Monthly Archives: April 2016

“9 to 5” at Acting Out Productions – Taylor, MI

There’s a new kid in town, and they’re putting on a really entertaining production of “9 to 5 the musical”. Disclaimer: I usually review community theater productions only when they are something to rave about. In this case, while not a rave and far from technically proficient, I make the rare exception to talk aboutContinue reading ““9 to 5” at Acting Out Productions – Taylor, MI”

“Barefoot in the Park” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater is Hilarious Fun (Review)

I don’t think I’ve laughed at a 50 year old comedy more than I did last night at Ann Arbor Civic Theater’s production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” — it is a non-stop laughfest, but more than that, it is impeccably acted and directed — a must-see. Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter moveContinue reading ““Barefoot in the Park” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater is Hilarious Fun (Review)”

“Rock of Ages” rocks the Dio — (Review)

The Dio has a great big hit on its hands — Rock of Ages, a celebration of rock music from the 80’s, opened this week, and it is a solid, funny, and professional looking and sounding show. Director Steve DeBruyne has assembled a super-talented cast of performers. Kristin Renee Reeves has given them excellent choreographyContinue reading ““Rock of Ages” rocks the Dio — (Review)”

Stellar “Always…Patsy Cline” at Encore Musical Theatre Company (Review)

Emmi Veinbergs and Sonja Marquis create a magical evening of Patsy Cline at the Encore Musical Theatre Company’s “Always…Patsy Cline”. Buy your tickets this minute, then come back and read the review. Seriously. Just buy them right now, I’ll wait: theencoretheatre.org…Okay, have your tickets? Read on… You know all about Patsy right? Oh, you don’t?Continue reading “Stellar “Always…Patsy Cline” at Encore Musical Theatre Company (Review)”

Acting Out (Taylor, MI) Presents 9 to 5, the musical

Acting Out Productions Presents  9 To 5:  The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.  This entertaining show is being Directed by Kelly R. Lomas of Trenton, Assistant Directed by Mary Jo Hunt of Riverview, Vocal Directed by Sarah Leonard of AllenContinue reading “Acting Out (Taylor, MI) Presents 9 to 5, the musical”