Disney’s Frozen, the Musical opened at the Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter MI this week and it is a beautiful holiday treat for the entire family. Directed by Dan Cooney, the production quickly flies through the show with impeccable vocals, a great orchestra, lovely sets, and a great well-known story.Continue reading “Frozen at Encore is a Beautiful holiday treat!”
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Cinderella is Magical and Enchanting at Croswell
Guest review by Patricia Mazzola Who isn’t ready for some enchanting, updated classic entertainment to begin the winter holiday season? Do not be misled by the premise of a child’s old-fashioned fairy tale as there is much more than that with something for all ages in Croswell Opera House’s magical musical production of Rogers +Continue reading “Cinderella is Magical and Enchanting at Croswell”
“Bonnie & Clyde” drives into town at The Croswell Opera House
Bonnie & Clyde The Musical drove into The Croswell Opera House for a two week stay, and it is a fun ride. Since it’s original Broadway run, it has quickly become “America’s most wanted musical” and this production highlights both it’s strengths and inherent weaknesses. Featuring one of Frank WIldhorn’s (Jekyll & Hyde, The ScarletContinue reading ““Bonnie & Clyde” drives into town at The Croswell Opera House”
Misery Loves Company at The Dio
Guest Review by David Kiley, Editor-in-Chief, New Roads Media Stephen King’s Misery, adapted for the stage by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay, is a story that very much lives in Stephen King’s head and within his frustrations and restraints as a writer. But it also serves as an apt metaphor for the feelings ofContinue reading “Misery Loves Company at The Dio”
Must See Musical “Parade” at Croswell Opera House
Matthew Porter and Kristin Kukic as Leo and Lucille Frank in Croswell’s Parade. Photo courtesy The Croswell Opera House. For every 40 Annies, Oklahomas, and Music Mans there is 1 Parade, and the world is a better place because of it. A stunning production of the show opened at The Croswell Opera House last nightContinue reading “Must See Musical “Parade” at Croswell Opera House”
Dan Cooney’s Never Really Gone EP is Nashville wonderful
Dan Cooney, Broadway performer and Dexter’s The Encore Musical Theatre Company’s artistic director and central beating heart, released his first EP last week, and it is wonderful. Most of the songs are co-written by Dan Cooney and Grammy Award-winning Nashville singer/songwriter Chris Roberts. Not surprising then that the album has a modern Nashville sound, fromContinue reading “Dan Cooney’s Never Really Gone EP is Nashville wonderful”
Annie is big, colorful, tuneful fun at Croswell
It’s back! ANNIE the musical opened at Croswell Opera House this weekend and it is exactly what you need for a family outing to see real live theater. (Get your tickets now, they are selling very fast). Arriving on Broadway in 1977, the show works as well today as it did then. That it isContinue reading “Annie is big, colorful, tuneful fun at Croswell”
Believe the hype – Croswell’s Bring It On explodes with light, energy, and one heck of a good time
The Croswell Opera House opened its third show of the season, and it is very highly recommended that you attend. Based on the movie, Bring it On is the cheerleading musical you never thought you needed but once you see it you realize you did. Like the movie, Campbell (an incredible Lydia Kirk) is redistrictedContinue reading “Believe the hype – Croswell’s Bring It On explodes with light, energy, and one heck of a good time”
Avenue Q shines with laughter and heart at the Dio
Avenue Q, the little musical that could (it beat out behemoth Wicked for Best Musical and other Tony Awards in 2003) arrived at the Dio last night and it is as funny, tuneful, and filled with heart as you would expect. Produced on Broadway by University of Michigan alum Jeffrey Seller, with subsequent replacement castsContinue reading “Avenue Q shines with laughter and heart at the Dio”
Hunchback’s music soars at Center Stage Jackson
The musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame opened at the beautiful Baughman Theater at Jackson College’s Potter Center last night and proved to be up to the challenge for Center Stage Jackson’s large spring musical. Director Michael Cicirelli does a terrific job of keeping the (very large) musical moving and gives it a top notchContinue reading “Hunchback’s music soars at Center Stage Jackson”
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