Encore Michigan
Slipstream rekindles ‘A Doll’s House: Part 2’
FERNDALE, Mich.–When Henrik Ibsen wrote A Doll’s House in the 1870s, he left things wide open for the audience to wonder would have become of... Continue Reading
Kickshaw rings in holiday with Santaland Diaries
By Angela Colombo YPSILANTI, Mich.–Picking up work to make a few extra bucks during the holidays is not uncommon. However working as an elf in... Continue Reading
Flint Rep goes deep ‘Into The Woods’
FLINT, Mich.–For its first musical of the season, Flint Repertory Theatre is returning to the first mastermind they performed last season, Stephen Sondheim, the guru... Continue Reading
‘Kool Kat: Hip-Hop Panto’ at Theatre Nova rocks the holiday
ANN ARBOR – Theatre Nova dishes up a super soulful Santa decked out in red velvet with zebra stripe trim to introduce its latest original... Continue Reading
‘Dancing’ from Vinogradov premieres at Planet Ant
HAMTRAMCK, Mich.–Dancing. All relationships are a dance, aren’t they? Adjusting grips. Touching. Standing apart. Slowing down. Speeding up. Taking a break, while one partner remains... Continue Reading
‘Aladdin’ is a spectacle at Wharton Center
LANSING, Mich.–The touring production of Aladdin has the type of spectacle that could make Phantom of the Opera blush. There are fireworks, flying carpets, flashing... Continue Reading
Wayne State’s ‘Scrooge’ and ghosts inhabit haunted Bonstelle one last time
DETROIT— The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University summons Dickens’ classic Christmas ghosts to the historic Bonstelle Theatre for a... Continue Reading
Gribble’s one-man humbug at The Williamston
WILLIAMSTON, MICH.–There are few stories as endearing or enduring this time of year than The Christmas Carol, and theaters around the state find many different... Continue Reading
Farmers Alley take on George Bailey’s savings and loan
KALAMAZOO, Mich.–Pull up a chair at Farmer’s Alley cabaret show and treat yourself to a taste of the traditional with a trip back in time... Continue Reading
Open Book brings ‘Pride and Prejudice’ sequel to delightful life at Christmas time
TRENTON, Mich.–Jane Austen fans are so ardent that the notion of a lost manuscript being published is enough to send even the most prim Regency-period... Continue Reading
