The Downriver Actors Guild will present THE MUSIC MAN May 8th – 17th at the Catherine A Daly Theatre on the Avenue in Wyandotte, MI. The production is directed by John Sartor. You already know the story. You already have your favorite scene. Now come see the show in an exciting new setting. Sartor isContinue reading “Downriver Actors Guild presents THE MUSIC MAN”
Category Archives: Musicals
Remarkable “Violet” at The Dio Theatre (Review)
The musical “Violet” by Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori has taken residence at The Dio Theatre in Pinckney for the next six weeks, and it is their strongest offering yet. Led by a remarkable performance by Mahalia Greenway in the title role, this is a musical that has already claimed a place in musical theaterContinue reading “Remarkable “Violet” at The Dio Theatre (Review)”
Jayna Katz in Concert – aka “Dogfight” the musical (review)
This afternoon I had the thrill of seeing Jayna Katz in concert at Lansing’s Peppermint Creek Theatre Company. Okay, it wasn’t really her concert, she’s starring in their current musical production, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s off-Broadway hit “Dogfight”. But this is the Jayna show from start to finish. Her backup singers range from terrificContinue reading “Jayna Katz in Concert – aka “Dogfight” the musical (review)”
Visually stunning ballet-based “An American in Paris” arrives in NYC (preview review)
I had the opportunity to see the new “An American in Paris” in preview last night in NYC. It already feels finished (the show ran for several months in Paris, with the exact same cast, crew, and designers) where it received raves. Its going to be the talk of the town once it opens, and apparentlyContinue reading “Visually stunning ballet-based “An American in Paris” arrives in NYC (preview review)”
Full Speed Ahead “On the 20th Century” Broadway revival – Review
Full disclosure — The original “On the 20th Century” in 1978 is one of my all-time favorite musicals. It is the show that turned me on to set design, and set motion, and integrating movement between actors and the on-stage artistic elements. I couldn’t wait to see the revival, and I loved it too. TwoContinue reading “Full Speed Ahead “On the 20th Century” Broadway revival – Review”
Amazing Jeremy Jordan at Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company (Event Review)
The Encore Musical Theatre Company has never looked as spiffed-up as it did last night at the spectacular fundraiser featuring Jeremy Jordan. In all honesty, I can not start this review without stating the deep pride I feel for Encore’s Founders, Board of Directors, Employees, Staff, and Volunteers. What occurred last night was more thanContinue reading “Amazing Jeremy Jordan at Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company (Event Review)”
Anna Kendrick shines in “The Last Five Years” movie
Anna Kendrick shines in the role of Cathy in the movie adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s musical “The Last Five Years” – a musical theatre staple about a couple who meet, date, marry, and ultimately divorce — although its told from Cathy’s point of view running backwards, while from Jamie’s point of view it runsContinue reading “Anna Kendrick shines in “The Last Five Years” movie”
“Guys on Ice” at Encore is funny, quirky, and has heart
If your favorite shows are “Oklahoma” and “Brigadoon” you are probably not the target market for Guys on Ice, the current offering at Encore Musical Theatre Company — but for the rest of us, it is funny, quirky, and sometimes shows heart. A huge hit throughout Wisconsin theatres, and even with some previous local productionsContinue reading ““Guys on Ice” at Encore is funny, quirky, and has heart”
5-Star “Into the Woods” movie surpasses stage version
I can think of only four Broadway musicals since 1960 whose movie adaptations are better than their stage versions — those are The Sound of Music, Oliver!, Funny Girl, and Chicago. Now comes the 5th — Into the Woods. Set aside any qualms you might have as a musical theater lover about the film, and goContinue reading “5-Star “Into the Woods” movie surpasses stage version”
Tuneful, delightful “Christmas Caroled!” at Encore (Review)
There is a lot to like about the new musical, Christmas Caroled at the Encore Musical Theatre Company, not the least of which is a superb ensemble cast that makes some really terrific music together. A framing mechanism that finds a grumpy down-on-his-luck Abner Z Scruggs (get it?) falling asleep and dreaming about his workContinue reading “Tuneful, delightful “Christmas Caroled!” at Encore (Review)”
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