It’s back! ANNIE the musical opened at Croswell Opera House this weekend and it is exactly what you need for a family outing to see real live theater. (Get your tickets now, they are selling very fast). Arriving on Broadway in 1977, the show works as well today as it did then. That it isContinue reading “Annie is big, colorful, tuneful fun at Croswell”
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Encore Musical Theatre Company’s OKLAHOMA! is the finest production of this musical I’ve ever seen
One of the things you don’t expect when going to the theater to see an 80-year old musical comedy is that production to feel as fresh and new as a bright golden haze on an Oklahoma meadow. Yet that is what you get in Encore Musical Theatre Company’s Oklahoma! — the 1943 Rodgers and HammersteinContinue reading “Encore Musical Theatre Company’s OKLAHOMA! is the finest production of this musical I’ve ever seen”
Excellent “Will Rogers Follies” at Croswell Opera House – Review
There are some shows that any theater in Michigan best leave to Croswell with it’s big budget and full orchestra. One of those shows is The Will Rogers Follies which makes its second appearance at COH in the past 15 years. And its a doozy. Kent Sheridan and some of the ensemble of The WillContinue reading “Excellent “Will Rogers Follies” at Croswell Opera House – Review”
“Phantom of the Opera” tour, Wharton Center East Lansing (review)
Phantom makes its final stop in Michigan (the tour is about to close after 18 years) at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, and it is everything you expect – no more, no less. Andrew Lloyd Webber forever changed the face of musical theater tours when he emphasized the production values so that audiences onContinue reading ““Phantom of the Opera” tour, Wharton Center East Lansing (review)”
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”
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Wharton Center, East Lansing (Review) is a Dream
Okay, let me state this for the record: I have seen White Christmas, the musical, 7 times now – between San Francisco, Boston, Detroit, and East Lansing. I love this show, and am not going to review the show itself…This is the 2009 Tour that made a one-week stop at the Wharton Center at MSU,Continue reading ““Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at Wharton Center, East Lansing (Review) is a Dream”
Little House on the Prairie, The Musical: Wholesome, lovely, and pure (Review)
Something very rare happened at the Fox Theatre last night in Detroit. I walked to the Box Office at intermission to get a ticket to see the show a second time for later in the weekend. Little House on the Prairie, the Musical, is wholesome, lovely, and pure. It brings something to the musical theatreContinue reading “Little House on the Prairie, The Musical: Wholesome, lovely, and pure (Review)”
101 Dalmations, the Musical — Review
There are three reasons to see 101 DALMATIONS, THE MUSICAL….1) Rachel York, 2) Rachel York, and 3) Rachel York. Playing Cruella DeVil she has enough energy for three shows — look out Glenn Close, your nemesis has arrived. Rachel York in 101 Dalmations, The Musical. Cast, kids, and Dogs in 101 Dalmations, the Musical Ok,Continue reading “101 Dalmations, the Musical — Review”
Legally Blonde, The Musical — Tour, Detroit
Legally Blonde, the musical, as any 13-year old girl knows, is the girl-power Broadway show that tells the tale of Elle Woods trip to Harvard Law School, initially to follow her ex-boyfriend, and ultimately to find success as a lawyer, find new love, and save the day for a former sorority sister accused of murder.Continue reading “Legally Blonde, The Musical — Tour, Detroit”
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