Encore Michigan

What A Do brings strong ensemble to classic drama

Review May 03, 2014
Rounding out a season of classics, What a Do Theatre opened "To Kill a Mockingbird" with all of its usual attention to technical detail, emotional... Continue Reading

Big risk offers big reward for latest Ringwald show

Review May 03, 2014
By Dana Casadei The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine 1987 musical "Into The Woods" has been done numerous times all over the world, from local... Continue Reading

Family drama reflects national life

Review April 27, 2014
The very secrets we keep to protect each other are often the secrets that drive us apart and interfere with us being happy, loving and... Continue Reading

Power and passion in Kalamazoo

Review April 27, 2014
It takes brave artists to put on a play that within its text defines what makes art great. At Farmers Alley Theater, director D. Terry... Continue Reading

Strong writing, assured performances make ‘Better’ best

Review April 27, 2014
By Carolyn Hayes Much of Go Comedy! Improv Theater's sketch comedy features a thematic tie-in, or a story backbone that draws all its disparate elements... Continue Reading

‘Sister Act’ makes a joyful noise

Review April 23, 2014
Deloris Van Cartier (born Doris Carter), a sassy, brassy, none-too-successful nightclub singer, witnesses a gang murder, runs for her life and makes it to the... Continue Reading

It’s all in the family at the Hilberry

Review April 20, 2014
By Carolyn Hayes Viciousness shouldn't be quite so funny, nor frailty quite so compassionate, but family's weird that way. For the final production of its... Continue Reading

‘Breaking Legs’ brings an end to Broadway Onstage

Review April 13, 2014
By Dana Casadei Chaucer once said, "All good things must come to an end." So is the case with Broadway Onstage, making its most recent... Continue Reading

A ‘foreigner’ finds a new home

Review April 12, 2014
By Dana Casadei For some, going to a place completely new would be exciting. They could check out the local attractions, absorb the culture, and... Continue Reading

Steel Magnolias wilts with unprepared actors

Review April 11, 2014
The Great Escape Stage Company works hard to provide a good experience for its audience. The volunteers are friendly, ushers are introduced by name, the... Continue Reading