It’s Christmas Eve at the Chateau de Chinon in 1183 (its pictured above as it looks today) — 6 years before Henry II’s death and his son Richard’s ascent to the throne ( ten years later, followed by youngest son John). Henry’s estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine has been freed from prison in London toContinue reading “Fantastic “The Lion in Winter” – Williamston Theatre (Review)”
Category Archives: Entertainment
“Almost, Maine” at the Dio is simply delightful (review)
In about two hours, 4 actors play 19 characters in 9 scenes that all take place at 9:00 at night in a frozen Maine town called Almost (where it almost got a name, but remains just a numbered territory since nobody quite bothered to follow through). That is a great setup for what is, in essence,Continue reading ““Almost, Maine” at the Dio is simply delightful (review)”
Dio Theater announces auditions
The Dio – Dining and Entertainment, Livingston County’s professional dinner theatre, announces auditions for their upcoming production of the original musical, “Country Roads, A Musical Journey” by Leslie Jo Hood directed by Steve DeBruyne, music direction by Brian E Buckner, and choreography by Cara Manor. Auditions will take place on Sunday, January 12 from 3pmContinue reading “Dio Theater announces auditions”
Hello Dolly! tour with sparkling Sally Struthers (review – Toledo)
As Hello Dolly! continues its 2013-2014 tour, I had the chance to see it in Toledo at the Stranahan Theater today – it has already played in Detroit last week. And the news is good. The production is solid, and the cast excellent. Sally Struthers sparkles as Dolly Levi (a role, incidentally, that she hasContinue reading “Hello Dolly! tour with sparkling Sally Struthers (review – Toledo)”
Stellar “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Two Muses Theater (review)
Get in the car, get out to Bloomfield, and catch Two Muses production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. Located in its own theater inside the Bloomfield Barnes and Noble, the production is in a word stellar — its the best production you are going to see locally, and it has a strongContinue reading “Stellar “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Two Muses Theater (review)”
How to watch Downton Abbey Season 4 in the USA before January
As you are probably aware, the hit British series Downton Abbey airs in the US beginning in January, though the new episodes are currently showing in the UK. These are streamed for 28 days following each showing, but you can’t access the players from the US as it is “locked out”. Until now. With theContinue reading “How to watch Downton Abbey Season 4 in the USA before January”
Superb “Bonnie & Clyde the musical” at Peppermint Creek
Those who follow my reviews know how much I love Frank Wildhorn’s musical “Bonnie & Clyde”. I loved it on Broadway, and I love it in its current incarnation at Peppermint Creek Theatre Company in Lansing. The story, told in flashback beginning with the deaths of Bonnie & Clyde, shows the couple’s meeting, relationship,Continue reading “Superb “Bonnie & Clyde the musical” at Peppermint Creek”
Forever Plaid gets Dio Theater off to a terrific start in new home (Review)
What could be better than dinner and a show? And if its a good dinner and a great show, it makes it all the better — and that is what you get from The Dio – Dining and Entertainment this summer with their first production in their new Pinkney-based home, Forever Plaid. Chef Jarod hasContinue reading “Forever Plaid gets Dio Theater off to a terrific start in new home (Review)”
Blackberry Q10 vs iPhone 5 — Software does-in BB’s otherwise excellent Qwerty smartphone
UPDATED 7/17/13 — The following review remains as is. On July 3, ATT rolled-out version 10.1.0.2030 — this was specifically updated to unblock calDav problems and to allow syncing to occur between Blackberry and iOS iCloud and to patch some security woes. It does not work automatically and you will have to add it manuallyContinue reading “Blackberry Q10 vs iPhone 5 — Software does-in BB’s otherwise excellent Qwerty smartphone”
Cedar Point Live Shows 2013 (Review)
Another summer of live shows is in full swing at Cedar Point, and it continues to offer the best overall live-park show entertainment outside of Walt Disney World’s theme parks. This year’s offerings are no exception. Summer Daze at the Palace Theater in Frontiertown offers a front-of-the-park quality show at the back-of-the-park. This is theContinue reading “Cedar Point Live Shows 2013 (Review)”
Mostly Musical Theatre 
You must be logged in to post a comment.