Encore Michigan
“Duck Hunter” delights at The Wilde Theatre
BRIGHTON, MI–Imagine this: You’re standing in line at the grocery store and you glance all around you. Your eyes fall on a bold headline, “Elvis... Continue Reading
Flint Rep’s ‘Death of A Salesman’ shines and soars
FLINT, MI–Patrons of the Flint Repertory Theatre have gotten used to seeing new works, and reinventions of classic and well-worn shows that cast a new... Continue Reading
Gunderson’s ‘The Taming’ riffs on The Bard and today’s political division
TRENTON, MI–There can be little question that those who are politically active, aware and engaged today are barely on speaking terms with those on the... Continue Reading
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ a fun, soulful trip to another era of music at The Encore Musical Theatre
DEXTER, MI–Ain’t Misbehavin’, the current offering at the Encore Musical Theatre, might have been the first JukeBox musical to really take off on Broadway when... Continue Reading
Dio’s production of ‘Rent’ is fresh, vibrant and a must-see.
PINCKNEY, MI–There is a common argument about whether the movie “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie or not, and now I wonder if RENT! falls... Continue Reading
MSF’s ‘Merry Wives’ visits ’80s with Real Wives of Windsor
CANTON, MI–Interpreting Shakespeare into a modern setting is always a fraught project. So, when Michigan Shakespeare Festival moved The Merry Wives of Windsor into the... Continue Reading
Williamston turns ‘Hat Box’ into a classic
WILLIAMSTON, MI–What’s in the box? I’m not going to tell you! Everyone has to come to Williamston Theatre to find out and you only have... Continue Reading
‘God Kinda Looks Like Tupac’ blows open the conversation about race
ANN ARBOR, MI–Talking about race in the workplace, or even amongst friends and acquaintances at a backyard barbecue, is a mine field. Playwright Emilio Rodriguez... Continue Reading
Michigan Shakespeare Festival stages farcical favorite, ‘Charley’s Aunt’
CANTON, Mich. — The Michigan Shakespeare Festival is back! This year’s lineup complements its two Shakespearean productions (Henry V and The Merry Wives of Windsor)... Continue Reading
Wilde Theatre’s ‘Ruthless’ a parody of stage-door Moms, child actors, community and school theatre
BRIGHTON, Mich.–Ruthless!The Musical is an all women musical that is a spoof on the allure of becoming a star with book and lyrics by Joel... Continue Reading
