Encore Michigan
We’re off to St. Clair, to see The Wizard of Oz at the Boardwalk Theatre. Brittany Everitt Smith directs this well-loved family favorite, which is... Continue Reading
By Kent Straith TRENTON, MI--Generally, when approaching a stage adaptation of a famous, pre-existing work, I would advise someone to see the original version first,... Continue Reading
Bonnie & Clyde at the Riverbank: an exceptionally memorable show
The name Bonnie (which means “pretty” or “good”) is not uncommon; even today, many people have met at least one Bonnie. The name Clyde is... Continue Reading
‘Alabama Sky’ at Detroit Public Theatre is storytelling at its best
Apologies from EncoreMichigan that we did not get to this terrific production until the last weekend of the run. DETROIT,MI--Blues for an Alabama Sky is... Continue Reading
Review: ‘A Little More Alive’ at The Meadow Brook
By Kent Straith ROCHESTER HILLS, MI--A Little More Alive, a solo creation by actor/writer Nick Blaemire (who wrote the book, music, and lyrics), and the... Continue Reading
Review: Tipping Point enlightens a little-known story in ‘The Chinese Lady’
By Kent Straith NORTHVILLE, MI--As you enter the performance space in the Northville’s Tipping Point Theater in for their production of Lloyd Suh’s play The... Continue Reading
Detroit Mercy’s Photograph 51 illuminates lost story of Scientist Rosalind Franklin
DETROIT, MI--Photograph 51, a compelling play by Anna Ziegler, delves into the fascinating story behind one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 20th... Continue Reading
Encore’s “Into The Woods” enchanting and special
DEXTER, MI--"Into the Woods" is an enchanting journey that weaves together classic fairy tales into a rich tapestry of humor, drama, and profound introspection. Directed... Continue Reading
‘Fortune’ at Theatre NOVA plays at the heartstrings
Fortune, by Deborah Zoe Laufer, is a story about what we can miss when we shut ourselves off or give up on something we really... Continue Reading
Maytag Virgin sparkles at The Williamston
WILLIAMSTON, MI--“Does a good heart just break and break until it gets good at being broken?” A thought provoking line with a multitude of deeper... Continue Reading
