Encore Michigan
‘Waitress’ at The Fisher is easy as pie
DETROIT, Mich.–On its surface, Waitress, the musical based on the independent film of the same name now playing at The Fisher Theatre, is a pretty... Continue Reading
Greece is the word at Planet Ant
HAMTRAMCK, Mich.–The comedy shows at Planet Ant Theatre here are renown for ranging between inventive and silly. Greece falls into the latter category. That’s not... Continue Reading
Riverbank’s ‘Nunsense’ is habit forming
MARINE CITY, Mich.–The Little Sisters of Hoboken are in a jam: a majority of their convent has perished from a terrible case of botulism, and... Continue Reading
Detroit Public’s ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’ may be the perfect Irish play
DETROIT, Mich.–“Rural Ireland,” wrote Martin McDonagh, the writer of The Beauty Queen of Leenane, “is romantic to everyone but its inhabitants.” ‘Tis true, of course.... Continue Reading
Wild Swan’s ‘Charlotte’s Web’ wonderful for all ages
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Charlotte’s Web, when done right, like Wild Swan Theatre does, is money in the bank for entertaining and engaging elementary school kids. The... Continue Reading
In Memoriam: Nancee Sanville, 57
CHELSEA, Mich.–Nancee Sanville, wife of Purple Rose Theatre artistic director Guy Sanville and mother of Rose Sanville, passed away on April 26th following a long... Continue Reading
Ann Arbor Observer: Editor/Publisher David Kiley marks Five Years at EncoreMichigan.com
by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds ANN ARBOR, Mich.–"I'm one of the state's biggest advocates for professional theater," says David Kiley. A veteran journalist and marketer, Kiley,... Continue Reading
Kickshaw kicks off preview of new season on 5/17
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–Kickshaw Theatre will host A Night of Rare Delights: Play the Producer on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8 p.m. This special event... Continue Reading
