Sometimes you see a show, even a show that is now in it’s 25th year, and you just can’t describe it in any other way except “perfect” — such is the tour production currently on display at the Fisher Theater in Detroit. With a finely-tuned ensemble cast; spectacular set design that out-Les Mis’s original turntableContinue reading “Les Miserables 25th Anniversary tour is, in a word, Perfect (Fisher Theater Detroit) – Review (Updated 11/11/11)”
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Professional Musical Theater – Detroit Regional Update (2011-2012)
2011 Musical Theater Seasons (local professional and tour-B contracts) Updated 2/22/11 Broadway in Detroit – Fisher Theater Burn the Floor – February 22 to March 6 Les Miserables – March 22 – April 3 Mamma Mia! – April 13 – 17 Chicago – May 17 – 22 Come Fly Away – Sept 13 – 25Continue reading “Professional Musical Theater – Detroit Regional Update (2011-2012)”
West Side Story (Tour) Review, Detroit, MI — Bland but Pretty
For the uninitiated (and there seemed to be a lot of them in the sold out Fisher Theater last night) West Side Story seemed to surprise and cause audible gasps in the young ones as the story played out in its final minutes. For those who know the show (most of the audience) this currentContinue reading “West Side Story (Tour) Review, Detroit, MI — Bland but Pretty”
Professional Musical Theater This week in SE Michigan
This is a big week this week for professional musical theater in the local area. Happy Easter, and go see a Broadway show! The tour of AVENUE Q does a one-off on April 5th at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. At the Stranahan Theater in Toledo, WICKED has settled in for a multi-week run.Continue reading “Professional Musical Theater This week in SE Michigan”
“Jersey Boys” best tour to hit Detroit in ages (Review)
I can’t recall a cast and production of a Broadway tour to hit Detroit that is this excellent from top to bottom. JERSEY BOYS is the ticket for a cold winter night in Motown, and it’s proving to be a huge audience favorite. This is not the first time I have seen Jersey Boys. IContinue reading ““Jersey Boys” best tour to hit Detroit in ages (Review)”
101 Dalmations, the Musical — Review
There are three reasons to see 101 DALMATIONS, THE MUSICAL….1) Rachel York, 2) Rachel York, and 3) Rachel York. Playing Cruella DeVil she has enough energy for three shows — look out Glenn Close, your nemesis has arrived. Rachel York in 101 Dalmations, The Musical. Cast, kids, and Dogs in 101 Dalmations, the Musical Ok,Continue reading “101 Dalmations, the Musical — Review”
Legally Blonde, The Musical — Tour, Detroit
Legally Blonde, the musical, as any 13-year old girl knows, is the girl-power Broadway show that tells the tale of Elle Woods trip to Harvard Law School, initially to follow her ex-boyfriend, and ultimately to find success as a lawyer, find new love, and save the day for a former sorority sister accused of murder.Continue reading “Legally Blonde, The Musical — Tour, Detroit”
Professional Musical Theatre – Detroit Regional 2009-2010
Broadway is alive and well across the region during the coming musical theatre season. Note that the following list is not comprehensive, and it does not include any community theatre listings nor small venues, only professional theatre in full-sized houses. I have included UM and MSU seasons at the end. This includes Detroit musical theatreContinue reading “Professional Musical Theatre – Detroit Regional 2009-2010”
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