DEXTER, Mich.–Lon Chaney was a transformative actor and make-up artist in Hollywood during the years leading up to World-War 1, the war years and the... Continue Reading
CHELSEA, MI–Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up. If he can, after shooting himself up with drugs. The Purple Rose Theatre opened its third... Continue Reading
DETROIT, MI–The Band’s Visit, which had a pre-pandemic run on Broadway and has resumed a national tour, has a reputation of being a ‘dull’ show.... Continue Reading
ANN ARBOR, MI–Ronnie Larsen’s new play, The Actors, presented by The Penny Seats here, might also be called Irony. The premise is that Ronnie (Brandy... Continue Reading
WILLIAMSTON, Mich.–By now, most of us are familiar with the culture war between evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community in which florists, bakers and venue... Continue Reading
DETROIT, Mich.–The Addams Family Musical presented by Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is billed as a “Dramatic Concert Version.” But it feels more like a hybrid... Continue Reading
ADRIAN, MICH.–Don’t expect too much plot with a “doors comedy.” But that’s not what the genre is about. Boeing Boeing, a classic “doors comedy” is... Continue Reading
PINCKNEY, Mich.— If you are anxious over today’s unsettling headlines and the moral ambiguity of world leaders, you may find it comforting to visit a... Continue Reading