Encore Michigan
Lansing State Journal: Williamston’s ‘Magnolia Ballet, Part 1’ haunting and powerful, runs through 11/6
WILLIAMSTON, MI–There are all sorts of ghosts that can haunt a young Black man growing up in Georgia—ghosts of racism, homophobia and toxic masculinity. Chicago... Continue Reading
A2 Pulp: The Penny Seats “The Mummy Queen” is a proper spooky London tale
ANN ARBOR, MI–There is a long list of plays and musicals that deal with monsters such as vampires, witches, and Frankenstein. Mummies, however, are scarcely... Continue Reading
‘Fiddler’ as relevant today as ever if you know where to look
DETROIT, MI–Sure. You can write-off Fiddler On The Roof as a moldy oldie. Or, if you are over 60, and grew up with the show,... Continue Reading
‘Pickleball’ at PRT is a slam “dink” comedy for the times
CHELSEA, MI–Pickleball has become a phenomenon in the U.S., with the game taking off in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Arizona and others. If you know... Continue Reading
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is Meadow Brook’s answer to Halloween fun
By Natalie Sevick ROCHESTER HILLS, MI–Let me set the scene for you. Imagine you’re understudying the lead role in a professional production of an iconic... Continue Reading
Matrix presents Bagley Street Film Festival 10/21, 22/23
DETROIT, October 6, 2022…The decisions are made. The films are chosen. And, Matrix Theatre is ready for its closeup with a great lineup of movies at its... Continue Reading
Detroit Mercy presents ‘Airness’ 10/28-11/5
DETROIT— Opening its 52nd season, the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents theMichigan premiere of Airness by Chelsea Marcantel. A 2017 Humana Festival hit, “Airness”... Continue Reading
Purple Rose kicks off new season with premiere of ‘Pickleball’
CHELSEA, Mich. (August 31, 2022) – The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will begin their 32nd season of plays with “Pickleball” a world premiere by Jeff Daniels. Tickets are on sale now. In a... Continue Reading
