Encore Michigan

‘Frozen’ at BID is just what the holidays ordered

Review December 08, 2023
By Kent Straith DETROIT, MI--At risk of resorting to an overused cliche, Frozen the Broadway Musical is worth melting for. Admittedly, I don't feel great... Continue Reading

‘Sunrise Coven’ at The Penny Seats closer to Halloween than Christmas

Review December 08, 2023
By Kori Fay ANN ARBOR, MI--I will say, having an occult-like show in the middle of the holiday season that is all about peace, love,... Continue Reading

‘White Christmas’ is a yuletide dream at Encore

Review December 08, 2023
DEXTER, MI--As the holiday season descends upon the theater world, audiences donning their gay apparel headed to the Encore Musical Theatre are treated to a... Continue Reading

‘Every Christmas Story’ told at A Wilde Theatre 12/1-12/17

Review December 05, 2023
BRIGHTON, MI--What’s your favorite Christmas movie or story? If you believe in Christmas, almost everyone can be quick to answer with their favorite holiday classic... Continue Reading

‘Jingle Babs’ all the way at The Ringwald

Review December 05, 2023
By Kent Straith FERNDALE, MI--Do you love Christmas? Do you love Barbra Streisand? Do you like the style and fashion of the mid 1960s? Are... Continue Reading

‘Murder For Two’ for the holidays at Williamston

Review November 26, 2023
WILLIAMSTON, MI--Crime doesn’t take a holiday, in this festive twist to a murder mystery musical, Murder for Two, Holiday Edition. Get your tickets quickly because the... Continue Reading

Dio presents Zettelmaier’s ‘Christmas Carol’d’ with apple spice cake and redemption

Review November 21, 2023
PINCKNEY, MI--There is a near-universal love of the The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I think we can assume this because of the number of... Continue Reading

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ teaches valuable relationship lessons with plenty of laughs

Review November 20, 2023
By Kent Straith DETROIT, MI--Turning an iconic movie into a stage show is a bit fraught. The marketing people push it because it is a... Continue Reading

‘Christmas Schooner’ sails at The Riverbank

Review November 17, 2023
MARINE CITY, MI--Who is ready for a holiday musical that is all about heart, nostalgia and generosity, one that will tug your heart strings, is... Continue Reading

‘Topdog/Underdog’ percolates at Detroit Rep

Review November 12, 2023
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