When I saw 9 to 5 on Broadway, Dolly Parton and Patricia Resnick’s hilarious musical, I thought that for sure it would be done by every theater in the States once it was released…and that hasn’t quite been the case. So it’s with great eagerness that I report that the production now at the EncoreContinue reading “Hilarious and Well-Done 9 to 5 at Encore Musical Theatre Company (Review)”
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True to its Name, Croswell’s Forum is A Funny Thing (Review)
Guest Review by Devon Barrett To the uninitiated, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the 1962 musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, currently playing at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian, sounds like something that would be anything but funny. Because, honestly, the list of characters looks like a laundry list ofContinue reading “True to its Name, Croswell’s Forum is A Funny Thing (Review)”
Very Funny “Criminal Hearts” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater (Review)
Cami Fussey has directed a very funny production of Jane Martin’s “Criminal Hearts” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater, and you have one more chance to catch it as it only plays this one weekend (the usual Ann Arbor Civic Theater dilemma). Telling you much about the plot would ruin the twists and turns, but asContinue reading “Very Funny “Criminal Hearts” at Ann Arbor Civic Theater (Review)”
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is Satisfying, Enjoyable, First Rate (Review – Ann Arbor Civic Theatre)
“DroooooooooD!” Do you find reading this name to yourself is a little amusing? Bet your lips puckered without your realizing it. Try saying it aloud; bet you can’t without having a little fun with it. At A2CT’s hilarious production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre this weekend, you can thinkContinue reading “The Mystery of Edwin Drood is Satisfying, Enjoyable, First Rate (Review – Ann Arbor Civic Theatre)”
Charming “Morning’s at Seven” – AACT (review)
There is a lovely production of Paul Osborn’s “Morning’s at Seven” (yes, that apostrophe is correct, the title comes from a Browning poem) at Ann Arbor Civic Theatre at the Arthur Miller Theatre on UM’s North Campus this weekend. Under the able direction of TJ Johnson, excellent veteran acting of the show’s older characters, gorgeousContinue reading “Charming “Morning’s at Seven” – AACT (review)”
Almost, Maine – terrific theater at AACT (Review)
This past weekend, Ann Arbor Civic Theatre presented John Cariani’s play ALMOST, MAINE – and it was COMPLETELY, PERFECT. I wish I had been able to get a review out after opening night, but I was opening my own show this past weekend so I didn’t get a chance to see the play until itsContinue reading “Almost, Maine – terrific theater at AACT (Review)”
Lively and funny “Barefoot in the Park” at The Dio (Review)
The Dio is offering a lively and funny mid-winter treat in Neil Simon’s first mega-hit “Barefoot in the Park.” Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter (Mary Dilworth and Peter Crist) have just moved into their 5th Floor walkup in New York City, and the comedy quickly mines the travails of too-small, overpriced, crumbling starter apartments, surpriseContinue reading “Lively and funny “Barefoot in the Park” at The Dio (Review)”
Dynamite “Murder Ballad” at Detroit Public Theatre (review)
Four characters. One will be dead at the end of the show. Who is it, who did it, and why? Detroit Public Theatre presents this terrific rock musical (by Julia Jordan and Juliana Nash) through this Sunday October 23rd. I saw it near the end of its run due to a little show I myselfContinue reading “Dynamite “Murder Ballad” at Detroit Public Theatre (review)”
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”
Stratford Festival 2016 – A sampler (Reviews)
The Stratford Festival (Stratford, Ontario. Canada) has grown from a small theater-in-a-tent company to one that is the largest, longest, and most varied theater festival in North America. Every year, the company now produces 15 shows in repertory, 4 shows each day from May through October. Unless you are the heartiest of theater goers, oneContinue reading “Stratford Festival 2016 – A sampler (Reviews)”
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