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Hilarious “Mrs Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” at the Dio (review)

Christopher Durang’s (2002) hilarious play with songs, Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” has stormed and taken over the Dio stage in Pinckney, and its a giddy blast. Take one part “A Christmas Carol” and one part “Its a Wonderful Life”; throw in a dash of Saturday Night Live and one-liners that wouldn’t have beenContinue reading “Hilarious “Mrs Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge” at the Dio (review)”

Surprisingly excellent “School of Rock” at the Winter Garden Theatre (Preview review)

For the record, School of Rock is still in previews at the Winter Garden Theatre in NYC, though I can’t imagine it isn’t frozen (or close to being frozen) at this point. Seen at the Wednesday Evening Dec 2nd performance, this is a rocking, excellent surprise — and I am going to predict that itContinue reading “Surprisingly excellent “School of Rock” at the Winter Garden Theatre (Preview review)”

Family Friendly “The Wizard of Oz” at Encore (review)

There’s a fun, family-friendly Wizard of Oz currently on the boards at The Encore Musical Theatre Company. Its not all smooth sailing, but it will please its target market (i.e. families with young kids) and is sure to be a sell-out throughout the holiday season. What works well? The cast, the set, the costumes, theContinue reading “Family Friendly “The Wizard of Oz” at Encore (review)”

Hilarious and Exquisite “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at WMU (review)

Western Michigan University’s University Theatre presents a hilarious and exquisite evening of musical theater in their production of Rupert Holmes’ whodunnit “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” I saw it in Central park, the original on Broadway, and the revival just a few years ago — not to mention working on two separate productions of the show,Continue reading “Hilarious and Exquisite “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at WMU (review)”

Lovely “The Light in the Piazza” at Two Muses (review)

Two Muses, that great theater company in the Barnes and Noble in West Bloomfield (looking for new space since B&N is closing at the end of the year), is currently presenting a lovely production of “The Light in the Piazza” through November 22nd, and it is a wonderful evening (or afternoon) of musical theater. AdamContinue reading “Lovely “The Light in the Piazza” at Two Muses (review)”

The Blackberry Priv – a quick review – UPDATED 01/29/16

A few months ago, had you told me that I would be writing a review about a Blackberry phone that I actually like more than my iPhone 6s Plus, I would have said your crazy. I am a Apple fanboy, always have been, and always will be. But I am also a loather ofContinue reading “The Blackberry Priv – a quick review – UPDATED 01/29/16”

Hamilton – Broadway review (10/17/15)

Hamilton, the musical that recently opened at the Richard Rogers Theatre, is everything you have heard it is — it is one of the strongest pieces of musical theatre to open in years, and it deserves all the praise that it being heaped upon it, mine included. Don’t know who Alexander Hamilton is? (or A.HamContinue reading “Hamilton – Broadway review (10/17/15)”

Allegiance – (Review of Preview 10/16/15) – Broadway

Allegience, the new musical about people in Japanese Interment camps in the US during WWII is now previewing at the Longacre Theatre. From the looks of it, this is going to have a good strong run. I saw the Friday Oct 16th 2015 preview of the show. Based loosely on George Takei’s childhood experience (yes,Continue reading “Allegiance – (Review of Preview 10/16/15) – Broadway”

The Drowsy Chaperone at The Dio will Lift you Up (Review)

What do you do when you feel a bit melancholy, bored, needing to escape for a little? If you love getting lost in a book, a selection of music, or resort to food during those moments, make your way to The Dio in Pinckney. Man in Chair knows exactly how you feel and will takeContinue reading “The Drowsy Chaperone at The Dio will Lift you Up (Review)”

Croswell Opera House announces 2015-2016 Special Events

A tribute to Cole Porter, a Motown-themed concert featuring singer Tatiana Owens, and several children’s events will be included in the Croswell Opera House’s 2015-16 Special Event Season, which begins in September. Artistic director Jere Righter said the Special Event Season gives the Croswell a chance to put on a diverse mix of shows. “PeopleContinue reading “Croswell Opera House announces 2015-2016 Special Events”