going to tell you! Everyone has to come to Williamston Theatre to find out and you only have... Continue Reading
Penny Seats presents ‘Hard Body’ 8/11-8/26
ANN ARBOR, MI–The Penny Seats here is presenting Hands on a Harbody, the musical, from August 11 through August 26 in the Burns Park Shelter... Continue Reading
‘God Kinda Looks Like Tupac’ blows open the conversation about race
ANN ARBOR, MI–Talking about race in the workplace, or even amongst friends and acquaintances at a backyard barbecue, is a mine field. Playwright Emilio Rodriguez... Continue Reading
Wilde Theatre’s ‘Ruthless’ a parody of stage-door Moms, child actors, community and school theatre
BRIGHTON, Mich.–Ruthless!The Musical is an all women musical that is a spoof on the allure of becoming a star with book and lyrics by Joel... Continue Reading
Henry V offers a model of leadership in dramatic MSF production
CANTON, Mich.–What makes a good leader? Is it charisma? Is it the ability to motivate people? Is it fairness? Is it strict adherence to and... Continue Reading
