Farmer’s Alley Theatre is currently presenting their largest show to date. Kalamazoo’s professional theater company has never mounted as large a Broadway musical production as Spamalot, and it is resounding success. Hilarious from the get-go, it weaves together a fractured tale of King Arthur and his men seeking the Holy Grail. (The musical is primarilyContinue reading “Very slick and hilarious “SPAMALOT” at Farmers Alley Theatre, Kalamazoo (review)”
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Daniel Clair and Kyrie Bristle shine in “Leap of Faith” – Croswell Opera House, review
Daniel Clair, playing a conniving traveling tent-show preacher, and Kyrie Bristle as a small-town sheriff are the reasons to see this shiny musical theater adaptation of “Leap of Faith” which opened last night at the Croswell Opera House. Your enjoyment will be enhanced if you like bible-belt hokum and are a fan of the filmContinue reading “Daniel Clair and Kyrie Bristle shine in “Leap of Faith” – Croswell Opera House, review”
Billy Elliot soars at Croswell Opera House (Review)
Landon Brimacombe takes flight with Aidan Ziegler-Hansen (as Billy and Older Billy) in Billy Elliot – photo courtesy Croswell Opera House. Croswell Opera House has pulled another magic trick out of it’s current big hat of hits and created a production of Billy Elliot that truly soars (in Act II in more ways than one). DirectorContinue reading “Billy Elliot soars at Croswell Opera House (Review)”
Assassins at Encore Musical Theatre Company is can’t miss musical theater (review)
Photo by Michele Anliker Every now and again, my role as a musical theater director and reviewer compels me to launch into teaching mode — and that mode was fully activated while watching the breathtaking production of Assassins at Encore Musical Theatre Company that opened last night. See it because you owe yourself a chance toContinue reading “Assassins at Encore Musical Theatre Company is can’t miss musical theater (review)”
A2CT’s The Wedding Singer: This Robbie Hart Will Certainly Steal Yours (Review)
By Guest Reviewer Wendy Wright, photo by Aaron C Wade I’ll start by saying that I saw a rehearsal of this production of The Wedding Singer about a week ago and the growth in that time has been remarkable. Of course it’s not surprising that the addition of all of the technical elements, a fullContinue reading “A2CT’s The Wedding Singer: This Robbie Hart Will Certainly Steal Yours (Review)”
“9 to 5” at Acting Out Productions – Taylor, MI
There’s a new kid in town, and they’re putting on a really entertaining production of “9 to 5 the musical”. Disclaimer: I usually review community theater productions only when they are something to rave about. In this case, while not a rave and far from technically proficient, I make the rare exception to talk aboutContinue reading ““9 to 5” at Acting Out Productions – Taylor, MI”
“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”
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””
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