Encore Michigan
Review: ‘Grand Concourse’ at Open Book Theatre
By Alexander Trice TRENTON, Mich.--Grand Concourse', written by Heidi Schreck, at Open Book Theatre here is a play that is set entirely in the kitchen... Continue Reading
New work at Flint Rep mourns casualties of the opioid crisis
FLINT, MI--Nothing complicates an already complicated relationship like death. Gone is any chance to make things right and what is left is often an inheritance... Continue Reading
Review: Wilde Theatre’s ‘Proof’
BRIGHTON, MI--New parents quickly learn that raising children is a huge and massive time consuming task. Keeping them fed, clothed, a roof over their heads,... Continue Reading
‘Come On Home’ from Michigan Irish Rep is haunting and hopeful
By Brian Cox DETROIT, MI--At my paternal grandfather’s funeral, old familial wounds were ripped open, drunken accusations were hurled, physical threats were made, and the... Continue Reading
‘Odd Couple’ is neat at The Riverbank
MARINE CITY, MI--The Riverbank Theatre in Marine City is performing the classic Neil Simon play The Odd Couple. After premiering on Broadway in 1965, the... Continue Reading
‘Little Shop’ is Big Fun at The Encore
DEXTER, MI--Watch out for the plant. The Encore Musical Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors is a delight for the whole family. This classic... Continue Reading
‘Desperate Measures: A rawhide delight and reviewed in iambic pentameter
Yee Haw! It’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time. The Dio hosts a musical in rhyme. Can a review be written like the bard? Iambic pentameter... Continue Reading
‘Forbidden Planet’ sets up camp in Burns Park with The Penny Seats
By Kori Fay ANN ARBOR, MI--I truly had no idea what I was moon-walking into when I sat down in my so-old-it’s-threatening-to-break lawn chair on... Continue Reading
‘Love’s Labors Lost’ goes to college
BY KRISTA SCHAFER, Guest Reviewer ROYAL OAK, MI--Love’s Labors Lost, presented by Shakespeare Royal Oak, was a fun way to see one of Shakespeare’s less... Continue Reading
Hello to ‘Dolly’ at brand new Boardwalk Theatre
St. CLAIRE, MI--The entire block was buzzing on a clear Friday evening in St. Clair, as theatre-goers streamed into the brand new Boardwalk Theatre for... Continue Reading
