Encore Michigan
Mind The Gap’s ‘The Birthday Party’ rattles audiences sixty years after its debut
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–When Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party opened in 1958, it closed in about a week. But had The Times of London reviewer managed... Continue Reading
Revue: Barn takes ‘Mamma’ Mia to new level
AUGUSTA, Mich.–On their own, Swedish disco-pop group ABBA’s insanely catchy hits are sexy, silly, and sometimes all but nonsensical; but strung together with a light-hearted... Continue Reading
EncoreMichigan receives $1,000 anonymous gift for Wilde Award plaques
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–EncoreMichigan wishes to thank an anonymous donor who is donating $1,000 to offset the costs of this year's Wilde Award plaques. Unfortunately, the... Continue Reading
Detroit Rep to hold third annual Summer Fest
DETROIT, August 06, 2019 - Music, food, arts and culture lovers are heading to the Detroit Repertory Theatre (DRT) for the third annual Summer Arts and Culture... Continue Reading
When is it okay to talk about an actor’s physical attributes?
Is it ever okay to talk about an actor's physicality? This is a question that has sprung up from readers. It is an excellent question.... Continue Reading
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at The JET is a never-ending grin
WALLED LAKE, MICH.–Ain't Misbehavin', the current offering at the new Jewish Ensemble Theatre, is not just a nostalgia piece about New York's black nightclubs and... Continue Reading
Riverbank Theatre plans for annual stage festival; seeks donors
MARINE CITY—Riverbank Theatre has announced funding is in the works for Riverbank Stage Festival, a summer long arts initiative, modeled on Ontario’s highly successful Stratford... Continue Reading
Wilde Award winners to be announced August 18.
ANN ARBOR–EncoreMichigan will post the 2019 Wilde Award winners on Sunday August 18 in a post and podcast with Encore critics discussing the winners and... Continue Reading