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“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”

This HMS Pinafore is smooth sailing at UMGASS

Guest review by Wendy Wright Let me preface this by admitting that I do not consider myself a Gilbert and Sullivan fan or a fan of opera in general. The only other time I have seen a U of M Gilbert and Sullivan Society production was decades ago when I was in elementary school.Continue reading “This HMS Pinafore is smooth sailing at UMGASS”

Entertaining “Steel Magnolias” at Village Players Toledo (Review)

Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias” is a perennial in the theater circuit, and the production now on exhibit at The Village Players Theatre in Toledo is entertaining and solid. It features good performances by 5 of its leading ladies, and a master-class in acting by the sixth. The audience laughed (and later cried) its way throughContinue reading “Entertaining “Steel Magnolias” at Village Players Toledo (Review)”

Croswell Opera House presents “How I Became a Pirate”

The Croswell Opera House will hoist the Jolly Roger and sail off to adventure with “How I Became a Pirate,” a children’s musical that opens March 4. Based on the popular book series by Melinda Long, the musical is about a child who joins up with a band of friendly, bumbling pirates. Director Chris Sancho saidContinue reading “Croswell Opera House presents “How I Became a Pirate””

Acting Out (Taylor MI) presents ‘NIGHT, MOTHER

“‘Night, Mother” the two-character 1983 play by Marsha Norman about a suicidal daughter and her mother will be presented by Acting Out productions in Taylor MI March 11 – 13, 2016. The production stars Kelly Richelle Lomas (as daughter Jessie) and Jema McCardell (as mother Thelma – seated in photo), both of Trenton, MI, who will be takingContinue reading “Acting Out (Taylor MI) presents ‘NIGHT, MOTHER”

The Dio’s “Proof” Adds Up (Review)

Part mystery, part love story and part family drama, for their first foray into producing a dramatic play, The Dio has chosen to dive into the deep waters of David Auburn’s Proof, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award. You may be familiar with the movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony HopkinsContinue reading “The Dio’s “Proof” Adds Up (Review)”

Teen Improv Workshop at Acting Out – Taylor, MI

Acting Out Productions of Taylor presents “Yes &”, a Teen Improv Workshop and Performance for students ages 13 to 19. The workshop will be led by the experienced actor and performer, Michael Lomas. Michael Lomas has over 20 years experience with improv, has performed in venues across the US, including Joey’s Comedy Club in Livonia,Continue reading “Teen Improv Workshop at Acting Out – Taylor, MI”