The University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Program has another stunning success on their hands. As usual, all performances are sold out, so beg, borrow, or take up any friend’s offer of an extra ticket to see this wonderful production. Seen on sold-out Friday night, this production proves once again why it is one of theContinue reading “Stunning “Ragtime” at University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program (Review)”
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Stranahan Theater (Toledo) announces 2010-2011 Season
The Stranahan Theater in Toledo announced their 2010-2011 professional Broadway Series musical theater tour season, just in time to make sure their current box-office breaking crowds at “Wicked” get a new brochure with their programs this month… A Chorus Line – Oct 28-31 Fiddler on the Roof – Feb 3-6 The Color Purple – MarchContinue reading “Stranahan Theater (Toledo) announces 2010-2011 Season”
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”
A note on Reviews
This blog is primarily dedicated to professional musical theater talk, reviews, news, and the occasional personal rant or story about this or that (as you know, my dog is a primary topic of interest). I wanted to write a note about the shows I review. I keep getting notes, calls, and e-mails about reviewing yourContinue reading “A note on Reviews”
Wharton Center (East Lansing) announces 2010-2011 Musical Theater Season
Wharton Center in East Lansing has announced their 2010-2011 Season. Mary Poppins – November 3 – 21 9 to 5: The Musical – December 15-19 Stomp – January 21-23 Shrek The Musical – February 8 – 13 Chicago – April 8 – 10 Jersey Boys – Sept 28 – Oct 16 (2011) – Which technicallyContinue reading “Wharton Center (East Lansing) announces 2010-2011 Musical Theater Season”
“101 Dalmations” musical posts closing notice
“101 Dalmations” the musical, has posted a closing notice. It will continue with its current tour, which opens in NYC at Madison Square Garden in a few weeks, and will close on 4/18. All further national tour dates have been cancelled. This is a shame — I’ve previously written a blog entry on the show.Continue reading ““101 Dalmations” musical posts closing notice”
“Young Frankenstein” the musical, Wharton Center East Lansing (Review)
It is what it is, and that is all that it is. Funny and entertaining, Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of his own movie of Young Frankenstein is now playing at the Wharton Center in East Lansing — and if you missed it here (it closes Sunday evening) it rolls into the Detroit Opera House inContinue reading ““Young Frankenstein” the musical, Wharton Center East Lansing (Review)”
Hilarious and Winning “Spelling Bee” is Encore’s best…
“The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee”, which opened tonight at the Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter is simply their best production to date. The 25th Annual company: Chris Shewchenko, Christine Bunuan, Jeffreu James BinneySteve DeBruyne, Thalia Schramm, Sonja Marquis, Colleen Elizabeth Meyer, Evan Williams, Elizabeth Jaffe, Tobin Hissong The seam between professional andContinue reading “Hilarious and Winning “Spelling Bee” is Encore’s best…”
“The Wizard of Oz” musical tour – non-Equity
As a point of reference, the current NETworks (MSG tours) musical of “The Wizard of Oz” is non-equity. As a member of SDC, the directors and choreographers professional theatre union, I can not in good conscious review this production as a professional musical theatre tour in Detroit. I can not comment on the quality ofContinue reading ““The Wizard of Oz” musical tour – non-Equity”
Charming “The Drowsy Chaperone” tour (Stranahan Theater, Toledo – Review)
The charming musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone opened this week at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo for a week-long run. Winner of multiple 2006 Tony Awards, the tour is cotton candy on a cold winter day. The show’s been using the tagline “musical inside a comedy” for several years now, and that is exactly whatContinue reading “Charming “The Drowsy Chaperone” tour (Stranahan Theater, Toledo – Review)”
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