There’s a fun, family-friendly Wizard of Oz currently on the boards at The Encore Musical Theatre Company. Its not all smooth sailing, but it will please its target market (i.e. families with young kids) and is sure to be a sell-out throughout the holiday season. What works well? The cast, the set, the costumes, theContinue reading “Family Friendly “The Wizard of Oz” at Encore (review)”
Category Archives: Musicals
Hilarious and Exquisite “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at WMU (review)
Western Michigan University’s University Theatre presents a hilarious and exquisite evening of musical theater in their production of Rupert Holmes’ whodunnit “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” I saw it in Central park, the original on Broadway, and the revival just a few years ago — not to mention working on two separate productions of the show,Continue reading “Hilarious and Exquisite “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at WMU (review)”
Lovely “The Light in the Piazza” at Two Muses (review)
Two Muses, that great theater company in the Barnes and Noble in West Bloomfield (looking for new space since B&N is closing at the end of the year), is currently presenting a lovely production of “The Light in the Piazza” through November 22nd, and it is a wonderful evening (or afternoon) of musical theater. AdamContinue reading “Lovely “The Light in the Piazza” at Two Muses (review)”
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Dio will Lift you Up (Review)
What do you do when you feel a bit melancholy, bored, needing to escape for a little? If you love getting lost in a book, a selection of music, or resort to food during those moments, make your way to The Dio in Pinckney. Man in Chair knows exactly how you feel and will takeContinue reading “The Drowsy Chaperone at The Dio will Lift you Up (Review)”
Croswell Opera House summer 2015 brings in record crowds
Buoyed by a record-setting production of “Mary Poppins” in June, the Croswell Opera House’s recently concluded Summer Broadway Season was its best-attended summer season this century. “We’re proud of this season for so many reasons, but the best part of it is how many people came through our doors to experience the magic of liveContinue reading “Croswell Opera House summer 2015 brings in record crowds”
Memphis lives in me (Thoughts on closing)
This isn’t a review. And it isn’t a random entry. This is truly an article about what “Memphis” means to me. Yesterday, we played our final performance of MEMPHIS the Musical at The Croswell Opera House in Adrian, MI. It was a show that earned rave reviews (two were published right here!) and almostContinue reading “Memphis lives in me (Thoughts on closing)”
Encore’s Extraordinary “Into the Woods” (review)
There is probably very little I can say that hasn’t already been written about Encore Musical Theatre Company’s Into the Woods — simply, it’s brilliant, original, and the best musical they have presented. I, for one can tell you that I am sick and tired of Into the Woods — I’ve seen every one of itsContinue reading “Encore’s Extraordinary “Into the Woods” (review)”
Stellar “Memphis” at Croswell Opera House (Review)
And yet another rave! Thanks to Jamie Buechele-Beasecker for her guest review of Memphis, the musical at Croswell Opera House! ——————— This past Friday I was fortunate enough to enjoy the Croswell Opera House’s production of Memphis. This musical is loosely based on the exposure of R&B music by DJ Dewey Phillips in the tumultuousContinue reading “Stellar “Memphis” at Croswell Opera House (Review)”
MEMPHIS Rocks Adrian’s Croswell and it is more than worth the trip (Review)
Because I am in this production, MEMPHIS The Musical, at Croswell Opera House is being reviewed by guest reviewer director/choreographer/producer Patricia Mazzola. Thanks Patty! —————- I had the fortune of seeing the opening night performance of MEMPHIS the Musical at Adrian’s Croswell Opera House. Based loosely on real-life Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips who played black bluesContinue reading “MEMPHIS Rocks Adrian’s Croswell and it is more than worth the trip (Review)”
How I select musicals to direct (Musical Theater class 201)
Awhile back, someone asked me how I pick musicals that I would like to direct. I promised I would do a follow up to my post on good shows for large venues vs small venues with a personal selection article — so here it finally is. And its timely as I am doing just that forContinue reading “How I select musicals to direct (Musical Theater class 201)”
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