Encore Michigan

Laugh, cry, and laugh again at Enter State Right’s ‘Steel Magnolias’

Review March 02, 2020
PORT HURON, Mich.–A story like Steel Magnolias remains popular with all sorts of viewers not because of plot twists, steamy romance, shocking elements or slapstick... Continue Reading

‘My Fair Lady’ at Wharton is updated for modern sensibilities while holding on to Golden Age roots

Review March 01, 2020
LANSING, Mich.–There is a great divide in our country. People are polarized, each group is passionate about their positions, convinced they are right and often... Continue Reading

Student-led sketch comedy show asks ‘Is It Okay To Say This?’ 2/28-3/15

News February 28, 2020
HAMTRAMCK, MI - This parody of “Are you afraid of the dark?” serves as a hilarious spring-board to shed some comedic light on the absurdity... Continue Reading

Opera Modo puts Poulenc’s tragic ‘Carmelites’ on stage in two church venues

Review February 24, 2020
DETROIT, Mich.–Many operas move patrons to tears. Few can be described as “gut wrenching.” One of them is Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites in production... Continue Reading

‘Working’ at The Meadow Brook is a love of labor

Review February 21, 2020
ROCHESTER, Mich.–With all the talk the last few years of the 99% versus the 1%, as well as the rampant corruption in the White House... Continue Reading

You can even eat the dishes with Willy Wonka in Detroit

Review February 20, 2020
DETROIT, Mich.–Roald Dahl's Charlie And The Chocolate Factory is not just a musical play, it's a franchise. Because it centers around a child hero and... Continue Reading

Malandain Ballet raises the bar at MOT

Dance February 17, 2020
DETROIT, Mich.–Malandain Ballet Biarritz’s choreographer, Thierry Malandain, is quoted in the Michigan Opera Theatre program notes for the incomparable company’s one-night performance as describing his... Continue Reading

Penny Seats holds reading in its new indoor performance venue

News February 17, 2020
ANN ARBOR—Ushering in 2020 in its new permanent indoor venue, Penny Seats Theatre returns to Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center, 1917... Continue Reading

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