Encore Michigan
‘Topdog/Underdog’ percolates at Detroit Rep
DETROIT, MI--Topdog/Underdog is a compelling and intense play that delves deep into the complexities of brotherhood, identity, and the struggle for power. Written by Suzan-Lori... Continue Reading
Purple Rose revives Titanic ‘Diva Royale’
CHELSEA, MI--Diva Royale, first produced in 2018, hits the stage again at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, MI running until December 23. This quirky... Continue Reading
Detroit Mercy’s ‘Frog and Toad’ is a total must-see delight for the family
DETROIT, MI--A total delight. Go to the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s website here, and book tickets for you and your kids before you miss out.... Continue Reading
Tales of Two Sherlocks at Meadow Brook and Planet Ant
DETROIT, MI--Sherlock Holmes is all the rage. New plays featuring the London sleuth are popping up all over even though playwrights still have to go... Continue Reading
‘Constitution’ play at Theatre Nova more important and relevant than ever
By Fran Potasnik ANN ARBOR, MI--One of the difficulties involved with writing a play review is knowing how much of the script to reveal to... Continue Reading
Review: ‘Office Hours’ at Wilde Theatre
BRIGHTON, MI--What does an office, a raunchy book, a clock, a jumper, and a week-at-a-glance all have in common? You will have to go to... Continue Reading
‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ sizzles and soars at The Encore Musical Theatre Company
DEXTER, MI--You wouldn’t think a musical about kids in a spelling bee would be controversial. But at a time when religious, conservative right-wing Governors and... Continue Reading
‘Man Beast’ riffs on Wolfman at Penny Seats
ANN ARBOR, MI--It’s Halloween, so it’s the season for another Joseph Zettelmaier horror yard, “The Man Beast” is playing at The Stone Chalet Theatre here,... Continue Reading
Heartfelt ‘Company’ Explores Romantic Relationships with Humor and Wit
By Erica Hobbs DETROIT, MI--Any single person in their 30s knows what it’s like to watch their friends break off and pair off, some to... Continue Reading
‘Eight Nights’ is gripping and powerful at Detroit Public Theatre
DETROIT, MI—Anyone who thinks that the Holocaust is some distant event in history disconnected from the presence isn’t paying attention to anything around them today.... Continue Reading
