Encore Michigan

A love story for the ages

Review April 06, 2014
The play, says Bud Mitchell, "is the story of my pursuit of a good woman." Molly Graham, the other main character, disagrees. She says the... Continue Reading

Little plot, but plenty of musical entertainment at The Dio

Review April 05, 2014
By Dana Casadei In Steve DeBruyne's director’s note, he mentions that something they wanted to do from the beginning at The Dio was produce shows... Continue Reading

Late-night miscellany seeks common ground in dark mischief

Review April 05, 2014
By Carolyn Hayes Planet Ant Theatre has made itself a steadfast breeding ground for new works, for local flavor, and for unconventional fare. And, not... Continue Reading

Get ready to rock at the Fisher!

Review April 02, 2014
By Dana Casadei It starts with the tap of the toe. Then it moves up to the ankle. The whole foot is now moving. It's... Continue Reading

Open up and let love in at Williamston

Review March 29, 2014
By Carolyn Hayes There are even more facets to love than there are cliches about it. Love is blind, love is strange, love hurts, love... Continue Reading

A mother and daughter at a time of transition

Review March 29, 2014
Katie's parents have split up, she doesn't answer the phone when her friends call, it's New Year's Eve and her college entrance essay is due... Continue Reading

The tale as old as time still shines at the Fisher

Review March 27, 2014
By Dana Casadei All the narrator (James May) had to say was "Once upon a time, in a faraway land…" and I was taken back... Continue Reading

‘The Current’ flows nicely at Two Muses

Review March 22, 2014
So where was Madame Camille when I was filling out my bracket? Actually, Madame Camille, pivotal character in Sean Paraventi's comedy "The Current," may be... Continue Reading

‘Tempest’ soars in acrobatic presentation

Review March 16, 2014
If you mix together the words of Shakespeare with the movement of Cirque du Soleil, you might end up with something like What a Do's... Continue Reading

The sequel that spanks harder

Review March 12, 2014
By Dana Casadei The lights dim, a hush comes over the crowd, and the familiar beat of "It's Raining Men" pours in. E.B. Janet (Michelle... Continue Reading